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Delicious California Raisin Recipes to Try!

California's San Joaquin Valley is responsible for the production of 100% of all raisins grown in the United States! The fertile valley is home to over 200,000 acres of grapes that will eventually...

Juicy Burgers with Prune Onion Jam

Sweet meets savory in the best way: this Prune Onion Jam recipe is perfect on burgers and almost everything else. Prune Onion Jam is my jam. YOU GUYS! This fat, juicy burger with prune...

Wine Cocktails You’re Sure to Love!

With over 635,000 acres of winegrapes, California is responsible for over 80 percent of all wine produced in the US. Our fertile soil and diverse microclimates provide the perfect place to grow...

Eat Your Leafy Greens – With These Fabulous Recipes!

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy leafy greens. From summer breakfast smoothies to flavorful fall salads, we're sharing some of our favorite recipes starring California Grown greens. But...

California Grown Pears Recipes to Try!

  The ancient Greek poet Homer declared that "pears are a gift from the gods", and we couldn't agree more. Throughout history, pears have been adored by diverse peoples and cultures. Pear trees...

Fresh Watermelon Basil Daiquiri

This summer-approved Fresh Watermelon Basil Daiquiri is so fresh and satisfying, you'll wonder how you ever did summer without it! And who doesn't love a quick, no-fuss drink recipe to help you...

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...

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