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California Strawberry Agua Fresca

Who doesn't love a sweet, tasty summer refresher like California Strawberry Agua Fresca?   Strawberry Agua Fresca is Spanish for Fresh Strawberry Water.   And it is...

Always in season. Always in style. These California Grown commodities are in season year round.

Did you know that a variety of California commodities are always in season? Dried fruit, canned tomatoes and nuts might seem obvious, but did you realize that fresh strawberries and tomatoes are...

Sheet Pan Vegetable Nachos with Chicken recipe

This recipe for Sheet Pan Vegetable Nachos with Chicken is simple to make and hits the spot every time! These chicken nachos are loaded with California Grown goodness in every bite thanks to seven...

Avocado Citrus Shrimp Salad

This Avocado Citrus Shrimp Salad is loaded with California grown goodness - and flavor! Sometimes I just crave a fabulous salad. My fave is an Avocado Citrus Shrimp Salad.  You know, like...

California Cherry Recipe Roundup

Time to head to the store and load up on fresh cherries before they're gone and make a few of these recipes from our Cherry Recipe Roundup!  Fresh cherry season typically runs from April through...

Deliciously Healthy Dishes Kids Can Help Make…and Eat!

It’s never too early to get kids excited about eating healthy foods.  Even picky eaters are more likely to try a dish that they’ve had a hand in creating. We’ve come up with some of...

The Best Steak Marinated In Red Wine You’ll Ever Try

This easy steak marinated in red wine is our go-to recipe for grilling. The prep work can all be done well in advance of meal time, the steak is always perfectly tender, and the flavors are...

The Ultimate Red, White & Blue Recipe Roundup

We've complied the ultimate red, white and blue recipe roundup so you can prep for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday!  Use now or anytime these fresh fruits are available from our beautiful...

CA GROWN Kids: Fun + Fruity Desserts Kids Can Make, and Eat!

It's certainly easier to get kids to eat every last bite when you're serving dessert. It's also easier to get them them cooking when they're excited about the finished dish! Here are a few of our...

Strawberry Lemon Smash Cocktail from California Wines

Strawberry Lemon Smash: a delicious strawberry lemonade cocktail made fizzy with California sparkling wine. It's a recipe packed with California-grown goodness from our friends at California...

Fresh Apricot & Shallot Sheet Pan Chicken

This sheet pan chicken recipe is simple, delicious, and cooks up in less than an hour with minimal hands-on time! This meal showcases fresh, in-season apricots, a sprinkling of fresh herbs, onions,...

The Best Recipe with Fresh Blueberries: Blueberry Pie Bars

These dreamy pie bars are a recipe with fresh blueberries that you can really sink your teeth into! Loaded with fresh, abundant California blueberries and a crust that is to die for. This will...

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