Well, isn’t this just peachy keen? National Peach Month is here and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate this delightful stone fruit. Fresh peaches are in abundance this time of the year and with so many delicious varieties, it’s impossible to not get into the spirit of this exciting food holiday. After all, if there’s […]
It’s that time of the year again–Hatch Chile season! In less than a couple of weeks, we will be teaming up with local supermarkets in Southern California and all over the nation to distribute and roast these highly coveted chiles. Because Hatch Chiles are only available for a short period of time in August and September, […]
Fall is officially here and with that comes crisp weather, autumn leaves and all the wonderful, comforting flavors of delicious apple recipes. October is National Apple Month and is the perfect time to celebrate this sweet and juicy fruit. Although apples are available year-round, the fall harvest is special in particular with all of the newly […]
Hey, do you happen to know what day it is today? Why, it’s National Key Lime Pie Day! As if we needed an excuse to celebrate this exquisitely zesty confection, key lime pie is the perfect way to start off the week and chase away those Monday blues. As the official dessert of the Key West in […]
Summer may have come to an end, which means one thing we can all look forward to: citrus. Winter is actually peak citrus season but that doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of the sneak peek fall has to offer. In fact, we’re looking to sampling favorites such as blood oranges, kumquats and more in the […]
Happy National Zucchini Day! A common vegetable that is known for its great taste and versatility, zucchini is worthy of a summer celebration. It’s not only low in and cholesterol but also high in vitamins and dietary fiber. While there are many great recipes for enjoying zucchini, this popular veggie becomes the star of the show […]
Summer may have just started but the 4th of July weekend is when the party really begins. It’s time to break out the red, white and blue as the celebration of our nation’s independence draws near. This year, we’re thinking dessert in our party spread in the form of these adorable summer berry parfaits. What better […]
June Solstice is today, which marks the official beginning of the summertime. Spring has been good to us but we’re ready to say hello to the sunshine weather, longer days and all of the wonderful bounty of produce the summer brings. The season gives us sweeter fruits such as berries and stone fruit and crunchier vegetables such […]
Strawberries. Rhubarb. What could be a more fitting combination for the springtime? Not normally eaten on its own due to its intense tartness, rhubarb when combined with the sweetness of strawberries is a match made in heaven. This glorious flavor pairing is wonderful in a variety of desserts such as pies, cakes, jams and much […]
After a long winter of cozying up with hearty comfort foods, spring is finally in the air and with that comes the bright flavors of seasonal produce. It’s time to say goodbye to starchy vegetables like squash and parsnips for a while and welcome in artichokes, asparagus and much more. In fact, the number of items to […]