Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet InstituteLocation:Santa Margarita, CaliforniaExpertise:Cheesemaking, farming, hospitalityChristine Maguire and her husband, Jim, are the owners of Rinconada Dairy, where they raise sheep and goats, make award-winning cheese, grow organic produce and host farm-stay guests. Christine, who attended culinary school in New York, runs the cheesemaking operation and makes breakfast for visitors. Christine has given talks on local cheese history and collaborated with local restaurant The Range on farm-to-table dinner events. In addition to the livestock, Christine keeps two dogs and more than 20 cats.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet InstituteLocation:Santa Margarita, CaliforniaExpertise:Cheesemaking, farming, hospitality

Title:Contributing Writer

Education:Culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute

Location:Santa Margarita, California

Expertise:Cheesemaking, farming, hospitality

Christine Maguire and her husband, Jim, are the owners of Rinconada Dairy, where they raise sheep and goats, make award-winning cheese, grow organic produce and host farm-stay guests. Christine, who attended culinary school in New York, runs the cheesemaking operation and makes breakfast for visitors. Christine has given talks on local cheese history and collaborated with local restaurant The Range on farm-to-table dinner events. In addition to the livestock, Christine keeps two dogs and more than 20 cats.

EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.