Heath Shoup Vice President of Sales and Product Management is an expert in foodservice operations and avocado handling best practices. He advises food business owners and professionals on how to optimize the premium quality of avocados for their patrons.

With school now a distant memory, summer is picnic season for families from coast-to-coast. Young children, teenagers and busy parents all love a fun family picnic because it’s a chance to get out of the house, relax and enjoy great food. Whether you’re spending your day at the beach, playing at the park down the street, taking a long family hike in a national park, or simply hanging out in the backyard, everyone in your family will cherish their memories of these special moments.

Crispy meringue shells filled with lemon cream, a mascarpone mixture and berries… it's a combination that will delight your taste buds any time of year. You'll be using one recipe of our Limoneira Classic Lemon Curd, which you can make ahead and store until you're ready.

Creamy orange cheesecake with a hint of spice, and a luscious topping to finish it off – this variation on a classic dessert will quickly become a favorite. It’s impressive enough for friends or guests, but you’ll want to make it just for yourself at least some of the time so you can fully savor the goodness.

Have you ever had a grilled strawberry? Because if you haven't, you should! They're so good in the summer and perfect for all your backyard cookouts. This recipe is a great combo of sweet and savory and it was easy to throw together! You can mix it up by adding your favorite summer veggies.

Are you ready to dive into something fresh this summer? We have curated an incredible selection of our favorite summer salads that will help you enjoy all the flavors of summer! Salads don’t have to be simply greens – you can build something that will cater to everyone’s tastes and be both nourishing & delicious.