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Meet a Farmer: Helena Sylvester of Happy Acre Farm

Meet Helena Sylvester, a California Certified Organic Farmer, of Happy Acre Farm in Alameda County. After being a vegetarian and watching food documentaries, she decided she wanted to grow the food...

Easy Roasted Cabbage Steaks

This easy recipe for Roasted Cabbage Steaks topped with sautéed mushrooms is next-level delicious and really easy to pull together. Although the recipe is meatless, it's incredibly hearty and truly...

Meet a Farmer: Michael Antle of Tanimura & Antle

Meet Michael Antle! Michael has always wanted to be a farmer, ever since he was a young kid out in the field with his dad. Now Michael grows artisan lettuce, romaine, broccoli, cauliflower and...

Meet a Farmer: Chris Hay of Say Hay Farms

Meet Chris Hay, an organic farmer in Yolo County. Chris became a farmer because he was attracted to the craft and art form of farming. See what he’s up to at Say Hay Farms! CA GROWN: What are you...

The Best Carrot Raisin Salad: California Sunshine Salad

This carrot raisin salad is full of flavor and texture. The sweetness of the carrots and raisins is balanced by a bit of salty Feta cheese, creamy garbanzo beans and crunchy pistachios. It's the...

Meet a Farmer: Bill Spencer of Windrose Farms

We caught up with Bill Spencer, farmer at Windrose Farms in Paso Robles. See what he was up to and learn why he went into farming!  CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Bill: Today...

Bacon Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad

Bacon Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad is incredibly delicious. Once you try it, it's sure to become a family favorite. Careful serving it to friends - they'll ask for it again & again! Most...

California Prune Valentine Heart Chocolates

The California Dried Plum Board (CDPB) has a sweet idea to change up your Valentine’s Day gifting style this year. Most of us think the best gifts come from the heart, so instead of doing the...

Meet a Farmer: John Newell of Windset Farms

Meet John Newell. John’s a greenhouse farmer. John’s favorite part of farming is being able to promote healthy eating. We think John’s pretty awesome! CA GROWN: What drew you into the...

Strawberry Almond Pavlova Heart

These Strawberry Almond Pavlova Hearts are absolutely irresistible. Talk about love at first sight!   Pavlova. It's a fancy, Russian term for meringue.   And it forms up into some...

Meet a Farmer: Karen Tallent of The Groves on 41

Meet Karen Tallent, she left the corporate world to run her own olive farm in San Luis Obispo. She is very passionate about olive oil and she even considers talking about olive oil to be her...

Delicious Chunky Olive Oil Dip

Get ready for the yum!! We are combining California Grown olive oil, loads of garlic, and tangy Balsamic vinegar then piling it high with fresh tomatoes, chunky green and black olives, feta, and...

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