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We have a focus on wine and food this month. Cool! As anyone who knows me will tell you, fine wine and great food—along with my Robin, my family, jazz music and the Eagles—is my sweet spot.

It had been far too long since we drove up to Paso Robles wine country.

There we found world-class premium wine, wonderful people and far less kinetic activity than you will ever find in Napa. We added a cherry on top of the sundae with a side trip to Cambria. Wow! Is life a bit more normal now?

I hope so.

As Robin will tell you, I hate anything that is labeled “festival”—strawberry, avocado, pickle or petunia. Even jazz. I am crowd phobic. However, the California Wine Festival, which we attended by the beach in Santa Barbara, was a pleasant surprise. It featured a fine selection of wineries and while there was a crowd, it was a happy, well-managed crowd. Check it out next year or drive to Orange County (Dana Point or Huntington Beach) for either of the next two events.

To complete our Central Coast wine orientation, we feature an article on the Edna Valley AVA. Located between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, it’s not as well-known as the other two, but that is quickly changing. Their cool weather Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is world class and presently receiving a great deal of attention. They deserve it.

We also include some yummy BBQ recipes to check out. Even though I am not a “recipe chef” (I make up my own), I have already done the leg of lamb on my new Delta Heat grill, and it is to die for. The grill also happens to be the best gas grill I have ever owned. You can find a Delta Heat grill at Thousand Oaks Fireside & Design.

As we head into the fall, our summertime family house guests are now back in their own homes (love them all, but whew!!), so our home is once again our own. It’s almost time for year-end planning and getting our financial affairs in order for 2023. I am an optimist and I see a happy and productive finish to this year and a better year next year. We now even have a stateroom reserved on The Jazz Cruise for January. I am looking forward to a solid week of enjoying my musical passion.

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A few years ago we took a three-day trip and did a feature on Paso Robles wine country. It was about time to revisit one of our favorite places. So when we received an invitation to attend an event at MAHA/Villa Creek featuring an incredible spread of food prepared by Full of Life Flatbread and excellent wine from MAHA/Villa Creek capped off by a performance by Sam Nelson Harris of X Ambassadors, the answer to the invitation was “WHY the HECK NOT?!” Unlike other AVAs, Paso Robles’ wineries are scattered along windy, narrow roads like MAHA Villa Creek on Peachy Canyon Road, which is actually more of a trail than a road. Cris and JoAnn Cherry hosted the event and a fun time was had by all. Their top-tier biodynamic organic wines are outstanding. I sampled 2018 MAHA Backlit and was blown away by this great example of a Paso Robles Rhone varietal blend of Petite Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Go to VillaCreek.com.

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Another hidden gem in Peachy Canyon is Torrin Wines.

When we sat down with Scott and Viquel Hawley in their tasting room it felt as if we were invited into their home.

It was classic wine country hospitality. We could have talked wine all day. Scott was passionate about his winemaking. I felt the most interesting point he made was when I asked him how much of his winemaking was science and how much was art. He said it started out with science and ended up 99% art. Once you tasted his wine, you understood. We loved their stupendous Rhone varietal blends (I like to use words like “stupendous” because this isn’t a wine wonk magazine!). The 2019 Le Devoir (Syrah and Graciano) was the hit of the tasting, and we brought it home to continue to enjoy it. It is really hard to choose which of his wines are better. Go to TorrinWines.com and buy some of everything there. You cannot go wrong!

CUISINE, CABERNET & JAZZ There was so much more to do! A visit to our favorite tasting room in Paso meant a gourmet lunch and wine tasting at Daou Winery. Small bites, wonderful Bordeaux varietals (Paso’s other sweet spot) and the best view in Paso Robles from Daou Mountain. Be sure to try their 2019 Eye of the Falcon.

It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot. Visit DaouVinyards.com.

