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Meet A Farmer – Eric Schmidt of Eric Schmidt Farms

By day he’s a Fresno County Deputy Sheriff, but in the early mornings, evenings, and weekends, he’s a citrus farmer in Central California.  Meet Eric Schmidt, a farmer who’s not afraid of...

Simple Spinach Frittata Skillet

Perfect for Winter and especially the day after Christmas, this Simple Spinach Frittata will fast become your fave for weekend brunch.   Simple because of the process and tasty because of the...

7 Epic Egg Recipes

These 7 Epic Egg Recipes are bound to get you cooking + baking with California fresh eggs! The incredible, versatile egg. What would we do without it? From baking to breakfast, lunch and dinner,...

Persimmon Bruschetta

In my experience, people get stuck on ideas for persimmons this time of year.  They see the coral gems in the market bins and can't help but think of grandma's tasty cookies. But what if...

Don’t Sleep on These Amazing Pomegranate Recipes

Hungry for dinner, dessert or drinks? We've got pomegranate recipes for that. Where are pomegranates grown in California? Central Valley farmer's grow the majority of the Nation's...

Meet a Vintner – Paula Kornell of Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine

We caught up with Paula Kornell on a very big day! It was the 75th anniversary of the Napa Valley Vintners and a week before she launched her own brand of sparkling wine, Paula Kornell Napa Valley...

The Best Turkey Wild Rice Soup

This Turkey Wild Rice Soup is the best use of leftover roast turkey ever! It's warm, filling, and extra delicious. Need ideas for all that leftover turkey?   Depending on the size of your...

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Sides Roundup

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and indulge in a bountiful feast. Elevate your holiday spread with these delicious side dishes that celebrate the best of autumn's harvest. From...

Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

These easy Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are loaded with flavor. Everyone will love them - you may want to make a double batch! Have we got the perfect holiday app for you!...

Living Cornucopia Table Centerpiece: DIY Edible Arrangement of Vegetables

This vegetable based edible arrangement table decor idea is super simple and serves double-duty in the useful department. Take advantage of the abundance of produce we have at our fingertips...

13 Amazing Recipes Using California Nuts

I love how nuts and seeds can be used in almost any dish.   They are diverse, crunchy and offer such a wide range of flavors.   Bonus:  They are NUT-tritious ;) They can be...

Homemade Caramel Apples for Halloween

This recipe for Homemade Caramel Apples is perfect for Halloween, or anytime you want to create and share a truly delicious treat! Ooey, gooey, buttery delicious caramel apples - what could be...

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