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58 Edible Lessons
By Lou Fancher
Who says you can’t teach kids to
love their veggies?
67 Seven All-Terrain
Adventures
By Carole Barrow
Explore the Bay Area’s hottest
getaways from city to sea.
78 The Herbal Healer
By Julie Vallone
U.K. trained herbalist Paula
Grainger shares the healing properties
of nature’s flora.
86 Pasta Rising
By Susan Hathaway
From penne to linguini, these
Italian eateries elevate the ultimate
comfort carb.
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DEPARTMENTS
98 200 Dining
Hot Spots
Our essential guide
leads the way to the
best restaurants in the
region from bustling
brewpubs to classic
haute cuisine.
100 The
Grapevine
Here’s the latest
buzz on regional
wine events.
104 Taste Trips
Top-rated restaurants that
are well worth the
drive.
108 Bargain Bites
Great meals easy on your
CONTENTS
8 Opening Lines
Letter from the editor.
10 Spotlight
By Carole Barrow
An engaging
mix of exciting
finds.
12 Style
By Greg Silva
Wrap up in
graceful fashions that
complement curves and
flow beautifully from one
season to the next.
14 Scene
By Carole Barrow
Take your pick of these standout
attractions.
16 Calendar
Edited by Carole Barrow
Two full months of nonstop fun
in every issue—try it 150 ways.
46 Learning to Excel
Our informative resource for the
area’s premier private schools.
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