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If you've got apples and pears sitting on your counter at the same time right now, that's not an accident, and it's the entire reason this recipe exists. Late summer is one of the only stretches all...
If you’ve ever driven down Interstate 58, just north of Tehachapi, you’ve probably noticed the big red barn on the east side of the road. Folks-in-the-know are clued into the fact that Murray...
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...
