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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 | 20617 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
More Plastic in the Ocean than Fish?What if the ocean had more plastic than fish? It's a question being posed by scientists and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They report that plastic is found "in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 31, 2017Last comment by Anna Sanders, on Oct 18, 2017 at 6:14 pm | 8 comments | 17616 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
World’s Most Expensive Foods, or What to Do with All That Extra CashTax Day a’-cometh. I don’t have to pay this year though. I own my own business, and so does the president, and since he doesn’t pay, I’ll...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 13, 2017Last comment by sidd, on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:01 am | 4 comments | 20495 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
It’s Pot Season!Hah! Got you to look :) Actually, it’s potato season Food Partiers! and there is nothing like a freshly harvested potato from your garden, or your favorite...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 29, 2017Last comment by Funny but true, on Oct 1, 2017 at 4:02 pm | 1 comment | 18297 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Become a Master Gardener - Deadline Sept 21Become a UC Master Gardener - Application Deadline is September 21! The UCCE San Mateo and San Francisco Master Gardener Program is now...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 15, 2017Last comment by This is crazy!, on Sep 30, 2017 at 10:11 am | 18 comments | 17025 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Help Define “Natural” on Food LabelsThe FDA has extended request for comments on what “natural” means on food labeling. The Food Party! took a field trip to a grocery in Michigan to see...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 13, 2016Last comment by Nate, on Sep 27, 2017 at 6:22 am | 15 comments | 29758 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Cherries and BerriesIt’s cherry season and wow - have you noticed it’s the cherriest? Seems like cherries are everywhere! I asked Deborah Olson why. She’s a 4th...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 24, 2017Last comment by Jose Pen, on Sep 24, 2017 at 7:23 pm | 7 comments | 20448 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Time to Say GoodbyeYou Dirty Little Thing. We’ve been together for so long. I remember when we first...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 7, 2017Last comment by 19th Century Man, on Sep 14, 2017 at 4:31 pm | 19 comments | 18680 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Grab the GazpachoIt’s going to be hot this weekend. Looks like California tomatoes are finally getting the preferred temperatures mentioned in
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 1, 2017Last comment by blatt, on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:35 pm | 6 comments | 19074 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Picnic PleasuresThe pleasure of a picnic lies somewhere between genteel society and raw nature. Pepper-crusted salmon, watermelon radish and Humboldt Fog dot plaid blankets laid...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 31, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Aug 31, 2017 at 9:33 pm | 12 comments | 26303 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Fun at Your Secret BeachThe Food Party! did a little picnic and beach cleanup this week. We took the leftovers from the Mt. Cagan Tiger party, and set out to my secret boogie board beach;...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 17, 2016Last comment by shaggy1991, on Aug 21, 2017 at 3:54 am | 6 comments | 27319 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Chocolate + Tahini Ice Box PieI've been Food Partying! with tahini lately, that peanut butter-like food made of sesame seeds, and most often used to make hummus. So when this recipe crossed...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 18, 2017Last comment by RH, on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:19 am | 2 comments | 18998 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Free Cooking Events at Burlingame LibraryBurlingame Library is hosting a summer food series and yours truly is part of the mix. Join us this Saturday, or in August. If you stop by, please come up...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 12, 2017Last comment by Ranjor Das, on Jul 22, 2017 at 11:24 pm | 4 comments | 18486 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Update on Martins BeachIf you’ve been Food Partying! for awhile, you know we're following People vs Darth Vader - lawsuits involving Half Moon Bay and The Food Party’s! favorite...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 31, 2017Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 8, 2017 at 3:33 pm | 26 comments | 20958 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Mama Rossotti to Roadhouse in the SkyI guess you’d call me a Rossotti regular. I greet the bartenders by name, and other Zott’s say hi when I arrive. For years I’ve backyarded birthdays,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 30, 2017Last comment by Joel, on Jul 8, 2017 at 2:41 pm | 20 comments | 21658 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Italy By The BayI am not a native to Italy, but I got there as quick as I could. Last year we did a culinary tour around the country, including a stop to
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 25, 2017Last comment by honda kim thanh, on Jun 28, 2017 at 1:32 am | 5 comments | 18689 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
I Still Call It Rossotti'sIt's a Wednesday evening at 5pm and where to go in Portola Valley / Woodside for a happy hour drink in the sun? There are only two places, the first being the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by Jean Van Buskirk, on Jun 23, 2017 at 7:33 pm | 41 comments | 59697 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Time To Get StonedYou know it feels great when you indulge, and the season is short. It's time to enjoy our local stone fruit. Just coming into harvest, the season ends as soon...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 16, 2017Last comment by gt stoned, on Jun 23, 2017 at 2:57 pm | 6 comments | 20126 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
More Places to Eat and Drink in the SunLast year, we did a popular blog, Places to Eat and Drink in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 9, 2017Last comment by Charlene Margot, on Jun 15, 2017 at 6:23 pm | 4 comments | 18281 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local Hotspots – Where to Eat and Drink in the SunIf you prefer a bright breakfast, a shining sandwich, or radiant ratatouille, there is common love between us. Hello sunbeam. We are the solar–powered Food...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2016Last comment by JCL, on Jun 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm | 13 comments | 37357 Views
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