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Nasturtium Saag Paneer
Peppery nasturtium greens make a perfect substitute for mustard greens in this traditionally-styled Punjabi dish...
Easy, Cheesy Fresh Pea Crostini
Delicious & Easy Easy, Cheesy Fresh Pea Crostini Peak-season peas, peppery pecorino, cooling mint and...
ENDIVE AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CITRUS AND BALSAMIC
Ingredients for ENDIVE AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CITRUS AND BALSAMIC Dressing ¼ cup balsamic vinegar...
Cherry, Vanilla, Chocolate Cauliflower Ice Cream Sandwich
Delicious & Easy Cherry, Vanilla, Chocolate Cauliflower Ice Cream Sandwich Yes, it says cauliflower ice...
POPULAR STORIES
Nasturtium Saag Paneer
Peppery nasturtium greens make a perfect substitute for mustard greens in this traditionally-styled Punjabi dish...
Easy, Cheesy Fresh Pea Crostini
Delicious & Easy Easy, Cheesy Fresh Pea Crostini Peak-season peas, peppery pecorino, cooling mint and...
ENDIVE AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CITRUS AND BALSAMIC
Ingredients for ENDIVE AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CITRUS AND BALSAMIC Dressing ¼ cup balsamic vinegar...
Cherry, Vanilla, Chocolate Cauliflower Ice Cream Sandwich
Delicious & Easy Cherry, Vanilla, Chocolate Cauliflower Ice Cream Sandwich Yes, it says cauliflower ice...
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In Season Spotlight: Alliums
That which we call an allium by any other name would smell as sweet… You...
A Delicious Celebration of Craft & Community: The Cheese & Libation Expo 2025
Image courtesy of Cheese & Libation Expo.San Diego’s most flavorful event is back! The Cheese...
CSA Boxes for Spring
Arugula, lettuce, cheese, herbs, fruit, honey, and more are among CSA fare.Be Wise Ranch20505 San...
Spring Cookbook Club 2025
I lost my mother a few months ago, suddenly. It's strange to experience this extremely...
Seasonal Cooking Tips for Spring
Are you looking to expand your culinary skills? Blending expert techniques with peak seasonal ingredients...
Cooking Together: Spring 2025
This season, we launch a new initiative: Cooking Together. And here it begins.For 17 years,...
Unapologetically Blaxican: A Culinary Journey of Family, Culture, and Comfort
In San Diego’s Barrio Logan, Julia Velez-Hernandez serves more than comfort food, her dishes are...
Wildly refreshing
Botanicals might seem like a trendy buzzword in health and wellness circles, but that doesn’t...
From Seed to Soil
Image: Kenise Adams for Edible San Diego.In Southern California's sun-drenched climate, the journey of a...
Food Forestry
When CJ Andrews first stepped on the property she would later buy in Valley Center,...
Winter Superfoods
Close your eyes and picture your favorite food-related memory—this could be anything from growing food...
Preserving Citrus
As winter envelops Southern California, the region’s orchards burst with a kaleidoscope of citrus fruits,...
Winter Cookbook Club 2024
Heart of the Hive: Inside the Mind of the Honey Bee and the Incredible...
Intentionally Regenerative
Anyone who has taken enough time and endured the eyestrain of reading the 0.2 type...
Can Agritourism Save the Family Farm?
SPECIAL PARTNER FEATURERamona Ranch Winery is San Diego’s first and only certified sustainable vineyard and winery.At a...
Gadgets and Gifts for the Thrifty Kitchen
Flex your buying power for a noble cause this winter and head to the Kitchens...
CSA Boxes for Winter
Revolutionize your relationship with local food and join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program today.Be...
A Guide to San Diego Food Nonprofits
Community is about caring. In San Diego County, we’re fortunate to have an abundance of...
The Makings of a Meal
While our country may feel polarized at times, food remains a place people can come...
The Bakers and the Wheat
A version of this story appeared in Civil EatsFrom 9 to 5, Terry Ellis is...
Your Stay-Cation Guide to Valley Center
European excursions and far-off bucket list adventures are great, but it’s also worth exploring the...
Fall Cookbook Club 2024
San Diego CooksBy Ligaya MalonesIt’s taken local writer Ligaya Malones five years to create San...
A Many-Splendored Thing
I fell hard for persimmons at an intense time of my life. Against many odds...