We also went casual with a visit to Tin City. There you will find a collection of more laidback tasting rooms and top-tier wineries. Our favorite was Aaron Wines. Nothing fancy, just excellent wine. You can also enjoy a casual lunch and delicious burgers in Tin City.

Dinner in Paso Robles was easy. A visit to one of our favorites, Il Cortile, was followed by a big surprise—a jazz club in Paso!!! “Ben Heaven” in an unexpected place. A bright, young entrepreneur, Corey Jordan, has opened Libretto just off the square. They have a full schedule of top-notch jazz artists and a 100-year-old Steinway as their house piano. It’s piano nirvana for any piano player. The music was excellent, and it is now my go-to place anytime I visit Paos Robles.

CAMBRIA! On Sunday we headed for the coast. Nearby Cambria beckoned. Shopping on Main Street was, well, shopping on West Main in Cambria—art galleries, yummy ice cream, clothing, all of the highest quality. The town has “come back” from COVID and a recent decline and is really lovely again. At Mission Gallery Fine Art we found a beautiful large pottery dish that is now the centerpiece of our dining room table. Dinner at Le Madeline satisfied my ever-present need for French cuisine.

The really special part of the day was the view from our balcony at The Cavalier Resort in nearby San Simeon just 10 feet from the surf with a stellar sunset that cannot be beat.

So, who needs to fight their way through airports? Jump in your SUV, leave plenty of room for all the wine you will be bringing home, blow some money on gas and drive up the coast to Paso and Cambria! Salut!

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The Undiscovered Edna Valley SLO COAST TREASURES ARTICLE BY JENNIFER SIMONSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY SLO COAST WINE

Sitting under a tree next to what was once a one-room schoolhouse before its transformation into a boutique winery you can almost hear the sounds of the Pacific Ocean a few miles west. What you can clearly hear is the sound of Bocce balls clanking against one another, the clinking of wine glasses from a group of tourists sitting at a nearby wooden picnic table and the occasional sound of a car driving along the nearby two-lane highway.

The midday sun hangs high in the sky momentarily warming the air before a light sea breeze cools things off.

“It is never not perfect weather here,” said Michael Blany, brand ambassador for Baileyana Winery. “When Paso Robles is 105 and Napa is in the high 90s, we are sitting pretty at 78,” he said, taking a sip of Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir.

By here he means the Baileyana Winery nestled in the heart of California Central Coast’s Edna Valley surrounded by green leafy vineyards and the picturesque views of the Santa Lucia Mountains. The winery is just one of 50-plus that form the San Luis Obispo wine region, or as locals like to say, the SLO Coast region.

While it does not get as much fanfare as the Napa and Sonoma Valleys to the north or Santa Barbara to the South, the San Luis Obispo Coast is one of California's most unique wine regions. Just a stone’s throw from the Pacific Coast Highway, the winemakers here are starting to create some of the best cool climate wine in the state. During the past 30 years, vintners have transformed barren fog-drenched hillsides along California’s Pacific coastline into extreme vineyards that specialize in growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Albariño. And it is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

In March 2022 the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau designated the San Luis Obispo Coast its own American Viticulture

Area, or AVA. The 60-mile-long cool weather strip along the rugged Pacific Coast sits halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Tasting rooms and wineries are dotted along the country roads that wind through Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley’s scenic rolling hills. As the name promises, SLO Coast wineries offer visitors a much sought-after laidback wine tasting experience.

Not only do the 50-plus wineries of the appellation boost top-quality Burgundy-style wines, the proximity to the coast regulates any would-be extreme temperatures, said Rob Takigawa, Director of Winemaking for Baileyana, Tangent, Zocker and True Myths.

More than 90% of the vineyards are planted six miles or less from the Pacific Ocean. The proximity to the coastal winds create mild temperatures perfect to ensure long growing seasons, Takigawa said. In fact, the area has one of the longest growing seasons and one of the coolest climates in all of California.

While Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir flourish in the region, so does a little-known grape from Spain called Albariño.

