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THE FOOD PARTY!
Women ? More Adventurous Eaters Than Men?Moles, molecules and joules, blah, blah and blah. This week's Science and Cooking really has me confused. Professor Cutie Pie had us determine the number of molecules...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 29, 2013Last comment by Cara Smith, on Aug 4, 2016 at 10:37 pm | 3 comments | 35369 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
St Paddy’s SoupWe did this soup today for Cooking at the Market, a town-sponsored monthly cook demo at
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 16, 2017Last comment by aria, on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:48 am | 3 comments | 35048 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
When Are The Apples Ready?The most important part of the pie is love and the homegrown apples. I found myself thinking about that rolling lots of pie dough at Jeem’s a couple...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 14, 2016Last comment by Lauralies, on Aug 18, 2016 at 11:30 pm | 10 comments | 34855 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Guns or Butter?Lots of news in the news this week. What-oh-what to write about? There’s Brexit - might make a good Food Party! cuz’ it sounds like breakfast...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 26, 2016Last comment by What2ndAmendment?, on Jul 2, 2016 at 9:21 pm | 36 comments | 33663 Views
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It's President's Day. Why Not Butter Up the Boss?Every election, some famous writer composes one of those open letters to the new president. Having seen none this time, I took a crack at my own. Dear President...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 20, 2017Last comment by om, on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 33366 Views
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Red, White or Green?Everyone should host a party once a year. Consider it your ticket into all the other parties. Wine makes a great party guest. For holiday parties, I like to start...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 26, 2013Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 30, 2013 at 10:28 am | 3 comments | 33305 Views
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Oom is Moo Spelled BackwardsThere's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?"). Sorry. I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 6, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Mar 6, 2014 at 11:23 am | 1 comment | 33248 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Chai BrisketSmoked my first brisket a couple weeks ago. Never smoked any meat before. I borrowed a never used Brinkman smoker from an old boyfriend. Far from the best on the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 15, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Aug 22, 2014 at 10:24 am | 6 comments | 33142 Views
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The Saddle Room - A True Friend of KidsWe've had an ongoing homage at The Food Party! for some of our local high dives and community watering holes.
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2015Last comment by Diane Olvera, on Jul 24, 2015 at 1:20 pm | 2 comments | 33072 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
The Thrill of the HuntUp in Mendocino last weekend for the Santa Cruz Fungus Federation Mushroom Hunt. Based at Albion Field Station, just south of Mendocino, 95 eager participants split...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 6, 2015Last comment by Sadoiriotas, on Aug 25, 2016 at 7:29 am | 7 comments | 32550 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
The Creamier, The BetterThis week's Science and Cooking class had an amazing project I have never seen before ? making ice cream in standard zip lock bags. Try it tonight with your kids...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 5, 2013Last comment by Judee Humburg, on Nov 8, 2013 at 10:36 am | 7 comments | 32472 Views
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Woodside Bakery is Closing?What a surprise to learn that Woodside Bakery, located...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 28, 2015Last comment by Robert, on Mar 27, 2016 at 10:49 pm | 40 comments | 32411 Views
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Manage Your MicrobesA creepy, crawly communiqué? There is increasing info about the importance of microbiome ? our in-house bacteria, virus and fungi team that assist daily...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 8, 2014Last comment by Alexandra, on Jul 26, 2015 at 9:43 am | 3 comments | 32026 Views
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Trespass Picnic on Martin’s Beach Part 2A deadline looms on the fate of public access to Martin’s...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 20, 2015Last comment by y_p_w, on Dec 29, 2015 at 10:49 am | 9 comments | 31976 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Drought Wars Meets WatkaIt's official ? California is in a drought. According to National Geographic, the average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of water a day?twice...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 22, 2014Last comment by Jay Park, on Jan 23, 2014 at 4:22 pm | 6 comments | 31844 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
reThink Farming ? Planet Enemy #1"If farming were invented today, it wouldn't be allowed. Food production has had more impact on the planet than any other human activity." So began
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 14, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Nov 21, 2014 at 11:39 am | 18 comments | 31808 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Where DO The Elite Meet?Continuing our ongoing tribute to local High Dives, this week The Food Party!...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by pogo, on Dec 15, 2014 at 5:47 pm | 3 comments | 31694 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Finger Food and a Blood Lite?Halloween is around the corner! This year you might consider dressing up your food, as well as yourself. There are lots of fun things you can do. Below are some...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 29, 2014There are no comments yet. 31667 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 | 31587 Views
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Chemical BreakdownA friend handed me red wine in a Styrofoam cup at the Santa Cruz camp talent show this Labor Day. We laughed - it brought back memories of how much I hate...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 5, 2016Last comment by Susan Cann, on Sep 9, 2016 at 9:23 am | 19 comments | 31584 Views
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