California Heartland

Watch Episode 905

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:51:29 CDT

Abbott Dutton talks with an Almond Farmer in Hughson to see how this is hurting the state’s almond industry. Tra Vigne Executive Chef Nash Cognetti joins Laura McIntosh to whip up a delicious Zucchini Tagliatelle. We visit Los Angeles urban poultry farmer Carl Hunter to see his collection of exotic chickens. Manny Ramos drives introduces us to the other side of the Gallo family, Joseph Gallo Farms, one of the state’s largest cheese producers.Master Gardener Kristine Hanson shows us how to build a salsa garden.

Forest Reform

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:36:32 CST

Most people are aware that California agriculture provides a long list of food and textiles we use on a daily basis. But you usually don’t think of trees as having a place on that list.

Bringing It Home: Three Potato Gratin

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:35:25 CST

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh meets up with chef, Dana Jaffe, of Saddles Steakhouse In Sonoma. Together they create an appetizing Three Potato Gratin dish using Russet potatoes.

Milk of an Udder Kind

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:35:04 CST

When you think of ice cream, you probably think of cows. but it’s time for them to moooove over, because there’s a new kid on the block: Laloos Goat Milk Ice Cream!

Homegrown: A Love for Lavender

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:35:00 CST

Rows of scented lavender are a common sight in Europe. Lavender grows wild in the Mediterranean so it’s no wonder it has become a very common but romantic landscape plant here in California with our Mediterranean weather.

Heritage of the Heartland: Five Dot Beef

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:34:39 CST

For five generations, the Swickard’s family business included grain, livestock and some fruit trees, but mainly focused on raising horses during their time in the 1850’s Santa Clara Valley.

Bringing It Home: Corn and Chanterelle Ragout

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:10:14 CST

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh meets up with chef, Janine Falvo from Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar in Sonoma. Together they grill up a tasty Halibut with Corn and Chanterelle Ragout, an easy recipe that you can cook at home using California Sweet Corn!

Annie’s Annuals

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:09:43 CST

A whole new life, sort of. Annie Hayes is the “Annie’s” in Annie’s Annuals. Annie’s Annuals is a 15 year old Richmond-based nursery specializing in growing plants the old fashioned way – from seed, without hot houses and without growth hormones.

Walking For Wine

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:09:19 CST

Leave the car behind—this week’s Ag Traveler Melanie Kim tours Napa wineries and markets by foot!

Homegrown: Mulch Madness

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:08:46 CST

This week, Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman teaches us about different varieties of mulch that you can use in your garden. There are several types of mulch that you can use to protect your plants and keep your garden growing.

Corralling Cow Power

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:08:15 CST

Driving along Interstate 5 it’s hard to ignore the pungent odor of cow manure! Mounds and mounds of the stuff produced by thousands of cows residing in California dairies has made headlines as an enemy of the environment because cow manure naturally gives off methane gas.

A Divine Intervention

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:00:46 CST

A man with a mission is helping to preserve California's olive agricultural history! Dan Sciabica’s mission - literally and figuratively - is to help the Dominican Sisters at Mission San Jose continue their long tradition of olive oil making. Plus video extras.

Bringing It Home: Nectarine Soup

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:00:24 CST

Food and Lifestyle Expert, Laura McIntosh meets John Jackson from MIX restaurant in West Hollywood. Together they show you how to do something unique with nectarines, make a soup! Eat it chilled with raspberry puree as a side or snack, however you do it- you can do it in your own home!

Heritage of Our Heartland: Of Pride and Persimmons

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:00:03 CST

Visit the fourth-generation Otow family farm in Granite Bay, known today for its ancient Japanese persimmon drying technique of hoshigaki.

Courtroom Cowboy

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:00:01 CST

By day, Ed Madrid is a criminal attorney and has been for 30 years. But while he fights for justice during his day job, the other side to this hard working, no nonsense lawyer is a cowboy who loves to team rope!