Families of Fish
Tanner Saraspe and dad Andy showing off California golden spider crabs. Image courtesy of Tanner...
A Living Landscape
Cresting a hill east of Escondido, it’s common to see large birds flying high above...
Three Keepsake Recipes
Behind the scenes: ingredients and recipes staged for cooking to begin. Image by Becka...
Five CSA Boxes for Fall
Subscribing to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program is next level. Farmers use the strategy...
You’re Invited to a Fall Party at City Farmers Nursery
The beauty and delectable comforts of San Diego’s fall season is a cause for celebration—and...
Restoring Water Ways
Participants from Kumeyaay Community College and Native Like Water crew a large ha kwaiyo (tule...
Market Explorer: City Farmers Nursery
Perhaps it’s the unique charm of a small-scale, family-owned and-operated businesses or the intrigue of...
Hurry Up and Wait
Predawn on a foggy morning, I found myself driving on a quiet country road. Sprawling...
Seafood City: San Diego’s Fishing History
Image: Courtesy of San Diego Maritime Museum.Today’s tourists visiting San Diego Harbor would not know...
What’s Growing at Fred’s Urban Farm
Robin Kanzius (left) and son Kellen Kanzius started farming with 10 trays of microgreens.The story...
Finding Fromage in San Diego
While San Diego may not be known as a cheese destination, passionate cheesemongers across the...
How to Have a Delicious Summer
Becoming an Agritourist might be one of the best ways to taste the wonderful foods...
Collaborative Conservation
Ben Naman and Alli Adams work with medicinal plant species in greenhouses at the San...
The Appellations of San Diego Wine Country
As a flourish of viticultural activity excites grape growers and wine consumers throughout San Diego...
Celebrity Chefs Cook to Benefit Regenerative So-Cal Farm
On April 14, chefs, farmers, and vintners from around the San Diego area convened on...
A Case for Living on Garden Focaccia
A freestyle garden focaccia pre-bake decorated with edible flowers from Fresh Origins.When we decided to...
Seed-Saving Renaissance
Seeds are like magic. From tiny containers sprout nutritious foods, beautiful flowers, trees, medicinal herbs,...
Zero Proof
Try mixing up a Metabolism Makeover for yourselves. Recipe and image courtesy of Higher Vibration...
Coming of Age
Image: courtesy of Evans Hotels.What began 20 years ago as a small seated dinner at...
Create Space for California Bumblebees
Buzzing among lilacs or the tomatoes in our vegetable gardens, big, fuzzy bumblebees are a...
In Touch: Bumblebees
It zipped right, then left. I looked again, uncertain if I’d actually seen anything. I...
Oh My! Mycology!
Thousands of years ago, people in Asia, the Americas, North Africa, Europe, and beyond were...
Taking a Leap into February
San Diego in the winter is an often overlooked place of bliss. From whale-watching off...
Winter Gardening in San Diego
Monique Rousseau-Stewart, owner of Blendees smoothie and juice shop in El Cajon, grew herbs, kale,...
Meet the Winemaker at Walnut Tree Ranch Vineyard and Winery
The golden rolling hills of San Diego County's backcountry. Image courtesy of Walnut Tree Ranch...
Wrapping Up the Seasons
We’re all aboard the Polar Express headed straight through the holiday season. Next stop, 2024!...
Galactic Produce from Down-to-Earth Farmers
Alyssa Brodsky prepares a row for planting. Image courtesy of Chris Rov Costa. Growing up...
Best Family Dining in San Diego
Little ones on a garden tour at The Plot in Oceanside. Image courtesy of The...
Merry and Bright Winter Happenings Around San Diego
It takes a carefully cultivated combination of advanced planning and inspiration to create holiday magic...
Fall Events for Persimmon Pickers, Pie Lovers, and More
Slip on a coat or long-sleeve shirt and stroll down your block but stay alert....
What’s Smart About Smart Food?
Three-quarters of the world’s food comes from 12 plants and five animals. Three of these...
Provisions for the Pacific Crest Trail
Ask hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) what they think about most on this...
All Hail Pumpkin and Apple Cider Doughnut Season
Hero image: Apple Cider Doughnuts finished in cinnamon and sugar. This image: Chef Ryan Rizzuto...
Three Delicious Heirloom Recipes
Many of us share fond memories and special bonds with loved ones through food. Recipes...
