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 …
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Simple Beet Salad
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Beets, 2–3 large or 4–6 small, trimmed and well cleaned ½ cup onion, thinly sliced (yellow, white, red, or green) 2 tablespoons …
Romaine, Avocado, and Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
Recipe by Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey 1 clove …
Profile: Chaffin Family Orchards
Oroville, CA - Oroville is a gold rush town in Butte County, CA. Oro means gold in Spanish, and during the Gold Rush prospectors stampeded over the area in a greedy frenzy. When Del Chaffin came to …
Roasted Delicata Squash and Avocado Salad
By Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS 1 Delicata squash 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Lettuce or spring greens 1 avocado Vinaigrette: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Balsamic …