Homegrown: Composting 101

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:59:15 CST

Master Gardener Kristine Hanson welcomes fellow Master Gardener, Nicolai Laquaglia and learns tips on composting.

Herbal Remedy for Life

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:32:26 CST

Morningsun Herb Farms is a wholesale supplier of Herb and Perennial Plants to many retail nurseries in the Central California and Western States.

California Caviar

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:32:16 CST

The white sturgeon is a pre-historic California native responsible for spawning a niche farming operation putting the state on the map as producers of high quality caviar.

The Ag Traveler: Saddle Up Vacation

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:36 CST

Slide Mountain Ranch is a western-styled guest ranch with all the cowboy’ish things you’d expect: arenas, pine studded trails, barns, bunkhouse and horses. It’s the horses, however, which set this ranch apart from the usual guest ranch experience.

Healing Gardens

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:05 CST

Landscape artist Topher Delaney shows us the unique connection between the cycles of life and plants through healing gardens.

Homegrown: Growing Fabulous Fruit

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:04 CST

Master Gardener Kristine Hanson gets tips from fruit tree expert, Ed Laivo from Dave Wilson’s Nursery on how to grow different varieties of fruit trees in your own yard.

Bringing It Home: Corn Pudding

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:29:57 CST

Janine Falvo from Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar at the Lodge in Sonoma join Laura McIntosh and together they make corn pudding.

Heritage of Our Heartland: A Century of Farming

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:29:42 CST

Visit the Wohlford family of Escondido, which has been farming avocados and citrus trees for more than 100 years.

Harvesting a Future

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:29:31 CST

Earthworks bring together young people, ages 14-16, who grow and sell fresh produce as part of a job-readiness program.

Growing Graduates

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:01:02 CST

A group of UC Santa Cruz graduate students visit a 25-acre farm to get a lesson in how to produce fruits and vegetables.

Bringing It Home: Endive & Carmelized Walnut Salad

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:00:22 CST

Guest chef Michael Fagnoni joins Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh. Together they toss up a simple and healthy dish that you can enjoy during the holiday or as a single entrée: Belgian endive, candied walnuts and oranges.

The Orchid Wrangler

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:59:41 CST

In the early 90s, David Stanley was between jobs – and searching for a fulfilling life and career. Little did he know that an offer to take care of a friend’s home to make some extra cash would set his future in bloom!

The Ag Traveler: Wine Boot Camp

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:58:26 CST

California Heartland takes the Ag Traveler to Wine Boot Camp! We’ll take you behind the scenes and into Sonoma valley for an up close competition in the art of making wine.

Homegrown: How to Fight Frost

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:58:15 CST

Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson dishes tips on how to keep your plants safe from the harsh winter months and out of frost’s way.

Bringing It Home: Pancetta Wrapped Lamb Loin over Artichoke Ratatouille with Marjoram & A Sticky Lamb Glaze

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:01:28 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert, Laura McIntosh joins chef Tony Baker from Montrio Bistro in Monterey. Together they whip up Pancetta Wrapped Lamb Loin served over Artichoke Ratatouille with Marjoram & a Sticky Lamb Glaze.

A Blooming Buffet

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:01:01 CDT

Find out one San Diego grower's secret to producing sugary, sparkly edible flowers.

Heritage of Our Heartland: Family Branches

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:00:38 CDT

In the early 1970s, Christmas trees and grape vines were the two crops the El Dorado Department of Agriculture suggested Madrona Vineyards founder Dick Bush consider growing on his newly acquired land in the Sierra foothills.

Rising From the Ashes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:00:24 CDT

See how an exotic fruit farmer rose from the ashes of a natural disaster.

Homegrown: Pet Toxic Plants

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:00:14 CDT

Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson shows how you can love both by maintaining a beautiful yard while keeping your pets safe.

Harvesting a New Life

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:59:34 CDT

Meet a group of female inmates in Chowchilla who are serving time by growing, harvesting, and processing California almonds.

