Edible San Diego

09/20/2025

Every dish tells a tale of where we come from, who we love, and how we come together. Those stories are the beating heart behind our annual Cook the Cover series. What started as a recipe challenge has evolved into a celebration of the flavors, traditions, and connections that make San Diego’s food community so rich.

See the three finalist recipes from Edible San Diego's 2025 Cook the Cover submissions and try them for yourself.

Every dish tells a tale of where we come from, who we love, and how we come together. Those stories are the beating heart behind our annual Cook the Cover series. What started as a recipe challenge has evolved into a celebration of the flavors, traditions, and connections that make San Diego’s foo...

09/12/2025

The region's avocado acreage has dropped from roughly 26,000 acres in 2008 to about 13,000 in 2024. A combination of increased water rates and labor costs is bringing the industry down.

09/01/2025

Turn these pages to set your intentions on acts of generosity, kindness, and community this fall. Delicious food is always a central theme, with finalist recipes from the 2025 Cook the Cover program featuring the cover-winning recipe for Mama Marie's Bolognese, and the fall Cooking Together recipe collection highlighting five dishes for family meal prep. You'll find a guide for starting cool-weather garden crops from seed, and inspiration on where to go for U-pick persimmons. Plus a feature on Serving Up Kindness with ways and resources to be a part of doing good.

ON THE COVER: Mama Marie’s Bolognese—this recipe was submitted in loving memory of Marie Theresa Vild by reader Shira Bliss. Read about the three finalist dishes and the chefs that helped us test and plate them for Edible San Diego's Third Annual Cook the Cover in Recipes From the Heart on page 14, or keep up with us here for the digital publication later this fall.

Many thanks to those of you who shared your beloved recipes and inspired personal stories. We appreciate this unique opportunity to connect us all through food.
Ingredients for Cook the Cover proudly sponsored by Jimbo's.

A special thank you to MIHO creative event studio for generously hosting the Cook the Cover test kitchen.

FOOD STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TRAN

https://ediblesandiego.com/digital-issue/fall-2025/

08/28/2025

San Diego County is home to 166 active and planned wineries that contributed a whopping $54.5 million in gross sales in 2023, according to the San Diego County Vintners Association (SDCVA)’s latest economic report. In the last seven years, that figure has nearly doubled (up from $30.4 million in 2016) and 50 new wineries have since opened their doors.

Read all about it in this special feature collaboration with Campestre Mag from issue 78.

https://ediblesandiego.com/articles/campestre-mag-the-economic-impact-of-local-wine/

08/20/2025

It's the heart of summer! And the best time to feast on these seasonal superfoods. Dr. Sabrina A. Falquier from SensationsSalud is back to share advice about what's really good for you to eat right now.

In summer, our bodies often crave lighter meals. Nature’s bounty flourishes, making it the perfect season for dishes requiring minimal cooking. This is also prime grilling season, and I live by the motto “grill on, veg on.” Grilled vegetables and stone fruit bring out incredible flavors while ...

08/19/2025

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07/22/2025

Here's an addictive salad recipe to help you set a record for eating the most corn this summer.

Olivia Hayo is a chef, recipe developer, and photographer. She has a master’s in food culture, communications, and high-quality products from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and lived throughout the Mediterranean for six years. When she’s not creating recipes, you can still find ...

07/19/2025

Read something good for you—like the latest issue of Edible San Diego! To get your hands on these pages, pick up hard copies at local farmers' markets, libraries, and select businesses. Consider a subscription to have the next four issues sent straight to you!

All In You know that sound of waves breaking and foaming up the beach to your feet? That perception of immensity as you gaze west? Here in San Diego County, this fringe of the world’s largest ocean enamors us with opportunities for dining, play, sport, or contemplation. Meanwhile, on a planetary s...

07/18/2025

Three cookbooks for your summer reading list!

Summer in San Diego is a sacred time when the city comes alive and coastal cuisine shines. Seafood is the undeniable star of the season, and these three new cookbooks will serve as culinary guides to understanding and appreciating all the Pacific Coast has to offer. Each cookbook provides invaluable...