I had no idea?! Kashi Addition

Ok maybe I am fulfilling the stereo type that people in California are all bare footed, long haired, granola eating hippies... but I was just sitting bare footed and cross legged on my couch about to consume a bowl of my favorite Kashi granola when I happened to brush the long hair out of my eyes and read that Kashi is founded and still based out of La Jolla, California! Could this be? I have been eating a bowl of Kashi GO Lean Crunch and plain greek yogurt every single day for the majority of my adult life - HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED THIS?!

I began to do a little research and it seems that the Kashi Company has a history just as full of fiber and substance as their kick ass cereal. Kashi was founded in 1983 by Phil and Gayle Tauber, on the simple passion for whole grains and healthy living. Kashi even had a brief exposure at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. After a few years and some additions in flavor and texture, plus a push from the Kellogg Company, Kashi is the National cereal phenomena it is today.

I am really proud that there is a local company that could achieve such great success and also stay true to its personal mission of healthy living and sustainability. If I wasn't already a Kashi devotee, I just found another reason. New goal in life: visit the Kashi head quarters, which are still in La Jolla!

Next time you visit La Jolla be sure to pick up a box of Kashi!

In fact every guest who mentions "KASHI" this week when they book their vacation rental home with Southern California Vacation Rentals will get a free box of Kashi Cereal and milk in their home upon their arrival! This offer is good 11/8/10 - 11/15/10!