One of Fresno’s tastiest events returns to the Fresno Convention Center this Thursday, July 26. The 8th annual Fresno Food Expo will showcase more than 140 California food and beverage brands, and the public is invited to attend the evening event, called Expolicious. Expolicious lets public sample California-made products This year, the Fresno Food Expo has expanded to include … [Read more...]
Sign up now for Fresno State youth summer camps
Still wondering what to do with your kids this summer? Recently I compiled a list of popular summer camp options in the area (you can find it here), but there's more to explore! Thanks to Fresno State, it's not hard to keep your kids entertained and educated during summer vacation. The university is offering a wide variety of summer camps this year. With topics ranging from sports … [Read more...]
Grab your cameras—it’s Blossom Trail time!
It’s February, which means it's time to grab your cameras, drive outside of the city limits, and soak in the beauty of the Blossom Trail. It’s something we have that people who live in other parts of the country don’t. How cool is that? The Fresno County Blossom Trail is a self-guided tour that is organized by the Fresno County Bloom Trail Committee. This is the 30th year for the trail. The … [Read more...]
Food Expo unveils must-try locally made products
It’s no secret the Central Valley is a rich agricultural region, growing everything from almonds to citrus and stone fruit. But while nuts and dried fruits were aplenty at this year’s Food Expo, held July 26-27 at the Fresno Convention Center, I learned there is much more made here locally than what sprouts from trees and vines. For example, did you know that the McCormick spices you have … [Read more...]
Blossom Trail For Beginners: Here’s How to Enjoy the Trail if You’ve Never Done it Before
Something momentous happened last week. Spring has sprung here in the Valley. As anyone who's been in Fresno for longer than a season knows, spring is brief but blissful. It's imperative to get out and enjoy it while it's here! And one of the best, time-honored ways to mark this short season is to check out the Blossom Trail. This is prime time to experience the trees in bloom, as … [Read more...]
Get Your Trail Mix Fix at Braga Organic Farms in Madera
One year, I mailed my friend in Pennsylvania trail mix for her birthday. Does that sound like a weird present? If so, you don't know this trail mix. This was raw trail mix from Braga Organic Farms. Made of pistachios, almonds, walnuts, jumbo flame raisins, and organic cranberries, it's GMO-, peanut- and gluten-free. Basically, it's like eating tiny pieces of deliciousness. Braga … [Read more...]