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Sugar, Dopamine, and the Long Way to Freedom
The Food Party!

Sugar, Dopamine, and the Long Way to Freedom

It’s been 37 years since someone first told me, “You change personalities when you eat sugar.”

Avatar photo by Laura Stec January 27, 2026 8:39 pmFebruary 1, 2026 5:38 pm
Mocktails & Menus: Best Spots for Booze-Free Drinks and Great Food
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Mocktails & Menus: Best Spots for Booze-Free Drinks and Great Food

January 20, 2026 8:50 pmJanuary 27, 2026 8:45 am
I Love Shrub!
The Food Party!

I Love Shrub!

Shrubs bring acid, depth, and structure to a drink — just like a good vermouth or amaro.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec January 12, 2026 9:10 amJanuary 12, 2026 9:12 am
Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal
A New Shade of Green

Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal

It is increasingly likely that, beginning in 2027, any new water heater you buy will be electric. But there will be exceptions.

Avatar photo by Sherry Listgarten December 31, 2025 8:16 amDecember 31, 2025 10:05 am
Here’s Lookin’ at You Gorgeous, Reprise
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Here’s Lookin’ at You Gorgeous, Reprise

A toast to connection in 2026

Avatar photo by Laura Stec December 27, 2025 9:41 amDecember 28, 2025 11:24 am
Deck the Halls? Nah — Pass the Pizza
The Food Party!

Deck the Halls? Nah — Pass the Pizza

Need a break from the holly-jolly?

Avatar photo by Laura Stec December 19, 2025 9:46 amDecember 20, 2025 3:51 pm
Blog: One Night, Three Bites – Menlo Park’s Tastiest Holiday Stroll
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Blog: One Night, Three Bites – Menlo Park’s Tastiest Holiday Stroll

December 4, 2025 3:29 pmDecember 8, 2025 2:30 pm
Holiday Guide to What’s Happening
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Holiday Guide to What’s Happening

November 30, 2025 1:10 pmDecember 17, 2025 6:15 pm
Blog: Persimmon Thanksgiving – The Salad Everyone Will Eat
The Food Party!

Blog: Persimmon Thanksgiving – The Salad Everyone Will Eat

November 22, 2025 1:11 pmNovember 24, 2025 2:09 pm
Adult Playday – San Francisco Ferry Building
The Food Party!

Adult Playday – San Francisco Ferry Building

Sometimes you just need a day to play – grown-up style.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec November 14, 2025 4:02 pmNovember 16, 2025 1:30 pm
Farm, Fork, and Food Truck: My November Food Trifecta
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Farm, Fork, and Food Truck: My November Food Trifecta

October 31, 2025 1:04 pmNovember 2, 2025 7:17 am
Blog: There is an obvious answer to grass vs synthetic at El Camino Park
A New Shade of Green

Blog: There is an obvious answer to grass vs synthetic at El Camino Park

October 25, 2025 8:54 amOctober 26, 2025 10:44 am
The Color of Creepy
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The Color of Creepy

October 19, 2025 12:50 pmOctober 31, 2025 3:14 pm
A message to readers of the Mountain View Voice
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A message to readers of the Mountain View Voice

Becoming a supporting member of the Mountain View Voice is more than just a subscription; it’s an investment in the future of our community.

Avatar photo by Contributing Opinion Writer October 13, 2025 10:25 amOctober 15, 2025 4:33 pm
Blog: Palo Alto pays consultant $140,000 for 785 pages of … what?
A New Shade of Green

Blog: Palo Alto pays consultant $140,000 for 785 pages of … what?

October 12, 2025 9:25 amOctober 26, 2025 6:41 pm
Envisioning a Democracy Fair for 6,000
One Wild and Precious Life

Envisioning a Democracy Fair for 6,000

October 11, 2025 10:47 amOctober 14, 2025 5:11 pm
DIY Coastal Cleanup Day – Oct 11
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DIY Coastal Cleanup Day – Oct 11

October 8, 2025 12:02 pmOctober 8, 2025 8:47 pm
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