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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 | 11019 Views
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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 [email protected], on Apr 22, 2019 at 4:17 pm | 7 comments | 9110 Views
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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 | 9993 Views
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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 | 12741 Views
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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 | 10665 Views
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A Happy Hour to Make You HappyAloha! Just got back from the Big Island. My dear friend Jungle Johnnie lives there... why.... ........ ........ ......... in the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 9, 2019Last comment by Longtime Menlo Parker, on Mar 15, 2019 at 12:09 pm | 3 comments | 9335 Views
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Best Coney Island in AmericaHappy New Year and hi from Detroit. I’m visiting friends and family, while getting in some of the classic hotspots. Happy to report what used to look like...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 31, 2018Last comment by John Z, on Mar 14, 2019 at 7:55 pm | 16 comments | 13423 Views
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Meet the NurdlesWent to the coast a couple weeks ago to help Surfrider San Mateo clean up Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. Wow – what a nice beach...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 16, 2019Last comment by Hee here, on Feb 22, 2019 at 9:58 am | 7 comments | 9879 Views
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Tahini is HOTTahini is hot. This cousin to peanut butter has a similar consistency, but because it’s made from seeds and not nuts, it's a perfect alternative for folks...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 9, 2019Last comment by sequoiadean, on Feb 15, 2019 at 8:35 am | 2 comments | 10229 Views
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Food Party! 2019 - Here We Go AgainWell hello again. Happy Not-So-New Year. We took a little Food Party! break after holidays to regroup and clean out. I like the Dry January idea, but didn’t...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 1, 2019Last comment by Reader XYZ, on Feb 4, 2019 at 4:09 pm | 5 comments | 9655 Views
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Farm Bill Passes CongressThe Farm Bill, the biggest piece of environmental and public health legislation this year,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 16, 2018Last comment by We Built An Outhouse For Carnivores, on Dec 24, 2018 at 12:56 pm | 17 comments | 11295 Views
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Local Flavor - Holiday HotspotsThere are some wonderful, new watering holes and eateries in the hood, perfect places to celebrate the holidays in style. Modern spaces, local touches; new hotels...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 2, 2018Last comment by Why Not?, on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:00 am | 13 comments | 11925 Views
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Which Cocktail Has the Least Calories?I recently ordered a *** (name below) and the bartender said, “Oh, you want the drink with the least calories.” Really? I had never considered my cocktail...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 9, 2018Last comment by Even Hotter Trend, on Dec 14, 2018 at 3:33 pm | 15 comments | 14332 Views
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Arguing Wildfire and RosemaryAn east coast friend and I were talking, ok arguing, about California wildfires over the holiday. We delved into Make America Rake Again, and why the sheer mention...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 25, 2018Last comment by rising tides/shifting agriculture due to climate change, on Nov 26, 2018 at 9:12 am | 1 comment | 10638 Views
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Savior Sauerkraut (cough cough cough)Went out Thursday night to a really fun Food Party! near 101. I was feeling fine, wearing my face mask and all; it was a beautiful night, despite the smoke. Surprised...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 18, 2018Last comment by Reader, on Nov 20, 2018 at 8:29 am | 5 comments | 12529 Views
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Lakes and Larders (part 2)In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 14, 2018There are no comments yet. 10718 Views
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Balsamic Vinegar + Foodprint FootprintsWell well, well…Halloween sure was fun wasn’t it? Here’s a few more pictures of Sammy and Riley’s big Halloween...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 1, 2018Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 8, 2018 at 7:30 am | 2 comments | 9845 Views
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ACK! You Still Need Food For the Halloween Party!
I spent the day cooking for Riley and Sammy’s Halloween Party.
Here’s the menu.
Halloween Twice Baked Potatoes
Mummies...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 30, 2018Last comment by the_punnisher, on Oct 30, 2018 at 6:24 pm | 1 comment | 9033 Views
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Food Party! SOSBoo Food Partiers! I have to SOS on y’all. The Halloween menu includes Sliced Steak Sliders with Peppercorn Sauce. Flank steak? Hanger steak? What...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 19, 2018Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 24, 2018 at 10:48 pm | 10 comments | 10347 Views
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Local Flavor – Lakes and Larders (part one)Every so often I stumble upon a Bay Area hidden jewel; a place I’ve never been to where I find myself asking, “Why has no one ever said to go here?” ==B...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 8, 2018Last comment by Lauralies, on Oct 15, 2018 at 8:33 pm | 10 comments | 9922 Views
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