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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Palo Alto's tortuous e-bike discussionI am grateful that Palo Alto’s City Council decided not to allow e-bikes on unpaved trails in our two nature preserves, the
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 5, 2023Last comment by Gerd, on Mar 13, 2023 at 6:15 pm | 20 comments | 14566 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill and the Environment - part 4Land conservation and preservation concerns first showed up in the 1985 Farm Bill (pg. 57). Funds became available for farmers to NOT PLANT up to 37 million acres...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 28, 2023Last comment by Crescent Park Rez, on Mar 6, 2023 at 6:35 pm | 9 comments | 4096 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County(We take a Farm Bill break these next two weeks, to have a little fun and report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 5682 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Basuku gained a cult following for its Japanese-style Basque cheesecakes. As the business enters a new chapter, its owner is ending sales on the Peninsula – for now.By Julia Brown
Basque cheesecakes prepped for a March 4 pop-up at Vina Enoteca. Courtesy Charles Chen.
==I UPDATE: In an
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 3, 2023Last comment by Justin Carr, on Mar 4, 2023 at 9:51 am | 2 comments | 4181 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A new ube-focused cafe lands in Mountain View, with a Daly City location on the way
The bright purple ube and oreo milkshake and halo-halo bread pudding at Cafe 86. (Photo courtesy Cafe 86 via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
Cafe...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Common sense, on Mar 3, 2023 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 11839 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A former Boston-area brewery owner is bringing people together through baking classes at craft breweriesBy Kate Bradshaw
A loaf of bread made with spent grains from a brewery. Courtesy Caitlin Jewell.
For Caitlin Jewell, a former...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 2, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:24 am | 1 comment | 3871 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real timeAs 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter lies on his bed, hospice by his side, I thought back and recalled the first and only time I met him years ago. And that...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 4268 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 24, 2023Last comment by Livia Delgado, on Feb 28, 2023 at 8:18 am | 20 comments | 7144 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Go away, language police!The Information Technology (IT) Department at Stanford caused quite a tizzy when it published a guide on harmful language that should not be used at the university....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Feb 26, 2023 at 12:51 pm | 48 comments | 9482 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What she’s eating: Kajiken brothless ramen in San Mateo draws a line down the block
Mushroom aburasoba with egg and crispy add-ons from Kajiken in San Mateo. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw)
By Kate Bradshaw
After hearing...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 24, 2023There are no comments yet. 5908 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)We will: - Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything: • Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Alinalopez, on Feb 23, 2023 at 8:48 pm | 3 comments | 10478 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Development vs Environment at Lake TahoeI just finished reading an Environmental History of Lake Tahoe by David C. Antonucci....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 19, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 23, 2023 at 2:34 pm | 8 comments | 12822 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill. Not Sexy. Really Matters.Approximately every five years the United States renews its commitment to our food system, farmers, school children and to all Americans. The Farm Bill, a massive...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 13, 2023Last comment by Raoul Marquez, on Feb 19, 2023 at 11:33 am | 18 comments | 5741 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Hoover panelists denounce climate misinformation while spreading itTwo weeks ago I attended a day-long conference on climate-related...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 12, 2023Last comment by Mark Twang, on Feb 17, 2023 at 8:18 pm | 20 comments | 10669 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I’m a Jew in GermanyI’m just back from a walk to the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Bogenberg Hill. I quietly and respectfully entered the Church. I...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 11, 2023Last comment by J Randall, on Feb 17, 2023 at 7:03 pm | 6 comments | 6431 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
As Tin Pot Creamery shutters scoop shops and pivots to grocery store sales, a popular Santa Cruz ice cream chain will open in place of the Palo Alto location
Tin Pot Creamery currently offers eight ice cream flavors at grocery stores. Courtesy Tin Pot Creamery.
By Kate Bradshaw
Tin Pot...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 9135 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Mandates or Markets for Environmental Policy?The Hoover Institution held a day-long conference last week titled
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 5, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 12, 2023 at 6:18 am | 11 comments | 10418 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Why this deli hidden in a Burlingame office park was named one of the top eateries in America
The Pastrami Mami breakfast burrito at Gigi's Cafe. Courtesy Teresa Gee.
By Kate Bradshaw
Last week, Teresa Gee was surprised...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm | 2 comments | 15065 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Filoli's Quail Café boosts dining options with new vendor
A sandwich served by Epicurean Group at Filoli's Quail Cafe. Photo courtesy Epicurean Group.
By Kate Bradshaw
Filoli, the historic...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Feb 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm | 4 comments | 5007 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January EndsWhat’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted? Bacon? Vanilla? Red wine? That last one is the taste experience I really miss...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2023Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 5182 Views
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