Wow wow wow!! This is our second time to Lisa's Luscious Preserves and Chutneys - the first time was several years ago and we were instant fans. Her specialty jams, preserves, sauces, vinegars, etc. are all incredibly delicious - each made by Lisa herself with the keenest sense of flavor! This is a must-stop along Highway 1! Great for specialty gifts, too, it's best to stock up while you're there because shipping is expensive. And you're going to want more!!! read more

I live 6 miles south of Lisa's Luscious Kitchen and I feel really bad that I haven't left a review yet. Visited first thing once we moved here and over the past nine years Lisa has become a friend. I remember buying her cookbook, spiral bound. Also cool is that neighbors gift each other her items all the time! Do not overlook her yummy soups as you're looking at the rainbow of tempting preserves! Stop in! If you're heading north and entering Point Arena she's one of the first businesses on the left! Bonus: you can also hit the seasonal Nature's Tune Farm stand full of yummy produce at the same time. Support local! read more

We loved her shop, everything is delicious. We had the Thai Tomato soup for dinner, and it was delectable. Her jams and jellies are so tasty as well. Bonus: Lisa is a wealth of information for the area! She knows Point Arena so well, and shared some great info with us on yummy food stops along the highway. read more

We were just driving around and saw her sign and decided to stop by. So glad that we did! Lisa is the owner and chef, currently she is selling jams, oils, chutneys and found out they she also does wedding cakes!!! Lisa was very warm, friendly and welcoming. She is absolutely a wonderful person. She took her time to explain her products and how she makes her products. We got some fruit jams, chutney and black bean chili oil. Can't wait to try her products. She even opened up the back of her shop and let us look at her kitchen that she create her goodies. This a gem of a place and you need to stop by and say hi! read more

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Lisa was sooooo kind. She was helpful, explained the process $ the pricing of Huckleberry (which in my opinion is sooooo worth the money - 1 lb of fruit? yes please!! ) her shop was clean & we were greeted by the sweetest like shop pup. Her little farmers stand outside was so great too, the tomatos were just soooo delicious! read more

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I still dream of the jam I got here 3 years later. It was amazing! Lisa help me pick out what to get and explained the process she used to make it. read more

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My girlfriend and I checked this pla e out while in town. Lisa was a great host, allowing us to try many jams, preserves, and marmalade. They were all delicious. In fact, I tried one my girlfriend was going to get and liked it so much I got one. It was the white peach jam. I also love Huckleberry so had to get those preserves. Lisa was very descriptive and spend plenty of time attending to us, explaining her recipes, and how she makes all of the jams and everything on the spot. Awesome local business. Definitely recommend. read more

Love the blood Orange Jamand the Golden Berry Jam - goes excellent with the croissants at Pelican Bread Bakery. read more

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Great place to get preserves, jams and frozen soups. This is not a place where you can eat. You can buy and enjoy at home. The soups were delicious!!!! Jams were yummy. Highly recommended read more

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Lisa's soups are some of the best soups I've ever had! They taste so fresh, healthy and flavorful at the same time. I had the thai butternut squash and the roasted eggplant tomato basil soup and both are incredible! *soups are frozen and consumed at home read more

I stopped by a couple of weeks ago when I was in town. I was welcomed by the shop owner Lisa and had a lovely conversation: She is passionate about her products. I left with several items and everything that I have tried so far has been excellent. I highly recommend stopping in. read more

Joyous to run across Lisa, she is a gem among humans. We spent much time understanding the community with Lisa of Point Arenas through this beautiful spirit. Her heart is first for the community never in my 53 years of exploring have I met a nicer more open caring individual. Yummy, let's get to the goods. The Black bean oil is an anxiety relaxer, just saying. That's what it's done twice when used, also it was dreamy with my cabbage mushroom onion and garlic dinner fry. Blueberry jam gives one an honest feeling of an anti-oxidant boost, yea! The Bing cherry-cherry-lemon Brandy infusion is the life any dish you use it in and I'm looking forward to trying her Lemon(Meyer) jam yet to be know what it will conquer. Go with peace and go see Lisa. yum read more

Great jam and fresh pea soup. Haven't tried the chutney yet. Lisa is a wealth of information about the area too! Very safe and inviting.

