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THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula EditionIt’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Mike Davis, on Nov 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm | 8 comments | 3515 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Building the Customer Base for our Local BusinessesOur local businesses have seen a decline in their customer base for two major reasons and several other causes. The two major reasons—1) a surge in work from home...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:05 am | 8 comments | 4394 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Cal Ave’s permanent ‘pedestrian mall’ creates problemsWell, it’s done. The debate is over. California Avenue, Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will now become a permanent pedestrian mall. No cars allowed. Permanent...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 10, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:03 am | 16 comments | 6564 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
An Icelandic artist's response to climate changeCharlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:43 am | 4 comments | 4991 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in businessBy Julia Brown
==I Hobee's, a local restaurant chain known for its breakfasts and signature blueberry coffeecake, is closing its original...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 14, 2023Last comment by StephenStor, on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm | 4 comments | 9691 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
What's Up Stock? This Year, Cook That Carcass!It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Judy Wong, on Nov 20, 2023 at 2:17 pm | 4 comments | 8772 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Flavorful food and family are the focus at Big Brothers Burgers in Redwood CityBy Edwina Dueñas
==I Big Brothers Burgers serves up freshly grilled angus beef burgers with locally sourced ingredients in the Farm...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 4917 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Joy Is the Medicine - Maya SpectorJoy Is the Medicine My habitual seriousness demands: Isn’t life a problem to be solved and full of pain and sorrow? Don’t we find ourselves...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Jamie Wall, on Nov 15, 2023 at 3:47 pm | 1 comment | 8403 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
California must do a better job spending cap-and-trade revenueCalifornia’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund gets billions of dollars every year from fossil fuel companies via the state’s cap-and-trade program. The...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 1, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Nov 11, 2023 at 6:20 pm | 12 comments | 10334 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Procrastination isn’t progress—even in Palo Alto
I am tired of complaining that it takes too long to get things started – and completed – by Palo Alto’s city staff. And, it turns...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by scott, on Nov 8, 2023 at 11:45 pm | 19 comments | 6838 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Best for Homebrew: Bay Area Hetch Hetchy Water Is a Winner!Have you checked out newly opened
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by Patricia Becker, on Nov 8, 2023 at 8:51 am | 3 comments | 5311 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hidden Tap and Barrel is bringing local brews, craft cocktails and Indian fusion pizza to Redwood CityBy Edwina Dueñas
==I Hidden Tap and Barrel opened in September and is operated by owner Angad Dhaliwal, who also owns and operates...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 4698 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
How to instill a love of nature in kids?When I was a kid my family used to downhill ski pretty often. We would be on the mountain for most of the day, shivering on the way up, speeding down, slurping...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 29, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Nov 4, 2023 at 10:18 am | 10 comments | 6498 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Food Ideas for HalloweenI've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to." Wishing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 1, 2023 at 7:50 am | 2 comments | 5070 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
“Zoom bombing” has hit our towns – what should we do?Yes, we’ve been “zoom bombed” right here in Palo Alto. The city council has become the latest target of people who call in via Zoom with lewd, racist, ugly...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by Lenora Jackson, on Oct 29, 2023 at 5:11 pm | 27 comments | 7586 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Pumpkin Party!It’s all things pumpkin right now. Fun to visit Half Moon Bay farms for fall decorations and Trader Joe's for the new pumpkin treats. Interestingly, “pumpkins&rdquo...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 28, 2023 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 5377 Views
COUPLE'S NET
National Do Something Nice DayOctober 5 was National Do Something Nice Day. Since we missed the actual day, let’s all do something nice every day for the next seven days. These acts...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 8, 2023Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 21, 2023 at 7:05 am | 16 comments | 11946 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Here’s Lookin’ at You - A Ten Year ToastWe’ve been celebrating our 10-year anniversary at The Food Party! starting...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 7, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 16, 2023 at 8:12 pm | 6 comments | 7865 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Electric Home Tour -- What were your takeaways?
Were any of you able to attend the Electric Home Tour on Saturday? If so, I’d love to hear what you took...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:50 pm | 2 comments | 8464 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
California's solar power will plummet during Saturday's near-total solar eclipse. But your lights will stay on.On Saturday morning a solar eclipse lasting about three hours will obscure most of the sun across the full expanse of the state and beyond. The eclipse will eliminate...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 8, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 15, 2023 at 10:10 am | 7 comments | 11885 Views
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