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Book The Winemakers of Paso Robles

Download or read book The Winemakers of Paso Robles written by Paul Hodgins and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large format book with photographic and biographic profiles of 50+ winemakers in Paso Robles California.

Book California   s Haunted Central Coast

Download or read book California s Haunted Central Coast written by Evie Ybarra and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eerie haunts and stories of apparitions stretch along the California coast from Monterey Bay to the Channel Islands. James Dean's presence lingers at the site of his deadly car crash on Highway 46, and a ghost-in-residence presides over the Robert Louis Stevenson house in Monterey. Learn of the ghoulish murders of the Reed family at the San Miguel Mission, the mysterious spirits that haunt the Hearst Castle and the twisted tales of strange occurrences in what was once the Camarillo State Hospital. Join author Evie Ybarra as she explores the unexplained along this infamous coast.

Book California s Central Coast  The Ultimate Winery Guide

Download or read book California s Central Coast The Ultimate Winery Guide written by Mira Advani Honeycutt and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-05-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The winemaking region encompassed by Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties is hot among those in the know -- and with good reason. A huge variety of the finest wines are only a pour away, and the setting is as dazzling as what's in the glass. Yet, despite its recent surge in popular appeal, the coast retains the down-home feel and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude that made it famous. The wineries of the Central Coast offer the perfect mix of elegant hospitality and warm accessibility -- as often as not, the people who pour your wine in the tasting rooms are not only the winemakers, but the winery owners as well, and they are happy to spend time chatting about their passion. Mira Advani Honeycutt's affectionately detailed text is a perfect introduction to this exciting expanse of vineyards. She reveals how the many microclimates of the Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and Edna Valleys, as well as the area around Paso Robles, have led to the production of an amazing diversity of varietals by an equally varied collection of wineries. Whether you're looking for a lush picnic spot and a glass of bubbly or panoramic views accompanied by a tasting flight of robust Rhône blends, her helpful tips lead the way. In addition, she reveals the distinctive art and architecture that abound in the wineries, while fine cuisine, fresh produce, and eclectic historical sites are never far away."--

Book Where the Old West Still Hangs Around

Download or read book Where the Old West Still Hangs Around written by Robert Flood and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-03 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book unfolds some of the region's most fascinating stories --from the escapades of early outlaws Jesse James and the Dalton gang to the ranches established by Ignacio Paderewski, William Randolph Hearst, King Vidor, Walter Knott George Hears, Jr., and William P. Clark, the rancher who helped bring down the Soviet Union, and much more.

Book The Honey Bus

Download or read book The Honey Bus written by Meredith May and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee. Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees. May turned to her grandfather and the art of beekeeping as an escape from her troubled reality. Her mother had receded into a volatile cycle of neurosis and despair and spent most days locked away in the bedroom. It was during this pivotal time in May’s childhood that she learned to take care of herself, forged an unbreakable bond with her grandfather and opened her eyes to the magic and wisdom of nature. The bees became a guiding force in May’s life, teaching her about family and community, loyalty and survival and the unequivocal relationship between a mother and her child. Part memoir, part beekeeping odyssey, The Honey Bus is an unforgettable story about finding home in the most unusual of places, and how a tiny, little-understood insect could save a life.

Book  Pass of the Oaks   Paso Robles  California

Download or read book Pass of the Oaks Paso Robles California written by Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Paso Robles Wineries

    Book Details:
  • Author : Darrel Lancaster
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-09-20
  • ISBN : 9781537789439
  • Pages : 66 pages

Download or read book Paso Robles Wineries written by Darrel Lancaster and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paso Robles Wineries Book gives you all of the information you need to plan an awesome weekend in Paso Robles. This insider guide will give you a brief history of the Paso Robles area so that you can understand why people love this area so much. This will also add depth to the amount of enjoyment you get out of your trip. You'll learn all of the insider's tips and tricks you would hope to find such as... The best wineries to go to and which one is right for you and your weekend trip. The best places to eat in Paso Robles that most people have no clue exist and never see. Where to get premium accommodations at an affordable price that add comfort and relaxation to your trip. How to get to Paso Robles fast, easy and without fighting big crowds. Other activities you can take part in while in Paso Robles have nothing to do with wining or dining! Everything you could ever need to plan a blockbuster weekend for a lover or a potential client is covered. Grab your copy of the Paso Robles Wineries Book today and plan your trip starting now!

Book Paso Robles

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas J. Rice
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2007-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780979940613
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book Paso Robles written by Thomas J. Rice and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book San Luis Obispo County Wine  A World Class History

Download or read book San Luis Obispo County Wine A World Class History written by Libbie Agran and Heather Muran with the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-1800s, fortune seekers from around the world flocked to California, but not all of them ended up in the gold fields. Many settled in San Luis Obispo County, drawn by the Mediterranean climate perfect for planting a familiar crop: grapevines. Local viticulture originated with the Spanish Missions, but it blossomed with the influx of intrepid adventurers. Growers and winemakers like Pierre Dallidet, an immigrant who helped save the French wine industry, and Henry Ditmas and James Anderson, who were the first to plant Zinfandel grapes, established vineyards and set about crafting award-winning wine in the fertile soil of Central California. Join the experts at the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County as they share the unique stories of these legendary winemakers.