Organics To Go

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:58:47 CDT

Jennifer Quinonez meets Jimmy Williams, a man who started a business in Los Angeles selling organic plants, unusual herbs and vegetables. The most unique part about his job is installing edible gardens in people’s yards.

The Ag Traveler: A Toast to Tomatoes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:58:23 CDT

Venture to Carmel for the 17th Annual TomatoFest.

Homegrown: Whacking the Weeds the Right Way

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:56 CDT

Master Gardener Fred Hoffman shows you how to whack the weeds from your yard.

Bringing It Home: Grilled Ahi Tuna with Prawns and Mixed Greens

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:46 CDT

Food and lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh joins Chef Rajko Marin from the Tadich Grill in San Francisco to grill up fresh Ahi Tuna with prawns and throw them together on a bad of mixed micro greens.

Fast Lives, Slow Food

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:18 CDT

Members of the Slow Food Nation have planted an edible garden outside San Francisco's city hall not only to educate people about where food comes from, but to deliver food to those in need.

Bringing It Home: Buttered Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:01 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert, Laura McIntosh and Chef, Tony Baker from Montrio Bistro in Monterey fry up a tasty breakfast dish. Together they deep fry butter to create a bread basket to hold buttered asparagus with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.

Heritage of Our Heartland: A Rare Vintage

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:54:51 CDT

See how California's oldest winery survives history.

Homegrown: Preserving Heirloom Tomatoes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:54:23 CDT

Master Gardener Fred Hoffman shows us how to grow and preserve heirloom tomatoes.

Family Farm Survival

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:50:38 CDT

See how school kids are helping keep Orange County's Tanaka Farms in business, while developers try to take over their land lease.

Bringing It Home: Gougeres with Arugula and Bacon

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:50:01 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh teams up with Darren McRonald to make Gougeres with Arugula and Bacon.

Major League Olive Oil

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:49:28 CDT

Former pro baseball player, George Cecchetti hits a home run by starting his own olive oil company - Cecchetti Olive Oil. Visit George and his fiancée Karen Chandler in their Lodi home where they first decided to swap baseballs for bottles!

The Ag Traveler: Growing Underground

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:49:12 CDT

Explore the reknowned Forestiere underground gardens in Fresno where immigrants planted trees, shrubs and grapevines that date back to the early 1900s.

Homegrown: Drip Irritation

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:48:40 CDT

Master Gardener Fred Hoffman offeres tips and tricks for keeping your drip irrigation system flowing freely and your plants happy.

Bringing It Home: Broiled Quail with Butternut Squash Budino and Saba

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:36:12 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh meets up with Nash Cognetti from Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena. Together they create a Budino (Italian for pudding) using butternut squash topped with broiled quail.

Invasive Weed Invasion

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:36:05 CDT

We all know weeds can wreak havoc on our backyards, but what about thousands of acres of farmland? See the weed ranger who’s helping farmers stop the spread of invasive weeds.

The Ag Traveler: Heartland Road Trip

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:35:14 CDT

Gary Gelfand gets behind the wheel, to show you just how fast and fun three top Ag-tourism attractions off I-80 can be!

Homegrown: Get Busy with Bulbs

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:34:45 CDT

Growing bulbs have been around for a while, but Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson refreshes your memory by giving some helpful tips on growing tulip and daffodil bulbs for a beautiful garden landscape.

Four Course Compost

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:34:45 CDT

From table scraps to compost facility - food compost is made and used to grow safe, nutrient rich crops in farms around California. These crops make their way back to the table, which closes the full circle of this recycling process.

Bringing It Home: Fire Roasted Ocean Mist Farms Artichoke with Charmoula Mayonnaise

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:33:42 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and Tony Baker of Montrio Bistro in Monterey, demonstrate how easy it is to cook and eat an artichoke. Don’t be intimidated by the vegetable, learn how to roast one over hot coals.

