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As summer fades and fall settles in, the table starts to look a little different! Lighter, chilled salads swap out for h...
09/02/2026

As summer fades and fall settles in, the table starts to look a little different! Lighter, chilled salads swap out for heatier, warmer dishes. Luckily, fresh california artichokes fit beautifully into both! Whether you're grilling out for the last warm weekends or simmering something cozy for the cooler nights, they belong at every table and every season!

💚 How are you cooking your fresh Artichoke this fall?

Before she was a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe was California's very first Artichoke Queen. 👑🌿 In 1949, the city of Cas...
08/27/2026

Before she was a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe was California's very first Artichoke Queen. 👑🌿 In 1949, the city of Castroville, CA crowned a young Marilyn Monroe as their inaugural Artichoke Queen during the town's annual festival and honestly, we couldn't have chosen better!

California Artichokes have been celebrated for thousands of years, and there's a reason that goes way beyond flavor! Fro...
08/15/2026

California Artichokes have been celebrated for thousands of years, and there's a reason that goes way beyond flavor!

From your heart to your skin, here's what one artichoke is doing for your body 👇

❤️ Heart — helps keep cholesterol in check
🫁 Liver — one of the best foods for natural liver support
🧠 Brain — folate to keep your mind clear and focused
💪 Gut — high in fiber, great for digestion and gut health
🦴 Bones — rich in Vitamin K and magnesium for long term strength
✨ Skin — antioxidants that protect and nourish from within

National Farmers Market Week is wrapping up, and if you're in California, you already know there's nothing like finding ...
08/07/2026

National Farmers Market Week is wrapping up, and if you're in California, you already know there's nothing like finding fresh California Artichokes straight from the source. 🌿💚 California is home to the freshest artichokes you'll ever taste. Grown right here, sold right here.

California friends, did you spot artichokes at your local market this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Ancient Romans ate artichokes after large feasts to settle their stomachs and modern science actually backs this up, as ...
07/08/2026

Ancient Romans ate artichokes after large feasts to settle their stomachs and modern science actually backs this up, as artichokes are known to support liver and digestive health! Make sure to add some to the menu of your next summer festivity!

DID YOU KNOW? (Artichoke Edition!)Who knew Artichokes could make a sweet impact?Artichokes contain a naturally occurring...
05/21/2026

DID YOU KNOW? (Artichoke Edition!)

Who knew Artichokes could make a sweet impact?

Artichokes contain a naturally occurring compound called cynarin, which temporarily blocks your sweet taste receptors. The result? Anything you eat or drink afterward — even a plain glass of water — tastes noticeably sweeter.

It's one of the reasons artichokes are so tricky to pair with wine, too. That same compound can make your favorite glass taste metallic or off.

Nature's most underrated flavor trick. 🍷

POV: You just made Applebee's spinach artichoke dip at home and it's BETTER than the original 🧀🔥For those days you just ...
05/21/2026

POV: You just made Applebee's spinach artichoke dip at home and it's BETTER than the original 🧀🔥

For those days you just want some good ol' fashioned restaurant-style artichoke dip. We found a copycat version here for you! Courtesy of The Cozy Cook, we can't recommend this enough. This creamy, cheesy dip comes together in under 30 minutes with roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, spinach, and artichoke hearts 🌿✨ Bring it to the next potluck, at your next dinner party, or for family dinner night!

Serve it warm with tortilla chips, pita, or crusty bread and watch it disappear!

💡 Pro tip: Let your cream cheese come to room temp first so it melts into the sauce perfectly!

Ingredients:
16 ounces roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (jarred)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Romano cheese, shredded
2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella, shredded
6–8 medium fresh artichokes*
16 ounces fresh spinach, steamed (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
1/2 cup milk (optional, to thin the dip)

Method:
1. Heat Alfredo sauce: Add 16 ounces roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (jarred) to a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Melt in cream cheese: Cut 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature into cubes and stir into the Alfredo sauce until smooth and creamy. Use a fork to whisk out any lumps.
3. Add cheeses: Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup of Romano cheese, shredded, and 2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella, shredded and stir until well combined and melted.
4. Add artichokes and spinach: Stir in the prepared fresh artichoke hearts, then add 16 ounces fresh spinach, steamed (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained). Mix until everything is well combined and heated through.
5. Adjust consistency: If the dip is thicker than you'd like, stir in up to 1/2 cup of milk (optional, to thin the dip) until smooth and heated through.
6. Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, fresh crusty bread, or vegetables. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

05/20/2026

Ever wonder why California Artichokes taste so good? 🌿 It all starts with where they're grown!

Did you know May is National Salad Month? 🥗🌿 Why not celebrate with us by preparing this delicious Artichoke and Roasted...
05/18/2026

Did you know May is National Salad Month? 🥗🌿 Why not celebrate with us by preparing this delicious Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Salad? It's refreshing, unique and perfect for any dinner party!

For the Salad:
8 medium California artichokes, prepared and cooked as directed for whole artichokes
4 red bell peppers
Lettuce leaves (optional)
½ cup sliced red onion
½ cup sliced ripe olives

For the Roasted Red Pepper Dressing:
1 roasted red bell pepper (reserved from salad preparation)
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white wine or cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil*
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary*
1 tsp sugar

Instructions:
1. Halve cooked artichokes lengthwise; scoop out center petals and fuzzy centers. Remove outer leaves and reserve to garnish salad; or refrigerate to use for snacks another time. Thinly slice hearts. Cover; set aside.

2. Place whole bell peppers under preheated broiler; broil under high heat until charred on all sides, turning frequently with tongs. Carefully remove from oven with tongs; place in a paper bag for 15 minutes to steam skins. Carefully remove peppers from bag; remove seeds and ribs. Strip off skins; slice peppers into julienne strips.

3. Prepare Dressing: In blender or food processor container, place ¼ of the bell pepper strips, vinegars, garlic, basil, rosemary and sugar. Cover and process until well blended and nearly smooth.

4. Assemble Salads: Arrange reserved cooked artichoke leaves or lettuce leaves on 8 salad plates. Arrange sliced artichoke hearts, remaining ¾ of the bell pepper strips, red onion and olive slices on artichoke or lettuce leaves.

5. Spoon dressing over salads.

*NOTE: If fresh basil and rosemary are unavailable, substitute 1 teaspoon crushed, dried basil; and ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary.

Serving Suggestion: Chill dressing: Arrange salad; cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours ahead. Spoon dressing over salads just before serving.

05/16/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to grow California Artichokes? We sat down with Benny Jefferson of Neponset Ag to talk about the craft, the land, and the original varieties that have been the backbone of artichoke farming for generations.

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