Best Local Bloggers In Sacramento

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 22, 2014 7:00 am EST

Being in the capital of California means that hot political issues are often front and center, but there is much more to the Sacramento region than that. Residents come with a wide variety of interests and fascinations, from being great parents, growing the community and cheering on the Sacramento Kings, to eating well, staying current on business and technology and taking on the nightlife. Check out some Sacramento blog stars who highlight all of these topics and more, in voices both serious and humorous.

Sacramento Moms Blog
www.citymomsblog.com/sacramento

Moms have the most wonderful job in the world but also the most challenging, and the position comes with no days off, no HR department and no training manual. Several women in the Sacramento area began this blog to create a resource and sounding board for mothers, and have expanded it into a true community both online and off. Topics include grocery shopping and cooking for children, budgeting and school shopping, news about upcoming kid-friendly events, home gardening ideas and where to find the best places to play, camp, explore, hike and swim with children. The blog also stresses the importance of recognizing yourself as a person, not only as a mom, with a focus on issues like personal development, post-baby body image and self-care.

Sacramento Vegetable Gardening
www.sacramentogardening.blogspot.com

Even if you do not have a green thumb, it will be hard to resist this whimsical blog that chronicles the dirt-rich adventures of Sacramento creator Bill Bird. Although he jokingly describes his posts as "sometimes insane and rarely reliable," Bird clearly knows his way around a garden and is happy to share his knowledge. Few other bloggers could link table grapes to a song done by a Dutch band in 1969 or proudly discuss beekeeping from the vantage point of a vivid pink hive box decorated in a Hello Kitty theme. Bird makes cocktails with plums and basil from his backyard garden, and offers admissions of his own flagrant faux pas made while planting, nurturing, harvesting and using his homegrown edibles. You will appreciate that the blog only contains posts and photos – there are no annoying commercials or banner ads to crop up and interrupt your reading.

A Girl And Her Fork
www.a-girl-and-her-fork.blogspot.com

Sacramento girl Ally clearly loves living in the Farm-To-Fork Capital, and many posts feature locally sourced fruit, vegetables, nuts and herbs. The blog provides excellent slice-of-life and slice-of-pie musings, along with recipes, reviews of local restaurants and a lighthearted look at food and family traditions. In Ingredient Spotlight posts, less commonly known items such as sugarplums, finger limes, beet greens and a knobby little vegetable called maxixe are in the spotlight. Recipes include Seckel Pear-Walnut Bread, Oven-baked Kalua Pig, Quinoa Salad and Egyptian scallops made with a crust of spiced-nut dukkah. Fair warning – Ally's beautiful photographs and sumptuous descriptions make it nearly impossible to avoid food cravings.

Bleed Black And Purple
www.bleedblackandpurple.com

Despite several years of very public battles over the ownership and location of the Sacramento Kings, area residents remain wildly enthusiastic and devoted to their hometown NBA team. The blog offers year-round news and roundtable discussions about everything Kings related. A number of local contributors provide intelligent and well-researched commentary that go beyond game recaps; fans can get up-to-the-minute reporting on trade rumors, draft picks and issues concerning the new arena. Readers can gain insight into players like DeMarcus Cousins and consider the impact of losing team member Isaiah Thomas and gaining others like guard Nik Stauskas.

The Sac Rag
www.sacrag.com

Sac Rag, self-described as a source for "news, gossip and snark," has a dedicated following among those who appreciate being kept up to date and entertained via spot-on sarcasm and irreverence. The blog is staffed by talented local writers who are truly tuned in to the capital region, and who offer a behind-the-scenes look at Sacramento business, arts, dining, sports, media and news. For the most recent posts, visit the site's home page, as items listed under subject tabs may be less than current.

Valerie Heimerich is a freelance writer out of Sacramento. She typically covers animals and community issues. She has volunteered and worked for many organizations helping animals and people.
Her work can be found at Examiner.com.