Cool-Season Comfort
What Sacramento area chefs cook for their own winter tables. The winter season inspires for many of us a sense
Stories
The Sweet History of Carrot Cake
The combination of spiced cake and cream cheese frosting makes carrot cake an irresistible dessert that’s graced our plates for
How History Informs a Stronger Future
Wakamatsu Farm celebrates Japanese history, conserves natural resources, and supports regenerative farms in El Dorado County. On a grassy hillside,
Kitchen Connection
Formerly homeless women build career skills alongside esteemed Sacramento chefs. A decadent multi-course meal of caprese salad, scallop mousseline with
Picture Perfect Plating
Artisan tableware made in Sacramento transforms dinnertime into an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s the porcelain dishes in Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from
Funky Fermentation
Hard kombucha joins the ranks of Sacramento area boozy beverages. There’s beer and near-beer; wine and non-alcoholic wine; and, of
Mindscape Fermentations
Fermentation is an integral part of culinary traditions around the globe, including Ethiopian injera (thin, soft bread), Polynesianpoi (a pudding like dish), and
Annabelle’s Chocolate Lounge
Like the caramel center of its popular sea salt chocolate caramel, Annabelle’s Chocolate Lounge is folded into the scenic Sierra
Fruit of the Gods
Persimmons: the superstars of winter baking. Those who traverse Northern California’s backroads in late fall are likely to encounter a
Beautiful and Juicy
Tips for growing oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, and more that are delicious and resilient. From Orangevale to Citrus Heights, the
Letter From the Publisher – Winter 2022
Winter 2022 – Issue #62 As I write on this crisp, foggy morning, I realize it’s my final publisher’s note
Tips for Adding Plant-based Foods into Your Meal Rotation
Sowing the Seeds of Change It’s summer 1996, and I’m standing in front of the bulk grains bins at the
Local Specialty Mushroom Growers Find Their Niche
The Fungus Among Us In small spaces throughout the Greater Sacramento area, enormous volumes of mushrooms grow. “We grow 150
Growing the Next Crop of Farmers
West Sacramento projects are underway to inspire and support young people in agriculture. When asked to picture a farmer, Americans
Local Distillers Strive for a Level Playing Field
The Spirit of the Law Beer is often associated with festive summer barbecues and ball games. Wine, with meals, holidays,