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THE FOOD PARTY!

Cherry Brie Quesadilla with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Heart Garnish

Here’s a great Memorial Day BBQ Recipe, using the fresh cherries that are everywhere right now. Buy local at Olson’s Cherry Farm, and learn about this...

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 27, 2017
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Umeboshi - The Macrobiotic Antibiotic

Continuing on with our tahini theme, today we combine this rich sesame paste with...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2017
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Local Flavor – Upcoming Food Events

A Taste of Whole Foods I got a chance to taste-test some new Whole Foods holidays fare and so can you. Coming to a store near you, all Whole Foods Markets...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 8, 2017
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Sweet Potato Canapé and Food Party! Holiday Favorites

Here’s a fast and fabulous recipe I put together under the tasting transformation toward eat more vegetables and vegetables as snack. They are an easy addition...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 18, 2017
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Blue Cheese Walnut Quesadilla with Cranberry Cherry Salsa

We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 19, 2017
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Local Flavor - Surf, Save and Swallow

This Week! Three super-fun, food-action events to chew and get-yer-goin' on :) Surfrider Social /Ocean Friendly Restaurant Kickoff Half Moon Bay Brewing...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2018
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Farm Bill Café - Part 2

Last month we started the Farm Bill Café, reading Dan Imhoff’s ==I Food Fight...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 10, 2018
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U-Pick at Webb Ranch

Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922. Have you ever been?

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 15, 2018
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Lakes and Larders (part 2)

In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 14, 2018
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Lettuce Pray

God bless lettuce, all that leafy, green goodness that many of us just don’t eat enough of. I was in Lucky grocery getting a sandwich today and every one...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 20, 2019
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CIA. Choose Your Weapon. Plants?

Headed back in a few weeks to the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in Napa for the 2019 Global Plant-Forward Culinary...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2019
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Local Flavor – Berries and the Riviera

U-Pick Berries It’s time to head back to Webb Ranch in Portola Valley for U-Pick berry season....

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 7, 2019
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Summer Cooking Classes - Free!

San Mateo County Libraries are sponsoring a free series of 1-hour cooking classes, taught by yours truly. Contact the individual library to RSVP. Join us and learn...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 8, 2019
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Japanese Hot Pot with Tofu and Kudzu

Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 27, 2019
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Lights Out! Foods to Snuggle With in the Dark

It’s the big brace tonight as we find out what’s going to happen. Power on? Power off? The St Mary’s wellness fair in Moraga (where I thought...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 8, 2019
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Eve of Earth Day

Happy Earth Day :) I am scared to see what happens as I start to write. I’ve been lazy since covid about writing. Lost inspiration end of last year...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 21, 2021
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Dry January Last Week? LOL

How’s Dry January going Food Partiers!? I blame no one for wanting a drink last week. Nevertheless, she persisted. A tough week of wildly different...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 11, 2021
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Vegan Latin American - Online Cook-along with San Mateo County Libraries

Hey Food Partiers! The San Mateo County Library system is hosting a free summer program of

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2021
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Holiday Hoopla in the City

Planning a playdate in San Francisco has long been a favorite holiday tradition around my home. Sluping a Hot Toddy between Union Square shops and stops, Christmas...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 3, 2021
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More Holiday Hoopla – City and Peninsula

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here’s a few more places we’ve been Food Partying! at lately. Both fit well for New Years and beyond,...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 16, 2021
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