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Illustration of cloud seeding with the title, Head in the Clouds
September 4, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

In times of drought, San Luis Obispo County can utilize cloud seeding to generate extra rainfall

This article by Edible writer Melissa Newman delves into the unique science behind cloud seeding, which helps San Luis Obispo County increase water production in times of drought.

Photos of three people holding ice cream
September 1, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

Harmony’s tiny town charm is utterly delicious

In this article, Edible writer Jonathan LaFerrara explores the small town of Harmony and how its roots in the dairy industry have inspired a lasting economy of small businesses.

Photo of beans - Last Bite
September 1, 2024
Eat, Fall 2019 – Issue 25, Featured, Recipes

Last Bite: Spicy Beans and Greens

Recipe developer and self-proclaimed cookbook enthusiast Cate Furtado shares a story about her love for San Luis Obispo, and the comfort of a dish of spicy beans.

August 31, 2024
Drink, Featured

Can you judge a wine bottle by its cover?

This Central Coast winery thinks so – they actually create their "summer session" series wine blend flavors based on the “flavors” of the bottle art.

Photo of Pati Coelho, CRIÚ Event & Winery Staffing.
August 31, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

San Luis Obispo area event staffing service CRIÚ creates memorable gatherings

This article by Edible writer Kasey Main gets a behind the scenes look at CRIÚ Event & Winery Staffing, which makes magical moments for diners at San Luis Obispo County area event...

Photo of Melani Harding in the field and wine cellar
August 31, 2024
Drink, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

Where wine grapes now grow in San Luis Obispo County, almond trees once thrived

In this article by Edible writer Linda Reed, the history of almonds as a major cash crop in San Luis Obispo County is explored at Bon Niche Cellars.

Photo of food and Silvia Martinez
August 31, 2024
Eat, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

MamaLatina Mexican food blogger shares culinary customs with San Luis Obispo County and beyond

In this Perspective piece, Mexican blogger Silvia Martinez shares how her desire to preserve the recipes of her elders inspired a food blog, captivated a following of Latinos and w...

Photo of Brown Butter Cookie and Ghriradelli
June 14, 2024
Eat, Featured

Brown Butter Cookie Partners with Ghirardelli

Brown Butter Cookie announced the launch of its latest creation: Brown Butter Sea Salt Shortbreads made with Ghirardelli chocolate chips in all three retail shops starting in June....

Photo of edible mushrooms
June 10, 2024
Eat, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Mighty Cap Mushrooms grown in San Luis Obispo are served at restaurants across California

In this article, Chris Batlle shares the origins of his Mighty Cap Mushrooms business and how the mycelium has become stars on the plates of restaurants across San Luis Obispo Coun...

Photo of attendees at brew fest
June 7, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured

That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Firestone Walker Brewing Invitational Beer Fest

Here is how it all went down; supplemental parties included.

In Season - Photos of three food items
June 4, 2024
Featured, Food, Recipes, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

In Season: San Luis Obispo Chef’s dynamic cooking methods preserve and punch up flavor

In this article, Chef Rachel Ponce of Frunchroom and Pair With shares recipes that use dynamic cooking methods like dehydration, fermentation and curing.

Photo of strawberries in a bowl with rice
June 2, 2024
Eat, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Last Bite: Sweet Rice with Fresh Strawberry Black Pepper Jam

This dessert is a cross between sticky rice and rice pudding. The sweetened, creamy rice is topped with a strawberry jam that has a lingering savory heat, thanks to...

Participants are guided in harvesting their own seaweed on local shorelines.
June 2, 2024
Featured, Food, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Foraged seaweed off the coast of Cayucos is the protein of the future

In this article, San Luis Obispo chefs and fisherman explain how seaweed fished off Cayucos offers sustainable protein for the future. The vegetarian ocean product is driving the H...

Food for Thought - Summer 2024
June 1, 2024
Community, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Summer Food for Thought: Letter from the Editor

Anyone who has ever worked back of house at a restaurant during a dinner rush knows how hectic the shift can be — an open flame on the grill, plates whipping down the line, “CO...

Candice and Ariette making food and taking photos
June 1, 2024
Eat, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Creston chef and photographer with Mexican heritage shares stories through food

In this article, Chef Candice Custodio and Ariette Armella tell their story of friendship and Mexican heritage through food and photography. The San Luis Obispo County women togeth...

Birchwood Co-owner Howdy Nunez welcomes guests.
May 31, 2024
Featured, Food, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Birchwood Nipomo offers beer garden and community in South San Luis Obispo County

This article illustrates how Birchwood Nipomo has served as a community gathering place in South San Luis Obispo County for decades, potentially acting as the site of the famed Mig...

Brook captures the natural sounds of the vines and vineyard as he hears them from day to day.
May 31, 2024
Drink, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

San Luis Obispo composer and winemaker Brook Munro creates album from sounds of harvest

This article explores how Brook Munro used his San Luis Obispo studio to produce an album that harmonizes the sounds of harvesting wine grapes in the Edna Valley. His album is call...

Photo of Jacob and Fiona
May 31, 2024
Drink, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Niner Winery in Paso Robles offers garden-grown produce along with flavorful wine

In this article, Fiona Bond and her husband Jacob Burrell share how their partnership supports farm-fresh food at Niner Winery in Paso Robles.

Family stands in farm
May 30, 2024
Eat, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Willow Brook Blueberry Farm offers visitors a chance to pick their own fruit all summer long

In this article, the Snodgrass family carries on the legacy of their late patriarch with their Willow Brook Blueberry Farm near Arroyo Grande. They offer a u-pick option and supply...

Good as Gold, illustration of lemons
May 28, 2024
Featured, Food, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Tasting Spot: The history and applications of lemon

This article explains the history and culinary application of lemons, which are commonly grown in California and San Luis Obispo County.

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