From food insecurity to abundant tables

From food insecurity to abundant tables

From Issues & Ideas by KCBX

March 18, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

The episode discusses food insecurity on the Central Coast, features a conversation about winemaking, and explores seasonal pears at a fruit ranch.

On today’s program, we hear from the new head of a local group that works to address food insecurity on the Central Coast… Wine Country producer Mira Honeycutt sits down with Alma Rosa Winery's Samra Morris to talk about winemaking on the Central Coast... and Father Ian takes listeners to a stunning fruit ranch and wedding venue for a look at seasonal pears in his segment, Playing with Food.

People in this episode

Guests: Samra Morris, Father Ian, Alma Rosa Winery

Topics covered

  • food insecurity
  • winemaking
  • seasonal produce

Keywords

  • Central Coast
  • food security
  • wedding venue
  • fruit ranch

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Alma Rosa Winery

Books & works: Playing with Food

Places: the Central Coast

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