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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...

How to “Style” California Sauvignon Blanc, the LBD of Grapes

Curious about what to pair with California Sauvignon Blanc? We asked our friend Amanda McCrossin, of SommVivant to share a bit more about this classic California wine. From Amanda... ...

A Simple Recipe for Snow Cone Syrup with Moscato

September is California Wine Month, and what better way to celebrate than with snow cones? This easy recipe for snow cone syrup will transform shaved ice into a delicious treat. All you need is ice,...

Baking With Apples; Recipes That You Need To Try Now!

Fall is upon us and with that apple season is in full swing! If you love California apples as much as we do then you will definitely find yourself inspired to try the baking with apples recipes we...

The Best Baked Apple With Cinnamon Recipe

There aren't many flavor combinations more comforting than baked apple with cinnamon. This recipe is soul-satisfying and delicious, all while being easy to make too! What ingredients...

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