The Porch Life

This is where it all comes together, where hard work and patience earn their reward. At Traina, we’ve always believed in the slower-is-better lifestyle. Maybe that’s because we work with Sun Dried Fruit, a product that can’t be hurried.
But it also makes sense in the lives we lead.
We call it The Porch Life, inspired by the front porch of the original Traina Ranch seen in our logo. For the better part of a century, it’s remained a place where family and friends gather to share stories, food, and wisdom. Pull up a chair and join us.


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Baked Ricotta With Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Sun Dried Tomatoes With Olives and Raisins

PREP TIME15 mins COOK TIME20 mins SERVINGS8 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Share on print Preparation…

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Sun Dried Tomato Tabbouleh Appetizer

An easy appetizer recipe that takes only minutes to make, is vegan and delicious! PREP TIME 10 mins COOK TIME…

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Ceviche with Dried Fruit

PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 1 hr SERVINGS 4 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Preparation…

Crostini with California Sun Dried Tomatoes CategoriesAppetizers & Snacks Blog Recipes

Crostini with California Sun Dried Tomato

PREP TIME 10 mins COOK TIME 30 mins SERVINGS 18 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Preparation…

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California Sun Dried Ruby Royal Apricots and Goat Cheese Appetizer

PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 30 mins SERVINGS 4 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Preparation…

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Golden Beet & Dried Bing Cherry Green Salad

PREP TIME 1 hr COOK TIME1 hr 15 mins SERVINGS4 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Preparation…

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Shrimp Cocktail Napoleons

A layered appetizer with the flavors of shrimp cocktail. PREP TIME30 mins COOK TIME30 mins SERVINGS6 Share on facebook Share…

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Almost any combination of crisp garden greens, sweet dried fruit and crunchy chopped nuts makes for an amazingly good tasting…

Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad CategoriesBlog Recipes Salads

Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad

PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 2 hr SERVINGS 4 Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on email Preparation…