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IT'S CHERRY SEASON!! The cherries this year are out-of-this-world good, so plump, sweet and plentiful! I spied a huge bag of cherries at the store last week and my heart went...
Meet Jeff Dolan, Field Operations Manager of DiMare Fresh in Indio, CA. As a third-generation farmer who started working when he was 12 years old, he knows what it takes to manage a great farm...
Roasting an artichoke is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to prepare it. These tasty thistles get a bad wrap for being intimidating to cook, but let me assure you this method is easy....
Meet Karen Chandler, Owner of Olive Drop Olive Oil in Lodi, CA. As a first-generation farmer, she took a hands-on approach to learning how to farm. Learn more about Karen, why her business...
This recipe for Sweetpotato Avocado Toast might become your new favorite breakfast, brunch or lunch! It's healthy and delicious. Sometimes I can't make up my mind - am I doing low carb? No carb?...
Meet Tony Ortiz, Operations Manager of Joseph & Sons in Santa Paula, CA. With more than 50 years of growing experience, his father built this business from the ground up. Learn more about...
This California Goddess Cobb Salad is next-level delicious and loaded with Golden State goodness, including leafy greens, asparagus, avocados, blue cheese, bacon and tomatoes. It also has a creamy...
Meet Ben Hansen, Owner of 24Carrot Farm in Placerville, CA. As a first-generation farmer, he started this business from the ground up and loves supplying his community with fresh fruits...
The weather is warming up, and that means it's time to kick back and enjoy a glass of ice-cold California wine! It can be difficult to find the perfect container for chilled wine, but it is...
Meet David Beckstoffer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Beckstoffer Vineyards in Rutherford, CA. As a second-generation farmer who started out in the corporate world, he now loves...
This Strawberry Wine Slushy recipe combines a few of our favorite things. Fresh, sweet California strawberries and California white wine! This flavor match made in heaven combines effortlessly in...
Meet Teresa Keenan, Marketing Manager of Keenan Farms in Kettleman City, CA. Born into the industry and married to a second-generation farmer, she knows how much hard work and dedication goes...