March 2010

In this issue...

Features

Short List
The house salad
By Ligaya Figueras

Woodland Wonders
Local mushrooms offer a taste of spring
By Ligaya Figueras

Meatless Evolution
Vegetarian cuisine leaves its salad days behind
By Bryan A. Hollerbach

Beyond Soy
Chickpeas make flavorful tofu
By Kelly Green Schmickle

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: In praise of braises
A primer on simmering vegetarian dishes
By Becky Pastor

Departments

A La Carte

Seasonal Shopper
A Bracing Taste of Spring
By Pat Eby

Chef Talk
Locavore to the Core
By Catherine Neville

Gourmet Guru
Veg Your Bets at JFires’
By Michael Renner

Old School
Vegetarians Eat Well at Big Sky Cafe
By Liz O'Connor

Real Deal
An Artful Approach to Meat-Free Fare
By S.C. Truckey

STL Scene
Martinis and Music in the Valley
By Matt Berkley

Stuff To Do
Food - Byron Kerman
Art - Byron Kerman

The New Classics
Zucchini and Yellow Squash “Pasta”
By Katie O'Connor