Heritage of Our Heartland: Field of Dreams

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:33:30 CDT

In the words of Ceja Vineyards CEO, Amelia Moran Ceja, "the family's business represents the present and future of the wine industry." But it’s the story of their past which has set them up so perfectly for success.

Fit Fast Food

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:33:20 CDT

Jason Brown and a few of his friends and colleagues were tired of only finding fast, unhealthy, fattening food as an option while working or on the go. Brown and his friends say they were inspired to start his company "Organic To Go" after getting a mediocre unhealthy boxed lunch during a business meeting–and ironically, the meeting was about organic food!

Homegrown: Gorgeous Geraniums

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:33:08 CDT

Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson shows how easy it is to grow and maintain beautiful geraniums! There are so many types, even scented geraniums! See how these plants can add gorgeous color to your landscape.

Conservation Cowboys

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:21:41 CDT

Chris Burrous meets traditional cattle rancher turned conservationist, Marden Wilber. Marden discovered conservation banking when a chunk of his grazing operation wasn't suitable for conversion to vineyards.

Bringing It Home: Greens with Asparagus, Crispy Prosciutto and

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:21:10 CDT

Laura and guest chef Tony Baker from Montrio Bistro in Monterey toss up some Salinas Valley Greens with Asparagus, prosciutto and fresh shaved parmesan cheese.

Trading Medals for Metals

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:20:46 CDT

When a decorated U.S. Marine, honored three-times for valor and heroism in the line of duty, retires from a long and distinguished military career – it's safe to say said Marine has earned a break! However, for Retired Lieutenant Colonel John Foldberg of Atascadero, California, military retirement was a green light for a second career as a Farrier.

The Ag Traveler: Hitting the Farm Trail

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:20:20 CDT

El Dorado County modern history has grown beyond the Gold Rush era to a thriving agri-tourism economy. To help visitors find their way, the food producers have developed an El Dorado County Farm Trails guide to help visitors traverse what experts say is one of the state’s premiere farm trails.

Homegrown: How Much Water?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:19:50 CDT

Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman gives tips on how little or how much water your plants need. Over watering or under watering can kill plants and lawns, find out how much is the right amount.

A Growing Relationship

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:04:28 CDT

Once relegated to the dinner table’s side dish, California rice frequently takes center stage thanks to the popularity of sushi and Asian inspired California cuisine. Leave it to a California farmer to come up with a new game for that old grain.

Bringing It Home: Beet Salad

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:04:16 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and Hawks Restaurant’s chef, Molly Hawk toss up a beautiful beet salad with goat cheese and caramelized walnuts.

Gilroy Garlic Festival

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:03:50 CDT

At the Gilroy Garlic Festival find garlic ice cream, kangaroo mean and gator tail. The annual event brings in more than 100,000 garlic lovers from all over California.

The Ag Traveler: A Trip Back West

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:02:58 CDT

San Luis Obispo County is situated along California’s central coast. The region offers tourists a unique agricultural experience of family farms, on horseback over the open trails, in wineries, at Old West museums, you name it – you’ll find it.

Homegrown: Herb Landscaping

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:02:50 CDT

Master Gardener Kristine Hanson gives you tips on growing herbs.

Surviving Salmon Season

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:20:00 CDT

Scientists race to figure out what’s causing the collapse of salmon fisheries while some salmon fishermen are reinventing ways to stay afloat.

Bringing It Home: Zucca Alla Livornese

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:19:39 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert, Laura McIntosh and Chef, Nash Cognetti from Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena bake a Zucca Alla Livornese.

Saddle Pals

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:19:06 CDT

Ride along with the Saddle Pals, a therapy program that unites children with cerebral palsy with champion horses.

Heritage of Our Heartland: Rice Relatives

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:18:22 CDT

Chances are you’ve had dinner with them - meet the family history behind Lundberg Rice.