This shop is everything you would envision of the perfect small town owner-run business and more. Let me paint the picture, you are driving down the scenic coast highway to parts unknown and happen through one of many small quaint towns along this two lane stretch. At the entrance to town a sign catches your eye and you decide to pull in since there is ample easy parking right in front. You imagine this may be some roadside greasy spoon and wonder what luscious treats this Lisa may be peddling. Pulling into the rock and dirt parking area you notice what can only be described as the most charming, picturesque fresh fruit and produce stand. A lovely antique wooden shelving unit overflowing with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables( that day there were strawberries, peppers, heirloom tomatoes and tomatillos amongst other treasure) stocked daily by local farmers. Items that need to be kept cool are conveniently stored in a cooler below (think rainbow chard and other leafy goodness). Old time chalkboard hung on it lists very reasonable prices and a box below to finish out your purchase. As if this wasn't enough of wonderful surprise and hidden gem all on its own, the true adventure hasn't even begun! You might be expecting more of the same when you enter the main establishment and you would be highly mistaken. Upon entering the building you are greeted with a magnificent and broad range of jams and fruit butters and chutneys and even oils and vinegars behind an impeccable glass counter. The building is large and modern and spotless. In fact, you haven't even begun to browse the wide array of merchandise when the owner and sole chef, Lisa, comes out to greet you. Her charisma, charm and energy immediately fill the room! As if a bright and sweeping daylight breeze has filled every single crevice leaving only genuine interest and enthusiasm. A comprehensive list of items she cans and bottles on site in her impressive chef kitchen (yes, the real and complete deal) lies between you on the counter. Barely a prompt is needed to open the comprehensive dialog breaking down to those of us laymen what the differences are between the different categories of items and what ingredients go into each sub category. She goes through the whole list and is happy to discuss uses for any and all of her products and the depth and openness of the information that rolls off her tongue is truly noteworthy. Out of the corner of your eye you see some bags of coffee that are roasted locally by someone else in town; You have rarely smelled fresher more appealing scents and you live in an area where you can't go more than a few blocks without stumbling upon a coffeehouse or store selling an array of such. Beneath that you see a book and inquire about it. She has written a cookbook! With complete humility she flips through some pages and shows you how many of them incorporate items she sells and even goes so far as pointing out substitutions you could make throughout if you found yourself without a listed item. Not only that but her attention to detail and striving for excellence is apparent throughout the store. Case in point, she offers her book in both a normal bound format and a spiral end (which I have yet to see another author do and I am a bibliophile) she explains that when she was creating it she realized that some people have a preference to be able to see the title on the binding when the book is on their shelf and the spiral is an option so that when you're cooking from a recipe it can lay open on a counter easily. On to the flavors...there is one here for everyone- sweet, less sweet, tangy, savory and so on and each and every one with a unique and wonderful taste, rich and fulfilling and not soon forgotten. Of course you'd like to get them all but you will be back to visit this unique and precious oasis. And don't forget to look on the small chalkboard on the corner, the one she forgot to even mention that has a few tasty items she makes and freezes for those a little more peckish- like a Thai tomato soup that really dazzled the senses. As you leave with your treasures you can't help but wonder a little at your amazing luck to have happened upon such a lovely welcoming business. You have mixed emotions about sharing this slice of paradise with anyone as you worry too much traffic through here will ruin the charm but on the other hand you just can't help but hope her business booms just enough to put her in awe of her good fortune but not so much that it changes how perfect it is right now. A woman who had a dream and skill and perseverance and made a welcoming establishment with a quality product in a lovely location....may this rare business remain for years to come read more

Yummmm!! The owner, Lisa, is so friendly and helpful! And her jams, chutney, and soup looked so good, we stocked up! Definitely recommend stopping by here if you are coming through this town! read more

Love this place! We come here every time we visit Gualala and the sea Ranch area. We make it a day trip and love to chat with Lisa and hear the local news and try her delicious jams and soups! read more

OMG! Everything she sells is delicious. Tonight, we had her Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Basil soup... out of this world, outstanding! We've bought her apple butter and jams and are looking forward to trying them out for breakfast tomorrow. But, I couldn't wait to write a review! Awesome customer care as well! She delivers too! read more

On October 10, 2013, my partner and I got married at the B Bryan Preserve and Lisa made our wedding cake. It was Awesome. She made exactly what we wanted and the cake was decorated with flowers, ferns and bachelor buttons. Not only was it great looking, but it was one of the best, if now the best cake that I have ever eaten. White and Chocolate cakes, with each layer split filled with Italian Cream frosting with Vodka Bing Cherries, between one layer, Pecans between another and Lisa Luscious Jams between the third. It was awesome. Not only did Lisa make a great cake, but she delivered it to The Pier Chowder House and did a cake "Wedding set up". Who could have ask for more. I highly recommend Lisa's Luscious Kitchen for her cakes and jams and Jellies. read more

