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THE FOOD PARTY!
Turmeric TonicIt’s not often (never, over here) one finds themselves thinking about turmeric tonic, but lately this had been the case for me. Doing a little research and...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2019Last comment by Dr. Bones, on Apr 30, 2019 at 9:59 am | 1 comment | 1537 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Lentil BrowniesWe haven’t posted a recipe in awhile and here’s an interesting one, gluten free. I’ve been using it lately in
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 23, 2019Last comment by Avocado, on Apr 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm | 10 comments | 2375 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Beer and brats: Ludwig's German Table coming to Mountain ViewThe owners of Ludwig's German Table in San Jose are bringing their traditional German restaurant and biergarten concept to downtown Mountain View, taking over the...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 19, 2019Last comment by Hogwash, on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:32 pm | 11 comments | 7016 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
If you do nothing else, do These Three ThingsThe bad news: The Earth is sick, and getting sicker. The good news: We know how to make it better, and we can all help! Earth Day is this Monday (April 22), so...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 21, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 29, 2019 at 10:27 am | 51 comments | 4120 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
The Case for Advanced DirectivesFive minutes. That is all I had to make my case: to convince this 80-year-old man to fill out an advanced care directive. John, as I’ll call him, had served in...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Jan. 29, 2019Last comment by chimpu, on Apr 23, 2019 at 11:11 pm | 7 comments | 3491 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Homestead Faire at Hidden Villa 4/27Here's a fun Food Party! for you: on Saturday April 27th Hidden Villa will hold its second annual
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by LOL@U, on Apr 22, 2019 at 4:17 pm | 7 comments | 2430 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Juggling RenewablesAs California pushes to reduce emissions by 40% in the next twelve years, we are increasingly betting on clean electricity. We are electrifying vehicles, electrifying...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 14, 2019Last comment by Peter, on Apr 22, 2019 at 10:10 am | 50 comments | 4130 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: "You're Not Listening to Me!" may mean "I don't feel heard."A discussion can quickly escalate into an argument when one partner (or both) don't know that your partner heard what you were saying, either literally, or an underlying...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 17, 2019Last comment by Rabbi Feldman, on Apr 20, 2019 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 2331 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
First Sunnyvale, then Australia: Mountain View's Le Plonc plots expansionAfter about a year of operating in downtown Mountain View, wine bar
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Le Plonc, on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:31 pm | 2 comments | 3822 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: Living as Roommates?I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 17, 2019 at 7:21 am | 2 comments | 2939 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Why Would YOU Win Survivor?Time for a quick reminder to all Food Partiers!, and those just stopping in to see what all the fun is about…. The last weeks on the blog call for a re-post...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 30, 2019Last comment by JohnL, on Apr 16, 2019 at 5:36 am | 6 comments | 2770 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Downtown Palo Alto gets new Vietnamese eateryPho Banh Mi, a new Vietnamese restaurant, is now open in downtown Palo Alto -- the only dedicated place to get pho and banh mi on University Avenue. The 405 University...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 18, 2019Last comment by 192.168.1.1, on Apr 13, 2019 at 2:35 am | 20 comments | 9953 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
LonelinessWalking into the low-lit room I noticed, as always, the cushy couch, the beautiful bedframe, the family photos strewn on cabinets. Everything was familiar....
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Jan. 15, 2019Last comment by 192.168.1.254, on Apr 13, 2019 at 2:35 am | 42 comments | 5078 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
SB-50: To Save our Planet?Yesterday State Senator Scott Wiener and Berkeley professor Daniel Kammen wrote an...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 26, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:23 pm | 34 comments | 2978 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Geocaching for MethaneWhere is the closest oil well to your home? Or your kid’s school? Is it leaking? Does anyone know? California is like a pin cushion for oil wells, and abandoned...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 31, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:02 pm | 5 comments | 2677 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: Thoughts and DogsI'm writing to you today from my waiting room. I like to sit here looking at the aquarium; watching the neon tetras dart through the water and the African frogs...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 5, 2019There are no comments yet. 4196 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
More Stupid Plastic Food ThingsYeech! I was just cleaning up around the house and it hits me – all these indestructible, single-use, plastic, food items live in my house. They are everywhere....
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 16, 2019Last comment by Laura stec, on Apr 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm | 23 comments | 5156 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Looking for LeaksYou can help the planet, your home, and your wallet by looking for gas leaks. Not bad for a few minutes of work. Here’s why, and how. Along with
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 24, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 29, 2019 at 4:04 pm | 10 comments | 3109 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Big Island Food Party!Just got back from sweet aloha on the Big Island. Visited mi amigo Jungle John - farmer of lemons, oranges, lychee, and soon, Kona coffee, which I must report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by Tiny Bubbles, on Mar 28, 2019 at 6:18 pm | 22 comments | 3481 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Composting WorksThe question that I was asked the most when I started this blog was: “Can you please find out what is happening with our recycling?” There has been a...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 17, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 25, 2019 at 7:19 pm | 3 comments | 3914 Views
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