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THE FOOD PARTY!
Political Wedge Issues - Farm Bill (part 7)The Farm Bill has undergone three dramatic shifts in focus in the last 80 years, writes Imhoff in chapter 15 of
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 3657 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
How well is City Manager Ed Shikada performing his job?Is Ed Shikada doing a good job as city manager of Palo Alto? In a closed session Monday night, March 20, council members gathered behind closed doors to assess the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 20, 2023Last comment by Two Sides, on Apr 6, 2023 at 10:38 pm | 20 comments | 6578 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
José Andrés to open new restaurant in Palo Alto
==I The José Andrés Group's first Northern California restaurant will be located at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. (Photo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 5, 2023Last comment by Jason S , on Apr 6, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 12498 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
To protect whales and salmon, state officials halt Dungeness crab fishing season early and may ban salmon fishing in 2023By Kate Bradshaw The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is shutting down the commercial
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 3, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 4, 2023 at 9:34 pm | 2 comments | 4438 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Can the Memphis police behavior ever happen here?What happened in Memphis where seven officers worked almost as a team to beat and kick 29-year-old Tyre NICHOLS is not a singular event in one city. Police beatings...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 1, 2023Last comment by ?????, on Apr 3, 2023 at 6:32 pm | 47 comments | 6730 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
San Francisco's Detroit-style Joyride Pizza now available in Daly City
Fresh parmesan is grated onto a Detroit-style pizza at Joyride Pizza. (Photo courtesy Joyride Pizza via Facebook)
==I By Kate Bradshaw...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 31, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 1 comment | 5292 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do, I Don’t: One Reason Feelings MatterClients often say, “Why do my feelings matter? What’s the point? They’re not efficient. I’ve gotten this far without knowing my feelings.” There...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by John Charles, on Mar 30, 2023 at 1:15 pm | 3 comments | 6287 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
New Palo Alto sushi spot highlights late-night hours and affordable prices
A sushi roll from MJ Sushi. (Courtesy MJ Sushi via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
MJ Sushi recently opened up at 2305 El Camino Real...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 28, 2023Last comment by Puffin, on Mar 29, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 18705 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Who Gets the Money? Farm Bill (part 6)Follow the yellow husk trail; a corn-lined money route leading a chosen few to pots of gold.
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 27, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 28, 2023 at 4:05 pm | 5 comments | 7927 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Sharing That Just WorksMany years ago when I was working at Google, some of the executives were upset about how difficult it was to share things. It’s supposed to be easy to share...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 26, 2023Last comment by Matt Passell, on Mar 28, 2023 at 1:42 pm | 5 comments | 7232 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2023Last comment by Max Rickert, on Mar 27, 2023 at 7:33 am | 23 comments | 8220 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Ban the noise in Palo Alto?Last week, an array of residents deplored the noise emitted from gas leaf blowers, claiming they are destroying “the quality of life” in our fair city. One...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 11, 2023Last comment by Raja Lodhi, on Mar 24, 2023 at 10:56 pm | 34 comments | 7385 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
America‘s crises are escalating. What can we do?Passivity prevails. During the past several years, two new crises – increased violence and an acceptance of political (and personal) lying in our country are...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 20, 2023Last comment by Raja Lodhi, on Mar 24, 2023 at 10:54 pm | 33 comments | 6508 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Home Again: Couples and CaregivingDue to the success of Professor Doctor Bertagnoli’s surgery on my husband, he’s not going to end up paralyzed! Woohoo! Here’s his new neck: {IMG...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by John Charles, on Mar 23, 2023 at 5:38 pm | 2 comments | 6293 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County (part 2)Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 14, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm | 3 comments | 6074 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Porterhouse San Mateo revamps its menu following move to new spot
Steak tartare from Porterhouse San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Steve Haag)
By Kate Bradshaw
Porterhouse San Mateo, a San Mateo steakhouse,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Kenneth Chung, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments | 5259 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Father and son team up to offer Turkish-inspired Mediterranean fare at Jimmy's Cafe
Cevdet and Mehmet Yanas are a father-and-son duo who run Jimmy's Cafe in Palo Alto. (Photo courtesy Mehmet Yanas)
By Kate Bradshaw
For...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 6, 2023Last comment by Vickie, on Mar 20, 2023 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 7781 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
(Updated 3:00 pm) The Bay Area votes to phase out sales of gas heatersNEW: See new blog post with a summary of the vote. On...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 14, 2023Last comment by Paly02, on Mar 17, 2023 at 8:59 pm | 23 comments | 13037 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tickets available March 20 for 2023’s Outstanding in the Field meal series at Coastside farms and a secret sea cove in Pescadero
Doniga Markegard with the herd at Markegard Family Grass-Fed in Half Moon Bay. (Photo courtesy Federica Armstrong)
By Kate Bradshaw
Outstanding...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by Pauline Wick, on Mar 17, 2023 at 1:55 pm | 3 comments | 4795 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
All you don’t want to know about our escalating utilities ratesOur utilities bills here in Palo Alto and elsewhere are soaring – with no relief in sight. Can we – or ‘they” (those responsible for the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 7, 2023Last comment by Lenora Peters, on Mar 17, 2023 at 11:41 am | 42 comments | 8037 Views
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