This really is the season of giving thanks. The shorter, cooler days make us want to cook big family meals and cozy in together to enjoy and celebrate just about anything—including the holidays. John and I feel especially thankful this year because Edible San Diego has made a grand entrance — quite suddenly—into our lives. And with it has come a whole new world of wonderful people, new adventures, great food, and passionate causes.

Just at the end of August when I was still incredulous that I had rashly made a life change into magazine publishing, I was heartily reassured by Lucila De Alejandro of Suzie’s Farm. Her beautiful words of belief and encouragement have heartened me and helped me put lingering doubt aside. And her visionary belief in building a better, more sustainable community has inspired me. Thank you.

I visited the Mendenhall Ranch with Matt Rimel of Homegrown Meats and that was a day that had me thanking my lucky stars. I couldn’t believe my new job lets me rumble through the beautiful San Diego backcountry in a big ranch truck trying to find cows for a photo shoot. Matt is a character, very passionate about what he does, and incredibly generous. He, too, believes in the rightness of having an Edible San Diego as an advocate for ranchers, farmers, and the sustainable community. Thank you.

We were taking a risk jumping into this new venture, but Edible San Diego’s former advertisers took a risk on us. Even though the transition from one publisher to another during shaky financial times may have given them reason to doubt, they steadfastly chose to maintain their presence in the magazine. We extend our gratitude to The Linkery, Sea Rocket Bistro, Ritual Tavern and the Slow Food folks.

Blessed be our new supporters and subscribers as well. You are all making it possible for us to continue bringing Edible San Diego to our community and you are helping support the talented writers and photographers who are the core of the magazine.

And that’s basically what it’s all about—community members supporting each other.

Thank you.
Riley T. Davenport and John Vawter