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Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca

Just in time for Cinco De Mayo!   Agua Fresca is Spanish for Fresh Water and nothing is more refreshing than strawberries and lime mixed together. It's the perfect combination of sweet and...

Avocado Fries

These crunchy + delicious baked Avocado Fries take snacktime, mealtime or even happy hour to the tastiest level! Make the most of California avocado season by baking up a batch of these. YOU...

Asparagus, Brie & Ham Panini

Asparagus season is short in California, so make this Asparagus Brie & Ham Panini as many times as you can while you can get fresh, tasty asparagus! Nothing screams Spring more to me than...

Meet a Farmer: Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch

You can feel the passion in Ken Christopher’s words as he shares what the Christopher Ranch farming legacy means to him and why giving back to the community is such a core value for his family....

Veggie Pub Chips with Avocado-Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Veggie Pub Chips are all the rage, so I thought I'd try my hand at 'em.  They are a little time consuming, but when you make them yourself, you know where they are coming from, what is going...

Meet a Farmer: Kevin Jones of Lava Cap Winery

Founded by a family of geologists, Lava Cap winery grows their award-winning wine grapes in rich volcanic soil found in the Sierra Foothills.  Kevin Jones explains how hard work, and long hours...

Spiced Pecans

Ok guys and gals, this is a completely easy and beautifully perfect recipe!   Just a few simple ingredients push these pecans into flavor overdrive.  These are great for serving to...

Cal-Mex Shakshuka

Have you ever tried Shakshuka? We lent some California flair to the traditional Middle Eastern tomato and pepper based dish by adding in avocados, cilantro and cotija cheese. Get ready for your next...

Meet a Farmer: Kyle and Mel Burns of Nye Ranch

Mendocino farmers Kyle and Mel Burns grow over 300 different varietals of vegetables and flowers on a plot of land near the ocean that they once thought could only bear peas and potatoes.  Lucky...

Some of the BEST Easter Recipes on the Planet!

Aside from Thanksgiving, Easter is the biggest food holiday!  And who can blame us?   Beautiful fresh veggies and succulent spring lamb, the choices are endless in the...

Meet a Farmer: Paul Wenger of Wood Colony Nut Company

Paul Wenger is a third generation farmer and former president of the California Farm Bureau Federation who has dedicated his life to farming and advocating on behalf of fellow farmers.  His...

Easy Braised Red Cabbage Recipe

This deliciously easy braised red cabbage recipe is a side dish that's full of flavor + color! Top it with tasty California Walnuts for a bit of crunchy texture too. I love cabbage and this...

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