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Meet a Farmer: Karen Chandler of Olive Drop Olive Oil

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...

Sweetpotato Avocado Toast Topped with Egg

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 a Farmer: Tony Ortiz of Joseph & Sons

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...

California Goddess Cobb Salad

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 a Farmer: Ben Hansen of 24Carrot Farms

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...

How to Make a Floral Ice Bucket

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 a Farmer: David Beckstoffer of Beckstoffer Vineyards

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...

Strawberry Wine Slushy

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 a Farmer: Teresa Keenan of Keenan Farms

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...

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This deliciously creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta recipe is so satisfying, you'll wish it was asparagus season all year long! The asparagus is cooked in the oven first, making the prep really...

Meet a Farmer: Vincent Ricchiuti of P-R Farms

Meet Vincent Ricchiuti, Director of Operations for P-R Farms and Enzo Olive Oil in Fresno, CA. As a fourth-generation farmer, he understands how important and crucial farmers are. Learn more...

Planting Your California Spring Garden

Ahhhhh, Spring! That time of year when one of my most highly anticipated rituals comes to fruition; planting that glorious California spring garden. Who doesn't love the fresh buds on...

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