Back in the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans, wine wasn’t nearly as delicious as it is today; as a result, it was usually mixed with water, juices, spices, and even fruits to make it drinkable. In 15th century Spain, red wine or “sangria” (which comes from the Spanish word for “blood”) mixed with spices, fruits, and water began to gain popularity – after a couple thousand years and a whole lot of partying, sangria has evolved into the boozy, fruity beverage we all love today! This fairly traditional version is heavy on the citrus along with apples, brandy, and cinnamon and makes a great party punch.

The Brandy Old Fashioned is the unofficial state drink of Wisconsin, and with good reason – it’s delicious! We’ve gone with a sweet version of this classic, Midwestern cocktail, and while it may not technically be a true Old Fashioned, we say ignore the haters and get your brandy on.

Back in the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans, wine wasn’t nearly as delicious as it is today; as a result, it was usually mixed with water, juices, spices, and even fruits to make it drinkable. In 15th century Spain, red wine or “sangria” (which comes from the Spanish word for “blood”) mixed with spices, fruits, and water began to gain popularity – after a couple thousand years and a whole lot of partying, sangria has evolved into the boozy, fruity beverage we all love today! Asian pears and apples come together in this nod to traditional sangria, albeit with a slightly modern twist. It’s perfect for fall, what with the spicy ginger and warm cinnamon flavors; serve it cold, or forego the ice and heat it up for a delicious mulled wine.

Back in the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans, wine wasn’t nearly as delicious as it is today; as a result, it was usually mixed with water, juices, spices, and even fruits to make it drinkable. In 15th century Spain, red wine or “sangria” (which comes from the Spanish word for “blood”) mixed with spices, fruits, and water began to gain popularity – after a couple thousand years and a whole lot of partying, sangria has evolved into the boozy, fruity beverage we all love today! Nowadays, you can combine almost any wine, booze, and fruit and call it sangria; this white wine version takes a dip down to the tropics with pineapple and passionfruit juice, as well as fresh mangos and oranges for the perfect end-of-summer cocktail.

It’s late summer, which means we’re heading into prime fig season – to celebrate, we’ve got organic, California Black Mission Figs on sale for just $3.99 a pound all week! Fig bars are a great way to snack healthy, but these homemade fig bars take healthy snacking to the next level. Low in sugar and high in fiber and protein, you’ll have kids and grownups alike clamoring for more.

It’s late summer, which means we’re heading into prime fig season – to celebrate, we’ve got organic, California Black Mission Figs on sale for just $3.99 a pound all week! Everyone knows that figs and blue cheese are a marriage made in heaven, but we’ve upped the ante with crispy prosciutto and a tangy Balsamic reduction. Great for a party or when you want a treat that’s simply decadent.

It’s late summer, which means we’re heading into prime fig season – to celebrate, we’ve got organic, California Black Mission Figs on sale for just $3.99 a pound all week! Figs and bacon are a classic combination, and we’re letting the flavors speak for themselves in this simple yet elegant salad. Lightly wilted greens, creamy goat cheese, sweet figs, and salty bacon – YUM!

Labor Day is fast approaching, and we plan on spending it grilling, grubbing, and generally having a great time! These caprese pinwheels are simple to make and delicious to eat, a definite crowd pleaser for any barbecue or picnic!