Traditionally grown in Spain’s Rías Baixas region, Albariño thrives in maritime climates.

It is a highly aromatic white wine with a floral nose, white peach, apricot and citrus flavors, high acidity and a subtle saltiness.

“Our cool climate and close proximity to the ocean enhances the trademark salinity and briny characteristics Albariño is known for,” said John Niven, brand ambassador for WX Brands. With Niven at the helm, Tangent Winery was one of the area’s first big proponents of Albariño in the early 2000s. At the time, Tangent Winery was one of the first wineries in the country to devote a large portion of its vineyard to grow Albariño. As a result, everyday wine drinkers are becoming more familiar with the wine, leading to an increase in demand.

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Niven’s family was among the Central Coast pioneers that transformed the region into a grape-growing paradise. Niven family patriarch Jack Nevin began planting vines in Edna Valley in 1973. For more than four decades, three generations of Nivens have farmed the valley.

The Niven’s Paragon Vineyard is the largest family-owned and operated vineyard in the Edna Valley. The vineyard was part of the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) pilot program in 2008 that is now wildly popular and is aimed at encouraging sustainable farming practices.

The new SLO Coast appellation is home to more wineries than you can visit during a weekend, so here are the top four that you do not want to miss.

Baileyana

Named after the Acacia Baileyana trees that grow throughout California’s Central Coast, Baileyana is one of the founding wineries in the Edna Valley. The tasting room is housed in a 1909 one-room school that once served as the kindergarten through 12th-grade schoolhouse for the surrounding farming community. The building retained many of its original windows, floorboards and ceilings, adding to the authenticity.

No matter what type of wine you prefer, you will be able to find something that tickles your fancy here. Visitors can choose between 30 different white and red wines across four brands: Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth and Zocker. Regular tastings are $25 per person and include a flight of six preselected wines; a reserve tasting costs $50 per person and includes a flight of six preselected reserve wines, a charcuterie platter and a wine glass to keep.

Malena Wines

Who can resist a chrome 1969 Airstream trailer that acts as a tasting room and serves nothing but Rosé? Not us. Malena made its splash on the Central Coast wine scene in 2016 with its inaugural vintage of Malena Rosé.

The Airstream, glasses full of pink wine and spacious outdoor tasting area have been a highlight of visitors’ Instagram reels ever since. Tastings for the Provencal-style Rosé cost $25 per person. The open-air tasting room is adjacent to Chamisal Vineyards’ winery in San Luis Obispo. If you have a hard time finding it, keep your eyes peeled for the bright pink Rosé This Way signs.

Chamisal Vineyards

Ten minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo, Chamisal Vineyards creates some of the best sustainably produced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the entire Edna Valley. As one of the oldest wineries in the area, Chamisal Vineyards has long held a reputation for top-quality wines.

The longer-than-average growing season allows for cool-climate grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to develop deep, rich flavors.

The winery is open for tastings Wednesdays through Sundays. Visitors are invited to sit on the outdoor patio and soak in the stunning views of the rolling hills and San Luis Mountain Range as they sample their wine. The Estate Patio Experience includes a sample of five popular wines overlooking the beautiful estate vineyards for $35 per person.

Croma Vera

It is hard to get a tasting in this independent, micro-winery, but it is worth the planning. Croma Vera is generally only open two days a week for tastings.

The small-batch Spanish-inspired winery focuses on making sustainable Albariño, Tempranillo, Grenache and red wine blends, 150 cases at a time.

Spanish-inspired flights of five wines are $25 per person. The little tasting room is in downtown San Luis Obispo.

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Anyone who knows me will tell you that if the word “festival” is attached to an event, I will normally head in the opposite direction. Crowds and lines for a tiny sip or taste of something is usually not my idea of fun. We made an exception for the California Wine Festival taking place at the beach in Santa Barbara. What the heck? I love wine, it was right by the beach and an easy drive to beautiful Santa Barbara.

