Are you planning a trip to taste wine in Monterey County? We suggest adding a visit to Odonata wines in Salinas to your agenda! This unique winery blends old-world winemaking methods and attitudes with new-world techniques to make nouveau-style wines. Where is the Odonata Winery located in Monterey County? The winery and tasting room is

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 impeccable.

Discover fresh, flavorful olive salad recipes from our California Grown Creators! California Ripe Olives bring a buttery, slightly briny richness that makes them a natural fit for salads. Their firm texture holds up beautifully against tender greens, roasted vegetables, grains, and pasta, while their deep, savory flavor adds contrast and complexity. Grown and cured right

Brace your tastebuds for a vegetarian “steak” that you can really sink your teeth into! Our recipe for Cauliflower Steak is easy to make, perfectly tender, and full of flavor thanks to a slathering of Blue Cheese Butter. What does this recipe for Cauliflower Steak taste like? Cauliflower itself has a relatively mild and neutral flavor,

It’s nearly impossible to describe Park Winters, a Yolo County U-pick flower farm, inn and event center. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case, that’s entirely true. Entering the property is a bit like stepping into a painting; the grounds are so unbelievably stunning that they don’t quite f

Charcuterie Nachos combine the best of boards and nachos. Build CA GROWN-inspired charcuterie chips with California cheese, olives, fruit, and cider for sipping.

This Mediterranean chickpea salad is your go-to for meal prep, quick lunches, and feel-good meals all year long.

Celebrate California’s 175th birthday with a sparkling California 75 cocktail and a look at the iconic foods, world-class agriculture, and sustainable innovation that make the Golden State the best place for any birthday celebration.

Our Toasted Marshmallow & Almond Butter Swirl Roasted Sweet Potato Brownies are about to become your new favorite dessert.

Olive oil cakes are sophisticated, yet humble - truly memorable morsels that you should be making on the regular as an act of self-love.

Visit Bella Bru Café for a taste of the Golden State. This Sacramento restaurant serves up California’s seasonal produce and wines.  Bella Bru Café has an incredibly loyal customer base and for good reason. Owner Liz Mishler shares that many of her guests stop in two or three times a week and sometimes twice a

From garlic bread to aioli to garlic fries to… vampires, many of us have a love affair with garlic. These garlic recipes make the best of the much-beloved allium, so let’s get cooking!  Fresh garlic from California is available year-round, so if you don’t see it in your local grocer, ask them why it isn’t