Spring 2019 Issue

Last Updated March 23, 2019
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cover of Edible Philly Spring 2019 issue

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
 

SPRING INTO WELLNESS
 

I write you as I stare out the window awaiting what will hopefully be the last snowfall of 2019. You know how March typically brings a final flurry or two just as you most urgently want to feel the sun on your face as you sip iced tea in the spring breeze.

For many, this is a season of renewal and rebirth. Certain cultures celebrate the New Year right around now instead of in the dead of winter, and it’s easy to see the appeal. As the air warms and the darkness retreats, we’re motivated to clean house, get outside, and see friends we may have missed during hibernation.

For that reason, we’ve given this issue a wellness theme. Spring is a great time to focus on all the ways that local food can make you feel vibrant and renewed.

On page 16, you’ll find “Cuban Sin Carne,” a wonderful essay from writer Jessica Lopez that describes how going vegan threatened to distance her from her family’s food culture and how she reclaimed Cuban food on her own, plant-based terms.

Since we’re all forever striving to eat more vegetables, we’ve got a deep dive into how those new ugly produce box delivery services are fitting into Philly’s local food scene, from writer Erin Negley, on page 28.

And on page 22, Alexandra Jones writes persuasively in her piece “The Power of Plant Medicine” about why we should consider growing our own beneficial herbs as a way to take our health into our own hands. She profiles several local herbalists whose story helps make the case.

In our view, wellness isn’t restricted to vegetables and green juice. You’ll also find croissants, coffee and pasta in this issue. As far as I’m concerned, there is no healthy without happy and how could we be happy without dessert?

However you define wellness for yourself, I hope you’ll find something that inspires you to pursue it in these pages. If there’s a good-for-you treat that you enjoy in springtime, I hope you’ll find me on Instagram @joymanning and tell me what it is and where to find it.

Joy Manning
Editor
joy@ediblephilly.com

SPRING 2019 FEATURES
 

2019 Local Heroes

2019 Local Heroes
Each year, we honor trailblazers in Philadelphia’s local food scene with our Local Hero awards. Edible Philly readers, contributors and...

The Power of Plant Medicine

Philly’s herbalists are sharing the age-old knowledge we need now to strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and support our communities.

Cuban Sin Carne - Cuban Food Vegan Style

When the reasons behind a plant-based lifestyle were lost in translation, enlightenment came through cooking.

Fabric Row in a Day - A Tour through Queen Village, Philadelphia

Today, interspersed with the old-timers hawking bolts of fabric to hipster homeowners fashioning drapes, new upscale dining is popping up like fancy toast.

Ugly Produce and Philly's Food Scene

carrots
How do bargain boxes of imperfect produce fit in with Philly’s food scene?

The Food Life in Philly - Spring 2019

asparagus spears
Spring Food News and Finds in Philadelphia.

Gaia DiGiacomo - Dietitian at Temple University

Gaia DiGiacomo
Gaia DiGiacomo learned from her mom, who learned from her mom.

Break Time - Lunch at Sprouts in Philadelphia

illustration of lunch box
For people who are transitioning from mainstream grocery stores to more natural foods, I think Sprouts does that well—it’s approachable.

Feast Your Eyes on Philadelphia Food - Spring 2019

We want to know what you’re eating. Tag your tastiest food photos #EdiblePhilly for a chance to be featured here in the future. COOKIES BY...

The Spears are Here - Spring is the Time for Beautiful Asparagus

stalks of asparagus
Vegetal and herbaceous, asparagus is wonderful roasted or raw

Eat Well, Feel Well - Wholesome Philadelphia Food Finds You'll Savor

cup of tea
This spring, treat yourself to health with wholesome local finds you’ll savor.

School of Fish - Connecting Local Philly Fisherman Directly with Shoppers

oysters
Pick-up night at Fishadelphia—a student-run seafood buyers’ club.

Macro Magic - Macrobiotic Chef Teaches Healthy Eating Habits

Susan Waxman
You can get a head start by taking SHI’s five-day macrobiotic course.

Keep it Fresh - Kitchen Garden Series Produce Bags

produce bag of strawberries
Our favorite produce bag - it’s made from breathable linen, which wicks away moisture, so leaves stay crisp and fresh.

Rowhouse Grocery - Philadelphia's Quaintest Grocery Store

eggs
What do you get when two cooks, a barista and a produce buyer get together?
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