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How My Eat-Pray-Love (Myself) Journey Transformed Me

In January, I decided to embark on an Eat-Pray-Love (myself) journey. I felt my healing had hit a plateau, and that I lost myself in a string of unhealthy relationships. And, well, nothing changes if nothing changes. Six months later, I feel like I’ve woken up from a coma. I became the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. I walked through the fire, and faced and released a multitude of fears. I tested my own limits, traveled far and wide, emotionally, and physically (seven countries). I sat with Ayahuasca and other plant medicines, a handful of times, and stuck with the “dieta” in preparation and in integration.

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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in San Luis Obispo County (Edible San Diego)

If you're looking for a weekend getaway, San Luis Obispo County, or SLO as it's commonly referred to, has a multitude of hotels and activities to offer a weekend traveler. Located on the central coast of California, SLO is home to Hearst Castle, DAOU vineyards, the Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, and hundreds of miles of walking and biking trails, sure to excite any outdoor enthusiast.

Full article: https://www.ediblesandiego.com/articles/how-to-spend-the-perfect-weekend-in-san-luis-obispo-county

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9 Vegan- and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs You Must Try

Palm Springs is a health and wellness destination: endless vitamin D, nearly daily farmers markets, creme de la creme tennis courts, natural hot springs and date shakes. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of nine vegan– and vegetarian-friendly restaurants you can’t miss while in town.

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The Three Best Coffee Shops in North Park, San Diego
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK IN NOVEMBER

November is a grand time to visit Yosemite National Park. Crisp mornings and cool evenings, sunny days, chromatic views, and the chance of first snow all paint your next perfect travel picture. It is the least crowded time to visit the park, which means quieter and more intimate outdoor adventures. Plus, you can catch the last glimpse of Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows, and Mariposa Grove before they close for the season. We’ve come up with eight reasons your visit to Yosemite should be in the few remaining weeks of November. And remember to pack layers and tire chains, just in case!

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WITNESSING THE HORSETAIL “FIRE” FALL IN YOSEMITE SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S BUCKET LIST

“Each year, hundreds prepare and gather in various locations throughout Yosemite Valley, in hopes of witnessing one of the world’s most amazing natural phenomena, the fire lit Horsetail Fall, also known as ‘Firefall.’ The stunning visual phenomenon occurs when an ephemeral (seasonal) waterfall that flows after snow melt or heavy rainfall on the west side of El Capitan, pairs with a cloudless sky and bright orange sun setting in just the right position to reflect off the granite rock behind the falls. When all those factors combine, it causes the waterfall to light up and transform into what looks like molten lava pouring down the massive rock for a solid 10-12 minutes. There is generally a two week window each year to potentially witness the Firefall. Typically this time window is starting around Valentines Day (how romantic!).”

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7 FACTS ABOUT YOSEMITE SKI AND SNOWBOARD AREA (BADGER PASS) AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT

“The Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area, previously known as Badger Pass Ski Resort is located 17.6 miles (about 30 min. drive one way) from Wawona inside Yosemite National Park. Conditions permitting, it is open from mid-December through mid-March, and brings many visitors to visit and test out its slopes each year. With an elevation difference of 7,200-8,000 feet, and a vertical drop of 800 ft, it offers 88 acres of groomed ski area, 10 ski runs, and five chairlifts. It’s ideal for all-levels of snowboarding, downhill and cross country skiing, tubing, and much more. Plus, it’s affordable and family-friendly. “

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10 REASONS WINTER IN YOSEMITE IS MAGICAL

“Winter in Yosemite is magical! We are talking snow covered peaks, frosted trees, frozen waterfalls, frazil ice, little to no crowds, and a heap of activities including ice skating, downhill and cross-country skiing, hot cocoa, quality time next to a roaring fireplace, and more. And these are just a few of the essential activities to create your perfect winter family vacation.”

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TIOGA PASS ROAD – 10 PERFECT DAY HIKES

Tioga Pass Road aka Highway 120 makes way for perfect summer and early fall adventures in Tuolumne Meadows. After a heavy winter, the waterfalls are still strong, and there is even some snowmelt on some of high country trails. We have a list to plan your perfect day of trail hiking, whether you’re just looking for a short and sweet stroll or something to test those limits. The best part? Even with its popularity, and short season, Tuolumne tends to be much less crowded than Yosemite Valley (cue prayer hands).

Check out the free Tuolumne Meadow Shuttle if you’re planning to knock out a few trails in a day. 

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Cooking to Promote Plant-Based Food Options

Quin Butler of Hungry Vegan Lion works to promote her belief that “Everyone deserves to be happy and healthy.”

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Check This Out: Morley Disc Golf Course EDIBLE MAGAZINE - EDIBLE WINTER ISSUE 2020

Article I wrote about Morley Field in South Park, CA for Edible’s Winter 2020 issue.

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COVID-19 Community Resource Guide: How to Access Free Food, Health Care & Other Services in San Diego County (Edible SD)

Whether you’ve lost your job, had your hours cut, or are facing other challenges due to COVID-19, there are resources available to help you get through the coming weeks.

Below, we have compiled a list of resources for accessing food, financial, housing, and health benefits.

Information is quickly changing, often within hours, but the list accurately reflects resources available at the time of publication. We will continue to update this list as necessary to reflect the latest information available.

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Now Open: The Gluten-Free Baking Co has Opened Shop in North Park

After five years of business, this beloved allergen-free baker has opened her first brick and mortar in San Diego.

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San Diego’s First Roasting Collective is Now Open in San Marcos

California Roasting Collective is not only San Diego’s first and only coffee roasting collective, it's one of the first anywhere.

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Six 100% Gluten-Free + Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego

For those who are celiac, gluten-intolerant, vegan, lactose intolerant or all of the above, consider this list your dining guide. READ MORE

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5 REASONS TO STAY IN WAWONA DURING YOUR YOSEMITE VISIT

Yosemite National Park brings in over four million visitors each year!  Since 4 million yearly fans can’t be wrong, there are many reasons to want to visit Yosemite, and plenty of reasons to stay within the park boundaries during your next visit. During peak season, we expect large crowds, heaps of cars, traffic delays (sometimes 1-2 hours), busy attractions, and limited parking and lodging. Here are five reasons why staying in Wawona will allow you to spend less time in your car, and more time enjoying what this great park has to offer… 

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Edible San Diego - San Diego Grown: San Diego Seed Company and the Importance of Sourcing Local Seeds

It is time to take the local conversation beyond farm-to-table and start talking about seed origins.

“We talk about food-to-table, but seed-to-table is just as important,” explains Brijette Romstedt-Peña, founder of the San Diego Seed Company, which is currently the only local seed distributor in San Diego and the only certified organic urban seed producer in the country.

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Now Open: Ranch 45 is a Celebration of Sustainable Beef & Local Produce in Solana Beach

“Everything served in the newly opened Ranch 45 restaurant is locally sourced and responsibly raised, including their poultry and beef.

The coffee beans used for their espresso bar are from Cafe Virtuoso, while the Free-Ranch Chicken is from Mary’s. Vegetables come from Chino Farms, and their eggs from Eben-Haezer .

The star of the menu is Brandt Beef, sourced from a family-owned ranch in Imperial County dedicated to using sustainable practices to produce their premium natural beef that’s free from antibiotics with no added hormones.

In the front-of-house and behind-the-line, General manager Pam Schwartz and Executive Chef DuVal Warner run the show.”

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