Letter from the Publisher – Summer 2023
Summer 2023 – Issue #64 A splash in the pool; the sizzle of a burger on the grill; the click of a tab opening a cold beer — my ears
Summer 2023
Gold Plated
How gold mining in the Sacramento Valley influenced today’s food. “There’s gold in the them thar hills of California!” were the words that echoed around the world in 1848, igniting
Blue Ribbon Buzz
From gold medal to glass; how competition makes for better beer. For both professional and amateur brewers, there’s nothing like the buzz of beer competitions. Winners earn validation, along with
The Adaptable Fine Dining Chef, Derek Sawyer
The symbiotic relationship between chef and farmers. On a chilly spring day, a handful of people, bundled up in sweaters and coats, march along the stalls to shop the display
Hella-Halo Food Truck
How a sweet treat puts the Philippines on the map in Sacramento. A dorned with sweet red and white beans, palm fruit, coconut jelly, coconut strings, ube jam, leche flan,
Reaching New Heights with Cedar Plank Grilling
Amplify flavor and intensity with this simple, yet satisfying, grilling technique. An entrancing, savory aroma lures guests into the backyard of a friend’s house as the summer sun begins to
Watermelon For the Win
This ruby red fruit that replenishes and restores is a summertime refreshment. On a blistering summer day, few comforts are more refreshing than air conditioning. But a cool-crisp slice of
Sizzling Summer Plant-Based BBQ Fare
Delicious burgers, baked beans, and corn slaw recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Summer is here, and with it comes the season of barbecues, picnics and other shindigs. With
Brown Rice Bakery
When her body started fighting back against gluten and other allergens, J Jordan decided to start exploring recipes online for gluten-free, vegan desserts. But the community she found was primarily
Time to Plant (More) Tomatoes
Tips for healthier, hardier harvests with this craveable cover crop. Sacramento gardeners spend their summer obsessing over one favorite crop: tomatoes. “Tomatoes are hugely popular here in ‘Sacratomato’ and they