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In Season Now: Winter Fruit

The colder months are often associated with comfort food - think rich, creamy dishes and cozy casseroles - but fresh winter fruit is our favorite way to brighten even the chilliest day. Thanks to...

How Are Pomegranates Grown in California?

Did you know that the Golden State grows 99% of the nation’s pomegranates? We met with Stacey Grote of Simonian Farms to learn more about how pomegranates are grown in California! Pomegranates...

A Savory Baked Apple Recipe with Fennel; Apple Hasselbacks

If you grew up thinking apples were only meant for pie, donuts, or something sweet tucked into a lunchbox, this baked apple recipe is here to lovingly shake that belief. These savory apple...

Empress Tavern Champions Local Farmers and Restaurateurs

Downtown Sacramento eatery, Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern, celebrates California Grown produce, supports local farmers and showcases fledgling food entrepreneurs. We met with Chef Dennis Sydnor...

Recipes for Healthy & Flavorful Pantry Cooking

A well-stocked pantry makes it easy to pull together a healthy, flavorful meal at a moment’s notice—and we’re ready to prove it. But first, let’s talk about what belongs on your shelves....

Improving the Veggie-Packed Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad

If you’ve been anywhere near social media over the last couple of years, you’ve seen the Jennifer Aniston Salad pop up again and again. It’s colorful and crunchy. It’s the kind of salad...

Andy’s Orchard: Farming for Flavor

Andy’s Orchard, a tiny Morgan Hill farm stand, has amassed an army of fervent followers. People drive from all across the state to taste Andy’s tree-ripened heirloom fruits. We spoke with owner...

The FruitGuys: A Fresh Approach to Healthy Snacking

One unlikely agricultural company took root during the Silicon Valley dotcom boom in the 1990s that launched tech giants including Amazon, Google and PayPal,  - The FruitGuys. CEO Erin...

A Festive Holiday Cocktail; California Punch Bowl Recipe

If there was ever a moment to go big, sparkle a little brighter, and pour something unforgettable into your holiday cocktail lineup, it’s right now—because we’re officially entering the most...

Simonian Farms: Bringing Fresno Agricultural History to Life

Simonian Farms, with its eclectic collection of antiques and amazing array of locally grown produce, nuts and wine, is one of California’s most unique agritourism destinations! We met with Stacey...

Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of California Citrus

The first citrus trees in Sanger, California were planted by Mary Hazelton in 1866. Eight generations later, her family remains one of the largest citrus growers and packers in the Central Valley....

A CA GROWN Twist on The Classic Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

This year, the classic thumbprint cookie is getting a major upgrade thanks to CA GROWN pistachios. It’s the kind of twist that makes someone take a bite, roll their eyes back in their head, and...

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