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10 Favorite California Pear Recipes

It's pear season Y'all and guess what that means?   Recipes Galore! I've rounded up 10 Pear Recipes from some of my favorite bloggers to share with you all the creativity you can find when...

Meet a Farmer: Hilary Graves

Can you run a farming operation while the kids are in school?  This farmer and mother of two, does just that! Between raising heritage breed pigs, to growing and harvesting an orchard, to...

Watermelon Salt, An Epic Summer Adventure For Your Tastebuds + Melon Bar How to!

Sure we've all heard of Harry Styles' song "Watermelon Sugar" by now, but have you ever experienced the flavor sensation that is watermelon salt? Melon season is in full force in the Golden State,...

How to Make Basil Salt

This incredibly delicious and versatile Basil Salt recipe adds favor + texture to salads, soups, fresh fruit + more. Here's an easy way to make your own Basil Salt. It's perfect for gifts...

Meet a Farmer: Grant Parnagian of Golden State Hops

Beer is a booming business in California with micro-brews popping up in small towns and big cities throughout the state. The desire to supply these local brewers with quality hops inspired Grant...

Black Plum Cake

Umm... WOW! This smooth and flavorful cake is gorgeous and simple to make. The plums bake into the spice batter, causing the fruit to basically melt like butter. This method allows the texture to...

Grilled Zucchini, Corn and Peach Quinoa Salad

Aw, man.... this salad is soooooo good! Chock full of all things fresh!   Delicious corn, sweet peaches, nutritious zucchini and creamy avocados. All grilled to impart a smoky, summertime...

California Street Corn

It's fresh corn season in California! Can I get a woot woot?!   We buy corn by the truckload at our house and will have it for dinner at least three times a week. We started preparing it...

Meet a Farmer – Lane DeVries of Sun Valley Floral Farms

Watching a tulip bulb turn into a flower, and watching that flower bring a smile to someone’s face is one of the things Lane DeVries loves most about flower farming. As the president and CEO of one...

Fresh Fig and Beef Kabobs

These delicious fresh Fig and Beef Kabobs are amazingly delicious and simple to pull together. Everyone will love this easy recipe. You guys!   This combination of flavors is...

Meet a Farmer: Rafael Ortiz of Joseph and Sons

When you love waking up before dawn and watching the sunrise while you check on plants, you know you’re a farmer! As the Santa Paula Grower for Joseph and Sons, Rafael Ortiz gets to do that almost...

Peach Burrata Crostini

This dish is such a refreshing appetizer to serve your family and friends this summer. Hubby and I have even eaten it as our main course for dinner!   Fresh California peaches and sweet...

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