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Stroh Ranch, home of PJ's Gourmet, is a beautiful 500 acre ranch in Potter Valley, in eastern Mendocino County. The ranch produces hay and sweet corn and has cattle, dogs, cats, four horses, rolling hills of Valley Oaks, and an abundance of wildlife.
Ken and Jeanette Stroh moved there in March, 1967, with their daughters Kathy and Debbie. The family built a commercial catering kitchen on the ranch in 1989 and Jeanette's Country Cooking was born. Jeanette and her longtime friend Pat Denny worked together on a marinade to complement BBQ tri-tip roasts that the catering business is known for all over Mendocino County. The marinade was so popular that Pat and Jeanette decided to start their own company, PJ's Gourmet. On December 4, 1991, they began to sell Stroh Ranch Marinade. In the fall of 1997, Pat sadly passed away. Jeanette's daughter Debbie, who lives on the ranch with her husband and daughter, became her mom's partner in 1998. Jeanette and Debbie began making Stroh Ranch Blackberry Jam in 2000 for their mailing list customers only, and later added Razzleberry Jam and Raspberry Jam. They released two new sauces in 2001: Stroh Ranch Smoky Jalapeno Honey Sauces, Hot and Mild. In January 2005 Jeanette sadly passed away. The legacy of Jeanette and Pat will carry on through Debbie who will continue to offer these wonderful products.
Daughter Kathy Williams
Jeanette & Ken Stroh
Daughter Debbie Reardan
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