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THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm-to-Fork-or-Fake?I have been active in SLOW food movement (seasonal, local, organic, whole), long before it was sexy. We old timers have seen it all, and now we are seeing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 24, 2014 at 6:09 am | 2 comments | 29109 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Eggs with LegsEggs and bacon walk into a bar. Egg says, "Bartender, we want a drink!" Bartender says, "Get outta here ? I don't serve breakfast." Back in the kitchen this...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 23, 2013Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 27, 2013 at 11:39 am | 2 comments | 60037 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Buy Your Pumpkins On The CoastIt’s an annual outing at the Stec house to head to the coast and buy pumpkins for the season. Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo coast look great right now...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 1, 2018Last comment by Options without the commercialism, on Oct 5, 2018 at 11:05 am | 2 comments | 14889 Views
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Grill Baby GrillIt’s Memorial Day? I keep thinking it’s somewhere around late March, early April. You know where this is going, right? Hold on tight; summer always...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 1, 2016 at 7:50 pm | 2 comments | 25831 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Edible Education Starts January 18Edible Education begins this week! This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 17, 2023Last comment by Paul L. Flores, on Jan 24, 2023 at 4:16 am | 2 comments | 6521 Views
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Pie Brings People TogetherListening to the radio these days, so many stories are about food. NPR was interviewing a baker a couple days ago and I caught him saying, “Pie brings people...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 25, 2020 at 1:45 pm | 2 comments | 11793 Views
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USA - United Stuffed of AmericaSo I watched the State of the Union on Tuesday. I watch it every year, and each time I do, it reminds me of a dinner party. The table looks lovely with pressed...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 22, 2015 at 6:44 pm | 2 comments | 26062 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
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 | 13775 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Got the Munchies at Hardly Strictly? Your Weekend Guide.Who’s headed to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this weekend? It’s a three-day live music festival in Golden Gate...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 28, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Sep 30, 2023 at 11:00 am | 2 comments | 1693 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Mango Chia Breakfast PuddingI’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by Ladera Man, on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 14972 Views
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 | 12284 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 | 15224 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Christmas Kluski - A Polish TreatWe've been Food Partying! Jewish-style lately with our posts on latke-making. This week the Poles get a chance to show off how our holiday cooking is done. I recently...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 26, 2017Last comment by Karol, on Dec 30, 2017 at 9:25 am | 1 comment | 16321 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Traveling Solo: Salton Sea – Bombay BeachA good way to dip your feet into solo travel is a combo trip; one that mixes yummy personal alone time with that of family and friends. That’s how this trip...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 10, 2022Last comment by Dean Samos, on Apr 12, 2022 at 11:49 am | 1 comment | 13208 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Boobie BurkaWell, that was boring (Superbowl XLVIII). Most memorable for me was the half time show. Question #1: Who is Bruno Mars? Question #2: What up with the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 4, 2014Last comment by Jessica T, on Feb 4, 2014 at 10:02 pm | 1 comment | 29928 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Superstar StirfryGarlic, ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, onion, cinnamon, green tea, burdock, broccoli, honey, umeboshi, mushrooms, miso, parsley, dried peppers, tomato: what do...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 6, 2014Last comment by RW, on Nov 6, 2014 at 2:20 pm | 1 comment | 26761 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Yes You Can! Making Pickles and Other YummiesSome fabulous canning classes are coming up, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension, and their Master Food Preserver program.
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 6, 2017Last comment by Anna Sanders, on Oct 20, 2017 at 8:08 pm | 1 comment | 19873 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local Flavor - Food Events and HappeningsHere’s some fun food events happening around town. Eat More Vegetables Wednesday, July 25, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM FREE cook class! Shhhh….Vegetables...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by Warsaw Realtor, on Jul 30, 2018 at 6:56 am | 1 comment | 15899 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Edible EducationJanuary was quiet. Do minds just move slower in January? I’ve certainly been a quiet writer since Spain. Started
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 8, 2018Last comment by danieltjan, on Feb 9, 2018 at 10:06 am | 1 comment | 15106 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Travelin’ Solo: Salvation Mountain and East JesusOur first Travelin’ Solo trip has been going down the road for a while. Alone. Together. This is our last post from the trip. Thanks for coming along. We...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 25, 2022Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 29, 2022 at 7:52 am | 1 comment | 9531 Views
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