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Nixtaco: Where Traditional Techniques Meet California Grown Goodness 

Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best...

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...

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...

Legend Produce: Cantaloupe, Origami Melons and More!

Barry Zwillinger, owner of Legend Produce, is an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn more about his farming operation and what makes California cantaloupes, well…...

6 Surprising Crops Grown in Far Northern California

To survive in the rugged northernmost part of California, resilience is required - for people AND crops. Discover six surprising crops that are grown in Northern California's rural regions! Most...

High-Hand Nursery: Flowers, Olive Oil and Placer County History

The hills of Placer County are rich with history, and the story of High-Hand Nursery is no exception. We chatted with High-Hand’s owner, Scott Paris, to learn more about how he’s honoring the...

Get a Taste of Tehama County at the Olive Pit

Located at the northern end of California’s Central Valley is Corning, once known as “the Olive Capital of the World”. Here you will find the Olive Pit, which for 58 years has sold locally...

Granny Mays: Make this U-Pick Strawberry Farm a Family Tradition

Granny May’s Strawberry Farm is Elisabeth Saechao’s family legacy - and she hopes your family will make the u-pick farm an annual tradition. Elisabeth Saechao, co-owner of Granny May’s...

Discover Rare Lavender Varieties at Lavineyard Farms

At Lavineyard Farms, a Shasta County u-pick lavender farm, visitors can discover hundreds of rare lavender plants, create custom bouquets and enjoy DIY crafting...

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...

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