Forget everything you thought you knew about California raisins, because dried-on-vine raisins are shaking up the industry, literally! Meet Courtney Gillespie, a vine-dried grape farmer....

Hands down, this is the best recipe for Raisin Oatmeal Cookies we have ever eaten! Toasted oatmeal and brown sugar cookies studded with red wine-soaked raisins and vanilla beans - each bite is a...

Recently, on a gloriously sunny afternoon in Madera, California, we had the opportunity to meet up with Courtney Gillespie, President of Life's Grape, Vine-Dried Grapes. Courtney shared the new,...

Californians love a good road trip. So it’s no surprise that Monterey County gets more than 3 million visitors a year. From Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to hiking, golfing, and...

Los Angeles is known for its movie stars, great beaches, and perfect weather. It also happens to have one of the best restaurant scenes in the U.S., and arguably the world. With respect to good...

Honeynut squash is all the rage this holiday season and for good reason - they taste great, are easy to cook, and they are absolutely adorable to look at! First things first, do you know what a...

Sustainable farming means making responsible choices that protect our environment - and a whole lot more! Justin Parnagian, CEO of Fowler Packing Company explains how sustainability influences...

Recipes for holiday desserts are pretty abundant on the internet, but we think this collection of traditional holiday desserts from our California Grown Creators will really wow you, your family and...

The holiday season is the perfect time of the year for entertaining and that means you need delicious, easy recipes that work every single time. While there are lots of seasonal fruits and...

Our team of California Grown Creators recently visited Quady Winery located in Madera, California where the wines are delicious expressions of the fruit-filled San Joaquin Valley. Quady Winery...

Dried fruit is the equivalent of Mother Nature's fruit snacks and is amazing in both sweet and savory dishes. Did you know that the recommended daily serving of fruit for a 2,000-calorie diet is 2...

There are a handful of dishes that are synonymous with Thanksgiving - and sweet potato casserole is one of them. While there are lots of opinions about how to prepare this celebratory side dish we...