Mellow Melon Collins
<< all recipes Mellow Melon Collins The cantaloupe mixes with the cucumber and rose notes of Hendricks gin and the cooling effect of Chareau aloe liqueur to create something akin to spa water. Ingredients 1.5oz Hendricks Gin .5 oz Chareau Aloe Liquer .75 oz lemon juice Club Soda 2-3 pieces cantaloupe Directions Add Cantaloupe […]
California Dreamin’ Cantaloupe Margarita
<< all recipes California Dreamin’ Cantaloupe Margarita Cool mint leaves, sweet cantaloupe, zesty lime and tequila blend together to create an irresistible summer cocktail. Ingredients 1.5 oz Partida Blanco Tequila 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice .5 oz agave nectar .5 oz Cointreau 3 chunks of cantaloupe 3 mint leaves black sea salt Directions […]
Central Valley Whiskey Sour
<< all recipes Central Valley Whiskey Sour Cantaloupe adds a subtle sweet note to this smooth and irresistible classic. Ingredients 2 oz Elijah Craig Bourbon . 5 oz simple syrup .75 oz lemon Juice 2-3 1 inch chunks of cantaloupe 1 egg white Angostura bitters Directions In a cocktail shaker add the cantaloupe and muddle. […]
Poolside Sangria
<< all recipes Poolside Sangria A bright and refreshing drink perfect for enjoying by the pool. Ingredients 2 lemons 2 limes 1 cantaloupe (cut into 1-inch pieces) 3 oz Avua Cachaca 2 bottles of Dry White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio) 1/2 cup of sugar, or to taste Directions Slice lemons and limes (slice into […]
California Cantaloupe Farmers are Committed to Keeping your Melon Sunny, Sweet and Safe!
California Cantaloupe Farmers are Committed to Keeping your Melon Sunny, Sweet and Safe! If you love California cantaloupe, you’ll be happy to know that all cantaloupes grown in California are subject to a mandatory food safety program. That’s right – in addition to all the cantaloupe news, recipes and inspiration, the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board […]
Meet the Farmer: Matt Maring
Meet the Farmer: Matt Maring Labels on boxes of melons grown by the Maring family mean so much more than just “Palm Tree Produce” translated in English. The Las Palmas Produce brand with an image of palm trees overlooking farm fields is deeply rooted in California agriculture. Matt Maring is a third-generation farmer whose family […]
Roasted Cantaloupe Seeds
Roasted Cantaloupe Seeds We are here to introduce to you a delicious new snack! Maybe you have heard of roasted pumpkin seeds often made during the fall when pumpkins are available. Well, cantaloupe seeds offer a similar flavor and nutritional content, but the good news is, cantaloupe season is much longer, so you can make […]
The Story Behind the Widely Followed Westside Farmer, @JoeDelBosque
The Story Behind the Widely Followed Westside Farmer, @JoeDelBosque Joe Del Bosque’s life in the melon industry began as a child picking melons alongside the field workers his dad managed. He didn’t know that one day he’d own those same fields. Originally studying to be a dentist, Joe soon realized chemistry-oriented classes weren’t for him. […]
The California Cantaloupe from Plant to Harvest
The California Cantaloupe from Plant to Harvest It’s that time again… California cantaloupe season! California cantaloupe harvest is now in full swing, with farmers hustling to get these fresh sweet melons from the field to your table. Cantaloupe love California’s sunny, hot and dry regions and as a result the state produces 75% of the […]
WIN A Night On The Town
California Cantaloupes Is Giving Away A Night On The Town! In celebration of the California cantaloupe season, we’re giving you the opportunity to win a night on the town or tickets to a concert or sporting event for two! Winner gets to choose from a list of amazing options at a location near you. For […]