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PENINSULA FOODIST
Crepevine owes over $500,000 for wage theft and child labor violationsBy Stephanie Gerson
Crepevine's Palo Alto location was one of the five locations cited in the investigation. Photo by Magali Gauthier....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Marion Prescott, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 6529 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
How quickly will we electrify our homes?How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Paly Grad, on Jul 8, 2023 at 7:44 pm | 19 comments | 8407 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Free Classes - Growing Tomatoes and Herbs, Cocktail ShrubsSummer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners. Vegetable Gardening in Containers July...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 7, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Jul 8, 2023 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 3594 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Any Expiration Date for Sex? Nope.Most people are squeamish when it comes to thinking about their parents having sex, let alone grandparents. I’m happy to report that the conclusion is that...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 4893 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Fun Around the Bay AreaLooking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few. The BARn at Flea Street Café Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 29, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 3872 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Why I changed my mind about abortionOne year ago today, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision and left it up the states to individually decide on abortion. In its Dobbs...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 24, 2023Last comment by Rhoshan Modi, on Jul 4, 2023 at 9:11 am | 56 comments | 6670 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What I learned from my high impact yard projectTwo years ago I mulched over the back lawn. It was looking increasingly awful with the prolonged drought, and mulching was an easy project. It required only some...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 25, 2023Last comment by Karl A, on Jun 30, 2023 at 5:58 pm | 5 comments | 6441 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City brewery Ghostwood Beer Company opens downtown taproom
Ghostwood Beer Company's Extra Crispy beer is a light, crispy and effervescent brew. Courtesy Ghostwood Beer Company.
==I By Stephanie...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 6500 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto chocolatier expanding with new downtown cafeBy Julia Brown
Chocolates at Shekoh Confections in Palo Alto on March 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
Before opening her chocolate...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2023Last comment by Marissa Granderson, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 8172 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Do People Care?I recently watched a documentary film on Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, in which Ellsberg, who copied and released the secret Pentagon Papers to the press,...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 14, 2023Last comment by Jacob Bromley, on Jun 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm | 42 comments | 4814 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Solstice, World Peace Day and World Humanist DayAsk yourself this question every day: Am I adding peace and respect into the world today? Are you adding peace and respect for yourself every day? At face...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2023There are no comments yet. 4408 Views
COUPLE'S NET
National Best Friends DayJune 8 is National Best Friends Day. Who is your best friend? Is your partner your best friend? Do you turn to your partner first with all of your news/concerns/joy/sadness?...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 4570 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What we're eating: Binka Bites from MillbraeBy Kate Bradshaw
Binka Bites are inspired by a rice cake from the Philippines. Photo by Kate Bradshaw.
Binka Bites, a dessert...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 5843 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
Summer didn’t believe in love. Her parents divorced when she was 16. Her dad yelled a lot. Mark believed in love. His parents were married for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Grant Meeker, on Jun 11, 2023 at 2:35 pm | 20 comments | 5282 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course! Edible Tree Walk Saturday, July 8th...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 3, 2023Last comment by Bill Taylor, on Jun 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 6 comments | 3997 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to MontaraBy Kate Bradshaw
Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse.
Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 3714 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Some of the best jobs aroundI would love for my daughter to become an electrician or HVAC technician. There is a ton of work to be done, it is fulfilling work (especially if you care about...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 4, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2023 at 9:39 am | 6 comments | 12236 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara
==I A selection of croissants, pastries and other baked goods at Santa Clara's new artisan bakery, Croissanté. Courtesy Kathleen Robinson....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2023Last comment by Isabel Morales, on Jun 6, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 8452 Views
COUPLE'S NET
It’s ‘International Being You’ Day
It’s good to be you, because everyone else is already taken! The world needs YOU, as you are (and yes, of course all of us have things to learn...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Terri Gentry, on Jun 5, 2023 at 11:20 am | 36 comments | 5650 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Everything Falls – Lessons in Life and SouffleDid you catch Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated last week? At 81 years,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Gerard LaPointe, on Jun 3, 2023 at 2:28 pm | 7 comments | 3674 Views
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