September 26, 2018 | Julia Mitric
White wine made from grapes grown in the city’s backyard is having a resurgence. In the ’70s and ’80s, chenin blanc came to be known as a filler for cheap boxed wine. But now, a handful of small-scale vintners are building a new rep for the grape.
September 26, 2018
CapRadio Food and Sustainability Reporter Julia Mitric tells us about the makeover of chenin blanc, a varietal that gained a reputation as a "sweet boxed wine" in the '70s and '80s.
September 18, 2018 | Julia Mitric
Nearly a third of Californians eligible for food stamps don't receive those benefits. In Yolo County, that includes college students. The county is now using a mix of high- and low-tech strategies to reach them.
September 14, 2018 | Nick Miller
Sacramento’s top restaurants — think The Waterboy, Magpie, Canon and Empress Tavern — competed last night in the seventh annual competition. Pangaea took home the top prizes.
September 13, 2018 | Julia Mitric
North Sacramento has big pockets of food deserts where residents have to leave the neighborhood to find a full-service grocery store. Now, some are hopeful a discount grocery store will begin to change the landscape.
September 10, 2018
California craft brewers are looking for innovative ways to be more sustainable. One challenge is how to use less water in a state plagued by drought. But are consumers ready for reclaimed water?
September 7, 2018
The California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival is in Sacramento through Sept. 8. Chef Casey Shideler and Dr. Charlie Bamforth discuss current trends in craft brewing and food pairing.
September 5, 2018 | Julia Mitric
Under a quarantine, vendors need to cover produce they bring to market — if it's a fruit or vegetable favored by a specific breed of fruit fly. Here’s what to know about the pest plaguing the area and how it’s affecting growers.
