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Herbaceous Aromatics
September 4, 2025
All Stories, Eat, Fall 2025 - Issue 49, Featured

Herbaceous Aromatics for Fall Cooking

Uncover the history and uses of fall herbs as writer Lauren Yoon describes easy ways to incorporate fresh herbs into holiday cooking.

Edible SLO Rituals
August 29, 2025
All Stories, Featured

Edible San Luis Obispo Fall Issue: ‘Rituals’ Coming Soon

As fall draws closer, we are excited for the upcoming Edible San Luis Obispo issue to hit your mailbox. This season's theme: rituals.

Garagiste Festival Co-Founders Stewart McLennan and Doug Minnick
August 29, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

The Garagiste Festival Proves That the Micro-Winery Scene Is Still Going Strong

There are several standout wine events across the Central Coast to invest time and money in. So what makes the Garagiste Festival one of these to keep on the list?

Use My Kitchen 2025 - Edible SLO Series
August 29, 2025
All Stories, Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

‘Use My Kitchen, Tell Your Story’ Immigrant Dinner Series Returns

The ‘Use My Kitchen, Tell Your Story’ Dinner Series is back! Hosted by Edible Magazine and in partnership with Wild Horse Winery and area restaurants who have offered the use o...

Alianza Lumina Alliance
August 3, 2025
All Stories, Community

Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Vital Nonprofit Services of Lumina Alliance – Let’s Help

Nonprofit organizations nationwide are facing severe federal funding cuts; critical programs supporting housing, food access, rural development, and violence prevention are under t...

July 18, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Experiences, Featured

Meet Me in Temecula: Summer Wine Tasting

As we enter the dog days of summer, many San Luis Obispo County residents may appreciate the short drive and European charm of Temecula. Here, we share a shortlist of scenic wineri...

Recipes with graphic AI in Kitchen story
June 19, 2025
All Stories, Featured

AI in the Kitchen: Our Chat with Claude

On a busy weekday night, getting dinner on the table might feel more like a chore than a creative outlet. The cookbooks that line our shelves are begging to be used, but many recip...

Wine bottle in the field
June 13, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

Tablas Creek Vineyard Becomes First U.S. Winery to Bottle All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grapes as Single-Varietal Wines

Tablas Creek Vineyard has announced the completion of a decades-long project: bottling all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties from the Château de Beaucastel colle...

Photo of water and clams
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Recipes, Spring 2025 - Issue 47

In Season: Eat Your Water

Edible SLO resident Chef Rachel Ponce shows us how water isn’t a simple cooking medium, but rather an ingredient unto itself.

A selection of summer dishes.
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

Farm and Ocean-Fresh Ingredients Elevate Pono Pacific Kitchen

The influence of Hawaii is evident on the plates served at Pono Pacific Kitchen in Arroyo Grande, where writer Emily Basanese introduces readers to Chef Preston Tripp.

Wife and hustband team, Megan Shanley Warren and Justin Warren, walk the 100-acre farm.
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

Farming for the Future: Shanley Farms’ Finger Limes

Writer Jonathan LaFerrara takes readers to Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, where finger limes are getting a chance to shine. Known for their avocados, this family farm is forging a new...

A water tower sign
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Featured, Food, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

Paso Robles Olive Oil Sommelier Talks Tasting and Pairing

Central Coast Olive Oil Sommelier Gail Todaro shares with writer Katy Budge the beauty of tasting and pairing olive oil. This article checks in with The Groves on 41 in Templeton a...

Woman handing wine drink
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

Water Management Creates Quality Wines at Jada Vineyard

In this article, writer Aja Goare shares how Jada Vineyard’s focus on sustainability and water management has supported healthy soils that lead to outstanding wines.

Illustration by Dyna Beach
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Community, Featured

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.

Photo of woman - Food for Thought
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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.

Six photo collage for Amuse Bouche
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Featured, Food, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

Amuse Bouche: Summer 2025

Check out these starters to entertain the mouth and the mind in the Summer 2025 edition of Amuse Bouche.

Group poses for photo on porch, in black and white.
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Community, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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 ...

Photo of Gouda dry salting
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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 Bubble Trouble - Photo of person holding drink
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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 SLO Summer 2025 - Water Issue
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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.

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