For more than three decades, artist Carolyn Tillie has been creating works that look good enough to eat – and wear. A necklace made of dyed pasta pieces, an eggplant brooch and dangling ice cream cone earrings are just a few of the culinary-inspired pieces Carolyn has made from her home studio in Montara. While her pieces span a spectrum of prices, her most popular ones are under $50.
Carolyn’s work embodies her intersecting passions for food and art. She also spends her time as a culinary historian organizing elaborate meal recreations through the Bay Area Culinary Historians (BACH), an organization she helps run. “Every day’s an adventure,” Carolyn said. “My desk is like a Victorian cabinet of wonders.” Read more about Carolyn’s quirky creations in Ashwini Gangal’s profile.
And here’s a cool bit of local history: A Mountain View company built many of Disneyland’s original attractions, including Snow White’s Adventures, the King Arthur Carousel and the Matterhorn Bobsled ride. Take a trip down memory lane to the Moffett Boulevard of yore to learn more.
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
Inside the delicious world of Peninsula artist and culinary historian Carolyn Tillie
On an average day at the office, Carolyn “Carrie” Tillie is either creating food-inspired art or cooking art-inspired food. At the heart of this artistic life lies her quirky line of food-themed jewelry, which she’s been making for over 30 years now.
A Slice of New York passes the baton to Slice of Homage, helping the pizzeria open its first stand-alone restaurant in Sunnyvale
In June, an independent pizza shop in Sunnyvale closed its doors for the final time, to be replaced by…another independent pizza shop?
Peninsula history: Meet the Mountain View machinists who helped build Disneyland
In the summer of 1955, Disneyland opened its gates for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era in theme parks. So what does the opening of an amusement park 400 miles away have to do with the Peninsula? Lots.
Congrats to Lisa, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s the Plymire-Schwarz House in South San Francisco!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Fruits and Cream Breadmaking Class: Aug. 15 Grainbakers leads a class on making artisan bread out of spent grain from Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company with summer fruit and cream flavor options.
Hip-Hop Day: Aug. 16 Daly City hosts its annual celebration of hip-hop, featuring DJ sets, a breaking competition, live entertainment and more.
Central Bark: Aug. 17 Find food trucks, vendors, a live DJ, a raffle, dog contests and dog adoption opportunities at this dog-centric event held at San Mateo’s Central Park.
Weird Al Yankovic: Aug. 22 The one and only Weird Al plays at Shoreline Amphitheatre, along with the “saddest clowns in town,” Puddles Pity Party.
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Aug. 22-23 Hear four chilling tales by Poe while sipping craft cocktails inspired by his work at this touring “speakeasy” pop-up that’s making a stop in San Mateo.
Bay Area Lebanese Festival: Aug. 23 The annual celebration of Lebanese culture returns to downtown Redwood City with food, entertainment, vendors and more.
Dog Days of Summer Maker Market: Aug. 23 Find treasures from local artisans and small businesses, refreshments and live music at Little Green’s August maker market.
Winnie M. Li: Aug. 23 Author and activist Winnie M. Li comes to Books Inc. Palo Alto to celebrate her new novel “What We Left Unsaid.”
Plan Ahead:
Kings Mountain Art Fair: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 The Labor Day weekend favorite features arts, crafts, activities and treats under the redwoods, with all proceeds going to the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and elementary school.
OceanCiders Anniversary: Aug. 30 The outdoor cider bar by the sea celebrates its second anniversary with all-day music, cider and bites from Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen.
Belmont Greek Festival: Aug. 30-31 Enjoy Greek food and beverages, live music, dancing and craft boutiques at the 53rd annual festival over Labor Day weekend.
Springline Pickleball Club: Through Aug. 31 Springline in Menlo Park is hosting a pop-up pickleball club for the month of August that’s open to the public.
Foster City Boat Tour: Aug. 31 The Foster City Historical Society presents a tour exploring Foster City history via boat on one of the city’s iconic lagoons.
Pub in the Park: Sept. 6 This year’s final Pub in the Park event features music by bluegrass band Savannah Blu along with lawn games, local brews and food trucks.
America’s Presidents: All Too Human: Sept. 6 Author Gerald Henig offers little-known and interesting stories about U.S. presidents.
Science Friday Live: Sept. 18 KQED’s “Science Friday” radio show comes to Redwood City for a live event featuring science demonstrations, audience Q&A and interactive moments.
Kepler’s 70th Birthday Block Party: Sept. 20 Celebrate 70 years of the beloved local bookshop and literary hot spot with live music, food vendors, activities for kids, a raffle and, of course, cake.
Meet the evacuated animals of the CZU wildfire
Aided by donations and community hustle, the Cow Palace rallied on short notice to house over 200 local animals displaced by the nearby fires.
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