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The Heart & Soul of California Wine Country – Paso Robles

By Alison Needham for California Grown Nestled between the bountiful farmland of the Central Valley and the picturesque coastline, lies wine country in the heart of California which surrounds the...

Happy Hour at Home: Appetizer and Wine Pairings with Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp

Autumn is an exciting season in California! Harvest is underway, and the farmers' markets and local supermarkets are full to the brim with an incredible variety of fresh produce from the Golden...

Fresh Fig & Grape Salad with Crispy Shallots – Meg of This Mess is Ours

This delicious Fresh Fig & Grape Salad recipe with Crispy Shallots is from our friend Meg of This Mess is Ours. This recipe is inspired by her love of all things California Grown. This...

One-Pot Cheesy Rice Chile Relleno Casserole from Kate Ramos of Hola Jalapeno

Our friend Kate Ramos of Hola Jalapeno is excited to share her new cookbook, Plant-Powered Mexican, and she's asked us to help her celebrate! She's giving us a sneak peek at one of the recipes from...

Sweet Corn Fritters with Tomato Jam: Alison from A Girl Defloured

You'll love these delicious corn fritters from our friend Alison at A Girl Defloured. Best made when California Sweet Corn is at its peak, we think they're the perfect addition to your summer...

Honey Garlic Chicken with Peach Salsa -Britney Breaks Bread

This quick and easy Honey Garlic Chicken with Peach Salsa recipe from our friend Britney Brown Chamberlain of Britney Breaks Bread is a celebration of summer. Honey and garlic marinated chicken is...

Berry Fig Tart Recipe – Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

This Berry Fig Tart recipe is from our friend Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. Irvin is a genius in the baking department and one of our go-to influencers for trusty recipes. This tart recipe is made with...

Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe – Aida of Salt & Wind Travel

This delightful and refreshing Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe is from our friend Aida at Salt & Wind Travel. Made with California strawberries at peak ripeness, and a touch of California...

The Best Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe from nocrumbsleft

This homemade mayonnaise by our friend Teri Turner of nocrumbsleft is great on its own, but also makes a rich and creamy base for other dressings and dips. Because the mayo recipe is naturally...

Kiwi Bread with Lime Glaze + Almonds: Kate of Hola Jalapeño

This indulgently moist Kiwi Bread from our friend Kate Ramos at ¡Hola! Jalapeño! gets its ultra-soft crumb from avocado and kiwifruit puree. Loaded with healthy fats and a boost of superfood...

Strawberry Avocado Salsa: Sarah of The Delicious Life

This Strawberry Avocado Salsa from our friend Sarah of The Delicious Life is perfect with tortilla chips as a snack or an appetizer, and is equally amazing served with seared salmon. From...

Greek-Inspired Spring Quinoa Salad: Kyra of Kyra’s Bake Shop

This Greek-Inspired Spring Quinoa Salad recipe is from our friend Kyra Bussanich, owner of the award-winning Kyra's Bake Shop in Portland, Oregon. Though Kyra is best known for being a 4-time winner...

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