[Update 6/6: Fresno State has announced the corn will definitely be available beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, June 8!] Word on the street is Fresno State corn will be going on sale this week at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market. I talked to folks at the university and they tell me they anticipate Friday, June 8, will be the big day. An official press release is expected to go … [Read more...]
The 2018 FresYes Guide to Farmers Markets
It's that wonderful time of year again when Valley spring crops are at their peak and summer crops are just around the corner. That's right, it's farmers market season! Each year, it is my pleasure to provide you with a roundup of the many wonderful farmers markets all across the Fresno area. Without further adieu, I present to you: The 2018 FresYes Guide to Farmers Markets (All … [Read more...]
10 reasons to visit Sierra Nut House Wine Bar and Bistro
If you've lived in the Fresno area for any length of time, chances are you've either given or received a gift of delicious dried fruit or nuts from Sierra Nut House at least once. Sierra Nut House has been in operation since 1969. The business began on the family's almond farm in Clovis, CA, and it was followed by a gift shop that was built at Chestnut and Sierra. Sierra Nut House's … [Read more...]
Are you ready to invest in a healthier city? Food Commons Fresno announces DPO
Fresno has long enjoyed the reputation of being the bread, fruit, and nut basket of the world, which is why it can be startling to discover the existence of food deserts still in our midst. Food deserts are areas where affordable, healthy produce is scarce. Residents of a food desert might have to travel for miles to come up with a satisfactory head of locally grown lettuce or a bag of, say, … [Read more...]
Get your fruit fix at Wawona’s Peach Tree stand
In this weather, there's very little that's more refreshing than a nice, juicy peach. Happily for the people in FresYes, it's still easy to find fresh produce, even as stone fruit season winds down. You could use the Fresno County Fruit Trail to follow the fruit. However, there are some spots that are located smack dab in the middle of town, and the Wawona Peach Tree is one of … [Read more...]
Fresh Local Produce is Yours For the Picking: A List of Local U-Picks
It's nearly summer and the Central Valley is living up to its abundant agricultural reputation. The blossoms we celebrated in February have given way to a plethora of produce. You can find a delicious variety of produce this time of year at your local farmers market or farm stands. However, if you're looking for a unique and tasty way to keep the kids (or yourself) busy, there are a few places … [Read more...]
What I Hate About Summer in Fresno
Let me start by saying, my mother instructed us to never use the word 'hate'. But I just don’t think "My Least Favorite Thing About Summer in Fresno" has the same punch, so sorry, Mom. You raised me better. What do I hate about summer in Fresno? I hate it when people complain about the heat. Back to my mom, we never complained about the heat to her. We were instructed that it is summer and … [Read more...]
Meet Your Local CSA: Harvest Fields Organic Farm
The fantastic rain we got over the winter combined with our world-renowned amounts of sunshine make the FresYes area a produce bonanza right now. What better time to bump up your fruit and veg consumption with a subscription to a CSA box? In the last few weeks, I've been introducing you to CSA (community-supported agriculture) services here in the Valley. I've covered Ooooby Fresno and The … [Read more...]