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Ask Emily: Game-changer: Obamacare's new coverage rules, costs
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New cookbooks to guide your grilling
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Don't get burned: Whether novice or seasoned griller, check out these do's and don'ts
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Herbal sippers: Look to garden for flavoring cocktails, mocktails
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Cookbook celebrates Central Coast's down-to-earth flavor
Its Tuscany, with cowboys. Thats how Paso Robles author Brigit Binns describes the Central Coast in The New Wine Country Cookbook. Its considered a less pretentious, more real version of wine country than the ones we see up north, Binns said...
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Pogo the 3-legged cat is looking for a lap to curl up on
When delightful dogs and cats come to the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter everyone asks, "Why?" Pogo is an excellent example.
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How to manage animal pests in your garden
In San Luis Obispo County, our suburban homes rub up against the wilder habitats of our native animal neighbors. Sometimes we interrupt their natural patterns of survival, and often times add attractive alternatives to their food choices.
Living
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FOOD & DRINK
A visit to Mission Chinese, created by Danny Bowien, Beard's latest 'Rising Star Chef'
Earlier this month at the big James Beard Awards whoop-de-doo in New York, the "Rising Star Chef" award went to a young man named Danny Bowien. He ascended the stage at Lincoln Center in a white tux offset by a pair of Air Jordan 11 Space Jams on his feet and a lime-green ponytail dangling from ...
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FOOD & DRINK
Lamb can be a healthy choice for dinner
Don't overlook the lamb when looking for lean meats on the menu.
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FOOD & DRINK
How to be as refined as the wines at a wine tasting
Not to put too fine a point on it - or encourage excess - but by far the best way to learn about wine is to drink it. And to drink a lot of it.
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FOOD & DRINK
Chez Panisse reopening in June after devastating fire
One of the Bay Area's most famous restaurants is set to reopen June 21, nearly four months after a fire destroyed parts of the building.
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FOOD & DRINK
Wine of the Week: 2012 La Fen�tre A C�te Rose Santa Barbara County
Wine of the Week: 2012 La Fenetre A Cote Rose Santa Barbara County
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HEALTH
More gym for kids means less chance of obesity, Cornell study says
More physical education in kindergarten through fifth grade means less chance of obesity, especially for boys, researchers say.
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FASHION
Prom pretty: Shopping for the big night can be tougher for girls in larger sizes
Like most teenage girls, 17-year-old Madelyn Rosario is enamored with this spring's prom dresses.
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HOME & GARDEN
Cool spaces: Outdoor kitchens are heating up
The unofficial grilling season is under way, and one of the hottest trends is bringing the kitchen outdoors, literally.
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FAMILY
Sisters grow agricultural roots at family's alfalfa farm
Sisters Hannah and Holly Johnson didn't plan on being farmers, at least not now.
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HEALTH
Integrative Medicine: Work stress increases heart-attack risk
Two interesting studies have come up over the past month on heart attacks. Scientists have found a temporary condition that can quadruple your chance of having a heart attack. Scientists have found that job stress leads to more heart attacks, but there is a treatment that can reduce job stress-related...






