Review: Artisan Bistro a welcome addition to Lafayette - Contra Costa Times
IF YOU THINK beets aren't your thing, you may change your mind after a bite of marinated beet salad at Lafayette's new Artisan Bistro. Chef owner John Marquez marinates earthy red and golden beets in olive oil, champagne vinegar and herbs before

Learning Curve - Medford Mail Tribune
There was a time, not so long ago, when eating in an environmentally, ethically conscious way was a drab business — brown and beige food, with a few wilted organic vegetables relegated to a woebegone produce bin at the grocery store. But these days

Locally bought food used at Rustico Pizzeria Restorante - San Francisco Examiner
Hubby's and my wonderful dinners. In my first article about Rustico Pizzeria Restorante, I wrote about the warmth of the people that run this restaurant, and our dining experience. This time I wanted to give you more of an insight into their menu

Vegetarian Dragon The Star Of Kids’ Book - TriCities.com
“Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon” by Jules Bass, illustrated by Debbie Harter, 1999, Barefoot Books, $7.99, softbound, 29 pages: The forest of Nogard is beset by meat-eating dragons, the leader of whom is named Meathook. These dragons love to eat