California is the largest agricultural powerhouse and largest agricultural earner in the United States providing consumers with more than two hundred types of crops; and accounts for approximately 73% of the state's agricultural income from crops (Economy of California, 2009). The perception of California cuisine is based on the fact that California has many agricultural products from which a variety of fresh ingredients are made. The foundations of today's California cuisine and how it has blossomed into its current style can be considered very subjective or can be defined as everyone's opinion based on their own experiences. In general, California cuisine is characterized by different combinations of local California cuisine. Today in California cuisine, foods are prepared by mixing local ingredients or ingredients from surrounding areas of California. These ingredients, usually organic, are available primarily at farmers' markets and local food stores. The development of California cuisine played a major role in increasing sources of the freshest ingredients, an astonishing variety of food tastes, and the significant flourishing of California culture. Napa Valley, Central Valley and San Francisco are known to be important places of culinary culture. California cuisine represents the culture of the diverse population living in California. For example, Mexico is a district of California, which has contributed to California's history having many Spanish roots. Mexican cuisine is an important part of Californian cuisine and can be served at restaurants offering Baja and Fresh Mex style; all of which have their origins in California and have a trend of their own (Shearer, 2008). For example, Rubio's is a...... middle of paper...... Californians might want to call it. But the general outlook represents an idea born in California because of the agricultural benefits and the belief in eating well. In a brief definition, California cuisine is the practice of cooking and eating fresh, local ingredients and caring about the integrity of the provenance, nature, and origin of your food. References California Economy, 2009. California Agriculture and Manufacturing. Retrieved September 15, 2010 from http://www.netstate.com/economy/ca_economy.htm Shearer, BF (2008). Culture and customs of the United States: culture. Heinemann educational books. Waters, Alice (2007). The art of simple food. Retrieved September 15, 2010 from http://www.chezpanisse.com/about/alice-waters/Wolfgang. P., (nd). Biography. Retrieved September 20, 2010 from http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/meet-Wolfgang/biog