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The No-Guilt Holiday Cookie You Really Need, Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe

If you are asking yourself, "Should I have an Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie for breakfast?" The answer is a resounding yes! With whole grain oatmeal, four types of dried fruit including California...

Serving Salad for Thanksgiving? 10 Recipes to Try This Year

Salad for Thanksgiving? YES, please! A side dish that's full of fresh, bright greens and California-grown produce is a must for every carb-loaded holiday table. It helps to create that balance we...

A Simple Holiday Salad with Citrus and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

This holiday Salad with Citrus and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette is a bright and vibrant side dish that is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Every single bite of this holiday salad is loaded...

Apple Cinnamon Cake – Rebecca of Displaced Housewife

We love this easy-to-throw-together Apple Cinnamon Cake from Rebecca of Displaced Housewife! The cake base uses just eight basic ingredients and one bowl to make! Loaded with fresh apples (no peel!)...

Support Local Restaurants- Dine Out to Help Out

It's more important than ever to support local restaurants. The last two years have been tough on everyone, but they've been particularly difficult for local dining establishments. Between forced...

Recipes With Wild Rice That You Should Be Making Right Now

Recipes with wild rice are great any time of year, but they're especially good during the colder months. Wild rice from California is a more nutritious alternative to other grains because it isn't...

Apple Pistachio Crisp – Cheryl of Bakes by Brown Sugar

This Apple Pistachio Crisp by our friend Chery Norris from Bakes by Brown Sugar is everything you want in a fall dessert - sweet/tart California apples, warm spices, and and a buttery, crunchy...

Apple, Fig & Walnut Crisp – Becky of Baking the Goods

Seasonal crisp apples and decadent, honey-sweet figs bake together with cinnamon and ginger spiced sweetness under a textural crumble topping. Toasty walnuts combine with hearty oats, brown sugar...

An Easy Recipe for Baked French Toast with Apples

We admit, this isn't a traditional French toast recipe, it's better! This recipe for baked French toast pairs buttery Brioche bread with cinnamon-laced Granny Smith apples, cream cheese, and toasted...

20+ Delicious Recipes That Will Teach You How to Prep, Cook, and Eat a Sweet Potato

Consider this a course in sweet potatoes. A virtual Sweet Potato 101, if you will. Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be used in any number of recipes. With so many ways to enjoy...

A Pumpkin and Roasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe for Fall

This homemade Pumpkin and Roasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe is perfect for those chilly nights when you're looking for something hearty and warm. It combines roasted sweet potatoes and pumpkin...

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...

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