A.V. Thomas Produce

In 1972, when Manuel Eduardo Vieira arrived in Livingston, Calif., with his wife, Laurinda, and three children, he knew almost nothing about sweet potatoes. His uncle, Antonio Vieira Tomas, had been growing sweet potatoes in the sandy Central Valley soil since 1960, after he emigrated to the United States from the Portuguese Azores in 1920.

Heart Healthy Whole Grains

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the small, daily choices that keep our hearts strong. One of the simplest and most delicious ways to show your heart some love? Making the switch to heart healthy whole grains.