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THE FOOD PARTY!

Celebrate Earth Day Near YOU

Happy Earth Day! As the annual April 22nd celebration draws near, one of the most effective ways you can participate begins on your dinner plate. Foods best for...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 14, 2023
Last comment by Joselyn Peck, on Apr 21, 2023 at 9:05 am | 12 comments | 6210 Views

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The Food Party! 10 Year Anniversary

I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. So began our journey back in...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 17, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 23, 2023 at 7:23 am | 2 comments | 6095 Views

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Farm Bill and Ethanol (Part 9)

You might think ethanol (fuel produced from fermented plant-fiber sugars) is relatively new on the market, but it has powered the people

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 7, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 17, 2023 at 8:53 am |
26 comments | 6081 Views

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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, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm |
3 comments | 6073 Views

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GRAND OPENING – Menlo Park’s Springline Offers Experiential Community Events

You're invited and it’s going to be a party! The Grand Opening of Springline, an award-winning 6.4-acre mixed-used...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 7, 2023
Last comment by willam23, on Sep 12, 2023 at 1:41 am | 1 comment | 5802 Views

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How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January Ends

What’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted? Bacon? Vanilla? Red wine? That last one is the taste experience I really miss...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2023
Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 5782 Views

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Farm Bill and Public Health (part 8)

We’ve been reading Food Fight, A Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill, by Dan Imhoff. For a Cliffs notes version of this important piece of federal...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2023
Last comment by Dan Kendricks, on May 6, 2023 at 2:41 pm | 14 comments | 5699 Views

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Summer - Get Out There – How Many More You Got Left Anyways?

Happy Solstice. The longest day. Light cracks into the horizon at 3:30 AM. One of summers gifts to us is a warm and...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 21, 2023
Last comment by Raymond, on Sep 14, 2023 at 4:39 am | 10 comments | 5685 Views

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Good for Us? Bad for Us? Much Ado about Plant-Based Burgers

A quick online search for plant-based and “fake meat” quickly plunges one down the rabbit hole of The Great Debate. Which is “better”-...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 2, 2023
Last comment by Helen Kim, on Oct 5, 2023 at 2:42 pm | 8 comments | 5651 Views

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Holiday Gifts - DIY Preserve Class

Food Partiers! This virtual class looks delicious. Why not give fun, edible-homemade gifts this year, instead of just more stuff? ==B Spice Up Your Holiday...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 20, 2022
There are no comments yet. 5378 Views

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Pumpkin Party!

It’s all things pumpkin right now. Fun to visit Half Moon Bay farms for fall decorations and Trader Joe's for the new pumpkin treats. Interestingly, “pumpkins&rdquo...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 20, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 28, 2023 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 5364 Views

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What to Do with All That Zucchini?

Throughout the remainder of 2023, we’ll revisit People Choice posts and favorite recipes of the past decade, in honor of

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 25, 2023
Last comment by Anthony , on Aug 8, 2023 at 9:30 pm |
4 comments | 5330 Views

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Best for Homebrew: Bay Area Hetch Hetchy Water Is a Winner!

Have you checked out newly opened

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 7, 2023
Last comment by Patricia Becker, on Nov 8, 2023 at 8:51 am |
3 comments | 5284 Views

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Farm Bill and the Future – Final Post (part 10)

We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February...

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 21, 2023
Last comment by Melissa.Williams, on May 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 12 comments | 5176 Views

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Third Thursday…a Musilicious Night on Cal Ave

“I made up a silly word,” says Carol Garsten, event producer of Palo Alto’s newest outdoor experience. Hot off an amazing 10-year run as co-chair...

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 14, 2023
Last comment by Teresa Benson, on May 20, 2023 at 9:07 am | 15 comments | 5149 Views

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Fun Food Ideas for Halloween

I've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to." Wishing...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 28, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 1, 2023 at 7:50 am | 2 comments | 5059 Views

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Summer Fun Around the Bay Area

Looking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few. The BARn at Flea Street Café Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 29, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 4933 Views

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Free Market Farm Bill or Farce?

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan hit a resonant...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 19, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4880 Views

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Free Classes - Growing Tomatoes and Herbs, Cocktail Shrubs

Summer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners. Vegetable Gardening in Containers July...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 7, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Jul 8, 2023 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 4871 Views

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Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8

What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course! Edible Tree Walk Saturday, July 8th...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 3, 2023
Last comment by Bill Taylor, on Jun 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 6 comments | 4860 Views
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