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In Season: Time for fresh lemons in Sacramento
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, December 14 2011 - 9:04 am

Squeeze them, salt them, freeze them. Lemons put zest into cooking, but they don't stop there. After flavoring a dish, they'll help clean the kitchen.

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In Season: Sweet potatoes regaining popularity
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, November 16 2011 - 2:02 pm

Call it a sweet potato or a yam. Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without this favorite side dish.

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It's harvest time here in America's rice bowl
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, October 19 2011 - 1:15 pm

America would have a severe sushi shortage without it. California rice forms a strong link from field to table. For almost a century, farmers have grown short- and medium-grain varieties unique to the Sacramento Valley. The 2011 harvest – nearly 5 billion pounds is expected – has just begun.

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Here comes apple season -- and apple treats season
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, September 21 2011 - 3:29 pm

A new apple season is here, offering a crisp, sweet edge to fall meals plus the promise of lots of pie – and pie-inspired dishes.

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In Season: Valley melon crop better late than never
By Debbie Arrington - Published: Wednesday, August 17 2011 - 12:00 am

Melon season – finally! – has rolled into local markets, bringing a refreshing low-calorie treat to hot-weather meals.

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In season: Summer in a jar
By Debbie Arrington - Published: Wednesday, July 20 2011 - 12:00 am

Lillian Smith is ready for a bountiful crop of summer tomatoes.

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In Season: Plum crazy
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, June 15 2011 - 8:59 am

Like everything else this weird weather year, California's plum crop is running late.

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In Season: Celebrate a world of peas
By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Wednesday, March 9 2011 - 11:18 am

An ancient vegetable is finding legions of new fans as cooks rediscover the joy of peas.

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