Just like that, it’s mid-October. The holidays are right around the corner and with them, holiday parties, Thanksgiving, cozy gatherings inside, and any reason you might imagine to bring the people you love together. The appetizer for all your upcoming festive moments: Baked Brie with Figs. Save this email for ideas of easy, cheesy nibbles featuring Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid...

Have you been eating your way through the season? Our Orchard Choice premium dried figs come straight from the orchards in Central California where they sun-ripen on the branch until harvest ready. It’s why they don’t taste like other figs. And if you haven’t experienced the joy of apples and figs together, you’re in for a treat. We are trying...

Take a Break with Cake Did you know that right now one of the most searched for recipes online is Fig Almond Cake? We get it. Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Premium Dried Figs bring a taste of the California orchard to a nutty cake. Almonds and figs are brilliant together, whether you opt for deeply rich fruit flavor in Mission Figs or...

Ice Cream to Keep Cool with Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice California Figs This time of year, it typically averages 99 degrees in the Fresno central California area and our fig orchards love the heat! We are here to provide ideas for you to stay cool in this hot summer, starting with dessert first. Did you know July is national ice...

Do you plan an epic cookout for friends and family? Do you pack a big cooler to camp out early for a good spot to view the fireworks bursting overhead once the sun sets? As Independence Day arrives, we are bringing all kinds of red, white, and black mission ideas for your Fourth of July festivities.  Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs are a taste of...

Memorable Ideas for Memorial Day Planning on gathering with friends and family this weekend? We’ve pulled together delicious dishes and categorized for you. Find ideas for appetizers, salads, burgers, and desserts with Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs. Appetizers Burgers Side Dishes Sweet Things...

Making Grilled Cheese Day Great Monday is a big deal in much of the U.S. where a lucky few (and the thousands who have traveled by bus, plane, train, and automobile) will be thrust into the totality of a solar eclipse for 3 minutes. Others will glimpse it partially. Another big deal day is happening next Friday: National Grilled Cheese...

Figs are an essential ingredient in so many cultures. Start the spring holidays, baking traditional breads with the twist of Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Mission Figs and Golden Figs. You’ll find ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, Purim, Easter, and Ramadan below.  Sun-Maid + Orchard Choice Figs Ready-to-use fig ingredients for all your baking needs.___________...

Bread Baking with Figs— Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice California Figs —_________________________ Is there anything better on the weekends than a baking project of fresh homemade bread, especially with Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs. Mission Figs add the familiar fig taste while Golden Figs bring a more subtle fruit flavor and sweetness. Try them in loaves baked with a slight savory note...

Make Next Week Mediterranean with Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs The Mediterranean Diet is yet again in the news and for good reason, it’s built around legumes and whole grains, vegetables, and fruits like Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs. If eating healthier is one of your 2024 goals, consider the Mediterranean meal prep recipes for the week ahead. A Week...

Holiday Baking: Breads with Figs The holidays are here andi it’s almost time to break bread with family and friends. We’ve got ideas for festive breakfast gatherings below, featuring premium Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice California Figs. Premium Fig Ingredients Ready-to-use fig ingredients for all your holiday baking needs.___________...

So Many Sides for Thanksgiving Some people anticipate Thanksgiving side dishes while others pass the turkey. Find oodles of side dish ideas for your consideration, featuring premium Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Figs, plus tips on timing for what dishes can be made last minute and what can be made-ahead. Prep Ahead Chop and measure ingredients the day before for easy...