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EXETER, CALIFORNIA

Aug 25, 2018 ● By Kerri Regan

FAST FACTS: • Exeter is home to about 10,500 people. • While the town is small, its location at the northern entrance to the Sequoia National Forest means that they get lots of visitors from all over the world. • Orange you glad you visited Exeter? Legend says the world’s sweetest oranges are grown here, and it’s known by some as the “citrus capital of the world.” • The town was named after Exeter, England – the native land of D.W. Parkhurst, who bought the land from an early settler.

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Sun-Maid Raisins Outside Kingsburg

Aug 25, 2018 ● By Jordan Venema

THERE'S JUST SOMETHING about that little red box and the image of the woman holding a basket of grapes that takes you back to opening the lunch packed by your mother.

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Joaquin Around with Niccolo Go

Aug 25, 2018 ● By Jordan Venema

THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY is a diverse region rich in culture, food and geography, but also often maligned by an association with statistics that paint a bleaker, smoggier portrait.

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Wicked Harvest, Bourbon with a Twist

Aug 25, 2018 ● By Melissa Mendonca

SOMETIMES THE SIDEBAR conversations at a meeting can be as productive as the meeting itself. So it was with Jim Zion, managing partner of Meridian Growers in Fresno, and Steve Thompson, owner of Kentucky Artisan Distillery.

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Summer Strawberry Shortcake

Jul 26, 2018 ● By Lana Granfors

With the availability of fresh, juicy strawberries, this recipe is a great summer dessert. The shortcakes have a dry texture and are perfect for soaking up the topping.

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Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Jun 28, 2018 ● By Lana Granfors

Fire up the grill – it’s time for Greek Chicken! This is an easy and delicious dish, full of flavor and it turns out really moist.

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Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew in Fresno and Clovis

Jun 28, 2018 ● By Jordan Venema

WHEN WE THINK of great pairs, a short list usually comes to mind: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Lennon and McCartney, Calvin and Hobbes, and of course, beer and brats.

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Mango Avocado Salad

May 26, 2018 ● By Lana Granfors

This month’s recipe is shared by Kathleen Hourigan, who loves Enjoy Magazine and the first thing she turns to is the recipe. Her mother made a similar recipe to this Mango Avocado Salad for years, and Kathleen’s colorful, delicious version is now a family favorite that they have enjoyed for years.

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Like Family at Naylor Organic Farms

May 26, 2018 ● By Jordan Venema

ABOUT FIVE MILES southwest of Dinuba and seven miles southeast of Kingsburg is a plot of land farmed by Mike Naylor, a fourth-generation farmer of this rich Central Valley soil.

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Loni’s Mother’s Oven Baked Beef Stew

Apr 26, 2018 ● By Lana Granfors

I’m happy to share a special Mother’s Day recipe submitted by not only one of Enjoy’s devoted readers, but a cherished friend of mine, Loni Reginato.

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