Edible Communities
Is plastic waste the cost of eating?Story by Emily Payne & Danielle Nierenberg. About a year ago, a comedian—not a scientist or environmentalist—enlightened consumers about a product they use every day that is harmful to the planet. “A lot less plastic winds up getting recycled than you might think,” John Oliver said on that particular episode of Last Week Tonight, […]
Food & Drink, Restaurant & Dining
Notable Edibles from the San Joaquin Valley. Benaddiction – www.benaddictiondiner.com Owner James Caples’ food truck journey was born out of passion to offer fresh and local ingredients and an authentic experience through hand-making all of their meals and sauces. They quickly grew into abrick and mortar and recently opened a second location. Guests love their record-store-vibe decor and recommend trying […]
Farming
Balakian Farms in ReedleyStory by Christine Vartanian Datian | Photos courtesy of Balakian Farms Fourth-Generation Farmer and entrepreneur Amber Balakian’s great-grandparents were immigrants who fled the Armenian Genocide more than a century ago. They settled in Reedley, a small San Joaquin Valley farming town, where they planted vineyards. Balakian Farms was founded in 1925 by Zadig Balakian. His son, John […]