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From summer to early fall, farmers’ markets are filled with pickling cucumbers. Although we may think of pickles as made only with cucumbers, "pickling" is a canning term that applies to any vegetable or fruit that is pickled. Pickling is a technique for fermenting and preserving fruits and vegetables in a brine of salt or vinegar and spices. It offers a flavorful and easy way to add zing to your veggies and fruit, while preserving them for later use. It is one of the safest ways to preserve...

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One in a Melon! Unusual Melons to Try

Melons are some of the most delicious fruits of the summer. Chilled watermelon on a hot day is refreshing and sweet, honeydew wrapped with prosciutto divine, and cantaloupe with mint a perfect treat...

August is Farmers’ Market Month

The first week of the month, August 1st thru 7th is Farmers’ Market Week and we are taking the whole month to celebrate and thank the farmers and the community who have supported their local farmers’...

Priti and Ramavtar Singh Farm - Locally-grown Avocados at Their Best

Tucked in the hills of Fremont, California is an agricultural hidden gem. As you probably know, our state is the country’s largest producer of avocados, but what you might not guess is that one of...

Eight Ways with Avocados

Avocados, the quintessential California fruit, are in season! Creamy, versatile, and delicious, they’re one of the state’s most identifiable agricultural products and a summer favorite. In 1871...