Quince is a fruit with stories to tell. Long before apples became the familiar symbol of temptation, quince was believed to be the real “forbidden fruit” of the Garden of Eden. In Greek mythology, it was linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and many believe the “golden apple” Paris gave her was actually a...Read More

As Californians, we have so many things to be thankful for when it comes to fresh food—and avocados are certainly one of them. At our farmers market, several vendors supply these sublime fruits. Since California produces about 95% of the avocados grown in the United States, it’s no surprise we enjoy such abundance. When it...Read More