Food for Thought: Fall 2024
This issue is the culmination of the 57 issues of Edible Santa Barbara that have preceded it. My husband, Steve Brown, and I have poured our hearts into this magazine. So, I could not be more pleased to be ushering in a new team of owners—Rosminah Brown and Rob Bilson—and letting all of you know that I am staying on as an associate publisher. Passing the torch and yet keeping my hands warm.
As I have said many times, I am proud of the work that we have all done over the past 15 years. And the fact that Rosminah has been both a writer and a photographer for the magazine for over a decade makes this transition all the more seamless. When Rosminah first told me that she wanted to kick things off with an issue centered around the theme of Belonging, I knew we were on to something. It’s just the type of concept that works when each person interprets it in their own way. And I was happy to contribute my own take on longing and belonging to this issue.
As we head into the holidays, I start thinking about gatherings and gratitude. This year, I will be giving thanks to all of you Edible Santa Barbara readers and to all of our writers, photographers, advertisers and everyone who has a hand in bringing this magazine to the community.
Krista Harris, Co-founder and Associate Publisher
I would like to introduce myself. I’m Rosminah Brown, and it’s a pleasure to meet you! A decade ago I left the 9-to-5 of a corporate job to pursue one of my passions professionally: to cheerlead the food community of my hometown of Santa Barbara. It was a perfect fit to join the Edible Santa Barbara team. Krista and Steve encouraged me to pitch stories and helped guide me through the new world of magazine writing. There are always stories of hidden gems, tasty bites and championing the hard work of everyone in Santa Barbara County’s food communities.
True fact: On Summer Solstice of this year, my longtime partner Rob Bilson and I married. Less than two weeks later, Krista and Steve passed the baton to us as owners and publishers. Edible Santa Barbara is now both a woman and veteran owned business. I’m happy to also say that Krista is still by my side as associate publisher.
I still hope to contribute words and photos to future Small Bites, since taking small bites is one of my favorite pleasures. In this issue, join me in taking an adventure walk, paying attention to the details and efforts made by a trio of businesses. We all proudly hold an inviting platter out to you and beckon you inside. All these places truly belong in Santa Barbara, as do you and I. Thank you for reading.
Rosminah Brown, Owner/Publisher
