Edible Ojai & Ventura County

03/09/2025

Deliveries have begun...

for our fall issue "Tables of Connection." If you haven't seen a copy at any of your normal spots, don't worry, we'll get there!!

The most fun is actually delivering to folks who are featured in some way.
📸 1: Writer Suzanne Luce with story subject Alik Shulman
📸 2: Farmer Alex Zadeh showing off his article on at
📸3, 4&5: Stopped in at to drop magazines and got to show his photo of on the cover!
📸6: Stopped in at the newly opened to drop a couple copies and taste the coffee roasted by (same owners). Yum!

Grab your copy in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis and many spots in Ventura today. More to come soon!

02/09/2025

🌻 This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the hands and hearts that make our local food system thrive—from farmers and farmworkers to chefs, makers, and small business owners. 🥕🍇

As you gather with friends and family, we invite you to honor the flavors of our community by choosing local—whether that’s fresh produce from a nearby farm stand, wine from a Ventura County vineyard, or artisan goods from a local maker.

Here’s to good food, good company, and the people who make it possible. 💛

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Edible Ojai & Ventura County!

28/08/2025

It's here!!!!
Our fall issue is on the way and will begin showing up on shelves this weekend!
We all know fall in Ventura County is really just extended summer, so expect stories of food just ripening now (figs and dragon fruit) as well as a great listing of places to cool off over the next couple hot months.

Our cover photo is by and is a look at the woodfire pizza oven at the new in The Alley in Moorpark. Check out our story by grabbing your issue next week!

Jump on our website to sign up to get our newly revamped newsletter to keep up with what's happening locally with food and to get really great recipes in your inbox each week.

Watch for delivery updates next week!

28/08/2025

Summertime Eggrolls! Snagging the end of summer and those last few zucchinis and their flowers is a bittersweet goodbye. We like to make all kinds of creations with these summertime veggies including these Summertime Eggrolls.

Snagging the end of summer and those last few zucchinis and their flowers is a bittersweet goodbye. I like to make all kinds of creations with these summertime veggies including these Summertime Eggrolls.

26/08/2025

🥖🧀🍇 Tomorrow is National Charcuterie Board Day! August 26th! 🥂

We’re celebrating with mouth-watering recipes and stories from two amazing San Fernando Valley artisans who specialize in the art of charcuterie. Their creativity and personal journeys are as inspiring as their tips for building an unforgettable board.

If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at creating a spread for your guests, this is the perfect place to start. Get inspired—and then share your own charcuterie favorites with us in the comments!

Svetlana (Lala) Safir-Steele is on a mission to meet and find inspiration from local farmers.

23/08/2025

🌞 Al fresco magic in every bite. There’s something undeniably celebratory about eating outdoors—when the air is warm, the mood is relaxed, and even simple dishes feel extraordinary.

Whether it’s a spontaneous terrace lunch, a leisurely salad at sunset, or espresso under the morning sun—dining alfresco transforms everyday moments into something memorable. Think vibrant salads, fresh pesto pasta, or peachy bites—bright flavors that pair beautifully with fresh air. Need inspiration? Tap our bio link to start with this bright summery salad!

23/08/2025

🌞 Al fresco magic in every bite. There’s something undeniably celebratory about eating outdoors—when the air is warm, the mood is relaxed, and even simple dishes feel extraordinary.

Whether it’s a spontaneous terrace lunch, a leisurely salad at sunset, or espresso under the morning sun—dining alfresco transforms everyday moments into something memorable. Think vibrant salads, fresh pesto pasta, or peachy bites—bright flavors that pair beautifully with fresh air. Need inspiration? Start with this bright summery salad!

This recipe can easily be halved, and turned into a flavorful vegan salad by omitting the burrata cheese. (For vegan versions, you may want to add a bit more olive oil to the dressing.) Serves 8-10.

22/08/2025

🌽 Nothing says summer like sweet corn.

In season from May through September, fresh corn’s natural sweetness and crisp bite make it one of the most versatile ingredients of the season. From grilled cobs at a backyard barbecue to corn cakes, salads, or a comforting chowder, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it morning, noon, and night.

✨ Pro tips:
– Keep the husk on until cooking to lock in sweetness.
– Skip the salt when boiling—add it after for the best texture.

Got your summer corn haul? We’ve rounded up a dozen delicious ways to make the most of it. 🌞

From breakfast to dinner meals and late night snacks, you can use sweet corn in almost everything and anything—celebrate the abundance of summer.

21/08/2025

❄️ Summer in a glass: mint, bourbon, and history served cold.

The Mint Julep isn’t just a cocktail—it’s a ritual. From its Persian roots to New Orleans ice houses to Kentucky Derby fame, the julep has always been about more than refreshment. Crushed ice, sugar-dusted mint, and a splash of bourbon (or brandy, if you’re feeling classic) make this drink a timeless way to chill.

Pro tip: freeze your glass first—if it isn’t frosty, you’re missing the magic. ✨

👉 Discover the Myth Julep and sip on history while enjoying the full story here: https://ediblesantabarbara.com/recipes/myth-julep/

Story: Edible Santa Barbara Photo: Rob Bilson

19/08/2025

🍑 Peach season is here! Sweet, juicy, and sun-kissed—Ventura County peaches are begging to be enjoyed fresh, in desserts, or tossed in a salad for a pop of summer flavor.

You can never have enough dessert recipes, especially during the mid-summer, when peaches are at their peak. I have taken one of my favorite methods of cooking— stove top pan-roasting—and used this technique to create this heavenly dessert, revealing gorgeous roasted peaches, shimmering with car...

17/08/2025

🍅 A Midsummer Night’s Cherry Roast — Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes get even better when roasted! This flexible recipe from Tomatomania! co-author Scott Daigre lets you mix in fresh herbs, chiles, or seasonal veggies for a new twist every time.

Recipes by Scott Daigre and Mark Donofrio adapted from Tomatomania! A Fresh Approach to Celebrating Tomatoes in the Garden and in the Kitchen by Scott Daigre and Jenn Garbee. Special thanks to Houwelings in Oxnard, Underwood Family Farms in Somis, and Rainbow Bridge Market in Ojai for providing toma...

16/08/2025

Looking for a fresh, low-carb twist on pizza? This Easy Zucchini ‘Pizza’ from Edible San Fernando Valley is a delightful way to enjoy classic pizza flavors without the dough. Perfect for summer, especially when zucchini is abundant in local gardens and CSA boxes.
https://www.ediblesfvalley.com/summer-2025/easy-zucchini-pizza/