Celebrate Fall with Brunch
We're bringing issue 71 to life with brunch at One Kitchen Collaborative in Oceanside. Cover...
Where’s the Fish?
Locally caught sand dabs for sale at TunaVille Market and Grocery.California SeaGrant estimates that less...
Ode to a River
3R’s artistic logo, inspired by tribal artifacts, greets visitors at the door.The history of the...
The How-To For Practicing Permaculture
Small steps pay off with many benefitsThe events of recent years involving genetically modified organisms...
Follow That Fish
Dan Major with fishing crew members Luke (center) and Jasper (left)heading out on F/V Lady...
The Source of Life
GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE Growing up in San Diego as a Filipino-American, I was fascinated by...
Pauma Tribal Farms: Celebrating the Fruits of the Land
When a place and a people embody thousands of years of flow, we are especially...
Everyone Eats Well at Chino Farm
One of the most recognizable birds at Chino Farm is the Great Blue Heron who...
How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in San Luis Obispo County
If you're looking for a weekend getaway, San Luis Obispo County, or SLO as it's...
Market Explorer: SunCoast Farmers’ Market Haul
While the future SunCoast Market Co-Op store location in Silver Strand Plaza is destined to...
Are You a Flower Eater?
Literally under our noses is the delicious and delightful tradition of incorporating edible flowers into...
Becoming an Agritourist
What is agritourism? ag.ri.tour.ism (ˌa-gri-ˈtu̇ r-ˌi-zəm) is the practice of touring agricultural areas to see...
Pansies and More
At Specialty Produce, our goal is to sow excitement for unfamiliar fruits, vegetables, and even...
Market Explorer: Cardiff Certified Farmers’ Market
The Icebox Hawaiian ice food truck.With convenient parking and a gorgeous view of the San...
The Sustainable Foodist: Waste Not
You may have noticed that there is a new green or brown addition to the...
Benefits of Bokashi
Calling all soil lovers out there! The bokashi lifestyle is a journey toward building healthy...
Where the Green Grass Grows
An acorn woodpecker, his red crown blazing in the sun, repeats his familiar knock, knock…...
Regenerative Ranching in San Diego
A BITE OF HISTORYSan Diego County has grasslands well suited for regenerative ranching, which means...
It’s All Connected
Spencer Rudolph has lived in the unincorporated area north of Escondido since 1999. He’s intimately...
San Diego In a Glass
There are numerous ways to infuse a sense of place into a beer. Common methods...
The Golden Egg
People are scratching their heads in grocery store aisles across the country—some in shock over...
Southeast San Diego Community Garden and UCSD Learning Hub Marks 10 Years
A canopy of banana trees at Ocean View Growing Grounds. Ocean View Growing Grounds (OVGG),...
The Sustainable Foodist: Guide to Giving Planet-Friendly Gifts
This gift guide is designed to inspire unique ideas for the special people in your...
Living Soil
Painting by Stacey Messina representing the many layers of life in the soil. Story and...
Potter’s Paradise
There’s nothing better than looking out over your patio or backyard to check the progress...
How to Design an Entirely Edible Urban Back Yard
When Jim Rockoff of Oceanside scans his backyard full of citrus, guavas, figs, grapes, mulberry...
A Modern Homesteading Journey
Kristina and Warren James could not have imagined the fairytale-like wonder they’d create when embarking...
Pie Tasting at Julian Pie Company
The scent of freshly baked pies is one of the most heavenly aromas on Earth....
Starting a Little Free Garden
The Bigley's Little Free Garden looks a bit sparse as it transitions from summer to...
Pairing Food With Fruity Ciders
Cider, called “hard cider” in the US, continues to gain momentum as a beverage that...
Rooted in a Radicle Community
Long before The Plot Garden Project, Bianca Bonilla (left) knocked on the back door at...
Pumpkin Season
Image: Courtesy of Specialty Produce.In America, pumpkins paint the fall season orange and perfume the...
Get a Table at This Fall’s San Diego Restaurant Week
Lobster paella at Cafe Sevilla, one of San Diego Restaurant Week's 100+ participating restaurants. Image...
Growing a Food Revolution
You may know Jessica Waite from her plant-based, zero-waste restaurant The Plot, or as president...
