Savant Street Food with California Flair

The days of the lackluster taco truck or ho-hum hot dog stand seem a distant memory for the San Francisco foodie scene and beyond.  Street food still embodies its “accessible” on-the-go food roots, but is now more gourmet than ever and taking the culinary world by storm. California’s dynamic duo Naomi Crawford and Joel Baecker are raising the bar - and taking their delicious epicurean offerings on the road with their Pizza Politana concept.

ABCs of Delfina Pizza

California products shine when infused with plenty of Italian spirit at Craig and Ann Stoll’s Pizzeria Delfina Restaurant located in San Francisco, California’s bustling Mission District neighborhood.

Real California Cheesemakers Win Big and Bring Home 15 Awards at 2009 World Cheese Awards Competition

The World Cheese Awards are heralded as the "largest and most cosmopolitan cheese awards on the planet," and California's cow's milk cheesemakers were honored with 15 awards at the 2009 World Cheese Awards hosted October 1-3 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands).

Wine, Cheese, Fruit Pairing

California cheeses are perfect at any party. Pair them with wine and fruit, and you'll be a hit. Start by choosing your favorite California Cheese below, and we'll suggest the perfect wines and fruit to compliment it.

Wine, Cheese, and Fruit

World of Dairy

Savor the regional specialties that have put California Cuisine on the map of culinary excellence. Sample the recipes from California's famed artisan cheese makers and local dairies.
Butter
Butter:
The characteristic flavor and unique cooking properties of butter make it a staple ingredient in kitchens everywhere.
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is made by adding a "culture" to nonfat or low-fat milk, creating a rich texture and tangy flavor that is especially prized by bakers.
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Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese:
Thanks to its versatility and mild, yet tangy character, cottage cheese is a popular choice for snacking and recipes.
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Cream
Cream:
Cream is a deliciously versatile dairy product that has long been used in desserts, ice cream, soups, sauces, and as a rich addition to morning coffee.
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Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche:
Crème fraîche is a mature, thickened cream with a slightly tangy, nutty flavor.
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Ice Cream
Ice Cream:
The Golden State is the nation's leading ice cream producer.
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Milk
Milk:
Milk is a rich source of both calcium and vitamin D, important nutrients for all age groups.
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Sour Cream
Sour Cream:
Sour cream is a staple of Central and Eastern European cuisine and is commonly used in this country as a base for dips and salad dressings, a topping for baked potatoes and a baking ingredient.
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Yogurt
Yogurt:
California makes more yogurt than any other state and yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
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