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Meet a Farmer: Chad Crivelli of Crivelli Farms

Meet Chad Crivelli, owner and operator of Crivelli Farms in Dos Palos, CA. As a firm believer in a strong work ethic, Chad knows what it takes to make his farm successful and loves knowing that...

Almond Aioli Recipe with Fresh Basil

This tasty Almond Aioli recipe with Fresh Basil is fabulous as a dip, or blended smooth as a sandwich spread. It's an easy and delicious recipe that's a little surprising too! California nuts are...

Meet a Farmer: Jeff Huckaby of Grimmway Farms

Meet Jeff Huckaby, president of Grimmway Farms and fourth-generation farmer. We chatted with him and learned why he loves farming so much!  CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Jeff: I...

Pumpkin Risotto with Sage and Bacon

Pumpkin, Pumpkin Everywhere! I'm sure you are enjoying the ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Lattes and fresh pumpkin pies popping up in stores and restaurants by now, so why don't we get in on the...

Meet a Farmer: Brad Visman of Boa Vista Orchards

Meet Brad Visman, a fourth-generation General Manager of family-owned Boa Vista Orchards in Placerville, CA. Find out what fruits are, “the apple of Brad’s eye”, how he got a head start on...

Preparing your California garden for Fall planting

Remember our CA GROWN Garden?   It's been pumping out loads of fresh veggies and flowers for a year and my family and I have been enjoying every minute of it.  I've learned that I don't...

Meet a Farmer: Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards

Meet Karl Wente, a fifth generation winegrower and winemaker at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, CA. As an owner of the country’s oldest family-owned winery, Karl is proud of the legacy his family...

A Pizza With Eggplant You Should Make Soon!

Making pizza at home can be a fun and satisfying experience, especially when you use fresh ingredients like California-grown eggplant and mixed mushrooms. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just...

Meet a Farmer: Clotilde Julien of Olea Farms

Meet Clotilde Julien, co-owner of Olea Farms in Templeton, CA. After moving from France to California with her husband, the duo opened Olea Farms in 2002 after noticing the Central Coast had the...

A Simple Recipe for Tapenade

This easy, simple recipe for tapenade is loaded with delicious flavor. Eat it with crostini, add it to a cheeseboard, use it to top steaks and grilled chicken or fish, or even add it to sandwiches....

Meet a Farmer: Steven Newell of Windset Farms

Meet Steven Newell, CEO of Windset Farms. We featured his brother John Newell in a previous blog post. Together, these two brothers are the dynamic team behind one of the fastest growing...

Easy Grape Sorbet Recipe

We made this easy grape sorbet recipe with green grapes, but you can choose your favorite color! This simple sorbet uses just four ingredients, made mostly of fresh California Table Grapes. It will...

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