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How to Make Chili Garlic Sauce at Home

Chili garlic sauce from California Grown Creator Kate Ramos is made with only five ingredients and is so easy there’s no reason you shouldn’t be making it from scratch at home. The taste is just...

Easy Celery Juice Recipe (No Juicer Required)

All natural California-grown celery makes the most refreshing, sweet juice. This celery juice recipe from California Grown Creator Kate Ramos so so easy and is a great way to heal and nurture your...

Nectarine vs. Peach; How To Use These Sensational Stone Fruits

Summer is in full swing, meaning it's time to enjoy all the incredible fruits the season has to offer. Two of the most popular summer fruits are nectarines and peaches. Both of these are members of...

Roasted Cherry Semifreddo by Bronwen Wyatt of Bayou Saint Cake

This Roasted Cherry Semifreddo from our friend Bronwen Wyatt is the perfect dessert to make when it's too hot to cook. This creamy frozen dessert is topped with luscious roasted cherries which are...

How to Make Roasted Grapes: A Delicious and Healthy Snack

Let's take a deep dive into the surprisingly versatile and delicious world of roasted grapes. If these gems have never made their way from your crisper drawer to the oven before, you're in for a...

Try this Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup Recipe from Rancho Gordo

We're in love with Rancho Gordo's Minestrone Soup recipe. Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic Minestrone alla Romagnola, Rancho Gordo streamlined the recipe - and even adapted it for a slow...

Toss Your Baked Beans Recipes and Try Santa Maria-Style Beans Instead

Santa Maria Style beans put your basic baked beans recipes to shame. What's the big deal about beans? Dried beans are just....dried beans, right? Wrong. Not all dried beans are...

An Easy Recipe for Cantaloupe Granita: The Perfect Summer Treat

Summer - it’s a season that evokes visions of vibrant colors, warm sun-filled days, and an array of delicious, refreshing foods. One such quintessential summer treat is our delicious Cantaloupe...

Fava Fritto from Clif Family Kitchen

Tempura battered Fava Fritto are fried crispy and tossed with Parmesan cheese and served with a garlicky aioli. Pair with a chilled glass of Clif Family Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc or Rte Blanc...

Spring Brassica, Pea and Burrata Bruschetta from Clif Family Kitchen

This delightful Spring Brassica, Pea and Burrata Bruschetta comes to us from Clif Family Kitchen in Napa, California. The Clif Family Bruschetteria serves a seasonal menu of bruschette,...

How Italy’s Obsession with Polenta Helped Revive a Nearly Extinct Native American Corn

These addictively delicious Polenta Tots are from the food truck at Clif Family Winery in Napa, California. They are a fun snackable bite meant to be shared. If you've never had polenta cooked this...

How To Pick A Cantaloupe And A Comprehensive Guide About Cantaloupe Nutrients

Here in the Golden State we're proud to say we're the biggest melon producers in the United States, thanks to our fertile landscapes in the Southern Desert Area and the San Joaquin Valley. Today we...

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