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THE FOOD PARTY!
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 | 34540 Views
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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 | 34184 Views
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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 | 33918 Views
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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 | 32767 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 | 32700 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 | 32653 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 | 32538 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 | 32257 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 | 32185 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 | 31911 Views
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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 | 31666 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 | 31584 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 | 31327 Views
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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 | 31246 Views
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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 | 31187 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 | 31119 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 | 30929 Views
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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. 30830 Views
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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 | 30802 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
cooking is a lot like making loveI wasn't going to write this week, but love got a hold of me. Valentines Day is near my sweet. Let me kiss your hand and whisper poems to you on food and love. You...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by 51st shade of grey, on Feb 27, 2014 at 5:29 am | 4 comments | 30765 Views
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