Homegrown: California Beauties

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:17:53 CDT

Master Gardener Kristine Hanson gives us the rundown on roses.

Path to Freedom

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:14:53 CDT

Reporter Jennifer Quinonez introduces you to one city farmer who turned his suburban lawn into an organic oasis. Meet the Los Angeles farmer who produced three tons of food right out of his own backyard.

Bringing It Home: Cornish Game Hen

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:14:50 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and chef Michael Fagnoni of Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, CA prepare a delicious cornish game hen.

Journalist Turned Cheese Maker

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:14:24 CDT

Mandy Johnston is a Journalist turned cheese maker. She traded living an urban, hipster life, interviewing rock stars and celebrities for making cheese on her family farm.

The Ag Traveler: Touring San Francisco

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:13:46 CDT

Ag Traveler Melanie Kim takes a tour of hidden roof-top gardens in San Francisco.

Homegrown: How to Plant a Tree

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:13:13 CDT

Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman shops for the perfect tree and demonstrates how to plant it. Save money, stay healthy and add value to your home by planting a tree in your very own backyard.

The Fight Against Pike

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:06:59 CDT

Abbott Dutton visits the small Sierra town of Portola, where pike invaded Lake Davis back in 1994. See how this small town and fishery are making a comeback after losing millions of dollars to the predator.

Bringing It Home: Poached Sea Bass

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:06:27 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert, Laura McIntosh joins chef Rajko Marin from the Tadich Grill in San Francisco to serve up a poached sea bass topped with sautéed veggies, a simple, fresh seafood dish that you can make at home.

Yummy Dummy Chocolate

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:06:04 CDT

Meet the 7 young girls who started Yummy Dummy Chocolate Company and turned it into a sweet success.

Heritage of Our Heartland: San Antonio Winery

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:05:50 CDT

Take a trip with Jennifer Quinonez into Heritage of Our Heartland to meet the four-generation family of San Antonio Winery.

Homegrown: Backyard Pest Control

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:05:19 CDT

Master Gardener Fred Hoffman goes on pest patrol in your garden.

A Taste of Vietnam

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:50 CDT

She escaped the Fall of Saigon and later used that courage to build the lives of immigrant farmers, by hiring them. Reporter Chris Burrous introduces us to Mai Pham, a renowned chef, owner of Lemon Grass Restaurant. See how her journey through life created the perfect recipe for success.

Bringing It Home: Prime Rib

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:27 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and guest chef Dana Jaffe cook up a mouth-watering Prime Rib feast.

The Jam Family

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:06 CDT

Meet a Southern California family who makes some of the state’s best fruit jams.

The Ag Traveler: Petaluma Arts and Eats

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:24:34 CDT

Join Melanie Kim as she ventures into Petaluma and uncovers three of the city's best kept secrets.

Homegrown: Backyard Box Gardening

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:23:35 CDT

Master Gardener Fred Hoffman gives tips on growing the perfect vegetable garden in raised beds.

Where Are All the Bees?

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:52:48 CDT

Honeybees are taking a big sting in California. California Heartland’s Abbott Dutton talks with an Almond Farmer in Hughson to see how this is hurting the state’s almond industry.

Bringing It Home: Zucchini Tagliatelle

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:52:26 CDT

Tra Vigne Executive Chef Nash Cognetti joins Food and Lifestyle expert Laura McIntosh to whip up a delicious Zucchini Tagliatelle.

The Chicken Man

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:51:45 CDT

We visit Los Angeles urban poultry farmer Carl Hunter to see his collection of exotic chickens.

Heritage of Our Heartland: Gallo Family Cheese

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:51:21 CDT

Reporter Manny Ramos drives into the Heritage of Our Heartland and introduces us to the other side of the Gallo family, Joseph Gallo Farms, the state’s largest cheese producer.

Homegrown: Salsa Garden

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:50:46 CDT

Master Gardener Kristine Hanson shows us how to build a salsa garden.

