Walk through a farmers market, browse a food magazine, or spend a few minutes online reading about food and farming, and you’ll likely encounter the term regenerative agriculture. For some people, it’s the future of farming. For others, it’s just another agricultural buzzword. So what does it actually mean? The answer is surprisingly simple. At...Read More

With most children falling short of recommended vegetable intake, these nutrient-packed tiny greens may offer parents and grandparents a simple way to close the gap. If you’ve ever tried to convince a child to eat more vegetables, you know the struggle is real. Despite decades of nutrition education, most children still aren’t eating enough vegetables....Read More

Healthy Nut Truffles (Energy Balls): A Naturally Sweetened Snack with No Refined Sugar! Made with dates and packed with nuts, seeds, and superfoods, these healthy energy balls make the perfect grab-and-go snack, dessert, or hiking treat.Read More

Discover how to build a better smoothie using seasonal farmers market produce, nourishing whole-food ingredients, and simple nutrition-building formulas for delicious everyday breakfasts.Read More

Glossy, dramatic, and endlessly versatile, eggplant may be one of the most misunderstood treasures of the summer farmers market. Known in Europe as aubergine, this member of the nightshade family shares its botanical roots with tomatoes and potatoes — though technically, it’s a fruit rather than a vegetable. Eggplant also carries a surprisingly colorful history....Read More

Honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, stevia — are any of them truly healthier? Here’s what nutrition experts say about sugar, artificial sweeteners, and learning to use less overall.Read More

Almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods at the farmers market. Learn how these California-grown nuts support heart health, provide protein, and add nutrition to everyday meals.Read More

There may be no vegetable more refreshing than a cucumber on a warm California day. Crisp, cooling, and incredibly versatile, cucumbers have been cultivated for thousands of years and remain one of the most beloved staples of summer kitchens and farmers markets alike. Though often treated like a vegetable, cucumbers are technically a fruit —...Read More

There’s something almost magical about apricot season. Brief and intensely anticipated, apricots arrive at the farmers market like little bursts of summer sunshine — fragrant, delicate, and impossibly juicy when perfectly ripe. California has long been famous for its apricots, with orchards once stretching across much of the Santa Clara Valley and Central Coast. Today,...Read More

Once your ginger bug is active and bubbling, the real fun begins. This lively starter becomes the foundation for a wide range of naturally carbonated drinks—simple juices transformed into bright, effervescent sodas with just a little time and patience. The process is beautifully adaptable. You can work with whatever is in season—fresh berries, citrus, stone...Read More