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THE FOOD PARTY!
Soil Enlightenment, City of Palo Alto, and Horton Hears a WhoMy former housemate, Paul Schmitt, is the only guy I ever met whose first action in the morning involved dirt. He wouldn't make coffee or check the news; he'd...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 19, 2015 at 4:30 am | 13 comments | 26225 Views
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A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen, and in LingerieIt's a step forward for all of us to see and accept Caitlin Jenner. Over 10 years ago, a friend's son-in-law made the switch from man to woman and I have to say...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 4, 2015Last comment by Robert, on Jun 10, 2015 at 11:58 am | 17 comments | 26769 Views
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Grilled Smoked Prosciutto-Wrapped YumI don't know about you, but I'm still waiting for the good asparagus to start coming in. So far it hasn't been that great, but I admit I've been stuck buying in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2015Last comment by NW Resident, on Jun 2, 2015 at 9:28 am | 3 comments | 27280 Views
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Is Coffee a Date?"I don't feel going out to coffee is a date, do you? I don't like to date guys at my gym, but got cornered into saying yes to coffee to a guy. Gyms are my place...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 21, 2015Last comment by Cassanova, on May 27, 2015 at 4:32 am | 25 comments | 68947 Views
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Chip Chip Cheerio - Back in Palo Alto SchoolsWe're back in the classroom this week and next with Snack Attack! #3. Four hundred Palo Alto, Barron Park Elementary and Middle School students are going hands-on...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 14, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 21, 2015 at 6:38 am | 5 comments | 26479 Views
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MOM = Many o? MealMy mom, and probably yours too, cooked up a lot of food when we were young. (Thanks Mom.) I watched the process repeat itself with my sisters' kids. "You don't...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 7, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 16, 2015 at 11:30 am | 7 comments | 25647 Views
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You Ate What?Ni hao. Just got back from China (Shanghai and Beijing) last night. What a fascinating trip. I didn't drink the tap water. Surprising to me, most Chinese people...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 24, 2015Last comment by Eat or be eaten, on May 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm | 13 comments | 25218 Views
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Burger Please, Side of IntegrityThe next time you go to lunch at Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Stanford, or any corporate cafeteria with a board or banner that promotes how sustainable their food...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 9, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Apr 24, 2015 at 8:02 am | 12 comments | 30241 Views
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China, InterruptedNi hao (hi) from China. Wow - this is a different country. I have travelled to Singapore and Malaysia, but this is the most culture shock I have ever felt. I wonder...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 16, 2015Last comment by Sparty, on Apr 23, 2015 at 7:50 am | 14 comments | 23520 Views
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Gluten Free is a JokeOk, it's not a joke if you have celiac, an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine, its ability to absorb nutrients effectively, and approximately...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 12, 2015Last comment by DCOmaha, on Apr 12, 2015 at 9:05 pm | 45 comments | 35975 Views
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Now Playing - Your Dinner!The Food Party! is off doing some extended research into a few topics for the spring. This includes a feature of the recent Future Chefs Competition for the Palo...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 26, 2015There are no comments yet. 24434 Views
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Skinny Legs, Like I Always WantedContinuing to honor vegetables of distinction, today we give thanks for the return of spring Friday, and the savory shift it brings. Strawberries, artichokes,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 19, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm | 7 comments | 28278 Views
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House of ChardsMust be hard to be chard. Chard just isn't getting much attention these days. I've started to feel sorry for it, always reaching over those smiley broad leaves...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 5, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 12, 2015 at 5:06 pm | 12 comments | 26822 Views
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Eggs and Bacon Walk Into a BarEggs and Bacon walk into a bar. Eggs: "Bartender, we want a drink." Bartender: "Get outta here, I don't serve breakfast." Ok, my joke repertoire is smallish,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 26, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:00 am | 6 comments | 29871 Views
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新年快乐!Gung hay fat chow? Ciao? Happy Lunar New Year! 2015 ? the Year of the Goat, an archetype symbolizing calmness, care-giving, intelligence, dependability (something...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 19, 2015Last comment by A Single Guy, on Feb 25, 2015 at 7:54 pm | 15 comments | 26959 Views
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Welcome Back Sugar AddictBoy, did I screw up a few nights ago. It was the end of a hard, good work week.
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 5, 2015 at 1:05 pm | 8 comments | 30979 Views
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USA - United Stuffed of AmericaSo I watched the State of the Union on Tuesday. I watch it every year, and each time I do, it reminds me of a dinner party. The table looks lovely with pressed...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 22, 2015 at 6:44 pm | 2 comments | 26058 Views
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It's Chili, SillyWondering what to have for dinner tonight? Time to dust off the ol' recipe? it's chili, silly. Chili is January and February's cover girl dish, perfect for cold...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 15, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 18, 2015 at 8:56 am | 8 comments | 30148 Views
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Michio Kushi and One Peaceful WorldMacrobiotics?.....now that's a weird word. If you've studied it, the common question people ask is, "What does it actually mean?" I'm rethinking...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 8, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 14, 2015 at 7:59 pm | 7 comments | 34632 Views
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Here's Lookin' At You GorgeousIf you raised a glass in celebration of the holiday or New Year, think back. Did you actually look at the person whose glass you ching-chinged? Have you ever...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 1, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 8, 2015 at 7:54 am | 16 comments | 35843 Views
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