Food

Winter Citrus Guide

By Pia Hinckle on December 1, 2021

Winter is the peak of the citrus season. Officially beginning on the winter solstice (December 21), the bright shades of orange, red, pink, yellow and green of citrus add brightness and light to the …

Fall Fruit Guide 2021

By The FruitGuys on September 2, 2021

The Fall equinox on September 22 marks the transition to shorter days across our hemisphere. Autumn also brings an abundance of tasty fall fruit, especially the peak of apple, grape, and pear season. …

Fourth of July Fruit Dishes

By Rae Lindenberg on June 28, 2021

The Fourth of July brings to mind so many different images simultaneously: afternoons by a pool, American flags fluttering on front porches, and delicious food hot off the grill. From the …

Classic Guacamole Recipe

By Julie Genther on September 10, 2020

The Aztecs first made guacamole in the 16th century by mashing avocados. The name “guacamole” comes from the Nahuati word, āhuacamolli, which literally means “avocado sauce.” Avocados have high fat …

The Best Gravenstein Apple Pie Recipe

By Pia Hinckle on July 26, 2020

Each August, Sebastopol holds its annual Gravenstein Apple Fair to celebrate the county's treasured heirloom apple. The 2020 fair has been cancelled due to the Corona-19 crisis, however we can still …

Summer Fruit Guide 2020

By Pia Hinckle on June 10, 2020

Summer for many of us is tied to the memory of a perfect piece of fruit: the cherry eating contest with your sister you won that June; the first bite of the ripest peach you ever tasted in July; the …