www.edibleaustin.com

Discover the joys of local foods, from the experts at Edible Communities. A gorgeous full-color celebration of America's local food heroes and traditions, Edible is a must-have for anyone interested in the local food movement, environmental issues, or just a great meal. The book profiles local food artisans who are making a difference and provides 80 seasonal specialty recipes that incorporate the very best local foods from every region of the United States.

Edible Communities is a dynamic and growing network of regional food magazines in the United States and Canada that celebrates place-based foods with compelling stories about and recipes from farmers, fishermen, chefs, and food artisans. With its emphasis on sustainable agriculture, small family farmers, and amazing artisanal food products, Edible is an earth-friendly guide to great eating.

Meet Edible Communities co-founders Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian at BookPeople to sign and celebrate the book with additional special guests and food featured in the book, including Evelyn Fitzsimons from Thunder Heart Bison, writer and book author Robin Chotzinoff, Sustainable Food Center's Susan Leibrock, Boggy Creek Farm owners Carol Ann Sayle and Larry Butler, rum cupcakes by Jessica Maher, sausage by Jesse Griffiths, bison picadillo by Taco Deli, Austin Farmers' Market seasonal salad and vegetables and more!  Local beer by Saint Arnold's Brewery and iced Zhi Tea.

BookPeople at 7p.m., 603 N. Lamar