California-Grown Pecans: Special and Sweet Anytime!

You may associate the Pecan with winter holidays as the stars in pies, and they deserve their honored place at the holiday table. But now that Spring is in full throttle, we say it’s time to consider the year-round merits of this plump and naturally sweet nut. Come on and join us in thinking beyond the pie!

May at Bella Viva Orchards: Time for Organic Blueberry Bliss!

Mmmmm Blueberries! Pretty, plump, make your momma beam Blueberries. What makes ‘em even better is that they’re Certified Organic. Right now, our nearby trusted grower-partners are busy harvesting these flavorful and super-nutritious berries that have been basking in the Central California sun and are just about jumping off the bushes by themselves! The moment our neighbors deliver this precious cargo to us, we whisk them away to our drying yards where they’re lovingly transformed to a treat that you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Sure, you can find them fresh in your local grocery store throughout the year. We invite you to

In the Kitchen: Almond Flour Blueberry Pecan Cookies with Cacao Chips!

One bite of these Martino family favorites and you’ll be hooked on these super-flavorful gluten-free cookies, featuring Bella Viva Orchards Almond Flour,  Certified Organic Dried Blueberries and Pecans. Even wheat flour eaters will want to mark this as a sure make-again recipe! Yields: 3 dozen cookies Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 24 minutes (total)Total Time: 39 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups Bella Viva Orchards Almond Flour, packed1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon fine sea salt4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick), softened¾ cup brown sugar, packed½ cup granulated sugar2 large eggs2 cups Bella Viva Orchards Dried Blueberries2 cups bittersweet 60% cacao chips1 cup Bella Viva Orchards Pecans,

In the Kitchen: Peach Glazed Salmon with Almonds

Sweet, crunchy wholesomeness in every bite! Enjoy this recipe for Peach Glazed Salmon with Almonds featuring Bella Viva Orchards amazing Organic Dried Yellow Peach Slices and Raw Almonds. Add a nice green salad and cooked brown rice and you’ve nailed it at dinnertime!  Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 18 minutesTotal Time: 33 minutes Ingredients: For glaze:½ cup Bella Viva Orchards Certified Organic Peaches¾ cup water1 large garlic clove, minced¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, if desired)1 teaspoon soy sauce½ teaspoon Dijon mustardJuice of ½ fresh lemon For Salmon:4 salmon fillets, skinless, about 6 to 8 ounces each1 cup Bella

April at Bella Viva Orchards: A Penchant for Organic Peaches!

You could say we’re proud of our Certified Organic Peaches. Like beaming parents would be proud of their talented, well-behaved child! With plenty of humility sprinkled in, we’d say our Certified Organic Peaches are deserving of that pride. And we trust that those of you who know them would agree wholeheartedly. So, what’s up with that pride, you may ask. Well, for starters, our Certified Organic Peaches are grown in an estate orchard that’s been in our family since 1987. Lots of love goes into feeding the land, nurturing our trees and perfecting our practices to bring you the biggest, sweetest and most aromatic

Organic Sweet Apples: Give Your Doctor a Break!

We’ve all heard the old English proverb about keeping the doctor away by eating an Apple a day, right? We think you’d agree that it’s been a long year for all of us, including our hard-working doctors. So now that we are gradually emerging from lockdown, how about giving these heroes a break? We say get outdoors for some nice fresh Spring air. Call loved ones you haven’t seen for months. And do your body a favor by including Bella Viva Orchards’ Organic Sweet Apples in your diet! Now, when you think of Apple-growing regions, did you know that the Central Valley deserves more

Prunes: Be a Yay-Sayer!

If you’ve read our blog for a while, you’ve seen us sing the praises of the Prune on many occasions. We’ve actually maybe been kind of defensive of this fruit at times. It has, after all, been the butt of jokes (can we get a ha ha?) because of its ability to help those with, um, passage issues. We’ve moved way past the snickering and trust you have, too. We’d much rather think of the Prune as a majestic, versatile and nutritious part of life. It deserves a place in your diet and in your pantry. Read on and see why. Prunes, sometimes referred

March at Bella Viva Orchards: Go Mad Over Our Pistachios!

March Madness is just about upon us. That means for those of you basketball fans, it’s time to gather up heaps of healthy goodies before tuning in to this sporting event. Before you settle in for hours of TV, we say it’s the perfect time of year to get out of the house and take in some March Marvelousness. Get out and see the blossoms on the trees. Listen to the singing birds and feel the lush young grass beneath your feet. And if you’re lucky enough to live near a Pistachio orchard, check out the grape-like clusters, known as drupes, that hang from

Cold and Flu Season is Here: Our Top Organic Picks!

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,

Organic Persimmons: Winter’s Warm Flavor Bombs!

If you’ve eaten our Organic Persimmons, what we’re about to say about their flavor and texture will come as no surprise. If you HAVEN’T yet tried them, we’d say it’s time to bust a move and open your world to the aromatic, spicy-sweet magic of our Organic Persimmons. Our Organic Persimmons are the acorn-shaped Hichiya variety. When fresh and ripe, they’re generous in size and pulpy and when they’re dried – all we can say is WOW! They’re neat to eat – no knives or spoons required, friends – and their natural warm cinnamon-nutmeg-allspice flavors come through in the most delightful of ways. Our