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PENINSULA FOODIST
Cider House Blues: All of the Peninsula’s hard cider makers have shuttered recently. Why?By Kate Bradshaw
The cider selection at the former Red Branch Cider Co. included an apple honey flavor. (Courtesy Siobhan Siddoway)
There...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 5624 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hold my stein: Here’s your guide to Oktoberfest 2022 around the PeninsulaBy Zack Fernandes
==I Gourmet Haus Staudt is among the local restaurants and bars hosting Oktoberfest events this year. (Photo by Michelle...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2022Last comment by Raymond Jack, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:25 am | 2 comments | 7944 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Are You Laughing at My New Phone?I hope so. 
It makes me laugh, too. Fortunately, the Banana Phone works, too. It was easy to set up and use. The “multipurpose” button...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Cynthia, on Nov 2, 2022 at 12:32 am | 1 comment | 6910 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Buying police scanners should not be an easy decision -- privacy rights are an issueThe Palo Alto Police Department wants the city to spend thousands of dollars each year, for an indefinite period, to purchase an unspecified number (10, 20, or?)...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Mick Goren, on Nov 1, 2022 at 11:15 am | 76 comments | 6927 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A piece of cake: How a Sunnyvale woman launched a nonprofit that’s delivered 40,000 birthday cakes to underserved youth
==I The 40,000th cake delivered by Cake4Kids, a nonprofit started locally that brings homemade birthday cakes to underserved kids. (Photo courtesy...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 31, 2022There are no comments yet. 3890 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A Palo Alto restaurant that closed during the pandemic is reopening in a new space in December
The bar and lounge at the former Anatolian Kitchen restaurant, offering dining space for large groups. Photo by Veronica Weber.
==I By...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Twentse, on Oct 31, 2022 at 3:40 pm | 3 comments | 11394 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hawaiian and Japanese-inspired brunch spot Morning Wood has reopened its doors in San Mateo
The matcha mochi pancakes are served with a dusting of matcha powder, berries and whipped adzuki butter. (Photo courtesy Morning Wood)
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 6098 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Montreal family opens Lavender 'n Cream in Redwood City
Lara Faddoul behind the pastry counter at Lavender 'n Cream, a new patisserie in Redwood City. (Photo courtesy Joseph Petraki)
==I By Kate...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 7180 Views
COUPLE'S NET
We Try to Do This
At times in life, unexpected situations arise that cut you to your knees. For example:
- A job loss; along with our identity
- A divorce we didn’t...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 6660 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Brewery bashes and creepy cocktails: Celebrate Halloween at these Peninsula establishments
==I Wild Onion's Lost in the Void cocktail contains brandy, vanilla vodka, Chambord and Sprite and is part of the restaurant's October Halloween...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 21, 2022Last comment by Robert Daniels, on Oct 22, 2022 at 12:16 pm | 3 comments | 6116 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Let’s play a simple(?) game “Morality v. RealitySetting: your living room: Question: How flexible are you in your political thinking? I’d like you to play a game today – first, alone, then...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by John Donegan, on Oct 21, 2022 at 8:34 am | 33 comments | 6886 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiday Gifts - DIY Preserve ClassFood Partiers! This virtual class looks delicious. Why not give fun, edible-homemade gifts this year, instead of just more stuff? ==B Spice Up Your Holiday...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 3235 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“That Sort of Jab Fell Under the Category of Unnecessary Roughness”- Claire Cain This line jumped out at me from Cain’s novel. I’m not talking about football. Maybe you know what I mean because you are the recipient...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 15, 2022Last comment by Cynthia , on Oct 18, 2022 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 6891 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Manresa Bread expanding to new flagship location
A latté and croissant at Manresa Bread in Los Altos. Photo by Veronica Weber.
By Kate Bradshaw
Manresa Bread
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 10140 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Happy holidays to you -- and you, and you . . .It’s become a smorgasbord of ideas about how many more official holidays our little city of 62,000 should celebrate in Palo Alto, and an item council members...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 9, 2022Last comment by Kiara Kapoor, on Oct 17, 2022 at 1:58 pm | 10 comments | 5832 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
K&B Cafe offers coffee, Indian sweets and pop-up Filipino pastries in San Mateo space
From left, Amiel and Myrna Baesa of Wyldflour and Bianca and Kamal Johal of K&B Cafe. Photo courtesy Amiel Baesa.
By Kate Bradshaw
Sisters-in-l...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 7524 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Opening of Atherton Mademoiselle Colette is delayed
Debora Ferrand, owner of Mademoiselle Colette, at the cafe in Redwood City on May, 10, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
==I By Angela Swartz...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 12, 2022Last comment by The Peninsula Foodist, on Oct 13, 2022 at 9:18 am | 1 comment | 5097 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
My recommendations for Palo Alto City CouncilI had hoped that this upcoming city council election in Palo Alto would bring out an array of candidates who were, dedicated, knowledgeable individuals with local...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 5, 2022Last comment by A Person, on Oct 13, 2022 at 8:57 am | 21 comments | 7385 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“No, it just explains it.”“I probably saved you from being seriously injured.” Did he expect her to thank him for that? “So you think that excuses your behavior?” “No,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 7, 2022There are no comments yet. 6836 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Is Palo Alto Utilities ready for our increasing demand for more electricity?The city wants Palo Altans to have all-electric homes. Can the Utilities Dept. even handle an increased demand? That’s the question I’ve been asking several...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Mark Lawrence, on Oct 6, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 14 comments | 6999 Views
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