California chefs, restaurant menus adapt to available produce amid drought
9/26/2021 1:34:55 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Fresno County, CA
Kern County, CA
Kings County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Madera County, CA
Mariposa County, CA
Merced County, CA
San Joaquin County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Tulare County, CA
Tuolumne County, CA
Start Date: 8/30/2021
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Drought in the Central Valley has changed the offerings at local farmers markets. There are fewer farmers selling walnuts, pecans and staples, like potatoes, arugula and broccolini. Chefs shift recipes and adapt to the changes, but patrons still notice.
Spectrum News 1 (El Segundo, Calif.), Aug 30, 2021
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