Sustainable Water Ways
Image: Art Zeigler. The leaves on tomato plants wither and droop. Higher winds knock avocados...
San Diego County Local Catch Guide
Image: Julie Pendray. You can get your omega-3s and lean protein by buying seafood at...
From Sea Forest to Table
Catherine O’Hare and Avery Resor witnessed the pitfalls of the modern food system by working...
Weathering the Wilt
Have you ever set the morning alarm for 5:30am during summer to rise and water...
Small Farms Star in 7 Course Dinners at Garden Kitchen
For the local food enthusiasts, getting a seat on a Friday or Saturday night in...
Traditional Knowledge and Innovative Leadership
A stop on the basketmaking trail. Image: Courtesy of Lacey Cannon.Indigenous RegenerationIndigenousregeneration.org is an organization...
A New Way to Shop
On Tuesdays, Ben Schrik, owner and operator of Bristlecone Market (a low-waste grocery delivery service),...
Hot Dish on Local San Diego Catch
Restaurants in San Diego benefit from their proximity to the Pacific Ocean with stellar sunset...
What a Centenarian Eats
Image: Courtesy of Deborah Szekely. To celebrate Deborah Szekely’s 100th birthday on May 3,...
A Chef at Sea and His Mouth-Numbing Hot Sauce
Chef Adriel Montes spends half his days on land tinkering with the recipe for his...
Summer Love
Summer love at Specialty Produce isn’t a feeling, but a flavor—one bite might just make...
Perspectives on Land and Food From the People Who Have Been Here the Longest
BY ALTHEA WALKER , CLIMATE SCIENCE ALLIANCEThe concept of a paradigm shift within our food...
Climate Connections: From the Land to Our Plates
To understand how climate change impacts the food on our plate, we first have to...
Grow Some of Your Own Food
Why Grow Your OwnThe many benefits of gardening include exercise, stress and anxiety reduction, lowering...
We Titled This Special Edition “Full Circle” For Many Reasons
We Titled This Special Edition “Full Circle” For Many ReasonsBECAUSE THE EARTH ITSELF IS A...
Three Ways to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies
For kids, summer means pool parties, playtime, trips to the beach, and snacks. Lots of...
This Land We Live On and Depend On
DEFINING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTUREREDEFINING OURSELVESThis small herd of cows at Pasturebird supports rotational grazing for chickens. Image: Maria Hesse.You’ve...
Regenerative Ag Resource Guide
Regenerative Ag Resources Get Involved Locally and Globally Regeneration.org California Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Soils...
Gardening and Growing Resources
Think Edible Landscapes If you live where you have even a little bit of land...
Regenerative Farmsteading Fosters Education
In 2018, Rich and April Viles were searching for a new adventure. In Vista, CA...
Cauliflower Collaboration
The lure of a sunny landscape, birdsong, and crafts with friends can be a welcome...
Here’s Why the Wine List at Garden Kitchen Is So Special
The rotating wine list at Garden Kitchen includes over 100 carefully selected wines. Chef and...
San Diego Master Gardeners Teach Earth-Friendly Gardening
The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will host...
Wine & Dine Al Fresco at Garden Kitchen
“I feel like I’m dining in someone’s backyard,” they say. The alfresco patio, akin to...
The Story of Water in Southern California: Part Four
The world is changing faster and in ways we can’t possibly comprehend. Abstract and easy-to-ignore...
Buying California Spiny Lobster Fresh From the Fishing Vessel
“Things are good,” Captain Johnny Glawson says from behind his market stall with his wife...
Behind the Bar with Whit Rigali
Tell us about yourself and where you live.My name is Whit Rigali. I'm the co-founder,...
Holiday Gift Guide for Garden Lovers
Visit any of the four Grangetto’s locations to pick up the perfect present. Enjoy!DAVE WILSON...
Meet the ‘Dine-cation’
Hotel restaurants used to have a reputation for serving overpriced convenience food to a so-called...
Sitting at the Kids Table
While farm-to-table has become a growing trend in the foodie world, Farm to School (F2S)...
Would the Real Margarita Please Stand Up?
With illustrations by W. Scott Koenig Bar Andaluz Margarita1940 to 1950"It's just like a daisy,...
The Little Food Magazine That Could
The San Diego Press Club announced the 48th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards on October...
