Life in the time of COVID has forced us to think differently about how we spend our leisure time or attempt a date night. Many of our favorite options from before COVID are either not an option currently, or carry with them a certain level of risk. Since experts advise spending time with your household members or small groups and outdoors to minimize risk, I've been seeking out unique … [Read more...]
Basilwood Farm now offering tasty bites, cheese-making classes and more!
Basilwood Farm, located just above Fresno in the hills of Prather, CA, is a family-owned and -operated goat farm known for its nourishing skincare products. This fantastic farm is no stranger to FresYes readers—we've happily introduced you to it previously. However, with so many new things happening, I felt it was time we circled back to Basilwood! I spoke with owner Jill … [Read more...]
Enzo Olive Oil’s ‘Fresno Chili’ receives Best in Show honors
A local olive oil producer took the top prize at the 4th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition. The contest, which is in partnership with The Big Fresno Fair, is open to all olive oil producers in California. Products entered had to be from the 2017 olive harvest. There were 66 entries from 22 different olive oil producers. Entries were received in two divisions: Extra … [Read more...]
Places to go: Enzo’s Table
As a lover of local food truck fare, I'd seen "Bella Frutta" listed on Dusty Buns and Casa de Tamales Facebook pages as a destination for their mobile eats, but I wasn't exactly sure where or what Bella Frutta was. I kept meaning to find out, but it was just one of those things that kept slipping my mind. Last weekend, my family, a couple friends and I went to an open house at an amazing house … [Read more...]