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A Perfect Example of How Good Guacamole Is Made

You already know what good guacamole tastes like. That first bite of a warm tortilla chip, the richness of the avocado, and the brightness from lots of lime juice, and salt cutting right through it....

Esmeralda Soria is Passionate about California Agriculture

As the daughter of farmworkers, Esmeralda Soria has always understood the importance of California’s farming community. Today, she uses her role as District 27 Assemblywoman and Chair of the Ag...

The Best Recipes for Avocado Salads To Try

There’s a reason avocado salads never really go out of style. They hit that sweet spot where fresh meets satisfying, where colorful produce meets real staying power. And when those avocados are...

What is the World Ag Expo?

Every February, over 100,000 people from around the world visit Tulare County, California to attend the World Ag Expo. We met with Megan Lawson to learn more about what to expect at the annual...

How the Fig Advisory Board Impacts California Agriculture

What is a commodity board, and why are they such an important asset to California growers, producers and even consumers? We met with Karla Stockli, CEO of the California Fig Advisory Board, to learn...

The Best Copycat Recipe for No-Bake Healthy Cinnamon Rolls

If you have ever eaten a really good cinnamon roll, you know it is less about the dough and more about what is inside. That filling - dark, sticky, and spiced - is the whole reason you wanted it in...

Sun-Maid: California Raisins Straight From the Growers

Everyone associates California with raisins (our sincere thanks to the claymation phenomenon of the 80s), but there’s more to California raisins than Saturday morning cartoons and catchy tunes....

Resendiz Fruit Barn: Fresh Produce and Family Fun

Resendiz Fruit Barn is a beloved Modesto destination for fresh produce and old-fashioned family fun. Francisco Resendiz, owner of Resendiz Fruit Barn, first came to California as a teenager,...

An Easy Dessert: No-Bake Raisin Almond Butter Brownie Bars

Creamy almond butter and buttery walnuts give these no-bake brownie bars their rich, nutty depth. Then the gentle tang of California raisins lingers just enough to lift the cocoa, adding a flicker...

Sardella with Batatas ao Murro; A Delightful Spread

Sardella is a savory Calabrian-style red spread, slicked with olive oil and packed with that irresistible tinned-fish depth, meant to be spooned generously over bread, potatoes, or grilled...

Is Olive Oil Healthy for You? Oh So Good California EVOO

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is really having a moment, but is olive oil healthy for you? While EVOO is definitely a vibe, it’s not just a fad. The health benefits of olive oil have been...

Winning Recipes with California Ripe Olives

The California Grown x No Crumbs Left Olives Cooking Contest Is On If there’s one pantry ingredient that can jump from “snack while you unpack groceries” to “centerpiece on a party...

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