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Franquette: Celebrating Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Bounty

Franquette, a popular Sacramento cafe and wine bar, serves French-inspired fare - but the execution is entirely Californian. Owner Brad Cecchi and Head Chef Elena Winks transform seasonal, local...

Seasonal Produce Shines at Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant

When you put California Grown goodness in the hands of a masterful chef, the results are undeniably delicious. Experience East Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant, where each family-style dish and small...

Shaved Apple Fennel Salad: A Crisp Celebration of Golden State Harvests

When it comes to flavor, crunch, and color, this Shaved California Apple Fennel Salad with Cabbage checks all the boxes. This salad is a celebration of late summer and early fall produce, showcasing...

Savory Apple Tart Bites: A Crowd Pleasing Appetizer

When fall settles over California and apple season hits its peak, the crisp, tart flavor of Granny Smith apples becomes a staple in both sweet and savory kitchens. These Savory California Apple Tart...

A Delicious Recipe for Fruit-Filled Tartlets

Fresh fig season is here in the Golden State and honestly, we couldn't be happier. You know that feeling when summer starts winding down, the mornings get just a little cooler, and the markets are...

Pali Wine Co. Is Where Central Coast Terroir Meets SoCal Charm

Pali Wine Co. is bringing the coastal vineyard lifestyle to the city's heart. Their tasting rooms offer a down-to-earth, terroir-driven introduction to some of the Central Coast’s most exciting...

Rancho Capistrano Winery is California Wine in the Heart of Orange County

It’s not every day you find a winery tucked beside a centuries-old mission in a historic downtown, but Rancho Capistrano Winery isn’t your everyday wine experience.  This family-owned winery...

Poppy and Seed Is Where the Farm-to-Table Movement Blossoms

Picture this: You’re seated in a lush greenhouse in the heart of Anaheim, sipping a garden-fresh cocktail, and every bite feels like a love letter to California’s farms. Welcome to Poppy and...

Why Chino Family Farm Is A California Agricultural Icon

Step into the wooden farm stand at Chino Family Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, and you'll be greeted with an explosion of color, fragrance, and flavor. It’s not just a place to shop, it’s a pilgrimage...

Herb & Sea Showcases Local Flavor and Big Creativity in Encinitas

Local agriculture is center stage at Herb & Sea in Encinitas, California, where culinary director and executive chef Aiden Owens is creating a fine-dining experience. And it feels simultaneously...

Five Marys Ranch: Caring For the Land, Their Animals and The Community

To the Heffernan Family, Five Marys Ranch is more than just a business; it’s a way of life. We met with Francie Heffernan (one of the eponymous five Marys) to learn more about her family’s...

A Food Festival To Celebrate Heirloom Beans

There's a certain kind of food festival that hits different. The kind that doesn't need a Ferris wheel or a beer garden to make it sing. It starts with just a humble bean. Then it unravels into a...

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