After nearly four years away, we’re honored to bring you the stories of local food and drink once again. We’re here to share the stories of the people that feed us, that till the earth, that raise up the plants and animals that sustain us. We want to talk with our community members striving for equity and food security for everyone. We want to grow and flourish with this vibrant region.

If Edible Seattle is new to you, we are part of Edible Communities, a group of more than 90 independently owned food magazines across North America. Edible Seattle is not just for the city itself, but all of western Washington. We are here to tell our region’s incredible food stories, season by season.

As this first issue was coming together, everything kept coming back to the idea of connection. No one is an island, and neither is Edible Seattle. This magazine, this space, can only exist because of the vast web of connections between us. We exist because of the farmers, the artisans, the chefs, the community organizers, the small businesses and community partners, and because of you, our readers. We’re so grateful for everyone who believes in this small magazine with a mighty vision.

In these pages, you will find stories about finding community, about building a space for people to belong, centered around delicious, wholesome food. From the COVID-19 pandemic sprouted Community Loaves, an organization of home bakers fighting food insecurity with whole grain bread and a veritable army of volunteers. You’ll read about Rough & Tumble, a new sports pub that has quickly become so much more than a place to watch the game. And of course, you’ll find delicious recipes to celebrate the season.

We hope you enjoy these stories, and find joy and inspiration in this community. We look forward to digging deeper into the stories of Puget Sound with every new issue.

If you’re interested in learning more about interconnection in our food system, consider joining us at the Edible Institute on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Hands that Feed Us will include stories, panels and discussion about the people who work hard to bring food to our plates. Visit edibleinstitute.com for more information. We hope to see you there.

Thank you for reading!

Lindsay Kucera
Publisher