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What’s it like to be a Pumpkin Farmer?

We met up with Ryan Van Groningen, a third generation pumpkin farmer, to find out more about California Grown pumpkins! Fall is in full swing in the Golden State, and that means one thing:...

California’s Coolest Pumpkin Patch: Hunter Farms

This small town pumpkin patch is what fall dreams are made of… Visiting your local pumpkin patch is practically a mandatory fall activity. Adults and children alike flock to family-friendly...

Desparada Wines; Fueled on Passion, Adventure, & Great Wine in Paso

There is something truly special about Vailia From and the wines she creates at Desparada Wines. She is a winemaker driven by passion, adventure, and a love of the wine-making process. Her passion,...

Cooking with Red Wine: How to Make Red Wine Pasta

If you aren't already cooking with red wine, let this method of cooking dried pasta in red wine be the reason that you start! Rich and luscious yet incredibly simple; this recipe has all the...

How Bell Peppers Grow in California

Sweet peppers are “in season” eight months out of the year in California. We met with Tim Baloian of Baloian Farms to chat about how bell peppers grow in California. What are sweet...

The Mariani Family: How One Farm Family is Changing with the Times

In 1906, Paul Mariani bought a small orchard in Silicon Valley with his wife Victoria. Four generations later, this family farm is still thriving. The secret to their success? After chatting with...

A Fruit Salad Recipe Revamp; Easy Ambrosia Salad

Are you a fruit salad fan? Fruit salad isn't just for kids it can be a delicious treat for adults too when served as an appetizer or for dessert. Today, we are giving the classic Ambrosia Salad, a...

Learn How Wasabi Is Grown in California

Bet you've never had real wasabi before! Lots of Americans love sushi. And sushi isn’t the same without that dollop of neon green wasabi served alongside. We hate to break it to you, but your...

From Health Challenges to Sweet Success: Sweet Laurel

Sweet Laurel Bakery is a gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free bakery in Los Angeles, California Sweet Laurel is a bakery in Los Angeles, but founder and baker Laurel Gallucci knows it...

The Best Recipe for Pear Crisp with Pistachio

We know a thing or two about fruit crisps around here and we happen to think that our version is the best! Our easy recipe for Pear Crisp combines perfectly ripened Bosc pears with California olive...

An Easy Artichoke Recipe: Lemon-Laced Artichoke Cupcakes

I bet you weren't necessarily thinking about dessert when you searched for artichoke recipes in the past. But jarred artichoke hearts packed in water, or frozen artichokes, are the perfect,...

A Simple Lemon Cocktail To Celebrate The Golden State

This sensational lemon cocktail is as bright and effervescent as the ocean views you’ll see driving down California SR75 to sunny San Diego. If you are a fan of a classic French 75 you will love...

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