Jennifer Cliff, Publisher
Jennifer's deep appreciation for food and wine began at home. Growing up in Camarillo with parents who appreciated good food, she also learned about the Central Coast wine country at an early age when the family bought a ranch in Paso Robles. After college, Jennifer studied with the International Sommelier Guild. She sharpened her knowledge of wines while working for Suzanne's Cuisine and the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, California, and by working the entire season from harvest to barreling for Ojai Vineyard. Her interest and commitment led to her become a wine buyer and wine steward at these establishments.

Daren Cliff, Editor
Daren also grew up in Camarillo and developed his appreciation from his winemaking uncle. After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in agricultural business, he went into wine distribution, working for Estate's Group, an importer and distributor for wines around the world. With such similar interests and backgrounds, it was no wonder that Jennifer and Daren married soon after meeting in college.

Georgeanne Brennan
Georgeanne Brennan is an award-winning cookbook author, journalist, and teacher who divides her time between her house in Provence, which she purchased over twenty-five years ago, and her small farm in Northern California. She is the author of many books, including the modern classic, Potager, Aperitif, for which she won a Julia Child Award, and The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence for which she won a James Beard Award. Her latest book, Savoring France, was awarded Best Series at the 1999 Versailles International Cookbook Awards. Forthcoming is The Mediterranean Herb Cookbook. In September, 2000, she opens the doors of her culinary vacation school in Haute Provence. Her articles have been featured in such publications as Metropolitan Home, Bon Appetit, and Fine Cooking. She is a regular columnist and feature writer for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Kathy Couturié
Kathy Couturié is a self-described "foodie" who enjoys cooking, wining, and dining just about anywhere. She is a regular contributor to the Edible Communities newsletters and enjoys discovering the unique foods each community has to offer. Kathy would cheer up if everyone would shop, wine, and dine locally!

Ann Evans
Ann Evans is a Nutrition Education Consultant with the California Department of Education assisting school districts in developing a hands-on, "full-circle" environmental learning experience for children from the garden, to the classroom and the cafeteria and back. A food-writer, for the past four years Evans has written a biweekly column on food and agriculture, Fork in the Road, for the Davis Enterprise in Yolo County. She was a "Bioregional Writer in Residence" with UC Davis in 2001-02. Evans co-founded the Davis Food Co-op, an $11 million natural foods store, and the Davis Farmers Market. Evans is a partner in "Evans & Main" which produces specialty foods from Yolo County, and is a former Mayor of Davis.

Mary Ogle, Webmistress
Recently featured in a front page article in the Wall Street Journal, Mary Ogle began her artistic life with a solid grounding in the traditional techniques of oil painting. Not satisfied with the inherent limitations of brush and canvas, she soon began to explore the fascinating nascent world of computer graphics. Working in the digital medium for over 10 years, Mary has created everything from limited edition prints to illustrations and logos to web sites with a true artistic flair. Firmly believing that form and function are of equal importance in the online world, Mary's sites are beautiful to look at, easy to read and fun to explore. Mary was . Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with an adorable pug and recalcitrant cat. To see more of Mary's work visit www.evisionarts.com or www.earthandmoon.com.

Tracey Ryder
Tracey Ryder is the founder and president of Edible Communities, Inc. She is also co-owner of Edible Media (www.ediblemedia.com), a communications firm serving culinary, tourism and agriculture clients nationwide. An avid food writer, cook and gardener, Ryder believes everyone should know where their food comes from.

Carole Topalian
In addition to being widely recognized for her work as a professional photographer, Carole Topalian, is also co-founder of Edible Communities, Inc., where she shares her considerable talents with members nationwide. When she's not behind her tripod, she can be found riding America's bike trails or collecting fountain pens. You can view her work online at: www.topalianphoto.com.