When bags of fresh walnuts, still in their shells, begin appearing in local markets in November, it’s time to head to the walnut orchards for one of California’s most gilded displays of fall color.
This week, I placed a bowl of plump walnuts and nut cracker on our kitchen counter, while realizing I oughta get cracking north to Chico.
Robert Kermen, who lives in walnut country, beat me to it.
Bob spent #OrangeFriday near Durham, taking this photo of a walnut orchard carpeted with golden leaves. 
- Walnut orchards, Durham – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
