'Tis the Season for Baking With Fall setting in and the crisp nip in the air becoming ever-present, we are drawn to warmth and comfort. We find baking to be the perfect remedy to a bitter cold day — the oven fills the home with soothing aromas and the baked goods warm our bodies. Breads, muffins, ...

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California Cantaloupe Day of the Dead A whimsical and mysterious holiday, Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos honors those who have passed and in doing so, celebrates the joys of life. What better way to appreciate life’s simple pleasures than with sweet and juicy California cantaloupe? It is a Day of ...

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The Unofficial Start of Summer California cantaloupe harvest always begins harvesting around a month before the unofficial start of summer (Memorial Day!), which makes it the perfect marker for barbecue season. It’s the time of year when California cantaloupe is available in grocery stores, back patio ...

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While scouring Pinterest for Halloween inspiration, we came across BuzzFeed’s 29 reasons cantaloupe is the new pumpkin. Needless to say, we got excited, and we have a thirtieth to add to that list: cantaloupe jack-o-lanterns. Simple and sweet, California cantaloupes are serious contenders for your ...

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Santaloupe's Cantaloupe Holidays ‘Tis the season for good company, festive décor, holiday drinks, and scrumptious food. This year, while you enjoy the company of family and friends, Santaloupe and his elves at the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board are here to help with your holiday entertaining and last ...

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Cantaloupe for a Festive Halloween Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get ready for the celebration of the second largest holiday! With California’s long cantaloupe growing season, we have autumn access to the sweet orange fruit, which makes for a festive addition to your ...

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