Welcome to the heart of summer! August brings abundant sunshine and a delightful variety of produce in season here in San Joaquin County. As the warm days continue, farmers’ markets and local grocery stores overflow with colorful fruits and vegetables that are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients. Some of the seasonal...Read More
It’s time to get your garden growing in San Joaquin County! The weather is warming up, and the soil is ready for planting. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, here are some tips and resources to help you make the most of your spring gardening. Plan your garden: Before you start planting,...Read More
Beginning March 2, Catholics around the world will observe Lent, a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday April 14. This period of preparation leads to the celebration of Christs’ Resurrection at Easter. Traditionally, practitioners abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Here...Read More
If you are like most people and looking to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet after all the holiday goodies, San Joaquin County Farmers Markets are here to help! San Joaquin County is known for its abundance of produce, with over 920,000 acres of farmland and annual sales over $2.5 billion dollars. Farmers...Read More
With a new year comes new resolutions, and weight loss is typically at the top of many people’s lists. But oftentimes, these food-related resolutions are among the first to fail. And why is that? Because things like pizza and takeout exist! Eating healthily can be hard, but embarking on a new, healthy lifestyle does not...Read More
Prep your lunches and watch yourself get healthy and your wallet happy! Don’t overwhelm yourself. Going from prepping 0 meals to 21 can (and will) be daunting. By overwhelming yourself at the start, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Meal prepping should be about simplifying your life, not complicating it. I suggest beginning with lunches....Read More
The heat that accompanies Central Valley summers is no joke, with sweltering temperatures reaching the triple digits regularly. With kids on summer break and outside activities being a daily occurance, it’s important to make sure that you and your loved ones stay hydrated! These homemade pops are tasty, easy to make, and will help replenish...Read More
Spring has sprung in San Joaquin, and with it comes sunshine, higher temperatures, beautiful foliage, and a whole slew of fun activities! Check out the following fun things our unique county has to offer that will surely put a spring in your step! Farmer’s Markets Being...Read More
School’s back in session, which means so is the chaos. Save yourself some time and money with these 5 school lunch-packing tips! Freeze PB&J Sammies Make life easy by making several peanut butter sandwiches and throwing them in the freezer! They keep perfectly in a freezer bag and on chaotic days it’s easy to grab and...Read More
A fiesta-worthy feast that isn’t fattening? Yes, please! This upcoming Cinco de Mayo, enjoy a day in the sun with some delicious, Mexican-inspired favorites that you won’t feel guilty getting seconds of (which is something you’ll definitely want to do). Seafood is an absolute staple of Mexican cuisine, and trading in the beans and rice...Read More
