In California’s Central Valley, the climate and soil conditions are ideal for Walnuts. So when fall comes around it means that these meaty nuts are on their way. This is great news if you have an active lifestyle, like to cook or just like Walnuts! All of our Walnuts are locally-grown and shelled for your convenience and are ready for you right now. Whether you munch on a handful (and who can help it!) or use them in your favorite meals, these versatile nuts are healthy and make an outstanding addition to baked goods and savory dishes. Walnuts are packed with nutrients! They’re chock
Fall is underway here in California and as the leaves on the trees turn to yellow and gold, we dream of Pecans. While they are classic stars of pecan pie, these nuts, grown by our neighbor, are also spectacular in a wide variety of other recipes – or enjoyed au natural! As with all of our nuts and fruits, our sweet and crunchy Pecans are GMO-free. They’re high in dietary fiber, which helps fend off hunger and promotes digestive health. Plus, the US FDA has acknowledged the role of Pecans in the reduction of heart disease. Pecans are naturally sodium-free and contain over 19
There are dates. Then there are stress-free dates – these are the ones we’re talking about here! The sunny and warm Palm Desert region of Southern California is home to groves of Date palm trees, which produce candy-like fruits that can be enjoyed just as they are or in desert-inspired sweets, energy bars, salads and even savory dinner entrees. Need an hors d’oeuvre? Make a batch of bacon-wrapped dates for family and friends. Our popular Medjool Dates are sweet, large, plump and pretty. The Medjool’s smaller and softer relative is the Deglet Noor Date. Besides being candy-like, pleasantly chewy Dates have their nutritious virtues.
If cooler fall days make you crave Apples you’re in luck, ‘cause we’ve just harvested and dried this year’s crop of Apples and they’re ready to enjoy now! We cut our Apple Rings with care so you get the best quality with each slice. Plus, if you’re a snacker or cook you’ll be excited to try our NEW Natural Diced Tart Apples for a taste of fall in your favorite trail mix, muffins, cereal, salads and many savory dishes. Our Dried Apples are a source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin C and are free of GMOs, fat, cholesterol, added sugars and sodium.
Whip up a loaf of this easy, flavorful bread to enjoy Bella Viva Orchards’ plump Dates and shelled Pecans. This bread makes a great grab-and-go breakfast or a treat with coffee or tea in the afternoon. Make extras and give as gifts to your friends and families to enjoy during the busy holiday season or stash a loaf in your freezer for yourself! Yields: 1 loaf, about 9 to 10 Slices Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 – 65 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 ½ cup Bella Viva Orchards Dried Pitted Dates, coarsely chopped, firmly packed ½ tsp baking
Brownies don’t have to be a sinful indulgence! By getting a little nuttier, you can feel a lot less guilty when satisfying your chocolate cravings. Healthier substitutions of almond flour and Bella Viva Orchards’ walnut pieces will make these brownies a favorite in your recipe book. We like to use almond flour as a low-carb substitute when baking. This nut flour is an excellent substitute for wheat flour as it is gluten-free and packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Rich in vitamin E and magnesium, almond flour contributes to a healthy diet. The addition of Bella Viva Orchards’ walnut pieces, not only give these brownies
Would it help if we called our Prunes dried plums instead? No matter what you call ‘em, they’re big, plump and soft – and delicious! And if you’re wondering what Dried Flavor Grenade Pluots are, you’re in for a treat. Our Flavor Grenade Pluots are a happy hybrid between plums (yes, prunes) and apricots. They’ve been around for several years now and if you haven’t tried them, we think it’s time! Our Pluots are sweeter than dried plums or apricots and have a texture similar to our Dried Apricots. Your grandmother’s prunes may have made you want to run and hide, but hide no
Grown on fragrant, leafy trees right here in Central California, our plump, soft and lightly sweet Figs are harvested at their peak and dried with care so you can enjoy them anytime. Mediterranean in origin, Figs lend themselves especially well to dishes of this region, including savory entrees enjoyed by vegetarians and carnivores alike and sweets that would make a sultan swoon. But don’t stop there…you can incorporate figs easily into your everyday diet, too! Our California Black Figs and California White Figs make tagines, couscous and pilafs sparkle like jewels and are beautiful in honey-laden sweets for teatime or dessert. Try topping your
‘Round here, it’s Almond country – and the world loves Almonds from Central California! Right now there’s excitement in the air as our prized Almonds are harvested and shelled for your enjoyment and convenience. These plump nuts are ready in time for holiday bakers to fire up their ovens, for health-conscious diners to add to their favorite recipes and for anyone to add to their snack line-ups. They’re spectacular eaten just as they are or added to your favorite meals. Grab a big handful and let your imagination go wild! Whether you enjoy our Almonds raw, roasted and seasoned, organic, or in our Almond
Pop a bite of Bella Viva Orchards beautiful Dried Pears in your mouth and you’ll see why they’re a customer favorite! Grown with love, and hand-harvested, we are drying our pears right now. They’re cut to show off their natural bell shape, making them a beautiful addition to your diet any way you choose to enjoy them! Besides being so plump and tasty, our California-grown pears have an incredible sweet summer nectar fragrance and a slightly chewy texture. They’re naturally GMO-free, fat-free and cholesterol-free. You’d like knowing that Pears are a good source of vitamins C and K, folate, copper, potassium and dietary fiber,