Book Come of Age

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  • Author : Stephen Jenkinson
  • Publisher : North Atlantic Books
  • Release : 2018-07-03
  • ISBN : 1623172098
  • Pages : 449 pages

Download or read book Come of Age written by Stephen Jenkinson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his landmark provocative style, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of elders, one poised and willing to be true stewards of the planet and its species. Come of Age does not offer tips on how to be a better senior citizen or how to be kinder to our elders. Rather, with lyrical prose and incisive insight, Stephen Jenkinson explores the great paradox of elderhood in North America: how we are awash in the aged and yet somehow lacking in wisdom; how we relegate senior citizens to the corner of the house while simultaneously heralding them as sage elders simply by virtue of their age. Our own unreconciled relationship with what it means to be an elder has yielded a culture nearly bereft of them. Meanwhile, the planet boils, and the younger generation boils with anger over being left an environment and sociopolitical landscape deeply scarred and broken. Taking on the sacred cow of the family, Jenkinson argues that elderhood is a function rather than an identity—it is not a position earned simply by the number of years on the planet or the title “parent” or “grandparent.” As with his seminal book Die Wise, Jenkinson interweaves rich personal stories with iconoclastic observations that will leave readers radically rethinking their concept of what it takes to be an elder and the risks of doing otherwise. Part critique, part call to action, Come of Age is a love song inviting us—imploring us—to elderhood in this time of trouble. That time is now. We’re an hour before dawn, and first light will show the carnage, or the courage, we bequeath to the generations to come.

Book The Henna Artist

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  • Author : Alka Joshi
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2021-08-05
  • ISBN : 9354226930
  • Pages : 352 pages

Download or read book The Henna Artist written by Alka Joshi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist-and confidante-most in demand to women of the upper class. Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a young girl in tow-a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in society, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once fascinating, stark and cruel.

Book DRIVE THROUGH PASO ROBLES

    Book Details:
  • Author : Paul Hodgins
  • Publisher : Drive Through
  • Release : 2022-02-07
  • ISBN : 9781087929606
  • Pages : 276 pages

Download or read book DRIVE THROUGH PASO ROBLES written by Paul Hodgins and published by Drive Through. This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Books like this give people the confidence and knowledge to take their own wine journey, and they celebrate the new spirit that has made wine a more universal passion." - Prentice Penny Drive Through (TM) Paso Robles dives into one of America's fastest growing wine regions with unparalleled detail. It was created by the same team that produced the award-winning book, Drive Through (TM) Napa. Author Paul Hodgins spent three years interviewing many of Paso's most respected wine-industry leaders and delved deeply into its geological and human history to provide a comprehensive look at the 11 American Viticultural Areas that are producing some of America's most sought-after wine. Designer Kathy Lajvardi has created an attractive, user-friendly format that makes this book the ideal traveling companion as you explore the wineries in one of the most ruggedly beautiful parts of California. With compelling human stories, winemaker interviews, historical accounts and detailed descriptions of geography and geology, Drive Through Paso Robles provides all the essentials for understanding this fascinating corner of the wine world.

Book Paso Robles

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andrea H. Hobbs
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9780738547213
  • Pages : 138 pages

Download or read book Paso Robles written by Andrea H. Hobbs and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the historic town of Paso Robles became known for its abundance of hot mineral springs that brought relief from pain--first for the Salinan Indians, then for the Franciscan friars. As word of the springs' healing powers spread, hotels and bathhouses were built to accommodate the tourists who came seeking cures. The little community developed steadily after 1886, when the railroad arrived and town lots were auctioned. Area homesteaders raised cattle, grew grain, and planted fruit, walnut, and almond orchards--all without irrigation. Once known as the almond capital of the world, Paso Robles' agriculture has gradually changed from dry-land farms to irrigated vineyards. Tourists are attracted to Paso Robles for its mild climate, beautiful scenery, and mineral baths, which are being revived. The area's rich heritage is portrayed through more than 200 images from public and private historical collections.

Book A Perfect Score

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  • Author : Kathryn Hall
  • Publisher : Center Street
  • Release : 2016-09-13
  • ISBN : 1455535788
  • Pages : 228 pages

Download or read book A Perfect Score written by Kathryn Hall and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively husband and wife team recounts their twenty-year climb from amateur winemakers to recipients of an almost unheard-of perfect score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Kathryn and Craig Hall launched themselves head first into Napa Valley 20 years ago with the purchase of an 1885 winery and never looked back. Since the couple's purchase of their debut winery, their critically acclaimed HALL Wines and WALT Wines have become fixtures of the California wine industry, winning numerous accolades including a coveted 100-point "perfect score." A PERFECT SCORE weaves a vibrant tale of the HALL brand's meteoric rise to success, Napa Valley's tug-of-war between localism and tourism, and the evolving nature of the wine industry as a whole. Readers who love a good glass of wine will find much to savor in the Halls' expert account of the art, soul, and business of a modern winery.

Book Paso Robles  California 1930 1950

Download or read book Paso Robles California 1930 1950 written by Clifford W. Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first-hand account of life in Paso Robles when Highway 101 was still the town's main drag. Being halfway between L.A. and San Francisco made Paso the perfect stopping spot for drivers and their passengers to eat, rest, or buy gasoline. The author takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the town's many small businesses that catered to travelers and locals. He captures the spirit and energy of the timesweathering the Great Depression and supporting Camp Roberts' troops during WWIIby writing in detail about many local families and their contributions to this gem of a small town now nestled in the Central Coast's wine region.