TasteFresno's á la carte series highlights the Valley's most interesting food voices and personalities. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee and get to know local chefs, winemakers and food artisans as they give a bit of insight into their personal lives, cooking philosophies and history.

For recipes and extended interviews, visit TasteFresno.com/alacarte.

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My Indie Nation's Street Scene series spotlights some of the freshest blood and most interesting brains making a splash in Central Valley arts and culture.

BLEND is a multimedia magazine that combines art and culture in delightful and surprising ways. Content by David Kennedy and Cindy Wathen.