We’re excited to share that Southern Living recently featured Troy Kline, Executive Sous Chef at The Hope Farm, in an article on the store-bought salad dressings chefs actually keep in their home kitchens. Written by Aly Walansky and published on July 3, 2026, the piece rounds up go-to picks from chefs across the South and beyond, highlighting the dressings they rely on for convenience, flavor, and versatility.

In the feature, Troy shares that he’s a fan of the Brianna’s line of dressings, especially Brianna’s Organic Rich Poppy Seed. He says he turns to it when he wants to save time but still get a flavor profile that feels fresh and homemade, noting that its minimal ingredients let the natural flavors shine.

Southern Living also highlights the spring salad Troy pairs with that dressing: baby spinach with local grilled peaches, toasted pecans, Benton’s bacon, and feta cheese. The combination reflects the kind of ingredient-driven, seasonal approach that defines cooking at The Hope Farm and brings a simple salad to life with balance, texture, and brightness.

We love seeing The Hope Farm included in stories that celebrate practical kitchen wisdom, strong ingredients, and the little shortcuts chefs trust when flavor still matters most.