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    Blenheim apricots are a treasure worth preserving

    Blenheim apricots are a beloved Californian fruit, though orchards have been in decline for years . Nonetheless, some farmers like Mike Cirone of See Canyon in San Luis Obispo are committed to preserving these highly coveted varietals.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jul 12, 2019 • 1 min read

    Blenheim apricots are a beloved Californian fruit, though orchards have been in decline for years. Nonetheless, some farmers like Mike Cirone of See Canyon in San Luis Obispo are committed to preserving these highly coveted varietals. Correspondent Gillian Fergusonalso learns about the culinary uses of Blenheims from Lisa Giffen, executive chef of Audreyat the Hammer Museum in Westwood.

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    The full episode

    5 of 5
    Memoirs of a food media pioneer
    1. 0:00Food media pioneer Ed Levine reflects on a career as a “Serious Eater”
    2. 16:36Big flavors at Northern Thai Food Club in Thai Town
    3. 21:38Recreating Pok Pok’s classic noodle dishes at home
    4. 34:30Grace Young is here to be your wok therapist
    5. 47:22Blenheim apricots are a treasure worth preservingYou’re reading this
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