With winter days in full throttle we’ve got the perfect answer for cold days, the doldrums or a case of the sniffles. It’s our bright, bouncy and sassy Dried Oranges! Whether you enjoy any variety of our Dried Orange Slices as a zippy snack or perk up a recipe with our Dried Orange Powder, you’ll be adding nutritious California sunshine to your diet. You know that Oranges are the poster kids for vitamin C goodness, right!? Well, when you enjoy ‘em skin and all, you’re giving yourself a boost of dietary fiber, riboflavin, folate, thiamine, vitamin B6 and calcium. And experts tell us that

Twin Girls Farm Located in the crop-thriving county of Tulare, California is a family farm that grows our delicious organic navel oranges. Ignacio (Nacho) and Casamira (Cassi) Sanchez, owners of Twin Girls Farm, understand how fortunate California is regarding citrus. The vibrant colors and sweet juiciness combined with the lovely aroma of oranges can bring life to an otherwise dreary winter day. This state has the right land and weather to grow perfect citrus and this family has quite the story to tell. Nacho’s father brought his family to California from Mexico when Nacho was just two years old. They worked hard for everything

Beautiful California Oranges: March is the most beautiful time of year in the Bella Viva Orchards. Almonds, cherries, apricots, plums and many other fruit trees are in full bloom. But, right now the new orange crop is in and it is as sweet as ever! Throughout the grove branches are weighed down by these juicy glowing gems. Recently, the air around the dehydrators has been thick with the fragrance of ripe oranges. Our proprietary drying method preserves that fresh flavor and aroma perfectly so you can enjoy these dried oranges year round. Come on down to the store or order online and enjoy the

Oranges – The Sweet Taste of California Citrus! Greetings from Hughson, California! We are currently harvesting and drying our Natural and Organic Dried Orange Slices at our facility in Denair, CA. Due to customer demand, the fruit from our trees is not enough to keep these tasty treats on our shelves! To acquire more fresh oranges, we have partnered with a local grower in Porterville who shares our values and passion for sustainable farming. Order online or come by our store and enjoy the good life. Have you ever tried a dried orange slice? At Bella Viva we love them! The beauty of it is you

There’s a lot to love about winter. Cool days, puffy jackets and anticipation of a happy year ahead. We get pretty excited this time of year – and we trust you do, too – knowing that winter also means we’re in for big, bright, sweet Organic Oranges! Thanks to our nearby grower-partners for caring for these orchards and thanks to Mother Nature for a warm growing season followed by much-welcome rain and snowpack at the end of the year, we’re seeing a very nice crop of Organic Oranges. California-grown Certified Organic Orange Chips are filled with sunshine in every bite. If you’ve had ‘em

This recipe, featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Certified Organic Orange Chips and Orange Powder, will make you a superstar at your next special occasion gathering. The crust and cheesecake and the Orange Chip topping can be made a day ahead and kept separated until the day of service. Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 30 minutesCook time: 55 minutesInactive time: at least 3 hoursTotal Time: at least 4 hours 25 minutes, including cooling times Ingredients: For the topping:24 Bella Viva Orchards Certified Organic Orange Chips1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar¼ cup fresh orange juice For the crust: 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs¼ cup granulated sugar1/3

As much as we wish it wasn’t the case, cold and flu season is upon us. We know. Don’t shoot the messengers. We hear theories that staying home will help reduce our chances of contracting the flu. Others say that being out and about helps build immunities. And the theories go on. What we can say with certainty is that we have some Organic notables on our shelves that are worthy of your attention. We love all of our Dried Fruits and it’s hard to pick favorites, but when it comes to nutrient-packed stars that may give us an extra boost during this season,

This wreath can be used indoors or out with a store-bought wreath and just a few supplies! The wreath we picked up had some pine cones already attached, which is a plus!  Makes one wreath Supplies: 1 store-bought fresh evergreen wreath3 pine cones6 Bella Viva Orchards Certified Organic Orange Chips6 Bella Viva Orchards Dried Lemon Slices9 cinnamon sticks6 faux red berry stems (available at your local craft store)1 ¾ yards of 2 ½-inch wide wire-edge ribbon3 natural-themed Christmas ornaments (we used felt reindeer)Soft jute twine (from craft store or hardware store)Florist’s wireWire snippersScissors Instructions: 1. Using wire snippers, cut florist’s wire into nine 6-inch

Grab the kids and get ready for some quality holiday time together! Make extras and gift your family, friends and your kids’ teachers! Of course, when it comes to getting creative with the kids, flexibility is the key! You can use these guidelines or forget about it and make up your own design. Set the kiddos imaginations free and have plenty of extra Bella Viva Orchards Dried Fruits on hand for snacking while creating. Makes 12 ornaments Supplies: Soft jute twine (from craft store or hardware store)9 Bella Viva Orchards Certified Organic Orange Chips9 Bella Viva Orchards Dried Lemon Slices9 Bella Viva Orchards Dried

Whether you just made a new year’s resolution to eat better – or if you’re already a health-conscious eater, you can boost your diet starting right now with some of our favorite nutrition-dense superstars! In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study (1) identifying “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables – those that are low in calories and high in dense nutrients – and we’re excited that these Bella Viva Orchards dried fruits made that list! You can get all of these superfruits into your hands – then into your mouth – by doing some healthy shopping with us! Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy! 1.