Food and SustainabilitySmall Lot Vintners In The Sacramento Delta Write A New Chapter For Chenin BlancSeptember 26, 2018 | Julia MitricWhite 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezChenin Blanc Grapes Are Making A Comeback In The Sacramento RegionSeptember 26, 2018CapRadio 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityYolo County Boosts CalFresh Enrollment Among UC Davis Students In NeedSeptember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricNearly 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento’s Best Burger? Pangaea Bier Cafe Sweeps Annual Burger Battle ContestSeptember 14, 2018 | Nick MillerSacramento’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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityResidents Of North Sacramento Food Desert Welcome Discount Grocery StoreSeptember 13, 2018 | Julia MitricNorth 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWould You Drink Beer Made With Recycled Water?September 10, 2018California 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? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOn Top Of Their Game: Craft Brewers Convene In SacramentoSeptember 7, 2018The 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySeeing Covered Fruits And Vegetables At Sacramento Farmers Markets? Here's Why.September 5, 2018 | Julia MitricUnder 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
