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A Fruit Salad Recipe to Try Now

When the house heats up after a hot summer day, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven to make dinner! May we suggest serving a fruit salad recipe with a twist? Our Grilled Fruit Salad is...

Steak or Summer Vegetable Marinade & Sauce Recipes for Grilling

A bright and flavorful vegetable marinade for grilling a wide variety of summer veggies, that even works for beef ready to be thrown on the grill too! Summer is an embarrassment of riches in...

Ginger Pear Clafoutis Recipe: A Fabulous Pear Dessert

Try this sweet and spicy, custardy Pear Clafoutis recipe, inspired by Julia Child's original pear dessert. Our version of the original, from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking,...

Meet a Farmer: Marcos Van Wingerden

Marcos Van Wingerden is a third generation flower farmer from Ventura County, California.  As the Production Manager for Pyramid Flowers, he manages all the farming aspects of the business.  We...

23 Mouth-Watering Grape Recipes

Hot summer days call for meals that are simple to assemble and pack a punch of flavor to combat the heat and the fun! Grapes are such a versatile fruit - not only do they hold up well to packing...

Cantaloupe Grapefruit Vodka Martini with Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Here's an easy step-by-step guide to make your own infused vodka with cantaloupe. Plus, a recipe for crisp, tart and sweet Cantaloupe Grapefruit Martini made with the cantaloupe-infused vodka and...

An Herb Filled Egg Salad For Sandwiches To Try Now

This egg salad made with olive oil mayonnaise and fresh herbs is incredibly delicious. You too can make this delightful Herb Filled Egg Salad Sandwich at home to top toasted bread for sandwiches,...

Meet a Farmer: John Taylor of Taylor Brothers Farms

Taylor Brothers Farms, Inc. may be the largest grower and producer of organic prunes in the world, but John Taylor sure is humble about it. We had the chance to catch up with John a few weeks ago...

A Fig Tartine Recipe You Are Going To Love

A California Fig Tartine with goat cheese on sourdough bread is a delicious and simple way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The tangy goat cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet figs and the crunch of...

Meet a Farmer: Nevin Lemos of Lemos Jerseys

At 22, Nevin Lemos of Lemos Jerseys, one of the youngest dairy owners in California, has already been in the dairy business for two years. A fourth-generation dairy farmer, Nevin developed a passion...

Queso Fundido with Shiitake Mushrooms and Anaheim Chiles

Queso Fundido: delicious melted cheese with aromatic mushrooms and chilies makes the perfect dip for chips, tortillas, and fresh vegetables. Oh. My. Queso.   I didn't know I could love...

Meet a Farmer: Dino Giacomazzi of Giacomazzi Dairy

Dino Giacomazzi is the fourth generation to manage Giacomazzi Dairy in Hanford, the oldest dairy in California.  Since 1893, his family has been providing nutritious milk to families, while...

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