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Buy Your Pumpkins On The CoastIt’s an annual outing at the Stec house to head to the coast and buy pumpkins for the season. Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo coast look great right now...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 1, 2018Last comment by Options without the commercialism, on Oct 5, 2018 at 11:05 am | 2 comments | 14781 Views
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Grill Baby GrillIt’s Memorial Day? I keep thinking it’s somewhere around late March, early April. You know where this is going, right? Hold on tight; summer always...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 1, 2016 at 7:50 pm | 2 comments | 25717 Views
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Edible Education Starts January 18Edible Education begins this week! This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 17, 2023Last comment by Paul L. Flores, on Jan 24, 2023 at 4:16 am | 2 comments | 6437 Views
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Pie Brings People TogetherListening to the radio these days, so many stories are about food. NPR was interviewing a baker a couple days ago and I caught him saying, “Pie brings people...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 25, 2020 at 1:45 pm | 2 comments | 11705 Views
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USA - United Stuffed of AmericaSo I watched the State of the Union on Tuesday. I watch it every year, and each time I do, it reminds me of a dinner party. The table looks lovely with pressed...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jan 22, 2015 at 6:44 pm | 2 comments | 25959 Views
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Balsamic Vinegar + Foodprint FootprintsWell well, well…Halloween sure was fun wasn’t it? Here’s a few more pictures of Sammy and Riley’s big Halloween...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 1, 2018Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 8, 2018 at 7:30 am | 2 comments | 13678 Views
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Mango Chia Breakfast PuddingI’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by Ladera Man, on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 14885 Views
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Turmeric TonicIt’s not often (never, over here) one finds themselves thinking about turmeric tonic, but lately this had been the case for me. Doing a little research and...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2019Last comment by Dr. Bones, on Apr 30, 2019 at 9:59 am | 1 comment | 12159 Views
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Arguing Wildfire and RosemaryAn east coast friend and I were talking, ok arguing, about California wildfires over the holiday. We delved into Make America Rake Again, and why the sheer mention...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 25, 2018Last comment by rising tides/shifting agriculture due to climate change, on Nov 26, 2018 at 9:12 am | 1 comment | 15096 Views
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Christmas Kluski - A Polish TreatWe've been Food Partying! Jewish-style lately with our posts on latke-making. This week the Poles get a chance to show off how our holiday cooking is done. I recently...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 26, 2017Last comment by Karol, on Dec 30, 2017 at 9:25 am | 1 comment | 16209 Views
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Traveling Solo: Salton Sea – Bombay BeachA good way to dip your feet into solo travel is a combo trip; one that mixes yummy personal alone time with that of family and friends. That’s how this trip...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 10, 2022Last comment by Dean Samos, on Apr 12, 2022 at 11:49 am | 1 comment | 13062 Views
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Boobie BurkaWell, that was boring (Superbowl XLVIII). Most memorable for me was the half time show. Question #1: Who is Bruno Mars? Question #2: What up with the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 4, 2014Last comment by Jessica T, on Feb 4, 2014 at 10:02 pm | 1 comment | 29851 Views
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Superstar StirfryGarlic, ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, onion, cinnamon, green tea, burdock, broccoli, honey, umeboshi, mushrooms, miso, parsley, dried peppers, tomato: what do...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 6, 2014Last comment by RW, on Nov 6, 2014 at 2:20 pm | 1 comment | 26657 Views
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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 | 19746 Views
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Local Flavor - Food Events and HappeningsHere’s some fun food events happening around town. Eat More Vegetables Wednesday, July 25, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM FREE cook class! Shhhh….Vegetables...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by Warsaw Realtor, on Jul 30, 2018 at 6:56 am | 1 comment | 15775 Views
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Edible EducationJanuary was quiet. Do minds just move slower in January? I’ve certainly been a quiet writer since Spain. Started
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 8, 2018Last comment by danieltjan, on Feb 9, 2018 at 10:06 am | 1 comment | 15013 Views
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Travelin’ Solo: Salvation Mountain and East JesusOur first Travelin’ Solo trip has been going down the road for a while. Alone. Together. This is our last post from the trip. Thanks for coming along. We...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 25, 2022Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 29, 2022 at 7:52 am | 1 comment | 9360 Views
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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 | 17347 Views
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Oom is Moo Spelled BackwardsThere's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?"). Sorry. I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 6, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Mar 6, 2014 at 11:23 am | 1 comment | 32519 Views
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Cooking, Science and a School Girl CrushLast week I signed up for Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science, a FREE online class offered by Harvard, baby. Did you sign up? It runs...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 15, 2013Last comment by Anita Felicelli, on Oct 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm | 1 comment | 41901 Views
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