Northern California Kiwi Farm Do you know how kiwi grow? I didn’t until I went on a farm tour at Wil-Ker-Son Ranch in Northern California. Kiwifruit are actually a berry and grow on vines. Since kiwi are bigger and heavier than blackberries, raspberries and others, the vines are sturdy and the leaves are big. The […]
Adventures
Lundberg Family Farms Tour – Richvale, California
California Rice Farm Tour Did you know that rice is grown in California? Rice is not just grown in Asia in areas that are known for their wet weather. In fact, there is an area in Northern California that is naturally suited to farm rice, even when we’re experiencing a drought. Lundberg Family Farms is […]
Cooking Techniques & Recipes with Olive Oil at Melissa’s Produce
Cookbook launches at Melissa’s Produce are always fun and delicious. This one was also especially informative thanks to Mary Platis and Laura Bashar, the authors of Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil. George Menzelos from Arianna Trading Company was also on hand to share his knowledge. Before the event, I thought I knew enough of […]
CHOC Taste of Downtown Disney
Each Summer the Taste of Downtown Disney allows guests to experience the Downtown Disney District in a fun way while helping to raise funds for CHOC.
LA Fair Food Preview
It’s Los Angeles County Fair time! The Fair runs through the end of the month and, of course, there is so much to do (and eat!) that you’ll want to go more than once. Fair food is typically decadent and often deep fried and extraordinarily large. This year you’ll find some old favorites and some […]