Figs are a strange and wonderful fruit (although not actually a fruit – more on that in a minute). As fig season draws near, we thought we’d take a look at all things fig. First; it’s a California thing: California produces 100% of the nation’s dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs. California grows […]
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Tillamook Cheese and the Oregon Coast
Visit Tillamook County along the Oregon coastline, and you’ll see why people call it the land of “Cheese, Trees, and Ocean Breeze.” The scenery is stunning, and the cheese is world-class. Thanks to Tillamook County’s mild and wet climate, the moist grassland is the perfect spot for dairy cows. In fact, wherever you see an […]
Fresh Tomato Sauce for #StreamTeam
While you sweat your way through the dog days of summer, there’s at least one redeeming factor in all that heat: tomatoes. Perfect, juicy, flavorful, fresh local summer tomatoes. Whether it’s the tomatoes grown in your yard, the ones grown in the farm down the road, or the ones you pick up at your local […]
Quick and Easy Lemonade
When your friend gives you fresh lemons from her tree, you make, well…lemonade. (Isn’t it crazy how home-grown lemons get to be so huge and take on such funny shapes?) Now we know that you have a million things to do, and you don’t have time to stand over the stove and cook simple syrup […]
Hip Chick Farms and a Better Chicken Nugget
Are chicken nuggets a staple in your kid’s diet? If yes, like many parents, you’re probably skeptical about what’s on the ingredient list. And that’s where Hip Chick Farms co-founders Chef Jen Johnson and her partner Serafina Palandech are here to help. They have created and marketed a “real” chicken nugget that parents can feel […]
Winter Fruit Week: Oranges
Oranges are the quintessential cure for the mid-winter blues: they’re colorful, juicy, and high in immune-boosting Vitamin C. If you live in places like Southern California or Florida, you’re lucky to have access to fresh and locally grown oranges. But even if you don’t, you’ll probably find oranges in large supply at the grocery store […]
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