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Feb 22, 2012
National Margarita Day (February 22nd)
The margarita cocktail—a famous concoction of tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and lime juice—has been around since the 1940s. Every bartender in the world has put a unique spin on this classic, but no one knows who created the original!

Feb 22, 2012
Crop and Livestock Commodities in which California Leads the Nation
California leads the United States in production on many commodities including:  almonds, broccoli, limes & plums.


Feb 22, 2012
California: Leading Commodities For Cash Receipts
The number one commodity in California is dairy products followed by greenhouse/nursery and grapes.


Feb 22, 2012
All About Apricots: How to Buy, Store, and Use
A great apricot is a real treat - aromatic and delicate, with a vibrant flavor and smooth flesh. A bad apricot can be overly acidic, hard as a rock (or almost worse, mealy), and even full of tannins. See how to find the good ones and make the very best use of them.

Feb 22, 2012
Walnuts: Frequently Asked Questions
Walnuts are unique compared to other nuts because they are predominantly composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA, both omega-3 and omega-6) rather than monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), which are present in most other nuts.

Feb 22, 2012
California Rice Facts
Virtually every piece of sushi made in America comes from California rice.

Feb 22, 2012
California Ag Day: March 21,2012 (Save The Date)
10:30 - 11:30 AM - Elected Officials & Staff Tour Booths.

Feb 22, 2012
California: Vegetables & Melons
California continued as the leading fresh market vegetable producing state in 2010, accounting for 43 percent of the U.S. harvested area, 49 percent of the national production, and 48 percent of the value, for the 24 selected vegetables and melons estimated.

Feb 21, 2012
Glossary Of Polish Food
Babka:   coffee cake

Feb 21, 2012
Polish Cuisine 101
Polish cuisine (Polish: kuchnia polska) is a style of cooking and food preparation originating from Poland.

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