The Incredible Edible Institute

The Third Annual Edible Institute — and the second straight round in our town — is back March 10-11 at the Hyatt Santa Barbara (formerly the Hotel Mar Monte) to prove something named an institute can be informative, entertaining, and delicious. “This event is really geared toward the food writer, food activist, and anyone who has an interest in the food movement,” explained organizer Krista Harris, editor/publisher of Edible Santa Barbara. “The incredible lineup of speakers that we have coming this year can provide an inspiration to all of us.” Here are three highlights....

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Eating Up the Edible Institute

Sometimes it’s easy for a foodie to think it’s an Edible world, and we’re all just lucky to chow down in it. That’s because Edible Communities—-with more than 60 now in North America—helped to lead us into a more local, sustainable, delicious life. Here in town we’ve got Edible Santa Barbara, ably edited by Krista Harris and gorgeously designed by Steve Brown. But that’s not all: For January 29 and 30, we also will be the home to the second annual Edible Institute, a weekend jam-packed with panels, esteemed guests, writerly wisdom, hands-on workshops, and, of course, a food and drink gala.

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