On or off the cob, fresh, juicy corn is almost synonymous with summer. Grilled in husk, tossed in a salad or slathered in copious amounts of butter, corn is as versatile as it is delicious. Even better, some of our favorite white corn comes from local producer Vierra Farms in West Sacramento.
How do you make gold medal cheeses even better? Pair them with fresh, seasonal fruit! Since the State Fair is a summer affair, our cheese pros have paired these winning California cheeses with sweet, ripe stone fruit to make the most of the season. Try a few and find your new favorite!
Big fan of berries? We’ve got great news for you—Serres blueberries are in season and in stores now! These super sweet, plump and beautiful berries from Mendocino County are arguably the best blueberries around. They’re also only available for 3-4 weeks, usually from mid-June to early July, so be sure to get them while you can!
Nothing says summer like a juicy peach, a fresh ear of corn or a vine-ripe tomato. Or how about your pick of fragrantly delicious citrus fruits during the winter months? Eating what’s in season brings you closer to your food.
Have Tabasco sauce, will travel! Whatever your passion, from mild to hot, chili peppers spice up cuisine found worldwide from Mexico to Thailand. Beyond the heat, chili peppers also provide health benefits. Check out what chili peppers can do for you.
There’s nothing like fresh, seasonal produce at the peak of ripeness. While some fruits and veggies are available for months on end, others have a much narrower window of opportunity. Make sure to get these sweet summer gems before it’s too late!
From melons and stone fruit to berries and more, fill your fruit bowl with sweet summer produce and your fridge with artisan cheese to match! Follow these simple tips for fantastic fruit and cheese pairings perfect for everyday snacking, elegant entertaining or both!
Purple produce has a host of health-boosting perks! The purple color, which is almost a black-blue hue in some fruits and veggies, seen in blueberries, blackberries, purple potatoes, cabbage and cauliflower, eggplant, concord grapes, plums and even black rice comes from anthocyanins. These are special plant pigments that act as powerful antioxidants, which when inside of you, have an incredible array of health benefits.
The likes of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and other summertime berries are sweet nutritional delights. Each 1-cup serving of berries packs about 50% plus of vitamin C needs and a third of fiber needs in only 60 calories or less! Plus, berries’ rich, deep colors come from special compounds called anthocyanins, which research studies show help stave off cancer and other chronic diseases such as heart disease and age-related changes in the brain that lead to memory loss.
Grow your own garden anytime, anywhere with Urban Agriculture Co. Organic Grow Kits! Every kit comes with a pack of organic seeds, certified organic soil and a container made from 100% recycled tea bags. Just add water and sunlight!