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Baked Cheese with Medjool Dates, Walnuts & Sage

Sweet and salty, gooey and crunchy- this easy Baked Cheese recipe is everything you ever wanted in an appetizer. Sweet dates and crunchy walnuts from California make this simple serving idea...

Meet a Farmer: Rick Benson of Desert Olives

Meet Rick Benson, a fourth generation olive farmer who had his own cotton farm at the age of 18 while he was in college. See what Rick likes to do when he isn’t farming and what he’s been up to...

Spring Citrus Salad with Fennel + Poppyseed Dressing

This delicious Citrus Salad with Fennel tastes like sunshine in a bowl! It makes the most of California citrus, paired with fresh fennel and topped with an easy homemade poppyseed dressing. This...

Meet a Farmer: Kyle Hagerty of East Sac Farms

Meet Kyle Hagerty, an urban farmer in Sacramento. Kyle grows his crops and then gives them away for free at his farm stand located in front of his house! We think that’s pretty amazing! Learn...

Robbins Rice Company Giveaway

We are giving away over 6 pounds of Robbins Rice Company's Koshihikari Rice! This rice is CA GROWN and amazing for recipes like our Deconstructed California Roll! Giveaway ends Thursday April 7th at...

Meet a Farmer: Art Kishiyama of Olio Nuevo

Meet Art Kishiyama. After 26 years in the air force and 15 years as a Walt Disney Imagineer, Art is now growing olives and producing olive oil in Paso Robles and enjoying his retirement as a...

How to Make a Chicken Feeder Vase

Who loves a good repurpose?   Or a NEW function for something you wouldn't ever believe could serve two purposes?     I took a traditional, run-of-the-mill Chicken...

Meet a Farmer: Michael Silveira of Michael & Susan Silveira Orchards

Meet Michael Silveira, a California Ripe Olives grower who loves to go dry fly fishing! Michael is also currently serving as the Chairman of the Board for the California Olive Committee. Learn...

Asparagus & Lamb Kebabs with Pistachio Mint Pesto

This flavorful Asparagus and Lamb Kebabs recipe is served with a fresh Pistachio Mint Pesto - loaded with California grown goodness. This is a spring recipe you'll want to make year round. You...

Pistachio Mint Pesto Recipe

This Pistachio Mint Pesto is fabulous swirled in ricotta on toast, on grilled meat or seafood, stirred into pasta salad or anything else you choose! Pesto. It makes the world go...

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...

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