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A Napa Cabbage Recipe that Will Melt in Your Mouth!

This Napa cabbage recipe requires minimal ingredients and prep work, but the final dish tastes like it took hours to create! Rich and garlicky with a sultry, robust flavor and just a hint of spice,...

How Farmers Grow Sweet Potatoes in California

Sure, sweetpotatoes are delicious, but what do you really know about them? A lot of people have common misconceptions about the root veggie. For starters, a sweetpotato is NOT a yam. And just in...

How Olive Oil Is Made In California

Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in California kitchens, but have you ever wondered how exactly olive oil is made? If you've ever plucked an olive straight from the tree, you know it's nothing...

Your Soon to be Favorite, Blueberry Jalapeño BBQ Sauce Recipe

Fresh California blueberries take on a savory role in this simple, 15 minute Blueberry Jalapeño BBQ sauce recipe.  This BBQ sauce recipe is a little bit sweet mixed with just the right...

Meet a Farmer: Kathy Topete of Topete Family Farm

Meet the Topete Family, proof that the American Dream is still alive and well in Central California. We caught up with Kathy, who shared a little about their story and how she and her husband,...

11 Recipes that Showcase the Best Ways to Cook Asparagus

Roasting, sautéing, grilling, and blanching are some of the best ways to cook asparagus. Of course, shaved and lightly dressed asparagus is delicious too!  Spring has sprung...

13 Naturally Green Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Drop the food coloring and take a look at a few of our favorite naturally green recipes for St. Patrick's Day. We’re all about eating green...but we’re not talking about adding a few drops of...

Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Olives and Pepper Jack Cheese

Let's hear it for this easy Stuffed Peppers recipe! This easy appetizer is full of flavor and ready in minutes! Looking for a way to spice up your usual Wine Wednesday fare, or a craving a light...

Cantaloupe Canapés: Our Favorite Easy Cantaloupe Recipe!

Celebrate fresh summer flavor with Cantaloupe Canapés, an easy and delicious cantaloupe recipe. What's your favorite part of summer? Weekends spent by the lake or the pool? Sunsets at the beach?...

Spicy Cotija Popcorn recipe- Our Favorite Cheesy, Spicy Popcorn Seasoning

Looking for a delicious way to spice up your next movie night? Try our Spicy Cotija Popcorn recipe! It's our favorite cheesy, spicy popcorn recipe! If you've never tried Cotija cheese, now's the...

Sweet Baked Ricotta with Orange Zest

Say hello to your new favorite treat - Sweet Baked Ricotta with Orange Zest. It's creamy but not too sweet, and the perfect addition to a cheese course or dessert board. Hint - it's particularly...

Get your kids into the kitchen with a Comic Cookbook!

If you've been following along with our CA Grown Kids blog posts, you know that we're always looking for creative ways to get kids excited about CA Grown produce. So, when our friend Jerry...

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