The Roots of a Cookbook
“I have loved apricots for as long as I can remember. They color my fondest memories of growing up in Saratoga, California, a village tucked into the forested fringe of…
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Dreaming of Apricots
Over the past few weeks, local orchardists have been sending out news letters asking apricot lovers to be patient due to the slow ripening of the fruit and lower yields expected this year. Finally, the wait is over and it is time to pick or buy the best-tasting apricots in California…
Holiday Greetings, Apricot Gifts and News
The day after Thanksgiving, I received a Christmas card from a woman I do not know. Pretty and petite, I quickly realized the card was an apricot love letter sent…
A Tale of Two Orchards
This is a story about California’s agricultural heritage that sprang forth several generations ago when European immigrants sought new opportunities in the Golden State. At first, these adventurous men and…