As the first whispers of spring start to push against the chill of winter, there’s no better time to invigorate your senses and embrace a nutritious lifestyle. With spring just around the corner, we find ourselves drawn to the idea of drinking our greens—not just for luck, but for rejuvenation.
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As winter sets in full swing, fresh produce can be hard to find. Fortunately, walnuts and pears are two ingredients that make incorporating fresh and nutritious produce into your meals easy and seamless. Our Walnut, Pear and Avocado Bowl uses red Anjou pears, which are in season from late fall through the summer months. The combination of pears and walnuts in this bowl adds a delightful taste and texture to the dish, thanks to the juicy sweetness and smooth flesh of the pears and the earthy and buttery taste of crunchy California walnuts. To keep your pears and California walnuts fresh and ready to go, we recommend keeping your walnuts cold in the cheese drawer of your refrigerator and testing your pears’ ripeness before use. You can do so by placing gentle pressure with your thumb near the stem. If it yields slightly, the pear is ripe! Pro Tip: Don’t have any red Anjou pears on hand? Sub a different variety of pear instead! You can’t go wrong with the red Anjou’s counterpart, the green Anjou. If you’re looking for a pear with a slightly more firm texture, we recommend Bosc pears. They have a juicy, honey-like sweetness, and are in season September through April.
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In a world that often feels like a never-ending whirlwind of tasks, celebrating small victories has become an important key to self-care. The little treat culture, prevalent among Gen Z and Millennials, offers a delightful escape from the monotony of daily life. Whether you’ve conquered your to-do list, navigated a challenging day, or even just completed one simple task, like a load of laundry, rewarding yourself with bite-sized indulgences is a simple way to brighten your day. Today, we are excited to dive into the trend of crafting simple, bite-sized delights that can fill ordinary days with moments of delicious bliss. When indulging in the little treats trend, add a burst of flavor and crunch by using California walnuts! This ingredient not only takes your treat to the next level, but it also adds a powerhouse of important nutrients to your diet. In fact, one ounce of walnuts has 2.5 grams of the essential plant-based omega-3 ALA, which is the most alpha-linolenic acid of any other tree nut, 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and 45 milligrams of magnesium.* As you craft your well-deserved scrumptious little treats throughout the week, try walnut-centered recipes, like one of the recipes below!
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Heading back into the kitchen and dishing up meals after the holiday hustle can be daunting, but fear not—we’re here to make your weeknight meals a breeze and help you easily slip back into your routine. Join us as we share a collection of our favorite simple weeknight recipes to streamline your meal prep and shopping list, ensuring delicious and stress-free dinners every night. Walnuts are the perfect ingredient for when you’re looking to add an extra layer of flavor and crunch to your weeknight meals. Because of their buttery taste, they are also incredibly versatile, effortlessly adapting to both sweet and savory dishes. They’re versatile and delicious, but it doesn’t stop there. Adding walnuts to your weeknight meals also provides nutritional benefits! One ounce of walnuts is a powerhouse of important nutrients, such as 2.5 g of omega-3 ALA, 4 g of protein, 2 g of fiber, and 45 mg of magnesium*. Versatility, taste, and nutrition—the trifecta! Keep reading for five simple and delightful dishes that will help you prepare easy, stress-free dinners during the week.
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As winter breezes its way in and the days grow darker and cooler, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up to the warm fire with a steaming cup of hot cocoa topped with a delicious dollop of decadent whipped cream. For those seeking a dairy-free cream to top off your hot cocoa for the holidays, your search stops here! Introducing our Peppermint Walnut Whipped Cream—a festive blend of flavors that will add the perfect finishing touch to your holiday treat.
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Thanksgiving, a holiday filled with gratitude and a myriad of traditions, wouldn’t be complete without its signature event: the feast. And at the heart of this delicious feast is the one dish, the pièce de résistance, that bridges cultures and generations: stuffing. Now, while we’re sure you have a treasured family recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation, we invite you to try a little tasty experiment that has proved to be absolutely mouthwatering: add a crunchy and delightful twist to your dish—with walnuts. That’s right: walnuts add an extra layer of flavor and texture to this classic side.
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As we stand on the brink of the New Year, we are reflecting on 2023 and the culinary delights that have graced our tables throughout the year. Join us in revisiting the top recipes of 2023 that you enjoyed the most! All of these recipes have one shining ingredient in common: walnuts. Walnuts offer a buttery richness and delightful texture, enabling them to pair well with many different global cuisines, making them endlessly versatile. Here are the recipes that were enjoyed most frequently by you. Don’t forget to subscribe to our eNewsletter and keep an eye out for more delicious recipes made with walnuts throughout 2024. Happy New Year!
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By California Walnuts With 95% of Americans snacking daily, consumers are always on the lookout for fresh, fun ideas that will shake up their stagnant routines. California Walnuts is promoting walnuts as a “go-to snack” inspiring consumers to Do More with Walnuts through the summer by tapping into nostalgia, a top food trend. Did you know that 71% of U.S. consumers enjoy things that remind them of their childhood1? Developed to drive demand, the promotion highlights walnuts’ versatility, ease, health benefits and proper storage, utilizing various communication efforts to help make walnuts top of mind when consumers are making snacking decisions and show easy ways to mix up snacking routines by putting a modern twist on childhood favorite recipes. Under current budget constraints, this year’s promotion, which launched in early May, does not focus on an in-store retail effort. Instead, this year California Walnuts is leveraging social media influencers, inspiring news stories, and co-hosting a health professional webinar with California Strawberries to highlight how walnuts are a fun and easy summer snack tapping into nostalgia.
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As the weather warms, it’s likely you’re looking forward to summer BBQs, whether for Father’s Day, the Fourth of July, or just get-togethers with friends and family. To help you have the most delicious and eventful BBQ of the season, we’ve put together a list of mouthwatering summer recipes. When it comes to barbecuing, we tend to think about classic menu items such as burgers, grilled vegetables, and desserts with juicy summer fruits. Walnuts’ taste and texture make them a versatile ingredient that complements so many summer BBQ recipes. Walnuts are also a nutritious addition to your summer recipes, with an excellent source of essential omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). Here’s a tip before you get started: Make sure you have plenty of walnuts on hand for all your summer dishes. To maintain their fresh taste, keep them cold (we recommend in the cheese drawer of your refrigerator). Without further ado, here are five delightful recipes that are sure to put you and your BBQ guests in the summertime spirit:
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