The folks who organized this event as well as several others in Southern California (Dana Point, Huntington Beach and Carlsbad) run a well-organized visitor-friendly festival.

The private tasting on Friday, July 15 and the public event on July 16 were very organized and not overcrowded. The result was a lot of happy wine enthusiasts sampling wine from some well-known and also some not-so-well-known boutique wineries.

As is always the case, the wine representatives were wonderfully sociable, welcoming and informative. We particularly enjoyed tasting and learning about the smaller wineries like Square Peg, a Russian River super-premium winery, and various family-owned wineries. We especially liked Kessler-Haak, Meadowlark Vineyards (both from Santa Barbara), Quench + Temper from Templeton and Vezer Family Vineyard from the Suisun Valley just east of Napa Valley (great Petite Syrah).

Breaking from my anti-festival attitude was well worth it.

We enjoyed a fun, rewarding and informative day. The most important takeaway was that we discovered some excellent new wineries we look forward to visiting again in the future!

Visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com for future wine fest dates.

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Kessler-Haak Winery, Santa Rita Hills

Square Peg Wines, Russian River Valley

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Chef Jamie Gwen’s Spring Leg of Lamb With Mint Pesto & Roasted Garlic Aioli A boneless and butterflied leg of lamb cooks quickly on the grill, imparting fabulous flavor and smokiness, while still guaranteeing you the ability to cook the meat to perfection.

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice • 4 garlic cloves • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • One 3-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed

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DIRECTIONS Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper in your blender or food processor and blend to combine.

Place the butterflied lamb in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Refrigerate for 24 hours to impart fabulous flavor.

Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 1 hour before you’re ready to grill to guarantee even cooking. Remove the lamb from the marinade, pat dry and discard the marinade.

Preheat your Twin Eagles Grill using a 2-Zone set-up (one side of the grill on high heat and the other side on no heat) to cook the lamb indirectly using the radiant heat as convection.

Place the lamb on the grill over direct heat and sear both sides, creating grill marks and locking in the juices. Move the lamb to indirect heat, cover the grill and cook until an internal thermometer registers 125ºF, about 15 minutes total for medium-rare, depending upon the thickness of the lamb.

Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with Mint Pesto and Roasted Garlic Aioli.

Serves 6 to 8.

Leg of Lamb

ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI Aioli is a classic preparation, a mayonnaise base with roasted garlic infused into each creamy, heavenly bite. You can make mayonnaise from scratch or use this cheat method for instant gratification.

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup prepared mayonnaise • 6 roasted garlic cloves* • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt & freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS Combine the ingredients in your food processor and blend until smooth. *To roast garlic, cut the top third off of a bulb of garlic and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and roast at 325°F for 1 hour or until the garlic cloves are caramelized and tender. For individually peeled garlic cloves, drizzle a handful of cloves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the seasoned cloves in aluminum foil and roast for 30 minutes, shaking the packet a couple of times during cooking, or until the cloves are tender and golden.

MINT PESTO INGREDIENTS • Fresh mint and parsley combine for this bright springinspired pesto.

• 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves • 1 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley leaves • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pistachios • 2 peeled garlic cloves • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt & freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS Combine the mint, parsley, walnuts and garlic in your food processor. Process to a paste. Slowly add the olive oil and process until smooth. Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper and blend well. Taste to adjust the seasoning.

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Lobster Tails

Chef Jamie Gwen’s Limoncello Lobster Tails INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds fresh lobster tails • 2 grapefruits, juiced • 1/4 cup Limoncello • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 3 lemons, halved • Unsalted butter DIRECTIONS Split each lobster tail; Traditionally, you would cut the top of the shell using kitchen shears, to expose the meat, but I find that the lobster meat tends to overcook a bit that way. I prefer to split each tail completely, leaving the actual tail intact, to minimize the cooking time.

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Combine the grapefruit juice and Limoncello in a shallow dish.

Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the split lobster tails in the marinade, meat side down, and let sit for 20 minutes.

Heat your Twin Eagles grill to high and grill the lobster tails, turning often and basting constantly with the marinade, about 4 to 5 minutes or until just cooked through.

Meanwhile, grill the lemons, cut side down, until golden and juicy. Serve the lobster tails with melted butter and grilled lemons.

Serves 4 Jamie Gwen is a CIA Grad, Celebrity Chef, Certified Sommelier, Lifestyle Expert and four-time cookbook author who can be seen stirring up something delicious on television, on the radio and in print from coast to coast. Visit ChefJamie.com for more recipes.

Pork Chops

Heartbeet Kitchen’s Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops With Garlic Butter Weeknight grilling inspiration: perfectly tender grilled bone-in pork chops with a golden, caramelized garlic butter that you can make on the grill simultaneously. The butter mixture is drizzled over the pork chops as they rest, infusing them with amazing flavor.

INGREDIENTS • 3 tsp kosher salt, divided • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided • 2 thick cut, bone-in pork chops (around 1 ½ inches thick, weighing about 9-10 oz) GRILLING TIPS For best results, select a thicker cut because they don’t dry out as easily.

• 2 tbsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • Fresh parsley, minced

DIRECTIONS Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Rub 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper into each pork chop, getting the seasoning into both sides. Lay pork chops on a wire rack inside a sheet pan and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

When ready to cook, preheat one side of the grill to medium-high with the lid closed, so the temperature of the grill holds steady at 375-400ºF. Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat. Then move them to one side of the grill where the burner is off. Close the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes with indirect heat, until the temperature of the pork chops is around 120ºF using a digital meat thermometer.

Finish the pork chops with a final sear on both sides over medium-high heat, until the temperature of the pork chops is 145ºF. Make sure not to overcook or they may become dry. Pull pork chops off the grill and let rest for 5 minutes as the juices saturate.

While the meat is resting or the pork chops are searing, place a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium heat. Add butter and let melt, then add garlic and a handful of minced parsley. Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant. Drizzle garlic butter over rested pork chops and enjoy.

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Heartbeet Kitchen’s Spicy Grilled Salmon in Foil Filets of high quality, wild-caught salmon, cooked gently from the steam of a foil packet, dressed in a garlicky, spicy butter then finished with fresh lime juice. An incredibly easy recipe that’s perfect for grilling beginners and experts alike, Twin Eagles Partner Heartbeet Kitchen’s Spicy Grilled Salmon in Foil is ready in just 20 minutes on your grill!

Heartbeet Kitchen’s foolproof recipe features a spicy garlic butter made with chili powder and sriracha spread onto the salmon filets before wrapping them in foil. This keeps the salmon moist and flavorful, and “the lime juice at the end of cooking brightens the salmon, and provides the acid needed to round out the dish.” Simply mouthwatering.

INGREDIENTS • 2 (6 ounce) wild salmon filets with skin on • kosher salt • 3 tablespoons very soft butter • 3/4 tablespoon harissa powder • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 large cloves or 3 small)

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• 1 shallot, thinly sliced • 1 lime, 1/2 of it thinly sliced, the other half reserved for the juice DIRECTIONS Preheat grill to 400ºF (lid closed) Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.

Mix butter ingredients together and use a knife to spread butter evenly onto filets.

Pull out a piece of foil, about 18-20 inches long. Place lime slices in the middle of the foil, then put the salmon on top of the lime slices. Top with shallot slices.

Fold each side of the foil up and over the salmon, so that the salmon is fully enclosed and the sides are tucked underneath, sealing to create a “package.”

Set foil package on grill and cook for 6-7 minutes with lid closed. Open foil and check temperature, removing once salmon reaches 125ºF. Bon Appetit!

