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For El Lugar Wines, San Luis Obispo Coast Is Truly The Place

In the heart of San Luis Obispo’s growing wine scene, El Lugar Wines is crafting wines with a deep sense of place. Founded by Coby Parker-Garcia and his wife Katie Noonan, El Lugar focuses on...

Our Best Grape Dessert Recipe: Roasted Grape Tart

Okay, can we talk about grapes for a second? Not the “throw them in a lunchbox and forget them” kind of grape moment—we’re talking next-level,...

Carlsbad Strawberry Company: Farming, Family and Fun

Meet Jimmy Ukegawa, third-generation farmer and the mastermind behind Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Jimmy jokes that he was “drafted” into ag, but it’s clear that he has a passion for the...

Fruit-Laced Ice Cream Topping Ideas for Summer

Picture this: It’s a hot summer day, you’ve got a creamy ice cream bowl of classic vanilla ice cream (or maybe strawberry ice cream if you’re feeling wild), and you’re ready for that first...

City Farm SLO: Connecting Community Through Food and Farms

Let’s get one thing straight: City Farm SLO isn’t your average “urban garden” with a couple of raised beds and a compost bin tucked behind a school. No, this is 19 acres of gritty, glorious,...

A Unique Mixed Melon and Cantaloupe Dessert Platter

Let’s be real — when you think of dessert, I bet your mind jumps to cake, cookies, maybe pie, right? But here’s a thought: what if your next go-to sweet treat was built around the juicy,...

Produce-Driven Fine Dining at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

There’s luxury, and then there’s the kind of luxury that you can taste. Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in San Luis Obispo County isn’t about gilded chandeliers or fussy service. It’s about...

Are Pistachios Healthy? Here’s Why They’re a Smart Snack

If you are asking — are pistachios healthy? Absolutely. Pistachios are definitely a healthy food choice. Let’s take a closer look at the many nutrition and health benefits of this powerful and...

Grape Health Benefits: Grapes Offer a Bunch of Health Perks

Grapes are a fun fruit to eat, but you may not know about all the grape health benefits they bring to the table! These sweet, juicy gems are more than just a snack — they’re nutritional...

An Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Let’s be real: The phrase “chickpea salad” doesn’t exactly make you want to drop everything and run to the kitchen, right? But stay with me—because this one? This salad changes the game....

Hayashi Fruit Stand: A Slice of SLO County History

Hayashi Fruit Stand isn’t just the best place to grab fresh berries, greens and peppers - it’s a testament to the resilience of California farmers.  Hayashi Fruit Stand: a taste of...

How to Build The Ultimate Crudite Platter

Ever stared at a veggie tray at a party and thought, "This could be so much more?" Same. That's where crudite comes in. Crudite—that chic French word that sounds like something out of a culinary...

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