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The Historic Santa Cruz Rose Garden That Time Almost Forgot

Living museum or epic rose garden? You be the judge. Roses of Yesterday and Today is preserving ancient horticultural history, petal by petal. Quite literally. This historic Santa Cruz rose...

Coffee from California? Sip happens!

California’s central and southern coasts are best known for their abundant berry, avocado, and citrus production, but Good Land Organics owner Jay Ruskey would like to add coffee to the list....

Mezzetta Makes It Betta

This multi-generational family business wants to make each day a celebration.  You’ve probably heard of Mezzetta. After all, they’ve been operating in California for over 85 years. Even...

Drinks with Vermouth and How Vermouth is Made in California

The best drinks with vermouth are actually classic cocktails that you probably are already familiar with. Do you love a Dirty Vodka Martini or a Negroni? Both of those drinks with vermouth grace...

California Grown Olive Oil: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know + 9 Easy Recipes!

You probably already know all about the incredible health benefits of olive oil (top line: it's anti-inflammatory, rich in mono-unsaturated fats and loaded with antioxidants). Let's take a look at...

How Cheese is Made in California

Cheese is one of our favorite foods, so we decided to meet up with fourth generation dairy farmers Laura Genasci and Brian Fiscalini to get an inside look at how cheese is made at Fiscalini...

How Farmers Grow Sweet Potatoes in California

Sure, sweetpotatoes are delicious, but what do you really know about them? A lot of people have common misconceptions about the root veggie. For starters, a sweetpotato is NOT a yam. And just in...

How Olive Oil Is Made In California

Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in California kitchens, but have you ever wondered how exactly olive oil is made? If you've ever plucked an olive straight from the tree, you know it's nothing...

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