River Pear Orchards

River Pear Orchards   Nestled along the banks of Sacramento River Delta sits a 45 acre slice of heaven for Doug and Jane Dickson. Their pear orchard is the fruition of the couple’s long-time-dream that they finally made a reality in 2012 when they bought the orchard. The Dicksons have a deep respect for the […]

Cool California Pear Recipes for Summer

Cool California Pear Recipes for Summer Many people think of pears as a fall fruit but here in California pears actually come into season in the summer. In fact, during the months of July and August California pears are the only U.S. grown, fresh, new crop pears available on the market.  That means you can […]

Sharing Traditions and Recipes at Stillwater Orchards

Sharing Traditions and Recipes at Stillwater Orchards  The Elliot family’s roots run deep in California’s Sacramento River Delta. The family has been growing and packing pears here for 165 years under the name Stillwater Orchards.  Some of their pear trees are over 160 years old and still producing sweet, juicy pears each harvest, proving the […]

Homemade California Pear Baby Food

Homemade California Pear Baby Food Pears are a great first food to introduce to your baby. They’re sweet, nutritious and babies seem to go crazy for them! Of course, pre-made pear baby food is widely available in jars at any grocery store. But it’s easier than you think to make your own homemade pear baby […]

Move Over Pumpkin, There’s a New Spiced Latte in Town

Move Over Pumpkin, There’s a New Spiced Latte in Town Good news latte lovers! You don’t have to wait for fall anymore to get that delicious spiced latte you’ve been craving! That’s because we’ve created a new Pear Spice Latte for you and since California pear season is in full swing you can enjoy it […]

Get Ready for Fresh-Picked California Pears

Fresh-Picked California Pears Have Arrived! California pear harvest has officially begun. America’s first pears are being handpicked by farmers and their crew along the Sacramento River Delta. This means that we can look forward to eating fresh-picked pears grown by local family farmers once again! Summer is a unique time for pears in this country. […]

California Pears Celebrate Sac Farm-to-Fork Month

California Pears Celebrate Sac Farm-to-Fork Month California pears are grown only 22 miles away from Sacramento, America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. California pear farmers take pride in caring for their land and supplying the country with fresh, sustainably grown pears. We visited one of these pear farmers, Chuck Baker, in his orchard along the Sacramento Delta. Take […]

A Sweet And Nutritious Start To The Day

A Sweet And Nutritious Start To The Day California pears add the sweetness we crave while offering the nutrition our body needs. California Bosc pears are the star of this Pan-Fried Honey Pears with Ginger Einkorn crafted by Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella. This dreamy recipe is the perfect mix of flavors and textures that satisfies the […]

A Delicious Start To Pear Season

A Delicious Start To Pear Season A satisfying and refreshing recipe that perfectly accompanies the start of California pear season! At last California pear season has arrived! Most years you can expect to celebrate the start of pear season with a bang (fireworks that is) because the first pears in the USA are typically harvested […]

A Visit To A California Pear Orchard

A Visit To A California Pear Orchard Experience artisan farming and combining the beauty and freshness of California pears! Tucked in a community just thirty minutes outside of Sacramento is one of 60 California pear farms, Greene & Hemly Orchards. The fifth-generation pear farm hosted Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella for a complete experience of their […]