A pixie may sound like a tiny mythical creature, but in California citrus country, Ojai Pixie refers to something equally enchanting: a small, exceptionally sweet tangerine. The Pixie tangerine...

In Santa Barbara County wine country, some wine tasting rooms lead with sweeping vineyard views. Others like Flying Goat Cellars, lead with personality, craftsmanship and a story that could only...

There is a stretch of summer when heirloom tomatoes and juicy peaches are sitting three feet apart at the farm stand, both at their absolute peak, and almost nobody thinks to put them on the same...

Farrotto is the dish that makes turning on your oven in July feel like a good decision. It's farro cooked low and slow, risotto style, until it turns rich and creamy. Then, it's topped with a pile...

Sweet Girl Farms gets a lot of attention for its viral Instagram videos and robust social media following, but there's much more to this Reedley farm than eye-catching content. We met with owner...

Lavender Fresh Farm offers a unique opportunity for people to relax and immerse themselves in the beauty of agriculture. We spoke with Heather Gillispie to learn more about this family-owned U-pick...

Every summer I overbuy sweet corn. Six ears for a household of two, every single trip, like the season might get called off early. This corn salad takes the same ears and turns them into something...

Blended cottage cheese is having a moment, and honestly, it's about time. That tub of cottage cheese in the back of your fridge just got a serious glow-up. Throw it in a food processor with fruit...

When it comes to the nutritional benefits of walnuts, there’s a lot to love. A substantial body of research backs the benefits of California Walnuts for the heart, brain, and gut, and in...

There's a particular kind of dinner win that comes from a stuffed sweet potato, and it asks almost nothing of you. Bake a few California sweet potatoes until the insides turn soft and jammy, then...

Roasted corn might be the easiest recipe you make all summer, and that is exactly the point. Skip the grill, skip the boiling pot, and let the oven do the work while you handle everything else for...

Stuck in a weeknight rut? The best summer recipe ideas for dinner start with what's already at its peak in California fields right now. Sweet corn is at its juiciest, tomatoes are practically...