Lisa's Luscious Kitchen - Specialty Food Near Me - Point Arena, California

My family ended up in Pt. Arena on a rainy afternoon with some car trouble, and were so glad we stumbled into Lisa's shop! She's a talented chef with the most delicious jams and cooking oils-- and has personalized recommendations based on your palette and cooking preferences. We must have purchased 10 varieties between the three of us and can't wait to try them out. So far I can report the bourbon apple butter and plum ketchup are divine. Lisa was also the nicest (such a great energy)-- and takes COVID precautions very seriously. read more

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Lisa will not only delight your tastebuds with her delicious jams and chutneys, she will fill your head with awesome knowledge of the area. She is the kind of person who is joyous to be around. If you're having a crappy day, treat yourself to a jar of her huckleberry jam (her top shelf variety--its worth it) and let her vivacious personality heal your soul. read more

We stopped in and were greeted my Lisa. We got the lowdown on all of the magic she creates. We took home some great treats that are delicious. If it wasn't for Covid we could have taste tested before we bought, but with Lisa's help we made some Great choices. read more

Lisa is a master of her craft! We had the split pea and Thai butternut squad soups this evening and they are some of the best soups I have ever had in my life! Excited to try the white peach jam and bing cherry sauce when we get home. Lisa has a warm heart, a funny spirit, and great passion for cooking. If you are in the area, this place is a MUST stop. read more

On a recent trip to Gualala, we drove a few miles north to the town of Point Arena almost specifically to visit Frannie's Cup and Saucer, a bakery serving up delicious goods. On our way back to Gualala we saw the sign for Lisa's Luscious Kitchen. The place is located on the edge of what constitutes the Point Arena business district (a stretch of approximately 2 blocks), so it's easy to miss it as you drive in, or drive out of town. Well, we're glad we noticed Lisa's place. LLK sells jams and preserves, but what attracted me was the frozen soups. The place we were staying in Gualala was equipped with a kitchen and so frozen soup seemed like a great idea for an easy dinner, so we parked and went in to the establishment. Lisa is friendly and chatty and offers great tips about the businesses in Point Arena; she even gave us a sheet that lists all businesses, a short description of their products or foods, and contact information. She also described the four soups she had on the menu that day and they all sounded delicious. I settled on Green Lentil soup, and my wife chose a Curried Croockneck Squash soup. Both soups were absolutely delicious! Yes, they are priced just a tiny bit higher than you would pay for soup at say Whole Foods, but the soups were very good indeed. A tip in heating them up: the soups come frozen in either pint or quart sized plastic recepticles. To free the soup from its container, simply run the whole container under warm water for a few seconds, then swivel the container in your hand back and forth as if you were turning a door knob. If you feel and hear the soup turning inside the container it's ready to come out. Just take off the lid and invert the container right into the pot - easy peasy). Hmmmm, good..... read more

We purchased nine gift boxes for friends and relatives this month, all of which were beautifully and carefully displayed in sustainable wrapping material, and topped with a redwood spray and potpourri. Lovely! Lisa shipped each for us. Lisa's prices are very reasonable considering the high quality of her jams and attractive packaging! read more

Dropped in to grab some soups when we were on a little vacation on the coast. The owner's hospitality and soups are amazing! Lisa makes top quality soups and has a nice variety to choose from. I wish I would have been able to grab more for home, but didn't have a way to store them. If you are in town, stop by and get some soups, you won't be disappointed. read more

Thank you Lisa!!! we are so happy that we happen to stop by and meet you and explore your shop. I am looking forward to trying everything. making my Almond Coconut pancakes this morning going to put the Boysenberry jam on it. Hope you were able to make it to the post office in time and hope you like the Banana/Egg Pancake recipe that I gave you. Definitely!!! if you are in Point Arena make a point to stop at Lisa's you won't be sorry. read more

Her products are made of high quality ingredients and super delicious! We bought the Blood Orange marmalade, White Peach Jam, Strawberry Jam, and Blueberry Preserves. read more

We will be forever grateful to this lovely talented women! She exceeded our expectations! We had Lisa make our wedding cake, that was not only gorgeous but extremely delicious. She made everything from scratch. Chocolate with passion fruit curd and coconut filling. And was adorned with chocolate tiles that were rich and delicious. She also decorated the cake with succulents, airplants, passion fruit and toasted coconut! She not only listened, she delivered exactly what we asked for. It was the cake we both dreamed of! She is very talented and professional! A great listener and communicator! Very important when creating something that is so important to your special day. She puts her clients needs and desires first. And you will find that working with Lisa is a pleasure. Don't hesitate you found the right person for the job! Thank you, Mahalo, and Gracia! Mike and Manny read more

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I love everything Lisa makes! So unusual to find such a profession so business in such a small place like Point Arena. She also donates her products for the Garcia Guild breakfasts in Manchester. Very community oriented. I just can't say enough good things about her and her wonderful products. read more

The six of us spent a wonderful 30 minutes sampling her jams and marmalade's, all of which were wonderful. Made without pectin, in the old style, loaded with fruit. Her home made soups are fantastic as well. We had the vegan asparagus soup of dinner and loved it. read more

Love her jams, her soups and she also did an awesome job on our wedding cake years ago.

