Fall 2022

Sowing the Seeds of Change It’s summer 1996, and I’m standing in front of the bulk grains bins at the

The Fungus Among Us In small spaces throughout the Greater Sacramento area, enormous volumes of mushrooms grow. “We grow 150

West Sacramento projects are underway to inspire and support young people in agriculture. When asked to picture a farmer, Americans

The Spirit of the Law Beer is often associated with festive summer barbecues and ball games. Wine, with meals, holidays,

I’ve Got Your Back I was five years old when I had my first memorable episode of depression. I locked

Driving up I-80, you could easily miss North Fork Chai Co.’s café. It’s tucked into a small strip mall at

Serving up eco-friendly, affordable, quality California wine, while saving nearly 30,000 bottles from the landfills, is a business model that

What does it take to launch a successful artisanal craft food business in the era of fast-food drive-throughs and Costco

Fruitful Idea A warm spring brought larger-than-usual fruit loads to many backyard trees — and an abundance of homegrown produce. While a

FALL 2022 – ISSUE 61 Who doesn’t love fall? It is a toss-up for me whether fall or spring is

Family Matters For many chefs, working in a restaurant is a lifelong dream. Their passion for food comes at a

How to find, prepare, and impress with fresh chestnuts this season. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? ’Tis the season