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Three people walking together
March 19, 2024
Drink, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

San Luis Obispo County Ranch Owner Continues Family Legacy at Avenales Ranch

For over 140 years the Sinton family has run the Avenales and Canyon Ranches with the dedication of preserving and protecting the land, plants and animals that call it home. In thi...

Sophia Zekria prepares Afghan national dishes for her home chef business KOR
March 12, 2024
Eat, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Afghan Refugee Brings Cultural Cooking to San Luis Obispo County

This article shares the story of a family of Afghan refugees who fled to the United States following the departure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Writer Scott Lewis explains how ...

Photo of sliced bread loaf
March 12, 2024
Eat, Featured, Food, Recipes, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

No Knead Bread Recipe From San Luis Obispo Home Cook

This no knead bread is quick and easy, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. Central Coast resident Lyndsey Hiltner created this recipe for her blog “Censored Baker,” which...

Photo of hands holding corn
March 11, 2024
Eat, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

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...

Hook Line and Threatened Species, illustration of steelhead fish
March 10, 2024
Eat, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Decline of Steelhead Fish in SLO County

How human interreference with the fish’s environment has depleted the population.

Coconut and Chili Infused Hippocrates Soup Cover
March 9, 2024
Eat, Featured, Food, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

San Luis Obispo County Chef’s Modern Take on Ancient Recipes

Taking a bite of the past with historic tastes.

Rottenkid: A Succulent Story of Survival
March 9, 2024
Eat, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Memories on the Menu

An excerpt from Edible contributor Brigit Binns’ new book: Rottenkid: A Succulent Story of Survival.

Views of the Dubost vineyard in the Adelaida district.
March 8, 2024
Community, Drink, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

The History of Dubost Winery’s Land in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District

This article examines the history of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, which was once mined for mercury instead of being farmed for grapes. Writer Kasey Main hears from winery Owne...

Rodney Cegelski and Hamish Marshall of Rod and Hammer's SLO Stills.
March 8, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Paso Robles Distillery Trail Celebrates 10 Years and 13 Stops

This article shares the history of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail and how it’s developed over the years to support the growth of the county’s spirits industry. Writer Jonatha...

Photo of Irish Potato Bomb and Guinness Stew and Brown Bread
March 6, 2024
Eat, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

On Saint Patrick’s Day, We Feast

San Luis Obispo Chef Chuck Doherty cooks up a delicious reminder of how to honor the holiday.

New owners, Rusty and Alex Quirk, who took over Linnaea’s in early 2023.
March 5, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Linnaea’s Café in San Luis Obispo Changes Ownership

This article shares the history and evolution of San Luis Obispo’s first café, Linnaea’s Café, which has recently undergone an ownership change. Writer Natalya Suttmiller exp...

Photo of cowboy resting on fence
March 1, 2024
Past Issues, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

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