How To Plant Your Own Tea Garden with City Farmers Nursery
Situated in the diverse neighborhood of City Heights, City Farmers Nursery specializes in herbs, vegetables,...
Avocado Care Guide
Avocado trees grow rapidly, but they do mature slowly. With these tips and a little...
How to Use a Red Wagon to Help Feed Your Community
Produce for the People food donation box. Image: Courtesy Megan Morello.Addressing food insecurity has come...
Three Ways to Use Pumpkin Purée
Whether you are one who tends to have a little purée left in the can...
Liquid Assets: Frozen Drinks to Fall For
If you’re not ready to give up frozen drinks yet this year, look to some...
San Diego County Hunger Relief Guide
San Diego Food Bank volunteer loads food staples into a trunk during a 2020 Super...
Herbs to Plant in San Diego
It’s no secret that fresh herbs pack a punch in spite of their small size....
Gordon’s Fall Favorites
Dogs love this time of year—when our humans give themselves permission to regularly eat pie...
The Story of Water in Southern California: Part Three
Water touches every part of the beverage creation process, from growing ingredients to creating the...
A Botanical Bartender’s Guide for Fall
Garden-to-glass mixology is made approachable and easy in San Diego, where the seasonal bounty of...
Pure Project Branches Out
While the Pure Project Miramar Brewery & Taproom will always be the place where one...
Dueling Pacific Rockfish Ceviche
Ceviche is one Peruvian dish with endless iterations that spans traditions and cultures around the...
Watering Plants in San Diego
Use this guide to help keep your plants healthy through the summer months.WATERING YOUR PLANTSWatering...
Good Times, Great Flavors: San Diego Restaurant Week Opens Restaurant Registration for Fall Event!
As Summer winds down, our Restaurant Scene picks up as San Diego Foodie’s most awaited...
Homegrown Connections
Tina Chitura at Hakuma Produce in Ramona, CA.Hukama in Shona, a native language of Zimbabwe,...
The Story of Water in Southern California: Part Two
The average American drinks over two gallons of alcohol per year, and that number has...
A Must-read Summer Feature from Edible Communities
Like many organizations around the world, the community of Edible publications from across the US...
Recognizing a Fishing Community Hero
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on a lot of people including food providers like...
When to Plant Warm & Cool Season Vegetables
Planting at the right time is one of the most important ways to ensure a...
Fallbrook: The Somewhat Secret Avocado-Clad Gem
Today, the landscape dotted with oak and olive trees, Fallbrook remains somewhat of a hidden...
The Story of Water in Southern California: Part One
This is the first of a four-part series, one part of which will roll out...
Getting Ready to Eat Local and Think Global for the Planet this Earth Day
April 22, 2021 is earmarked for a Happy Earth Day to all of us riding...
An Invitation to Bluebirds
Bet you didn’t know you can tell western bluebirds to eat your pests without telling...
Growing Onions in Sunny San Diego
Onions are one of nature’s most versatile veggies and make a great addition to any...
Time to Bloom
Beloved Community…Borrowing a phrase from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., welcome to this issue of...
Building a Better Meat System
This article was originally published by Edible Communities on July 10, 2020, and republished in...
Shop Like a Local: Get Canyon View Farms Fresh Produce at the Fallbrook Farmers’ Market
Canyon View Farms LLC was founded in 2019 by Juan Villegas with the purpose to...
Shop Like a Local: Visit the Sand n’ Straw Community Farm Stand
A visit to Sand n’ Straw Community Farm is an escape from our regularly hectic...
Finding the Freshest Local Catch at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
FISHERMAN SPOTLIGHT Fisherman Tristan Hayman is first mate on the fishing vessel Bigfoot. He and...
Edible San Diego’s Local Partners Shopping Guide
Our partners are dedicated to creating a more inclusive local, sustainable food scene in San...
13 Ways to Save What’s Edible and Reduce Food Waste
ed·i·bleadjective fit to be eatenIf we gathered global food waste into one pile, we’d have...
Living Local Podcast Episode 2: Talking Tuna with Local Fisherwoman Jordyn Kastlunger
Host Katie Stokes talks with Jordyn Kastlunger, third generation San Diego fisherman about life...
What’s in Season this Winter in San Diego County
We can all lower our carbon footprint simply by choosing to eat locally grown fruits...
Serẽa is a Celebration of Sustainable Seafood on Coronado Island
At the Hotel Del Coronado, Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz was recently recognized as a James...
