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Fall 2021 – Issue 33

Seafood is abundant off the San Luis Obispo coastl

Seafood is abundant off the San Luis Obispo coastline, but it may come as a surprise that the creeks used to teem with steelhead trout too. Sadly, the local population of this fish species was federally listed as threatened in 1997 due to their diminishing numbers.

A page in Robert A. Brown’s The Story of the Arroyo Grande Creek describes how “… steelhead would fill the creek as they propelled their great silvery bodies inland.” That was a time when as many as 20,000 steelhead were returning to Central Coast streams, estimates Don Baldwin, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Environmental Scientist for Steelhead Habitat and Population Assessment in San Luis Obispo County. “Today, there are less than 500,” Don says.

It’s easy to lump steelhead in with other species and assume that the population crashed because of overfishing. But steelhead’s demise in the county came from other human activity. That’s because this trout is a unique type of fish.

Technically, steelhead trout and rainbow trout are the same species, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Both spawn in freshwater. But, while rainbow remain inland after they hatch, steelhead make their way to the ocean before returning to their spawning grounds. It’s a trait they share with salmon, making them both anadromous fish.

Human activity on the Central Coast has interrupted that journey. John Piatti Jr. remembers catching steelhead well into the 1980s, but he knew then that the population was already compromised.

Though securing and maintaining funds for research and restoration is always a challenge, some significant efforts are being made to protect the county’s steelhead and its habitat. Projects include removing physical barriers to migration, harvesting rainwater to maintain water levels and improving riparian corridors.

“The loss of steelhead may not directly affect other species, but would show a collapse of the ecosystem,” Don explains.

*Featured in our Spring 2024 Issue, on stands now! Pick up a copy for full article and visit our website for more, link in bio.

Words by Katy Budge @katycasafestiva
🎨by Anna Takahashi @anna_eats_colors

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Upon their escape from the war-torn Cherbourg regi

Upon their escape from the war-torn Cherbourg region of France in the 1870s, the ancestors of Curt Dubost immigrated to Hawaii then South Dakota before ultimately finding refuge in northern San Luis Obispo County. When this lineage of would-be winemakers first settled in the Adelaida District, it was known for mercury mining, not grapes.

“They heard of the discovery of cinnabar (the primary mineral ore of mercury) in the Santa Lucia Mountains on the Central Coast of California and took a clipper ship to Cayucos,” explains Curt, Dubost Winery @dubostwinery Owner.

The eventual understanding of the metal’s toxicity led to the closure of most mines by the 1960s. The same mineral-rich soil that supported the mining community then paved the way for the renowned vineyards of today. “Pretty much all agree that some aspect of the wine industry is the only way now to sustain a family ranch here in Adelaida,” says Curt.

Around 2000, Curt and his wife Kate launched the family winery with their son, Jacob Raines. Jacob planted an eight-acre vineyard on the family land in 2001, from which they produced their first wine in 2004. As they expanded their reach across the county and beyond, tragedy struck. Jacob, the first Dubost winemaker and planter of many of the vines, was tragically lost to an accident on the property in 2010. Known for having a beautiful mind for art and an uncanny knack for creativity, his designs still grace wine bottles and art at the winery today to inspire future generations.

The winery features locally sourced cheeses and meats, available fruits and their own dough. “I love to experiment, and each month Kate and I settle on a featured special pizza using whatever fruits are in season,” says Curt.

In the wine industry, Kate says agony and ecstasy go hand in hand. More than just Dubost Winery, Kate calls on wine enthusiasts to support small operations. “I hope there is a place in the county for small, family-owned wineries,” says Kate.

*Featured in our Spring 2024 Issue, on stands now. Visit the link in bio for entire article.

Words by Kasey Main
Photos courtesy of Dubost Winery

A product of America’s first people, corn has be

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. What is believed to be this land’s oldest crop was brought to present day North America by Indigenous people who migrated north.

The U.S. National Park Service reports that early farmers of the crop — Native Americans — likely bred the first corn from wild grasses. Older varieties of corn generally produced small ears with eight to 10 rows. Today, corn is grown in most states. On average, U.S. farmers plant about 90 million acres of corn each year. Where Native people used the substance for not only food but furniture, toys and containers as well, American corporations today also utilize the yellow kernels to make oil — both edible corn oil and inedible fuel. Most of the corn produced in this modern age, however, is used to feed pigs and cattle.

As a food source, corn is used in many cultures. In its earlier history, tribes grew colorful varieties of corn for different uses. When Europeans settled on the land, they preferred to grow the yellow variety. When they took corn to Europe, they attempted to farm and eat it there but found themselves becoming ill. Historians believe the illness came from the ignorance of European settlers who didn’t understand the process of nixtamalization, a technique that liberates the chemical compounds niacin and tryptophan from corn and allows the body to absorb them.

Corn is an esteemed ingredient in Mexican foodways. Because its roots can be traced to Aztec and Mayan creation stories, corn is exalted as key to the survival of Mexican ancestors and the eventual development of the nation. It’s a sacred plant that can be found on the plate any meal of the day, as tamales or tortillas and in various dishes.

*Featured in our Spring 2024 Issue, on stands now!
Visit our website for more: ediblesanluisobispo.com

Words by Aja Goare @ajagoareverified

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Part Two of the Edible Approved Foodie Experiences

Part Two of the Edible Approved Foodie Experiences in SLO County! ❤️❤️

6. An American Classic at The Spoon Trade @the_spoon_trade
7. New Way To Stroll in Tin City with Toast Tours @toasttours
8. Bread Making Time at House of Bread @houseofbreadbakerycafe
9. Seaweed Foraging Adventures with Kelpful @kelpful_ca
10. The Science of Cooking at Kulturhaus Brewing Company @kulturhausbrewingcompany

*Featured in our Spring 2024 Issue, on stands now.
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Book a wine train through the vineyard, catch a ca

Book a wine train through the vineyard, catch a candy making demonstration or fully embrace a secret garden of fresh produce in all of its tranquility. Made for experience seekers, here is Edible’s annual bucket list of culinary adventures that welcome us to dig deep into the food- and drink-scape of local culture. Stay tuned for part two tomorrow! ❤️❤️

1. Wine and Spice Pairing at LXV Wine @lxvwine
2. Boba Making Class at PCH Shave Ice & Boba @pchshaveice
3. Wine Train Through The Vineyard at Halter Ranch @halterranch
4. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa @sycamoresprings
5. Hands-On at the Sticky Candy Factory @stickyusa

*Featured in our Spring 2024 Issue, on stands now.
Pick up your copy today and check out our website for more: ediblesanluisobispo.com

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