A MUST STOP if you are driving through or staying in Point Arena. Lisa is awesome!!! All the jams and chutney we tried were fabulous!!! I always believe that good ingredients make wonderful food. This place proves that though. We picked up her cookbook and she was nice enough to sign it. We will definitely return when we're back in the area. read more

I used Lisa's Blood Orange Marmalade mixed with some brown sugar and rock salt made a thick sticky paste and spread it over a pork shoulder roast. I placed some Rosemary sprigs on top of the roast and placed in a Weber Grill with about 20 charcoal on one side of the Weber, top on, first hour cover vent holes open, 2 hours half closed. Vent holes on underside full open. Three Hours later, succulent, tender, juicy with a nice brown glaze and smokey rosemary taste. Impossible to mess this up!! Don't spoil with any gravy. Thanks Again Lisa... read more

Stopped here during a trip to the coast. I haven't had the chance to try Lisa's preserves yet, but I did purchase a couple of her soups and they were amazing! She uses all organic (whenever possible) ingredients and purchases primarily from the local farmer's market. She adds lots of veggies to her soups. Not only were they delicious, but really healthy too. Her shop is right on the edge of the business district, so keep your eyes open for it. Prices are a bit high, but I know it's because she's producing small batches and buying high-quality ingredients. Lisa is also very friendly and will give you lots of great tips about things to do and places to go in the area. read more

We googled restaurants and this came up, there is no area to sit and eat or anything you can eat right away. The soups looked very interesting but were a bit pricey. Well you get what you pay for and I only wish I had room in my small freezer for more!!! I bought Corn Chowder and the Thai Butternut and both were the best soups I've eaten!!! Wow wow wow, what a great place to load up on for food for your RV road trip, super easy to store and make and so excellent. Pretty good road side parking to for big RV's. read more

I was with a friend in Point Arena several weeks ago and we stopped by Lisa's Luscious Kitchen. We both bought several jars of different jams. So far I have eaten the Apricot Jam and it is the best tasting jam I have ever had. I also love that it stays semi-liquid and easily spreadable on my toast. Most jams get hard. I also served friends the Peach Sauce with Brandy and Lemon over vanilla ice cream and it was an easy and special dessert and a huge hit with everyone. Next time I am in Point Arena I will definitely stock up on a variety of jams for myself and for gifts. read more

Based on yelp searches and reviews we stopped to check out Lisa's shop after horseback riding on the beach. As other reviewers have stated she is friendly and her jams are super tasty! read more

We found Lisa's last year on a B and B trip up the coast. We bought a jar of her huckleberry jam. During that trip we also bought a jar of huckleberry jam of another brand. Lisa's jar was almost all huckleberries and tasted wonderful. The other jar was full of thickened juice and some huckleberries. Lisa's was hands down the best. We just drove by again this week and bought 5 jars more. She is very personable and very willing to visit with you when you stop by. She has loads of other flavors of jam and other products also. read more

This little shop is a real find! There is a huge variety of jams and you can taste them all. Lisa also has the most adorable big gentle pooch ready for petting read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Lisa and visiting her shop when we recently visited Point Arena. We were very hungry after a long drive and hoping to stop here for lunch. Unfortunately, her little shop is not a restaurant...but she does sell yummy jam, marmalade, preserves, vinegar, chutney and soup (frozen). While we didn't get lunch, she was kind enough to provide us with a list she had put together with Judy (co-owner of B Bryan Preserve) to help folks like us find our way around Point Arena. Very very helpful. We were so hungry our first visit, we dashed out without buying a thing that first day but promised to return. She was totally cool with that! After lunch, we headed to the little cottage we were staying at in the B Bryan Reserve for naps and lots of R&R...so didn't make it back to the shop until the following day. When we returned, Lisa remembered us and was so nice to explain how she prepares the items with quality ingredients. She also explained how we could use the jam as marinades and in salad dressing. We were happy to hear she does not overpower the fruit with lots of sugar. Choosing what to buy was hard as she offers so many choices. We took our time looking and finally selected red raspberry, apricot, and blackberry jam and a Meyers lemon marmalade. I can't wait to try them. The Meyers lemon marmalade is going to my sis as a little thank you gift...I hope she gives me a taste! We opened the apricot jam yesterday and had it on pancakes. Yummy! Apparently, you can also order online or she will ship as gifts and I can't wait to check that out...once our jars are empty. Lisa is a very special person...that's for sure. read more