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Apple Pie Filling Inspired by HIGH-Pie at the Top Gun House

You know what pairs perfectly with the start of California apple season? A flaky, tender hand pie filled with apple pie filling served oceanside at a historic bungalow made famous by a Tom Cruise...

Blooming with Purpose: Celebrating California Grown Flowers with Westerlay Orchids

Every June, California Grown Flowers Month, followed by American Flowers Month in July, gives us a reason to stop and smell the roses—or in this case, the orchids. As the #1 state in farming...

The Best Strawberry Picking in Orange County? Tanaka Farms

Let’s be real, it's wonderful that we can buy strawberries year-round in California, but there’s nothing—absolutely nothing—like plucking a warm, sun-ripened berry straight from the vine and...

Alta Baja Market; Santa Ana’s Source for Heirloom Beans

Let’s cut to the chase—if you’ve ever strolled through downtown Santa Ana, you’ve probably felt it. That vibe. The inviting environment of a casual neighborhood where history, culture, and...

Welcome to The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

Let’s cut to the chase: The Ecology Center isn’t your average farm. Nope. This 28-acre regenerative farm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, is doing something radically simple—growing healthy food,...

The Best Homemade Barbeque Sauce Recipe For Your BBQ

You know those bottles of store-bought barbeque sauce that claim to be “bold” and “smoky,” but end up tasting like sugar water with a side of artificial smoke? Yeah… hard pass. Let’s...

Don’t Miss Okui’s Strawberry n Fruit Stand in Grover Beach

Nestled in the heart of Grover Beach is Okui's Strawberry n Fruit Stand. It is a shining example of the enduring spirit of family farming. With three generations of expertise and a deep-rooted...

Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines Are A Family Affair

Just over a mile from the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines. Many winemakers talk about a sense of place, but in this case, it is place that sets the...

For El Lugar Wines, San Luis Obispo Coast Is Truly The Place

In the heart of San Luis Obispo’s growing wine scene, El Lugar Wines is crafting wines with a deep sense of place. Founded by Coby Parker-Garcia and his wife Katie Noonan, El Lugar focuses on...

Our Best Grape Dessert Recipe: Roasted Grape Tart

Okay, can we talk about grapes for a second? Not the “throw them in a lunchbox and forget them” kind of grape moment—we’re talking next-level,...

Carlsbad Strawberry Company: Farming, Family and Fun

Meet Jimmy Ukegawa, third-generation farmer and the mastermind behind Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Jimmy jokes that he was “drafted” into ag, but it’s clear that he has a passion for the...

Fruit-Laced Ice Cream Topping Ideas for Summer

Picture this: It’s a hot summer day, you’ve got a creamy ice cream bowl of classic vanilla ice cream (or maybe strawberry ice cream if you’re feeling wild), and you’re ready for that first...

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