stepping into wellness

Stepping Into Wellness

The Transformative Power of Walking By Gina Mullins Cohen There’s a certain magic that happens when you lace up your shoes, step outside and inhale the cool ocean air tinged with sage and chaparral. Soon your stride finds its rhythm along a trail, a neighborhood sidewalk or a sandy stretch of beach. We are lucky…

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bakehouse

Sourdough, Sweetness and Soul

A Conversation with Andrea Pérez Photos by Brooke Levesque and Bailey Captain Deep within the heart of Orange County, there is place where community and the craft of artisan baking collide. It is in that juncture that Andrea Pérez has carved out a warm and fragrant corner – Andrea’s Bakehouse. In this conversation, with Edible…

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Behshid Namiranian

Love and Memories

A conversation with the founder of BeeBee Sweets, Behshid Namiranian Behshid Namiranian, founder of the confectionery business, BeeBee Sweets, understands the importance of lifelong love of family.  That’s why she describes BeeBee Sweets as a labor of love, born from her family, memories and the belief that simple, honest ingredients in food spark joy. Inspired…

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Gardens on the Go

Gardens on the Go: Reimagining Edible & Ornamental Growing

By Gina Mullins-Cohen In Southern California, where geography is a kaleidoscope of sun-blasted canyons, breezy balconies and coastal fogbanks, gardening isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a moving target. And increasingly, it’s literally on the move. Welcome to the age of portable gardens or as I like to call them, gardens on the go—a blooming movement reshaping how and…

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Visit Lompoc – the 2025 Spring Guide

By Explore Lompoc – Contributing Writer / Photos by Explore Lompoc California’s Central Coast Spring is definitely in the air throughout the great state of California, but when you think of welcoming warm weather, wine country, good food, historical sites and a wide array of activities sure to satisfy any outdoor adventurer, including thrill seekers…

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mindful drinking

Mindful Drinking and the Art of Botanical Libations

As we move into spring, the landscapes of this region shift from earthy, muted tones to vibrant displays of color, complemented by the varied, sweet and intense aromas of spring-blooming flowers—and as we welcome the warmth of this season, a mirroring transformation is taking place in the world of craft beverages. Across bars, restaurants and…

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