Fall 2023 Issue

FALL 2023

Having lived and worked in our community—particularly our culinary community—for most of my life, I’ve never stopped appreciating the wealth of natural resources and all the wonderful things we can do with them in the kitchen. Yet, a few months at the helm of Edible Marin & Wine Country has given me fresh appreciation for another important resource in our region: the PEOPLE! Our local growers, producers, chefs and artisans constantly find innovative new ways to make the most of all our amazing area provides.

At Scribe Winery in Sonoma, fourth-gen farmer siblings have taken their cue from the soil to craft unexpected blends of vibrant wines and stylishly casual tasting experiences. Over the Mayacamas to the east, vintners in the Napa Valley produce vintages with grapes from designated AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). Gifted chefs and small-business owners also make the most of our natural riches. Elizabeth and Tucker Stein established Cassidy Ranch not far from Scribe, providing CSA boxes, flowers and a family U-pick experience. Marin olive oil entrepreneur Trish Baldwin sources fruit from groves for artisanal EVOO blends. Barndiva mixologist Scott Beattie crafts garden-to-glass cocktails from fruit and flowers grown on the restaurant’s Philo farm. And Healdsburg chefs Melissa and Sean McCaughey scout local farmers’ markets to enhance a rich culinary experience for every moment of the day.

When Gibson Thomas published the first issue of Edible Marin & Wine Country in 2009, she brought a voice to the stories of these gifted entrepreneurs—each one growing their business while continuing to foster the health and longevity of the valuable natural resources here. To say I feel fortunate to be in their company is putting it mildly! As a farmer’s daughter who has spent a lifetime producing all types of culinary content—from cookbooks and culinary video to cooking blogs and recipes—it’s my honor to continue to share these stories in all the ways that both inform and inspire us.

Happy Fall!
Lisa Atwood