When your garden is really pushing fresh tomatoes you should make this easy pasta sauce recipe! By roasting the tomatoes in the oven they become rich and take on a deep robust flavor. Move over...

California grows every type of summer melon under the sun and if you love them as much as we do you are going to want to get your Pinterest trigger finger ready because this post is chock-full of...

Sparkling wine, gin, and strawberries come together in this Strawberry Spritzer cocktail that blends sweet California grown berries with a touch of zest from lime. Cheers! Let's relish in the...

Have you ever made a grape slushie? This refreshing summer drink is one of our faves! One of my favorite things about living in California is all the fresh produce, but especially when I get my...

Here we are again.... my favorite month of the year! Hot weather, poolside drinks and fresh tomatoes! I found these beauties at my local Farmer's Market!  I especially loved the baby...

Roasted and sautéed vegetables of all colors and textures come together in this delicious, hearty vegetable soup recipe. Make the most of your farmer's market haul, your garden goods, or just your...

Canned Olives. I'm gonna just say right here, that I love 'em. They're simple, buttery, and down-right delicious.  And what's easier than popping open a can and adding them to a dish to make...

When the house heats up after a hot summer day, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven to make dinner! May we suggest serving a fruit salad recipe with a twist? Our Grilled Fruit Salad is...

A bright and flavorful vegetable marinade for grilling a wide variety of summer veggies, that even works for beef ready to be thrown on the grill too! Summer is an embarrassment of riches in...

Try this sweet and spicy, custardy Pear Clafoutis recipe, inspired by Julia Child's original pear dessert. Our version of the original, from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking,...

Hot summer days call for meals that are simple to assemble and pack a punch of flavor to combat the heat and the fun! Grapes are such a versatile fruit - not only do they hold up well to packing...

Here's an easy step-by-step guide to make your own infused vodka with cantaloupe. Plus, a recipe for crisp, tart and sweet Cantaloupe Grapefruit Martini made with the cantaloupe-infused vodka and...