San Diego Winter Staycation: Eating, Drinking & Biking the Pacific-Mission Beach Boardwalk
You won’t find me anywhere near the boardwalk in the summertime. The wall-to-wall crowds and...
Red Tape Stopped My Community Garden
Community gardens won my heart while living in Washington DC. I was young and bouncing...
Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardens: Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Beds
The 2020 chapter about the revival of the American victory garden was one most of...
Staycation: Go From SDC to OC for an Overnight Getaway
Having been well behaved in Covid-19 quarantine for many months, considering a hotel stay was...
Business Member Spotlight: Kevin Grangetto with Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply
It’s time to start planning what you’ll be planting in this year’s gardens so we...
The Food Rescue of 1000 Fishes
Corine Blackmore had a problem. A big one. The operations manager for Solutions Farm had...
The Perfect Gift Guide for Garden Lovers
Grangetto’s has you covered in all areas of your garden; from garden decorations, flowers, accessories,...
Editor’s Note: Perspective
Considering all we’ve been through in 2020, we want to outline what it means to...
Reconsidering the Spiny Lobster
Before 8 am on a nippy October Sunday morning, a line of fans extended more...
A Quick-and-Dirty Glossary of Farming Terms
Even the most knowledgeable and food-conscious among us can feel hesitant when using terms like...
For Cooking Advice, Ask a Librarian: Food Literacy & Seed Sharing at the San Diego Public Library
In 2019, the Ocean Beach branch of the San Diego Public Library began handing out...
Four Top Sommeliers on Where to Drink Wine in San Diego County
San Diego recently hosted SommCon, the annual conference that brings together the most awarded and...
Farmer’s Footprint: A Soil Crisis, a Health Crisis, and a Regenerative Solution
Hippocrates famously said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Over the last decade, our clinical and...
Neighborhood Gem: Eating at Garden Kitchen in Rolando is a Journey into a Chef’s Hyper-Local Wonderland
Garden Kitchen is not a typical restaurant. Coral Strong, Owner and Executive Chef, writes her...
Re-Defining the Small Farms of San Diego County
San Diego County has more farms than any other county in the United States, and...
The Plot: Making the Dream of an Ethically-Run, Community-Supported, Plant-Based San Diego Restaurant Chain a Reality
Davin and Jessica Waite, owners of Wrench & Rodent and The Whet Noodle in Oceanside,...
Fisher and Chef: At Juniper & Ivy Andrew Wells Cooks What Tanner Saraspe Catches
Tanner Saraspe doesn’t dine out a lot. Late nights don’t mix well with a fisher’s...
How to Start Your Raised Bed Garden in Seven Steps
Winter is the perfect time to prepare for a spring vegetable garden, especially if you...
Ethical Meat in Lake Elsinore: A Q&A with Ashlie Pesic of Da-Le Ranch
We talk to Ashlie Pesic, Farmers’ Daughter of Da-Le Ranch, about ranching, meat, and living...
How to Start a Little Free Garden in San Diego County
Tiny gardens are small boxes with big goals: to reconnect friends and neighbors through the...
Working on Wellness Lessons: Five Ways to Practice Mindfulness
Thanks to the natural health experts at Bastyr University, who have generously sponsored this series,...
San Diego Restaurant Week’s New Customizable Menu Options for Fall 2019
This year San Diego Restaurant Week is offering even more opportunities to take advantage of...
San Diego Grown: San Diego Seed Company and the Importance of Sourcing Local Seeds
“We talk about food-to-table, but seed-to-table is just as important,” explains Brijette Romstedt-Peña, founder of...
What is Natural Wine? And Where to Drink it in San Diego County
Natural wine, simply defined, is wine that has nothing but grapes and a little sulfur...
Finding Bliss in Tecate at Rancho La Puerta
If you’ve ever had any trepidation about crossing the border, this might be the perfect...
10 Amazing Summer Salads That Will Make You Want to Eat More Vegetables
People have been heading south to Rancho La Puerta's world-renowned fitness and spa retreat in...
San Diego Comfort Food: The Iconic Chicken Soup at Lourdes Mexican Food
Image: Courtesy @lulueatsat.A secret spice and hard work helped one Mexican-American family build a small...
