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THE FOOD PARTY!
Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County(We take a Farm Bill break these next two weeks, to have a little fun and report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 5666 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Basuku gained a cult following for its Japanese-style Basque cheesecakes. As the business enters a new chapter, its owner is ending sales on the Peninsula – for now.By Julia Brown
Basque cheesecakes prepped for a March 4 pop-up at Vina Enoteca. Courtesy Charles Chen.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 3, 2023Last comment by Justin Carr, on Mar 4, 2023 at 9:51 am | 2 comments | 4165 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A new ube-focused cafe lands in Mountain View, with a Daly City location on the way
The bright purple ube and oreo milkshake and halo-halo bread pudding at Cafe 86. (Photo courtesy Cafe 86 via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
Cafe...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Common sense, on Mar 3, 2023 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 11824 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A former Boston-area brewery owner is bringing people together through baking classes at craft breweriesBy Kate Bradshaw
A loaf of bread made with spent grains from a brewery. Courtesy Caitlin Jewell.
For Caitlin Jewell, a former...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 2, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:24 am | 1 comment | 3863 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real timeAs 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter lies on his bed, hospice by his side, I thought back and recalled the first and only time I met him years ago. And that...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 4246 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 24, 2023Last comment by Livia Delgado, on Feb 28, 2023 at 8:18 am | 20 comments | 7130 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Go away, language police!The Information Technology (IT) Department at Stanford caused quite a tizzy when it published a guide on harmful language that should not be used at the university....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Feb 26, 2023 at 12:51 pm | 48 comments | 9457 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What she’s eating: Kajiken brothless ramen in San Mateo draws a line down the block
Mushroom aburasoba with egg and crispy add-ons from Kajiken in San Mateo. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw)
By Kate Bradshaw
After hearing...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 24, 2023There are no comments yet. 5894 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)We will: - Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything: • Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Alinalopez, on Feb 23, 2023 at 8:48 pm | 3 comments | 10461 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Development vs Environment at Lake TahoeI just finished reading an Environmental History of Lake Tahoe by David C. Antonucci....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 19, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 23, 2023 at 2:34 pm | 8 comments | 12793 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill. Not Sexy. Really Matters.Approximately every five years the United States renews its commitment to our food system, farmers, school children and to all Americans. The Farm Bill, a massive...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 13, 2023Last comment by Raoul Marquez, on Feb 19, 2023 at 11:33 am | 18 comments | 5729 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Hoover panelists denounce climate misinformation while spreading itTwo weeks ago I attended a day-long conference on climate-related...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 12, 2023Last comment by Mark Twang, on Feb 17, 2023 at 8:18 pm | 20 comments | 10645 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I’m a Jew in GermanyI’m just back from a walk to the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Bogenberg Hill. I quietly and respectfully entered the Church. I...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 11, 2023Last comment by J Randall, on Feb 17, 2023 at 7:03 pm | 6 comments | 6418 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
As Tin Pot Creamery shutters scoop shops and pivots to grocery store sales, a popular Santa Cruz ice cream chain will open in place of the Palo Alto location
Tin Pot Creamery currently offers eight ice cream flavors at grocery stores. Courtesy Tin Pot Creamery.
By Kate Bradshaw
Tin Pot...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 9117 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Mandates or Markets for Environmental Policy?The Hoover Institution held a day-long conference last week titled
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 5, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 12, 2023 at 6:18 am | 11 comments | 10387 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Why this deli hidden in a Burlingame office park was named one of the top eateries in America
The Pastrami Mami breakfast burrito at Gigi's Cafe. Courtesy Teresa Gee.
By Kate Bradshaw
Last week, Teresa Gee was surprised...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm | 2 comments | 15051 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Filoli's Quail Café boosts dining options with new vendor
A sandwich served by Epicurean Group at Filoli's Quail Cafe. Photo courtesy Epicurean Group.
By Kate Bradshaw
Filoli, the historic...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Feb 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm | 4 comments | 4993 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January EndsWhat’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, 2023Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 5170 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“ . . . We have no way of knowing when our time is up . . .”“It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 28, 2023Last comment by Kilback, on Feb 5, 2023 at 7:58 pm | 4 comments | 5626 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
How we eat away at our open space, even in Palo AltoPalo Alto has a long and distinguished history of identifying, protecting, and maintaining open space. The generosity and dedication of nature-loving residents...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 22, 2023Last comment by JCH, on Feb 2, 2023 at 5:01 pm | 6 comments | 11854 Views
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