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THE FOOD PARTY!

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 | 4857 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

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 | 4849 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Corner Table brings California fusion dining to Redwood City with a Korean twist

By Edwina Dueñas The seafood cioppino from Corner Table in Redwood City. Courtesy Corner Table. There’s a new restaurant...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 31, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4830 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

California's Unemployment Insurance Debt

There was an article in the LA Times this morning that prompted a radio interview I just did on the state's growing unemployment insurance fund debt. http://www.latimes.com/busin...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 7, 2010
Last comment by stephen levy, on Nov 20, 2010 at 1:22 pm | 16 comments | 4828 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Chico Marx brings Spanish-Californian fare to South San Francisco

Dishes at Chico Marx in South San Francisco are inspired by Spanish and Californian flavors. Courtesy Kelly Puleio. By Kate Bradshaw Chico...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 16, 2023
Last comment by Beryl Phillips, on May 17, 2023 at 11:26 am | 3 comments | 4827 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. ==I UPDATE: In an

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 3, 2023
Last comment by Justin Carr, on Mar 4, 2023 at 9:51 am |
2 comments | 4804 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, 2023
Last comment by Pauline Wick, on Mar 17, 2023 at 1:55 pm | 3 comments | 4785 Views

AD LIBS

Ad Libs: Au revoir, Arthur

So saddened to hear about the passing of Arthur Krakower, the 88-year-old wunderkind Peninsula artist. A call or email from Arthur was like a small gem, bright in...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 31, 2009
There are no comments yet. 4784 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

When will the recession end?

The three questions I get asked most these days are (1) "When will the recession end?" (2) "Are we in for another Great Depression?" and (3) "When will the economy...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 15, 2009
Last comment by stephen levy, on Jul 11, 2009 at 10:53 am | 5 comments | 4715 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Farm Bill and the Environment - part 4

Land conservation and preservation concerns first showed up in the 1985 Farm Bill (pg. 57). Funds became available for farmers to NOT PLANT up to 37 million acres...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 28, 2023
Last comment by Crescent Park Rez, on Mar 6, 2023 at 6:35 pm | 9 comments | 4705 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Hidden Tap and Barrel is bringing local brews, craft cocktails and Indian fusion pizza to Redwood City

By Edwina Dueñas ==I Hidden Tap and Barrel opened in September and is operated by owner Angad Dhaliwal, who also owns and operates...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4640 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

San Jose-founded brewery to open a third taproom in San Carlos

==I The San Carlos location will feature a balanced drink menu, with 14-18 beers on tap, seltzers and a local wine selection. Courtesy Hapa's Brewing...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4630 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

On Being Invited to do an Economy Blog

I have mixed feelings about Town Square. I like the idea of a forum for community online conversation. When Jay Thorwaldson approached me, I wanted to respond positively...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 2, 2009
Last comment by Marie, on Apr 3, 2009 at 9:55 pm | 6 comments | 4624 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Seasonal farmers markets spring back throughout the Peninsula

Fresh Approach's East Palo Alto farmers market. (Courtesy Fresh Approach) By Kate Bradshaw Now that the weather is warm again,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4609 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Update on the California Dream

The first blog I wrote for the Weekly was on whether the California Dream was over. Recently I saw an editorial in the Christian Science Monitor asking the same...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 8, 2009
There are no comments yet. 4608 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

The Crash of Sept 2008--One Year Later

This is the one-year anniversary of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the collapse of the stock market, considerable anxiety throughout the country and the beginning...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Sep. 18, 2009
Last comment by Paul Losch, on Sep 22, 2009 at 4:29 pm | 2 comments | 4600 Views

AD LIBS

Ad Libs: But will she shave her head?

Los Altos actor and TheatreWorks regular Molly Bell has quite the cast of characters on her resume: the girl who romanced "Bat Boy," a Victorian-era teacher and...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Sep. 22, 2010
There are no comments yet. 4592 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to Montara

By Kate Bradshaw Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse. Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 4565 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year

I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 26, 2023
Last comment by staying home, on Dec 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 4550 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Recession causes and cures

We usually identify and measure recessions by (1) the amount of job losses, (2) the reduction in the national production of goods and services (a decline in real...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 15, 2009
Last comment by Peanut Gallery, on Apr 18, 2009 at 10:34 am | 4 comments | 4540 Views
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