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A Stunning Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad 

Crisp and refreshing, sweet and salted, creamy and crunchy, spicy and cool. All of the flavor hits combined in one simple scoop and serve salad. This Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad is the ultimate...

A Simple Chicken Dinner Recipe With Ripe Cantaloupe

Alright, let’s just get one thing straight: this is not your average chicken dinner. It’s a honey mustard chicken glow-up with a sweet-savory twist that hinges on one star ingredient—ripe...

The Delicious Diversity of Real California Dairy Products

With the popularity of high-protein diets surging, many Americans are rediscovering dairy products (were they ever really lost?). In decades past, dairy milk alternatives were lauded as a healthier...

5 Irresistible Ways to Celebrate California Blueberries

California Blueberries are in their peak season from April through June, bursting with sweet-tart flavor and backed by the sunshine of the Golden State. Whether baked, blended, steeped, or spooned,...

Are Artichokes Good For You?

Eating a whole artichoke is a sublimely fun, relaxing activity. You can mindfully pull off petals one by one, dip them into your favorite aioli, and use your teeth to gently strip the soft flesh off...

How to Make the Best Strawberry Pie with Fresh Strawberries

Ever taken one bite of something so good, so jam-packed with flavor and nostalgia, that your brain immediately screams: “I want to eat this every single day!” That’s exactly what happened the...

A Simple Spring Salad Recipe with Berries and Avocado

Let’s get one thing straight: when the weather warms up, nobody wants to crank the oven. You want something light, bright, and bursting with flavor—enter our simple spring salad. It’s not just...

The Best Olive Oil Tasting in Paso Robles

Paso Robles might be known for its world-class wines, but tucked among the vineyards and rolling hills is another liquid gold worth sipping: California extra virgin olive oil. With its Mediterranean...

Savory Recipes to Celebrate California Cantaloupe Season

It’s peak cantaloupe season in California, and that means one thing: fresh, locally grown, world-class melons are flooding markets, farm stands, and hopefully—your kitchen. Let me...

Fresh & Flavorful Olive Salad Recipes

Discover fresh, flavorful olive salad recipes from our California Grown Creators! California Ripe Olives bring a buttery, slightly briny richness that makes them a natural fit for salads. Their...

An Easy Avocado Crema Recipe and How to Use It

Made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, and creamy Greek yogurt, our Avocado Crema is the perfect topping for all of your favorite dishes. Ever find yourself thinking, "This dish...

Avocado Nutrition Facts…or Fiction

Avocados are easy to love. Their creamy texture, gorgeous green colors ranging from the dark green pebbly skin to the pale green flesh. Their versatility makes them a must-have produce item...

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