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Flower Butter Board with California Edible Flowers

When creamy butter made with Real California Milk meets California grown edible flowers, the results are beautiful and delicious! Make this Flower Butter Board to wow brunch guests or just to...

Meet a Farmer: Scott Johnsen of Frei Brothers

Meet Scott Johnsen, Winegrower for Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve in Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg, CA. As the son of a NASA scientist and a teacher, he was raised to respect the importance of...

Sweet Cherry Caprese Salad

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 a Farmer: Jeff Dolan of DiMare Fresh

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...

Everything You Need To Know About Roasting An Artichoke

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 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...

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