• An Arizona-based developer building a 12,000-unit mixed-use development called Saltworks on the salt flats in Redwood City, is looking into providing water to the entire complex by building a desalinization plant. They can expect some controversy over this. [Mercury News]
• Oakland food activist Bryant Terry has a new book out called The Inspired Vegan. [Tribune]
• We saw the trend taking shape over a year ago, and now goat may finally be getting its national moment. [WSJ]
• Sugar’s really bad for you, say some UCSF researchers, and they take on the topic on KQED’s Forum. [KQED]
• Meanwhile, California growers are trying to cash in on Stevia’s squeaky-green image. [Salt/NPR]
• Fortune cookie says: American Chinese food is now appearing in mainland China. [Daily Beast]
• Hotels across the country are starting to offer gluten- and dairy-free foods. [USAT]
