Whey to go: Artisanal cheeses of the Central Coast
Story and photos By Don Sonderling
Ready to get cheesy? We sure are! Here are some highlights of the Central Coast cheese scene.
Santa Barbara County
Michael and Kathryn Graham, owners of Cheese Shop Santa Barbara, “Aim to cheese.” They describe themselves as “the neighborhood shop of years gone by,” so when you want some cheese, with friendly service, this is the place to go. Here, you’ll find cheese (and more) for your party, picnic, and simply snacking.
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Cab Country
Exploring cabernet sauvignon in Paso Robles
By Don Sonderling
Paso Robles is A cabernet sauvignon lover’s paradise. The terroir is unique, and the people, wines, and attitude are creative and exciting. Here, you are sure to find a cabernet sauvignon to excite your palate.
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Winter Wings
By Michele Roest
Winter birdwatching on the Central Coast offers opportunities to see old favorites and spot new ones
When the days grow short and the weather turns cool, bird watchers look for migrating songbirds, shorebirds, and raptors to appear along California’s central and southern regions. Some remain for the winter, while others stay for just a few days before continuing further south to even milder climes. They need safe places to rest and feed while they gain strength for the next stretch of their migration. Some migrations are hundreds of miles in distance, while others may reach thousands of miles.
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Light at Sensorio
Bruce Munro’s solar-powered light show is 15-acres of jaw-dropping joy in Paso Robles
By Misty Hall
Paso Robles: Land of gently rolling hillsides, dotted with oak trees, and blanketed in vineyards. During the daytime, it is a playground for wine lovers, with more than 200 wineries taking advantage of the many microclimates this topography affords. In the evening, there’s a totally different way to experience this landscape: Sensorio. With well over 100,000 color-changing lights spread across 15 acres of rural hills, this awe-inspiring spectacle has attracted world-wide attention in its four years of existence.
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