Ever think that scoops of ice cream could count towards your daily servings of vegetables? Yeah, neither did we—until we discovered Little Fox Cups and Cones in Oceanside, California. Here, the...

The incredible jams and citrus juice from Marmalade Grove in Ojai are a standout at the continental breakfast at Le Petit Pali.  Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh - they...

Spoiler alert: If someone had baked a birthday cake for California back in 1850, it would’ve tasted a lot like this. What better way to celebrate the Golden State’s 175th birthday than with a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...