Spring Reading List, As Recommended by Windrose Farm
Barbara and Bill Spencer of Windrose Farm share a handful of their book picks for some perspective on farming and today’s food system.
Joliene Bakery and Baker Chloe Fertel Just Might Be San Luis Obispo’s Best-Kept Secrets.
Joliene Bakery sits on the back end of SLO’s Creamery Marketplace, recently renovated to become a legitimate food hall in the style of Oxbow Public Market in Napa.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Is One of Only Ten Farms in The World To be Regenerative Organic Certified
Let us drink wine like the world depends on it.
Coffee, Carpaccio and Carnitas: The American Dream in SLO County Kitchens
SLO County residents may be a diverse melting pot but they share at least one major commonality. They strive for the same goal: The American Dream.
Hey, Margarita!
"I heard John Wayne invented the margarita at a party he was having — I think in Mexico”
The Boundary Pusher, Just Like Mom
Getting to know Neeta Mittal of LXV Wine.
Skipping the Booze and Sipping a Mocktail
Just as good as the real thing, these drinks are mad, creative and liquor-less, inspiring us to reset and detox.
Exploring the Influence of Family at SLO County Businesses
Edna Valley Farming Co., Clos Solène and Ada’s Fish House share how earlier generations impacted them, and how they’re forging on.
The Discipline of Simplicity at Lonely Palm Ranch
A firsthand account of what so many of us dream of, escaping to a rural lifestyle. Christa Renee of Lonely Palm Ranch discusses her family’s shift to life on a homestead, restori...
A Legacy That Looms Large at Cattaneo Bros.
Founded by brothers William and Pino in 1947, Cattaneo Bros. is a legendary San Luis Obispo-based jerky brand known up and down the West Coast for its small-batch goodness. Today, ...
Farmers’ Market Grazing Board
Farm & Harvest shops farmers’ markets for the a new take on a snacking board. Taking inspiration from a traditional charcuterie board, food stylist Jill Hammond of Farm & Harves...
Easing Into Each Day with Hush-Harbor Artisan Bakery & Cafe
Exploring the fine art of bread. When they stepped out in faith nearly 20 years ago to start Hush-Harbor Artisan Bakery & Café, husband and wife team Donnie and Penni Monroe knew...
Kandarian Organic Farms and the Grounds From Which We Grow
Diving deep into the importance of shifting perspectives and tips on backyard climate action. All across the world, after generations of planting, tilling and processing, dirt is j...
In True Winter Fashion, Tamales Are Back.
The traditions and history of the beloved, warm snack. A go-to menu item for many people, tamales can also unlock a treasure trove of cherished memories — ones of making them wit...
Here’s How the Mid-State Fair Cancellation Affected SLO County
Vendors and local businesses lost money and opportunities. Here’s how they pivoted.
A Foraged Bouquet
You don’t need to buy floral arrangements to bring a little nature into a place; almost any greenery or wildflower can be made into a beautiful centerpiece.
The Best Fall Cookbooks According to SLO Locals
These warm, hearty fall recipes are vetted by your neighbors.
On Sustainable Windrose Farm, the Sheep and the Bobcats Roam
How one couple’s romance nurtured a renewable farm. Bill and Barbara are in their “semi-retired mode,” as they call it -- and so is their land. They are letting the row crop ...
A Breath of Fresh Air with the Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange
How our neighborhood co-op, POVE, is nurturing by nature.
Undocumented
One local vineyard worker’s story of living here without papers. "Nine years ago I said goodbye to my mom. I knew I wouldn’t see her again for a long, long time. She hugged me ...
