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Shaved Apple Fennel Salad: A Crisp Celebration of Golden State Harvests

When it comes to flavor, crunch, and color, this Shaved California Apple Fennel Salad with Cabbage checks all the boxes. This salad is a celebration of late summer and early fall produce, showcasing...

Savory Apple Tart Bites: A Crowd Pleasing Appetizer

When fall settles over California and apple season hits its peak, the crisp, tart flavor of Granny Smith apples becomes a staple in both sweet and savory kitchens. These Savory California Apple Tart...

A Delicious Recipe for Fruit-Filled Tartlets

Fresh fig season is here in the Golden State and honestly, we couldn't be happier. You know that feeling when summer starts winding down, the mornings get just a little cooler, and the markets are...

A Food Festival To Celebrate Heirloom Beans

There's a certain kind of food festival that hits different. The kind that doesn't need a Ferris wheel or a beer garden to make it sing. It starts with just a humble bean. Then it unravels into a...

The Best Horseradish Roasted Potatoes Recipe

If there’s one side dish that can straddle the line between cozy comfort food and bold California flavors, it’s roasted potatoes. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and elevated with a zesty...

A Easy to Make Spiced Apple Cider Slush Recipe

Apple season in California? You bet it is. Whether you’re strolling through a local orchard, hitting up a roadside cider stand, or just living your best cozy life at home, now is the perfect time...

Cool Grape Desserts Including Our Grape Shaved Ice

Ready to upgrade your summer dessert game? This Grape Shaved Ice & Vanilla Ice Cream isn’t just a sweet treat—it’s a full-on CA GROWN experience in a bowl. Whether you’re a fan of...

Delicious Summer Cabbage Recipes: A Grilled Cabbage Side

When was the last time you got excited about cabbage? Cabbage is an incredible vegetable to serve during the warmer months of the year. This grilled cabbage recipe is here to flip the script—with...

The Most Delicious Sweet & Sour Roasted Red Cabbage Recipe

Alright, here’s the deal. Red cabbage doesn’t always get the star treatment it deserves. It’s usually hanging out in the background of a slaw or tucked into a taco. But in this red cabbage...

Only The Best Birthday Cake Recipe for The Golden State

Spoiler alert: If someone had baked a birthday cake for California back in 1850, it would’ve tasted a lot like this. What better way to celebrate the Golden State’s 175th birthday than with a...

Apple Pie Filling Inspired by HIGH-Pie at the Top Gun House

You know what pairs perfectly with the start of California apple season? A flaky, tender hand pie filled with apple pie filling served oceanside at a historic bungalow made famous by a Tom Cruise...

The Best Homemade Barbeque Sauce Recipe For Your BBQ

You know those bottles of store-bought barbeque sauce that claim to be “bold” and “smoky,” but end up tasting like sugar water with a side of artificial smoke? Yeah… hard pass. Let’s...

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