The Walnut Harvest Tour 🌳
Gain exclusive access to Chinchiolo Farming Co., Inc.'s walnut orchards during harvest. During this 90-minute guided tour led by fourth-generation farmer and owner, James Chinchiolo, you will learn first-hand about the many behind-the-scenes details that make it possible to get California's 15th largest agricultural product from our orchards to your table. What's more, you will be ushered through the orchards on a haybale-lined trailer pulled by one of the Chinchiolo Family's tractors. This information-packed tour gives you exclusive access to the orchard and a pound of shelled walnuts is included with the cost of each ticket. Children 3 and under are free and must sit on a parent's lap.
Why Chinchiolo Farming Co., Inc Walnuts?
When you choose to purchase walnuts directly from us, you're unlocking a mouthwatering, buttery experience that surpasses anything you'll find in your local US grocery store. In fact, a staggering 70% of our exquisite walnuts are exclusively exported to distant markets such as Turkey, China, and India. It's worth noting that only the highest quality walnuts make it into these international shipments. Our walnuts thrive in the rich heritage of Linden, California, where the cool nighttime temperatures play a pivotal role in nurturing the development of top-notch walnut kernels. Elevate your walnut game and savor the difference today!
Health Benefits of Chinchiolo Walnuts
Walnuts: the ultimate brain booster. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, they're your secret weapon for a sharp mind. Plus, they're rich in L-arginine, a natural blood pressure manager. And let's not forget, they're a powerhouse of plant-based protein. Elevate your health with Chinchiolo Walnuts today.
The many uses of Chinchiolo Walnuts
Fresh walnuts are versatile and can be used in a variety of practical and delicious ways. Here's a list of some practical uses for fresh walnuts:
- Snacking: Enjoy fresh walnuts as a wholesome and satisfying snack on their own.
- Salads: Add toasted or raw walnuts to salads for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Baking: Incorporate chopped walnuts into cookies, muffins, bread, and cakes for added texture and richness.
- Trail Mix: Create your own trail mix by combining fresh walnuts with dried fruits and other nuts.
- Oatmeal: Sprinkle chopped walnuts over your morning oatmeal or cereal for extra protein and crunch.
- Smoothie Toppings: Garnish your smoothie bowls with walnuts to enhance both taste and nutrition.
- Homemade Granola: Make your own granola with a generous amount of chopped walnuts for a nutritious breakfast option.
- Nut Butter: Blend fresh walnuts in a food processor to make homemade walnut butter, a healthy alternative to peanut butter.
- Yogurt Topping: Add walnuts to yogurt along with honey or fresh fruit for a delightful parfait.
- Pasta Dishes: Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top of pasta dishes for added texture and flavor.
- Cheese Platters: Serve fresh walnuts alongside a cheese platter for a delightful pairing.
- Pesto Sauce: Make walnut pesto by substituting or complementing pine nuts with walnuts in your favorite pesto recipe.
- Stir-Fries: Include walnuts in vegetable stir-fries or noodle dishes for a satisfying crunch.
- Stuffing: Incorporate chopped walnuts into stuffing recipes for holiday meals.
- Homemade Energy Bars: Create your own energy bars using a combination of walnuts, dates, and other healthy ingredients.
- Nut-Crusted Proteins: Use crushed walnuts as a crust for chicken, fish, or tofu to add flavor and texture.
- Grain Bowls: Top grain bowls with walnuts for extra nutrition and a pleasant nutty taste.
- Soups: Sprinkle chopped walnuts on creamy soups like butternut squash or sweet potato for contrast.
- Desserts: Use walnuts as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, or pudding to add a delightful crunch.
- Homemade Trail Mix: Customize your own trail mix with walnuts, other nuts, dried fruits, and a touch of chocolate for a balanced and energy-boosting snack.
These practical uses for fresh Chinchiolo Walnuts showcase their versatility and ability to enhance both the flavor and nutritional value of a wide range of dishes and snacks. Enjoy experimenting with walnuts in your culinary creations!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED NUTTY QUESTIONS
Walnut season is from Late-September to Late October. Depending on mother nature, the season can vary a week or two every year.
Shipping of our walnuts usually begins in early November after they have been harvested from the field.
During the walnut shipping season, expect your walnuts to arrive within 1 to 4 days depending on the distance from our orchards in Linden, CA.
Our walnuts are grown traditionally and the only pesticides we are herbicides to control weeds.