THE ROAD
TO DUST.
I’ve spent my career tour-managing rock'n' roll bands, traveling the world and collecting culinary souvenirs. Wherever I went, good local food was part of the trip. So was finding something to bring home.
After years on the road, bringing home flavors from all over the world, it became clear: I needed to create the flavor of the California desert with what's in my backyard.
Rick Marino, Founder
SOMETHING TO
TAKE WITH ME.
Whenever I flew out of Palm Springs for another tour, I was struck by the lack of a culinary souvenir from the California desert.
I wanted something distinctive from home to share with my coworkers and friends, but I couldn’t find it.
Which is odd considering that the Coachella Valley region of the California desert is the largest producer of dates outside the Middle East.
SOMETHING TO
TAKE WITH ME.
When departing from the Palm Springs airport, headed out on the next tour, I was always struck by the lack of a culinary souvenir from the California desert.
I wanted to bring gifts from home to share with my coworkers and friends, gifts unique to my home, and there was nothing.
Which is odd considering that the Coachella Valley region of the California desert is the largest producer of dates outside the Middle East.
A taste of home
BORN IN THE DESERT.
MADE FOR EVERYWHERE.
Rick was used to bringing cool things home from his travels. He founded Desert Dust to take a little taste of home in the other direction.
Not just something to remember a place by, but something to bring into your own kitchen and share.
And the desert gave him an ingredient worth paying attention to.
BEYOND THE VENUE.
The tour schedule tells me where I’m going, but not where I’m eating. I like to ask around, find out what’s local and try something I wouldn’t find at home. It’s a cool way to get to know a place beyond the stage door.
Sometimes I bring home an ingredient. Sometimes it’s an idea for the next time I cook.
From an idea to a bottle
WHEN THE
ROAD STOPPED.
During the pandemic, there were no tours to manage. I finally had the chance to get to work on the idea.
I started blending, with the aim of making an all-purpose seasoning that brought the California desert to the table.
That became Desert Dust.
From an idea to a bottle
WHEN THE
ROAD STOPPED.
During the pandemic, there were no tours to manage. I finally had the chance to get to work on the idea.
I started blending, with the aim of making an all-purpose seasoning that brought the California desert to the table.
That became Desert Dust.
Start here with the OG!
The Original Desert Dust
$12.99
Where it all began.
- The Date Is the DifferenceOrganic Coachella Valley dates bring sweetness, body and depth.
- Smoky & EarthyA balanced all-purpose blend made for everyday cooking.
- Dust EverythingGood on meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, popcorn, soups and more.
- Pantry RegularMade to live by the stove and earn its place at dinner.
Start here with the OG!
The Original Desert Dust
$12.99
Where it all began.
- The Date Is the DifferenceOrganic Coachella Valley dates bring sweetness, body and depth.
- Smoky & EarthyA balanced all-purpose blend made for everyday cooking.
- Dust EverythingGood on meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, popcorn, soups and more.
- Pantry RegularMade to live by the stove and earn its place at dinner.
A TASTE OF THE DESERT. WHEREVER YOU’RE HEADED.
Rick Marino, Founder
I set out to make something I could take from the desert and share.
Now there’s something for you to take home, too. Trust the Dust!
