ISSUE 25: SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 04

Cover:

Autumn apples (Nick Berger)

Features:

Vietnam: A chef's tour. by Michael Pardus

Ultimate Atkins: A tasting of regional cheeses. a Valley Table forum

Tastemaker: Eric Mann of The Bear Cafe. a Valley Table interview

Departments:

Locally grown: At the market. by Keith Stewart

By the glass: A marriage made on earth. by Steven Kolpan

Kitchen garden: Pumpkins. by Leslie Coons

At home in the kitchen: Family style. a Valley Table series

Deja vu: Now you're cooking with fire. by Abby Luby

Last call: Garlic dreams. prose by Jess Dolan; photos by Adam Kurtz

Letters

Good stuff: More heritage turkeys; Enjoying pheasants.

Dining out: Restaurant opening; News.

Fabulous farms, food and markets.

Marketplace

Recipes:

Butter-baked pheasant with sweet potatoes and kale (Thomas Griffiths / CMC)

Seafood gumbo with okra and Andouille sausages (Eric Mann / The Bear Cafe)