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A Luscious Mixed Berry Romanoff Recipe

Elegance meets ease in this iconic Mixed Berry Romanoff recipe. Think berries and whipped cream, but an elevated edition with a tangy twist of sour cream and a sophisticated splash of Brandy....

Madonna Inn: Secret Gardens & Fruit-Filled Pie in SLO

You know that feeling when you stumble upon a place so eccentric, so unapologetically itself, that you can’t help but grin? That’s the Madonna Inn. Located right off Madonna Road in downtown San...

An Easy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe Inspired by Hidden Kitchen

Ever had a smoothie that feels like it hit the reset button on your entire day? That’s what the "Big Sur Blue" blueberry smoothie from Hidden Kitchen in Cayucos does—and we’re not being...

Hope on Park: Austin Hope’s Downtown Paso Tasting Room

Hope Family Wines brings their amazing wines and impeccable vibes to Downtown Paso with their chic new Tasting Room, Hope on Park.  Austin Hope is one of Paso Robles' most recognized wine...

A Stunning Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad 

Crisp and refreshing, sweet and salted, creamy and crunchy, spicy and cool. All of the flavor hits combined in one simple scoop and serve salad. This Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad is the ultimate...

A Simple Chicken Dinner Recipe With Ripe Cantaloupe

Alright, let’s just get one thing straight: this is not your average chicken dinner. It’s a honey mustard chicken glow-up with a sweet-savory twist that hinges on one star ingredient—ripe...

The Delicious Diversity of Real California Dairy Products

With the popularity of high-protein diets surging, many Americans are rediscovering dairy products (were they ever really lost?). In decades past, dairy milk alternatives were lauded as a healthier...

5 Irresistible Ways to Celebrate California Blueberries

California Blueberries are in their peak season from April through June, bursting with sweet-tart flavor and backed by the sunshine of the Golden State. Whether baked, blended, steeped, or spooned,...

Are Artichokes Good For You?

Eating a whole artichoke is a sublimely fun, relaxing activity. You can mindfully pull off petals one by one, dip them into your favorite aioli, and use your teeth to gently strip the soft flesh off...

How to Make the Best Strawberry Pie with Fresh Strawberries

Ever taken one bite of something so good, so jam-packed with flavor and nostalgia, that your brain immediately screams: “I want to eat this every single day!” That’s exactly what happened the...

A Simple Spring Salad Recipe with Berries and Avocado

Let’s get one thing straight: when the weather warms up, nobody wants to crank the oven. You want something light, bright, and bursting with flavor—enter our simple spring salad. It’s not just...

The Best Olive Oil Tasting in Paso Robles

Paso Robles might be known for its world-class wines, but tucked among the vineyards and rolling hills is another liquid gold worth sipping: California extra virgin olive oil. With its Mediterranean...

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