Baja California seems like the perfect place to recreate that Italian sense of wine. Both are peninsulas with rolling hills of heat and fresh ocean breezes, perfect for a multitude of grape varieties. Food is central to the culture, like it is in Italy, with most Mexicans in the area practicing some sort of agriculture, …
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San Diego’s famous spiny lobsters are disappearing from…San Diego. It’s partially a simple case of supply and demand. Lobster lovers in other markets—from L.A. to China—have a bigger demand, and they’re willing to pay for it. “Our home consumer is getting priced out,” explains Catalina Offshore Products fishmonger Tommy Gomes. “A couple years ago, lobsters …
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The next time someone asks you to drive less or recycle, try not to think about how much that annoys you. Instead think about the world that your children or grandchildren will live in. Will it be better or worse than the one you enjoy now? Many signs are pointing to it being worse. One …
“Ideally, farmers market customers would like a vendor to offer: Wild fish that is freshly caught, rather than frozen. Caught in local waters. Sold directly by the fisherman, his family or his employees. Available regularly and reliably in a diverse range of products. A reasonable price. “Realistically, however, it is virtually impossible for one vendor …
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