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THE FOOD PARTY!
This Blog Has Potty MouthIt's time. I am of age. Everyone does it - that rite of passage. But I've decided not to. Even though colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S.,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 3, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Sep 9, 2015 at 5:58 pm | 25 comments | 24033 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Our Water Guzzling Food FactoryAll the media about almonds lately got me feeling guilty and adjusting recipes to replace those thirsty little devils with other options like sesame and sun seeds. Feeling...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 16, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 9, 2015 at 8:39 am | 24 comments | 26520 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Why Give Up Delicious Things?When you hear “Dry January” what comes to mind? For some, the word dry rings loudest. For others it’s more about self-efficacy. The distinction...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 16, 2022Last comment by Bill Gibbons, on Jan 24, 2022 at 8:50 am | 24 comments | 10764 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Roadkill I280 – Definitely No Food PartyApproximately 1.3 million deer are hit by vehicles each year in the US., including one every three days on Interstate I280, according to the
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 15, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 20, 2016 at 10:10 am | 23 comments | 27548 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2023Last comment by Max Rickert, on Mar 27, 2023 at 7:33 am | 23 comments | 8168 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
More Stupid Plastic Food ThingsYeech! I was just cleaning up around the house and it hits me – all these indestructible, single-use, plastic, food items live in my house. They are everywhere....
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 16, 2019Last comment by Laura stec, on Apr 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm | 23 comments | 18093 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local FlavorNow and again, fellow Food Partiers! send along info on what's happening around town. And I love new adventures. So, honoring all things fun-in-the-hood, we're...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 27, 2015Last comment by Steve, on Sep 3, 2015 at 10:55 am | 23 comments | 26758 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
The Cocktail PartyYeh, I watched the conventions. You? What up with Paul Simon? And how about those acceptance speeches? My roots are fiscally-based Republican, with a rousing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 31, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Aug 7, 2016 at 1:44 pm | 22 comments | 28596 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Climate Friendly Cuisine ConferenceAre you in food service? Are you interested in changing the world with great tasting food? Do plastic straws drive you nuts and food waste make you crazy? Then...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 14, 2018Last comment by eat less...Feel Better, on Aug 21, 2018 at 2:25 pm | 22 comments | 15031 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Big Island Food Party!Just got back from sweet aloha on the Big Island. Visited mi amigo Jungle John - farmer of lemons, oranges, lychee, and soon, Kona coffee, which I must report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by Tiny Bubbles, on Mar 28, 2019 at 6:18 pm | 22 comments | 15868 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
2 -Burger a Day AlternativeThe Portola Valley Forum (our version of Nextdoor) recently engaged in a fascinating thread about eating. My neighbor wants to eat less meat and was looking for...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 17, 2022Last comment by Bobbi Lange, on Mar 24, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 21 comments | 14125 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Who’s Got Take-Out or Senior Grocery Hours?Whose got take out? Support your local restaurants. Tip well when you go. Call to place your order (some take online orders), keep 6 feet distance from others...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Grocery Shopper, on Mar 23, 2020 at 11:48 am | 21 comments | 20668 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Squirrel vs. PumpkinEverybody deserves to eat, but what’s with the squirrels lately? I’ve been putting decorative pumpkins around house for years with no competition...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 6, 2015Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Nov 12, 2015 at 8:39 am | 21 comments | 25987 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Let Men PayI was at Rossotti's for Friday happy hour last week, along with all the Apple 40-year anniversary folks running around the backyard, acting all ==I Think Different....
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2016Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Apr 22, 2016 at 11:00 pm | 21 comments | 26064 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 | 7957 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Ode to Brussels SproutBrussels sprout, Brussels sprout, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee for your crunch when I sauté you just slight. I love thee for your...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 21, 2014 at 9:38 pm | 20 comments | 30116 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 | 21628 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Eat Out. Alone. In Public? NEVER!I took myself out to dinner recently?. alone. It's nothing new; I eat alone often. I guess if I didn't, I'd be a whole lot skinnier from all the missed meals. Hmmmm? I...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 10, 2013Last comment by Gordon J., on Mar 11, 2017 at 1:29 pm | 20 comments | 57170 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Deforestation HardwareOK, time for some new tableware. The dinner plates all have chips and surprisingly for me, I have never owned a complete set of cutlery. Maybe I'll go down to...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 25, 2014Last comment by Recycler, on Jul 1, 2014 at 5:53 pm | 20 comments | 46487 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Souper Bowl 2014HAH! Gotcha! This is a reprint of Miso Sick with some additional edits. I just had to change the title. Besides, it's a perfect name for the recipe!...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 31, 2014Last comment by papers-writings.com, on Nov 17, 2015 at 1:19 am | 19 comments | 38420 Views
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