Win a Le Creuset Set

California Pears Giveaway

We couldn't be more excited with the pear season we're having and want to share our excitement with you by giving away a Le Creuset Set valued at $820! The Signature Enameled Cast Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set comes in … [Read more...]

Win a Wüsthof Knife Set

California Pears Giveaway

We couldn't be more excited that California pear season is here and want to share our excitement with you by giving away a Wüsthof Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set valued at $325! All you have to do to enter to … [Read more...]

Win a Lululemon Gift Card

California Pears Giveaway Kickoff

We couldn't be more excited that California pear season is here and want to share our excitement with you by giving away a $100 Lululemon gift card to three lucky winners! All you have to do is:

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California Pear Season Kicks Off in Early July

Farmers are on track to begin harvest in early July as the California pear season kicks off in the Sacramento River Delta growing district. With most growers set to begin harvest on July 7 and supplies increasing the week of July 11th, California will have the first and only fresh pears available for sale in grocery stores throughout the U.S. After several years of late harvests for … [Read more...]

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 land, orchard and history of this place. “We’re just caretakers here”, says Doug. The history of this … [Read more...]

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.  [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 food as fresh as it comes and preservative-free! Not to mention cost-effective! [Read more...]

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 right now! … [Read more...]

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. The only freshly-harvested pears available in mid-summer are grown in Northern … [Read more...]