Hambly Farms. Photo by Evan Bishop.

All Things Are Lavender at Hambly Farms

Lavender is having quite a moment. Newsweek magazine declared lavender 2024’s food trend of the year but Gina and Milton Hambly have been living and breathing all things lavender since they planted their first crops in 2019. Today, their rolling hills are lined with enough lavender plants to cover nearly three football fields.

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Of Maize and Men

A product of America’s first people, corn has been grown in this nation for about 1,000 years. Called “maize” in many languages, corn was first cultivated in Mexico more than 7,000 years ago.

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Super Bowl Eats

Whether you’re a fan of the Chiefs, the 49ers or neither, the “Big Game” draws a massive audience, both in person and on television. For those who get in on the fun for a different kind of super bowl – perhaps a super bowl of dip – there are plenty of food and drink-related reasons to join in.

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Cruising and Chewing Through California

With their tendency to restrict and admonish, New Year’s resolutions are a sore subject for many. Instead of dry January or stair master purgatory, might we recommend a resolution to travel and taste more of what our state’s great communities have to offer. Jump in! We’re cruising – and chewing – through California.

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    Food in Cinema at the SLO Film Fest

    Food, wine, and cinema are on the menu for this year’s SLO Film Festival. Check out these three films that are sure to be the perfect pairing for a dinner and a movie night out.

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