Almond growing, pruning, harvesting, shelling, and packing is finally coming to a close on our last tour with farmer, John Ferrari. Don’t miss this final video where John shares the last processing steps before those almonds reach your store shelf. See the processing facility and hear from the processor as we follow that little almond...Read More

November is officially fig month in California – get’em and eat’em! Did you know that California produces 100% of the nation’s dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs? You should be eating these yummy, local treats more! Figs are great as appetizers (see the bacon wrapped ones we are sharing here), main dishes, snacks, and...Read More

Bacon-Wrapped California Figs with Maple Snakebite Glaze & Goat Cheese Dip Makes 12 servings. Ingredients 6 strips bacon, halved crosswise 12 Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs, stemmed 12 pecan pieces, toasted 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Goat Cheese and Thyme Dip, recipe follows (optional) Directions...Read More