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARY ONEAL

M r. M a l ibu on Sha k i ra Soc ia l C u r rency Shakira was born in Barranquilla, Colombia—the northernmost location of South America where you can almost throw a Frisbee to Cuba. Barranquilla is where she lived for most of her childhood, often sitting on the beach with her dark hair and backpack full of dreams about becoming a world superstar.

Reportedly Shak wrote her first poem, The Crystal Rose, when she was 4. When she was a little girl, she saw belly dancing for the first time at a Middle Eastern restaurant. She leapt up and began dancing, and it inspired her to want to be a performer. But there was more than just wanting to be a performer.

“I knew that I was going to be a public figure; it was like a prophecy,” she says, reflecting a truth about the word “Abracadabra,” which literally means in ancient Aramaic: “I create what I speak.”

Shak was fascinated watching her father writing stories and creating what he spoke on a typewriter, and she asked for one as a Christmas gift. She got one at 7 and it became the magic typewriter that created what she spoke. She has continued writing poetry ever since. Many of her poems became songs. One might say she has surpassed Rumi and even Shakespeare in the number of people reached today with over 100 million fans on Facebook (the highest of anyone in the world) and over 23 billion views on YouTube!

Shak’s older half-brother was killed in a motorcycle accident when she was 2. At 8, she wrote her first song, “Your Dark Glasses,” which was inspired by her father, who for years wore dark glasses to hide his grief. Shak sang for schoolmates and teachers, including the nuns at her Catholic school. She was rejected in the second grade for the school choir because her vibrato was too strong.

The music teacher told her that she sounded like a goat.

Shak was known as “the belly dancer girl” at school as she would weekly demonstrate a new number she learned.

“That’s how I discovered my passion for live performance,” she says. In her early teens, Shak met local theater producer Monica Ariza, who was impressed with her talent. Monica introduced her to a Sony Colombia record executive who then referred to her as “something of a lost cause.” She secured another Sony audition in Bogotá where she performed three songs, which impressed them so much they signed her up to record three albums. One might assume she either knocked their socks off, or they thought you’d have to be an idiot not to sign up a singing goat.

Shak’s debut album “Magia” was recorded with Sony Music Colombia in ’90, when she was only 13 years old. Shak’s second album sales were marginal, but her third album, “Pies Descalzos,” brought her widespread popularity in Latin America and was certified Platinum. (For those who follow the Recording Industry of America, it has not yet introduced a Benitoite rating, even though it is the official California state gem and is more valuable than a diamond).

Shak’s fourth album, “Where Are the Thieves?” has sold over seven million copies but has not revealed where the real-life

thieves are who stole all her lyrics in a suitcase at the airport.

Shak entered the English-language market with her fifth album, “Laundry Service.” She shared her perception: “People are not depressed in Colombia the same way people are in America.”

“Laundry Service’s” lead single, “Whenever, Wherever,” became the bestselling single of 2002. Her success was further solidified with her “Oral Fixation” album that includes “Hips Don't Lie.” Shak began dating Antonio de la Rua, the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rua in ’00 and their relationship lasted for 11 years. After Shak met soccer player Gerard Pique at the World Cup in ’10, she announced she was parting ways with Antonio to date him.

Gerard told her, “I’m gonna win this World Cup, so I can see you at the finals,” after which he won. In the meantime, Antonio sued her for $100 million but the suit was thrown out.

Shak has sold over 125 million records worldwide and has won five MTV Video Music Awards, two Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, 28 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and has been Golden Globe-nominated. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (which the person who nominated her had to pony up $30,000, as with all the other celebrities who have received one. That might be why Julia Roberts, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington and Al Pacino don’t have a star). You can even buy an official Shakira “Oral Fixation” backstage pass for $5 on eBay. But what is her social currency worth? Whose perception defines that value? Is it merely the number of fans she has or how she is being perceived?

Interestingly, some say the emotional connection between fans and musicians is beyond that of the connection between fans and actors, as evidenced at the Academy Awards when rock stars walk down the red carpet and the roar is greater than for “movie stars.”

