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The Field Guide: Falliday 2026
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Daily Dish the Fork Lift blog
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Pick Your Pumpkin
From cooking to carving, DIY décor, and more, pick your perfect pumpkin with our handy guide! We offer a variety of gorgeous gourds fresh from local growers like Vierra Farms in West Sacramento and Van Groningen & Sons in Manteca. Which pumpkins are right for you? Let’s find out!
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Spectacular Squash
Pumpkins aren't the only gourd great for cooking! Wondering what to do with all those gorgeous CA-Grown squash you're seeing in our Produce Department? Enjoy kabocha, delicata, and all sorts of other sensational squash fresh from local Golden State growers like Yolo County-based Durst Organic Growers and Full Belly Farm (also organic!) with these produce tips from our pros.
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Foodie FAQs: Summer Produce
Seasonal produce is one of our favorite things about summer, especially local and California-grown fruits and vegetables! Get some kernels of wisdom and other fun facts about your favorite summer produce fresh from our Produce pros.
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Golden State Goodness
Premium produce isn’t the only thing you’ll find coming out of our great state—our stores offer more than 15,000 gourmet groceries, and more than a third of those are locally sourced! While we can’t fit 5,000 shout-outs in one little article, here are a few fellow California companies from across our departments to get your shopping cart wheels a turnin’.
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Nugget 101: Farm to Fork Since 1926
Step inside any Nugget Market and you’ll be greeted not only by a friendly associate or two, but also by a stunning display of the freshest, most vibrant produce available. Drop by your local Nugget Market to see what’s growing on!
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DIY Fruit & Veggie Critters
The only thing more fun than making these little fruit and veggie critters is eating them! Equal parts silly, scrumptious, healthy, and hilarious, these cute and tasty snacks are great for kids of all ages (including the kids at heart). Try your hand at these clever creations or make up your own!
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Choose Your Avocado
Do you know what time it is? Peak California Avocado season! These delicious, creamy fruits make just about anything “California-style,” and now through the end of summer is the perfect time to get your fill. To help you get maximum avocado enjoyment, we’re answering a very important FAQ (Frequent Avocado Question): How do you pick the perfect avocado?
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Picking Peppers
Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but we think he might have missed a few! Along with the classics like jalapeño, habanero, Anaheim, and a rainbow of bell peppers, our Produce Department stocks a wide variety of peppers for you to pick, including some of these sweet and spicy favorites!
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Herbal Mocktails Made Easy
Want to take your bubbly drinks over the top? Add enticing aromas and tantalizing taste to any drink (or dish) with the fresh herbs and seasonal produce! All you need is a visit to our Produce Department and this simple formula for refreshing and flavorful mocktails in no time flat.