As the mom of a teenage chicken "connoisseur", we are always on the hunt for the perfect chicken. Trying new chicken restaurants and food trucks is a regular occurrence in my life. I'd spotted Fury Hot Chicken on Instagram, followed, and was looking forward to trying their menu. But it seemed to always be in the wrong place when they were nearby. Recently, I got to try their food. They immediately … [Read more...]
Here’s what you should do this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Friday • It's Day 2 of Taco Truck Throwdown 8, where you can enjoy tacos plus music from Ramon Ayala and DJ Quik. Check out our post on everything you need to know for TTT8. • Eyes Set To Kill with Chasing Ghosts, Stigmurder, and Mistery will take the … [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...]
Join CRŪ Winery in celebrating 15 amazing years this Saturday!
So I don't know if you know this about me, but I love wine. One of my all-time favorite wineries is CRŪ Winery in Madera. CRŪ has been quietly crushing it for years—in fact, they have had some of their wines receive 90+ scores from the current best-selling author of Crushing It, Gary Vaynerchuck! Some of my favorite CRŪ wines have come from their sourcing efforts … [Read more...]
Let Raisin Hell Ranch bring a little terror (or a lot or terror) to your Halloween
Raisin Hell Ranch. If you're a word nerd like me, you can't help but appreciate the double meaning. Raisin' hell: appropriate for a Halloween haunted cornfield. Raisin hell: appropriate for ... you know. Where we live. Once the cleverness of the name wears off, though, all you're left with is sheer terror. Fun! Three storylines to chill you to the bone Raisin Hell Ranch is a haunted … [Read more...]
Here’s Where to Celebrate 4th of July Around the Valley
The Central Valley is a pretty patriotic place, so it should be no surprise that there are lots of Independence Day celebrations happening over the next couple of days. FresYes is helping you out by putting together a list of where you can go to see fireworks and celebrate America’s 241st birthday! Wild Water Star Spangled Revue June 30–July 4 at Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis A … [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...]
FresYes Fun: Easter events around the Valley
If you're looking for some family fun for the upcoming Easter weekend, you're in luck because Fresno and the nearby surrounding areas have some great Easter egg hunts and events planned for you! The events listed below are open to the public, so take a look at the times and locations and choose the event(s) that work best for your family. Want to help make Easter fun for everyone? Contact any of … [Read more...]