About Clean Slate Farm
Real Ingredients. Real People. Real Flavor.
At Clean Slate Farm, we believe great food starts with honesty—honest ingredients, honest craftsmanship, and a genuine love for what we do. Every bottle of olive oil, every splash of balsamic, every seasoning blend tells a story rooted in decades of culinary passion and hands-on experience.
Meet Dave – Chef, Gardener, Flavor Creator
Dave’s food journey began at the Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated in 2004 after winning a $25,000 scholarship for his apple pie recipe. He later honed the skills that fuel everything we make today. After years in professional kitchens, he traded the fast-paced restaurant life for a slower, more intentional way of creating flavor, starting without artificial flavors and real ingredients.
With years of organic gardening under his belt, Dave grows many of the herbs and botanicals that inspire our infused oils, and seasonings. For him, it’s about doing things the right way: no shortcuts, no artificial junk—just real food with real character.
Meet Joanne – The Heart Behind the Business
Joanne was the Director of the WISE Women’s Business Center in Syracuse for ten years helping women start and grow their businesses. Joanne retired in 2018. She’s the organizational backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. She’s passionate about connecting people to great food and making every customer feel like part of the family.
Prior to all that, both owned and operated an international Marketing and Design firm serving clients like The Stilton Cheesemakers Association, Parmigiano Reggiano, Vermont Cheese Council, and The Culinary Institute of America.
Our Philosophy
•Real Ingredients – No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives—ever.
•Bold, Honest Flavor – Because food should taste like something, not nothing.
•Crafted with Care – From sourcing to bottling, we handle every step with integrity.
•Time – Nothing good happens overnight. It takes time.
We’re here for the home cooks, the flavor seekers, and anyone who wants to turn a simple meal into something unforgettable. Clean Slate Farm isn’t just a name—it’s a promise to start fresh, focus on what matters, and keep it real in every single product we make.
From Our Kitchen to Yours
Thanks for stopping by. Pull up a chair, grab a drizzle of olive oil, and taste the difference that passion, integrity, and experience make.