Fallen Fruit

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:04:51 CDT

Reporter Jennifer Quinonez meets 3 friends, David Burns, Matias Viegener, and Austin Young who’ve found a way to bring neighborhood communities together, and prevent fresh, organic, free fruit from being wasted on the streets of L.A.

Bringing It Home: Baked Pears in Sangiovese with Mascarpone

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:03:56 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and Guest, Executive Chef Darren McRonald from West County grill in Sebastopol. As they bake pears in Sangiovese with Mascarpone, an easy-to-make sweet dessert that you can make at home.

Seeds of Hope

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:03:48 CDT

Nestled between highways in a low-income San Francisco neighborhood, lives a four-acre, organic haven, called Alemany Farm. This garden is full of fruits, vegetables and the seeds of hope for a better future.

The Ag Traveler: Napa by Bike

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:02:59 CDT

The Ag Traveler Melanie Kim tours the Napa Valley wine country by bike! A unique trip that gives you an opportunity to exercise your interest in wine—while exercising!

Homegrown: Citrus in Containers

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:53 CDT

Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman gives tips for growing Citrus in Containers. Citrus loves the California sun—a prime ingredient for growth. Get the 4-1-1 on growing citrus and grow a tree in your very own backyard—even if you don’t have the space!

Forest Reform

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:06:28 CDT

Most people are aware that California agriculture provides a long list of food and textiles we use on a daily basis. But you usually don’t think of trees as having a place on that list.

Bringing It Home: Three Potato Gratin

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:05:58 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh meets up with chef, Dana Jaffe, of Saddles Steakhouse In Sonoma. Together they create an appetizing Three Potato Gratin dish using Russet potatoes.

Milk of an Udder Kind

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:05:32 CDT

When you think of ice cream, you probably think of cows. but it’s time for them to moooove over, because there’s a new kid on the block: Laloos Goat Milk Ice Cream!

Heritage of the Heartland: Five Dot Beef

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:05:08 CDT

For five generations, the Swickard’s family business included grain, livestock and some fruit trees, but mainly focused on raising horses during their time in the 1850’s Santa Clara Valley.

Homegrown: A Love for Lavender

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:04:33 CDT

Corralling Cow Power

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:26:34 CDT

Bringing It Home: Corn and Chanterelle Ragout

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:25:06 CDT

Annie’s Annuals

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:21:09 CDT

Walking For Wine

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:20:40 CDT

The ag-traveler Melanie Kim steps out of the car and tours the Napa Valley on foot.

Homegrown: Mulch Madness

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:18:57 CDT

Invading Our Waters

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:02:57 CDT

Two of California’s most important resources – irrigated agriculture and drinking water are facing a major threat by a new invasive species–the Quagga mussel. Zebra mussels and its relative, the Quagga are the size of a thumbnail, non-native, and have already been detected in California waters.

Major League Olive Oil

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:02:21 CDT

George Cecchetti’s first professional career was a MLB player for the Cleveland Indians. He eventually retired from baseball and started his second professional career as a small business owner, then later became the coach of Tokay High school’s baseball team. But in 2005, George’s professional life changed once again, when he and fiancée, Karen Chandler, bought a Lodi property that’s home to a grove of 100 year old olive trees.

Bringing It Home: Cioppino

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:02:00 CDT

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh meets up with renowned chef Rajko Marin from the Tadich Grill in San Francisco. Together they cook up a pot of fresh California seafood in the grill’s traditional Cioppino style Italian stew.

Heritage of the Heartland: Jessie’s Grove Winery

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:01:14 CDT

Every other week, “Heritage of the Heartland” uncovers the roots of California’s oldest farming families. Telling the stories of how their business became what it is today—thanks to the hard work and dedication passed down through generations.

Homegrown: Planting Native

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:00:39 CDT

Join Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman as he takes us around the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center in Sacramento to teach us all how to save money by planting drought tolerant California native plants.