Managing Water to Protect San Luis Obispo County’s Farming Future
In this article by Linda Reed, the future of the water supply for agricultural, residential and commercial use in San Luis Obispo is explored.
Food for Thought: Water’s Worth
The hot summer months find many of us poolside with chilled drinks, sunhats and (hopefully) and issue of Edible San Luis Obispo in hand.
Amuse Bouche: Summer 2025
Check out these starters to entertain the mouth and the mind in the Summer 2025 edition of Amuse Bouche.
Perspective Piece: People with Disabilities Found Meaning at Templeton Café
In this Perspective piece, former Fig at Courtney’s House Owner Christina Dillow shares how her café provided a rare opportunity for people with disabilities to have meaningful ...
Cal Poly Creamery’s Cheesemaking: Science and an Art
This article by Aja Goare highlights the cheesemaking process at Cal Poly Creamery, San Luis Obispo, which recently participated in the California Artisan Cheese Festival.
Tasting Spot: Sparkling Water Adds Pizazz to Hydration
Various brands and flavors of sparkling water are replete on the shelves of grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores. Not long ago, the water was sold in apothecaries, believed ...
Edible San Luis Obispo Summer Edition Now on Stands
You can grab a physical copy at dozens of businesses across the Central Coast or read it in full right here online.
You’re Invited: Edible’s 2025 Summer Issue Release Party!
It is time to celebrate another issue of stories highlighting the beautiful tapestry of food, drink, and community of San Luis Obispo County.
Just Like Heaven Offers Sound of Nostalgia in Pasadena
On a stretch of green adjacent to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, thousands of fans gathered on one of the hottest days of the year to date for a day of music at Just Like Heaven.
Say Cheese! Santa Rosa Cheese Fest features Cal Poly Creamery
Now in its 19th year, the annual festival is to turophiles – that’s the official term for ‘cheese lover’ – what Coachella is to a glitter adorned indie rock fan. The mult...
In Season: Spring Sustenance Recipes
A wealth of produce begins to emerge at markets in the spring, which is exciting for cooks — whether it’s your profession or not. Fresh greens and vibrant flowers can be used t...
Warehouse Turned Hotspot: Duncan Alley in San Luis Obispo
With the development of Duncan Alley on Broad Street in San Luis Obispo, Damien Mavis hopes to offer the community its third place.
Farming for the Future: Bautista Family Farms
Today, Bautista Family Farms produce is widely known around the county for the freshest, high quality and reasonably priced ingredients possible.
Coastal Crown Jewel: Cayucos is Alive and Well
The town of Cayucos has been a prime vacation destination for decades, and for many good reasons. With a population just shy of 2,400, it truly is one of the last small California ...
AgWest New Producer Grant Now Open
Agriculture powers countless communities - but starting a new operation can be daunting. AgWest Farm Credit is here to help.
Stirring the Pot: Finding Mardi Gras Year-Round in San Luis Obispo
There was a time when San Luis Obispo County had the “biggest Mardi Gras celebration west of the Mississippi.”
Cal Poly Creamery Featured at California Artisan Cheese Festival
At the creamery on Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo, Jenna Bates and her fellow classmates create cheese that’s distributed to California grocery stores and restaurants.
Perspective: Farm Fresh, Future Focused
In this Perspective piece, Casey Nauta discusses her role as the manager of the North County Farmers Market Association and how her experience growing up on a farm drew her to the ...
Last Sip: Lucky Jim
I discovered this spine-tingling vodkatini at London’s popular Taiwanese diner BAO.
Crumb Chronicles: Bagels Create Connection for SLO Jewish Community and Beyond
Anyone who has engaged in debate about bagels has found themselves on one of two sides: New York bagels are either superior or they’re not. The reason, Big Apple believers argue,...