Finfish Farming: Envisioning Aquaculture in San Diego
About three miles from shore, a fishing boat tethers to an immense circular ring bobbing...
San Diego’s Best, Most Ethically-Sourced Burger & a Sustainable New Menu at Stone Brewing World Bistro
Stone Brewing has been passionate about the Slow Food movement since they opened their doors...
Seniors & Special Needs Students Cultivate More Than Plants in the San Marcos Intergenerational Garden
For the last eight years, the City of San Marcos Senior Volunteers and the Woodland...
How to Maximize Space in Your Raised Bed Garden
There are many benefits of raised bed gardening, one of which is the ability to...
It Takes a Village: Planting a Community Garden in Lemon Grove
When you picture a community garden, you might imagine neighbors gathering, chatting as they water...
How to Grow Winter Kohlrabi in San Diego County
What is Kohlrabi?Brassica oleracea gongylodes, German for “cabbage turnip”, this vegetable is making impressive cameos...
Edible Bookshelf: Community Table: Recipes for an Ecological Food Future
The Ecology Center recently released Community Table: Recipes for an Ecological Food Future (Powerhouse Books,...
Nutritional Considerations and Environmental Impacts of Eating Seafood in San Diego
Smoked, grilled, fried, roasted, poached, or raw, seafood is one of the most versatile proteins...
Pumpkins, Cider & Pie: 15 Ways to Celebrate Fall in San Diego County
Fall is here, which means the harvest is in full swing. Though you may not...
It’s Hard to Find a Local Catch at San Diego Seafood Restaurants
Do you order seafood when dining out in San Diego? Living in an affluent city...
Community is Key to Creating Lasting Change in the San Diego County Food System
As Wendell Berry pointed out decades ago, “To be interested in food but not in...
Edible Bookshelf: “First We Surf, Then We Eat” Presents Global Flavors with Surfer Sensibility
As a Southern California surfer, I’ve spent my life traveling and surfing the world, along...
Five Simple Ways to Cook with Figs
Figs are easy to love and even easier to add to every day dishes for...
Edible Bookshelf: Why Everyone Should Read “Kiss the Ground”
You might think that the word regenerative is a buzz term suddenly overpopularized in the...
The Natural Wine Movement is Long Overdue, and San Diego County is Representing
If the term “natural wine” is confuses you, don’t worry, you’re not alone.Far from being...
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program is Evening the Playing Field for Local Fishermen
The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught...
Five Ways to Cook with Cherries Beyond Cherry Pie
Bonus Tip: Pit a Cherry in 3 Steps Without a Cherry PitterIt is easy to...
Mediterranean in Little Italy: Pea Shoots, Citrus, and the Italian Riviera
Chef Olivia Hayo of Beautiful Food Inside + Out re-creates her culinary memories of the...
San Diego’s Bounty of the Sea in Watercolors
The vibrant watercolor illustrations swimming across our May/June 2018 cover were originally painted by Ubaldo...
The Challenges of Buying Sustainable Seafood in San Diego County
If you’ve ever scrutinized a seafood counter in a local grocery store, you may have...
What’s in Your Can of Tuna?
In an era of anxiety about the foods we eat, whether a given choice is...
Local, Sustainable, Artisan Canned Tuna in San Diego
San Diego’s long love affair with tuna fishing still lingers, as evidenced by the resurgence...
Local Talent: Mitchell Conniff of Mitch’s Seafood in Point Loma
When the Point Loma harbor is at your front door, seafood doesn’t get much fresher...
Why Fish Tacos are a San Diego Essential and Five Solid Places to Eat Them
The fish taco was born 15 miles south of downtown San Diego in Baja California...
The Challenges of Producing and Consuming Local San Diego Seafood
The next time you’re at a seafood restaurant, ask your server which dishes feature San...
Sustainable Giants: Three San Diego Businesses with Global Impact
The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) says that “localism is ultimately about building...
There is More Than One Way to Realize the Dream of Localism in San Diego
When my family and I moved into our house on a hillside in East County,...
9 Easy Ways to Become a Locavore
As we look longingly towards spring, I can’t help but think about new growth. Growth...
Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply
With over 65 years of experience, the knowledgeable and experienced staff at Grangetto’s makes it...
Agritourism for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us. It’s time to take a step back from the...
The Sparkling Wines of Ramona and Julian
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The Mighty Oyster in Our Fair City
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