by Tawnie Graham, RD Figs are quite the fruit—you will think so too with all of the nutrition facts about figs! With their honey-like sweetness and wonderful texture, Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Dried Figs are a delicious choice.  Learn more about fig nutritional benefits. What are the Health Benefits of Figs? Eating figs introduces a variety of health benefits....

Make this Thanksgiving festive, whether you’re hosting a large immediate family, or a more intimate gathering and a Thanksgiving for two menu. We’re here to offer up ideas and Thanksgiving recipes for two that are doable and delectable this holiday. Thanksgiving Recipes for Two Menu Here’s a rough sketch and read on for our cooking strategy to divvy up what...

Dried Fig Nutrition Notes: Potassium in Figs by Lorelle Del Matto, MS, RDN Why do you eat figs? If your answer is “They taste good!”, you’re not alone. There are many reasons we choose foods, but taste is number one, according to fifteen years of consumer research conducted by the International Food and Information Council (IFIC) (1). The potassium in...

by Lorelle Del Matto, MS, RDN Why do you eat figs? If your answer is “They taste good!”, you’re not alone. There are many reasons we choose foods, but taste is number one, according to fifteen years of consumer research conducted by the International Food and Information Council (IFIC) (1). The potassium in figs might just have you reaching for...

20 Minute Meal: Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry Cook up a tasty weeknight meal with shrimp and vegetables in our sweet and spicy shrimp stir fry with noodles. It’s even better than takeout and features our Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Dried Figs. They add fiber, calcium, and magnesium in a healthy 20 minute meal. Serve with noodles, veggies...

For 10 years, we have been a proud sponsor of Chef Joanne Weir, starting first by supporting her television show “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” in 2006 and now as a supporter of her food travel television show, Plates & Places. Weir’s cooking with figs brings people together over good food. In Plates & Places, Weir takes viewers to Morocco, Greece,...

15% Off All Retail Orders in August Enjoy 15% off on all retail orders in August including our Orchard Choice Snack Bags. These pre-portioned bags are available in our webstore by the case—they are ready to go, whether you’re hitting the hiking trail, planning a road trip, or just looking for a healthy work from home snack bag for you...

I’m a huge fan of figs. If you’ve ever wondered are figs good for you, the short answer is yes (and is all about going with your gut—you’ll see why soon). But you might also wonder what are figs good for. Read on for ideas and a fig flaxseed snack recipe not to miss. How are Figs Good for You...

Summer Snacks Start Here: Dried Fig Fruit Leather Camping. Road trips. Day trips. Backyard picnics. Field Days. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer and socially distance. Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Dried Figs are the perfect summer snack whether it’s figs right out of the bag or homemade fig fruit leather. Bake This: Black & White Fig...

Dried figs in salad can be eaten all year long, but hear us out— dried fruit is the secret to no more boring salads (like the arugula salad with chicken below). Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Dried Figs bring something special to the salad bowl. We’ve made a list of our favorite fig salad recipes created by our friends at...

Bake This: Almond Fig Coffee Cake Put a fresh pot of coffee on, our featured recipe is Almond Fig Coffee Cake. RD Mia Zarlengo created a morning coffee cake with our Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Dried Figs, adding chewy nuggets of nutrition into this healthier dessert that happens to be gluten-free too. Our California Dried Figs mean this recipe...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Fig Mole Mushroom Tacos Mole is one of those traditional dishes that is passed down from generation to generation. It is a labor of love ground down on a metate and savored by the whole family.  This fig mole uses the earthiness and sweetness of Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Dried Figs to enhance the...