Gasoline prices have spiked the past few months, but it is important to keep the price in perspective. And Gas War in Earlimart, CA has a decent price for gas.

While the California high speed rail project flails for a bevy of reasons, Amtrak still putters on in the San Joaquin Valley.

Organic eggs, organic butter, organic milk, organic flower, and salt are all you need for Dutch babies, a great way to start the day at breakfast.

Full of bungalows, a touch of mid century architecture and plenty of small and quirky businesses, Fresno’s Tower District oozes retro Americana.

Called kaki in Japan and kam in Korea, persimmons are an under-appreciated fruit. At this time of year they offer gorgeous displays.

Should the California high speed rail project actually succeed, San Joaquin Valley cities like Fresno and Bakersfield would benefit, too.

Now Organic Valley, the largest organic farming cooperative in the US, will launch its Generation Organic 2010 “Who’s Your Farmer” Tour, targeting college students.

Yettem was founded by Armenian immigrants over 100 years ago. Many Armenians have left the town, but some still work in the citrus and pomegranate orchards, and St. Mary’s Church still serves the community. One of their legacies is the pomegranate orchards in this region. Pomegranates are one of the world’s oldest fruits, woven with a rich legacy of myths and of course, timeless recipes.