JANET FLETCHER is a staff food writer for theSan Francisco Chronicleand the author of many books on food and wine. She lives in Napa Valley, California. A preeminent spokesperson for quality meat in America, BILL NIMAN is a cattle rancher and founder and chairman of Niman Ranch, Inc. He has been named Food Artisan of the Year byBon App?©titand was granted the Glynwood Award for Environmental Stewardship. He lives in Bolinas, California.