Shak said in a Rolling Stone interview: “My music, I think, is a fusion of many different elements and I’m always experimenting.

So I try not to limit myself, or put myself in a category, or be the architect of my own jail.” She utilizes trendy dancing and musical conventions and rearranges them to use the effect of surprise, but not to such an extent that she loses contact with her audience.

So what made her famous? Instead of being inspired to make Capricorn music when she was told she sounded like a goat, she took that remark to empower her childhood dream and become a global superstar. Forbes Magazine says Shakira’s influence “knows no boundaries, whether in the fields of music or philanthropy.” Beyond music, she has managed to impact the world socially and politically as well, amplifying the notoriety of Latin music and culture worldwide.

Mr. Malibu's high-profile events and celebrity interviews reach over 22 million on television, 500,000 via social media and nearly 4 million on YouTube. Visit MalibuHD.com and HeartAscent.com to learn more. Look for more Mr. Malibu chapters in next month’s issue.

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“Meet All The Hands That Feed You” Ventura County Farm Day On Saturday, November 5, more than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will invite the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 10th Annual Ventura County Farm Day. This year’s theme is “Meet All The Hands That Feed You.” Visitors can map out their day by viewing the Farm Day Trail Map at https://venturacountyfarmday.com/ farm-tours. Each site offers tours and produce and other giveaways. Farm Day enables the public to meet the local farmers who grow the food we eat. Tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some require reservations.

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Ventura County Farm Day is organized by the nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG).

SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture’s contribution to our nutritional well-being.

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How to Invest in a Bear Market At this point in 2022, we look back on what has been a broad sell-off for both stocks (as measured by the S&P 500) and bonds.

The combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain challenges, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a delayed central-bank response have resulted in low growth, inflation shocks and the risk of economic recession.

As investors have reassessed the outlook, the S&P 500 fell for most weeks during the first half of 2022 and slipped into a “bear market,” defined as a 20% decline from a peak. Simultaneously, these same factors pushed interest rates and credit risk up, pressuring bond prices down. While most stocks (and bonds) have recovered from their lows, investments are still deep in the red year-to-date.

Surveying the state of markets, we ask, “Is the next leg for stocks a move up or down? Is there any type of bond that can generate positive returns in this rising rate environment?”

As legendary investor Sir John Templeton observed, “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grow on skepticism, mature on optimism and die on euphoria.” Extremes in investors’ pessimism can be a contrarian indicator; when everyone throws in the towel, it can be a great time to buy. Further, when markets get pushed to the floor, there is a rebound effect and prices can jump back quickly (see chart).

In a bear (or bull) market, we use a disciplined process and strategy designed to guide, grow and guard wealth. This is how we do it: The Zuma Wealth investment philosophy lives at the

intersection of fundamental “Warren Buffet” value investing and rules-based, trend following. The value lens selects asset classes and securities (stocks, bonds or ETFs) based on strong cash flows, financial fortitude and good value. Our quantitative overlay incorporates data to flexibly respond to market information and to guard against losses while confirming when to buy.

Based on our current guidelines, we have been and continue to be constructive on the consumer staples and energy sectors.

The darling technology sector is approaching a “green light.”

Bonds have been terrible all year, but after some false starts, we are keeping a close eye on high-yield corporate bonds. This is an asset class that has historically created productive returns when interest rates are rising.

While we do not like the current environment, we are not worried because we are confident that although this is a tough and scary time, discipline and strategy will guide our investment decisions through this challenging period. We are concerned, but the key is we are appropriately cautious.

In closing, investments take the stairs up and the elevator down; in other words, stocks are slower to rise than to fall. We ensure that investors get out fast when the elevator is going down and are in shape and ready to go when it is time to climb back up the stairs.

Terri Spath is the founder and Chief Investment Officer at Zuma Wealth, LLC. For more information, visit ZumaWealth.com.

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