Annual Witches Paddle Out Brings Magic to Morro Bay
The annual witches paddle out in Morro Bay has evolved over the years to include thousands of dressed up participants and, as writer Aja Goare explains in this article, it’s boos...
Food for Thought: Letter from the Editor – Fall 2025
Whether your fall routine involves dressing the kids (or yourself) in a daring Halloween costume, traversing a corn maze or simply using the oven more often for meals, this issue o...
Last Bite: Garden Cottage Bean Soup
Fall is here to stay and there is no better way to get into the swing of the season than with a deliciously hardy soup. Gather and let Chef Phillips guide you through for a satisfy...
Morning Rituals at Angela’s Pastries in Paso Robles
The childhood favorites of Angela Rivera and Antonio Perez are on display at Angela’s Pastries in Paso Robles. Writer Katie Herzog gives offers a taste of their Mexican-French of...
Granada Farms: A Passion for Pomegranates
In this article about pomegranates, writer Jonathan LaFerrera shares scenes from Granada Farms and explains how the Santa Margarita farm began selling the fruit south of Paso Roble...
In Season: Cauldron Cooking
As the summer heat fades and cardigans reemerge as dinner attire, mealtime shifts with the season; roasted, spiced and glazed become the season’s go-to cooking techniques. Paired...
Perspective: Incantations of a Restaurant Critic
In this first-person account, a former food critic who now lives in San Luis Obispo and teaches cooking classes discusses her career highs and lows in New York.
Templeton Silversmith: The Limitless Pursuits of Randy Stromsoe
One of the last traditionally trained silversmiths in America, Randy Stromsoe is interviewed in this article by writer Scott Lewis about his work at his Templeton studio.
Coffee, Cocktails and Food at SLO’s Twenty South
This article by writer Aja Goare explores the food and drink offerings of Twenty South in San Luis Obispo, where Founder Andre Gorham prioritizes customer service and creating a th...
The Loading Chute is Creston’s Old Haunt
A classic roadside restaurant in rural Creston, The Loading Chute is a hometown favorite in this far flung corner of San Luis Obispo County. Writer Dakota Kim shares the food and f...
Walnut Harvest at Fair Oaks Ranch
Walnuts are harvested by hand at Fair Oaks Ranch in Paso Robles, where writer Katy Budge takes us for a look at the more than 60-year family operation.
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.
