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THE FOOD PARTY!
Camp GlampJust back from Camp Glamp - the annual gathering of my gal pals at an outdoor California paradise. This year we survived the road to Lake Pillsbury, a surprisingly...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 29, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Sep 3, 2014 at 1:57 pm | 13 comments | 27961 Views
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You Ate What?Ni hao. Just got back from China (Shanghai and Beijing) last night. What a fascinating trip. I didn't drink the tap water. Surprising to me, most Chinese people...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 24, 2015Last comment by Eat or be eaten, on May 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm | 13 comments | 24370 Views
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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 | 35348 Views
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You Dirty Little ThingI consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience. AKK!...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 11, 2017Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 8, 2017 at 7:11 am | 12 comments | 35327 Views
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Sugar DetectiveI was just watching the movie Fed Up (Amazon Prime) about the effects of sugar on our bodies. Here’s the CliffsNotes: When you eat too much sugar and...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 22, 2019Last comment by Brit, on Sep 28, 2019 at 5:15 pm | 12 comments | 15100 Views
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Celebrate Earth Day Near YOUHappy Earth Day! As the annual April 22nd celebration draws near, one of the most effective ways you can participate begins on your dinner plate. Foods best for...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 14, 2023Last comment by Joselyn Peck, on Apr 21, 2023 at 9:05 am | 12 comments | 4285 Views
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House of ChardsMust be hard to be chard. Chard just isn't getting much attention these days. I've started to feel sorry for it, always reaching over those smiley broad leaves...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 5, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 12, 2015 at 5:06 pm | 12 comments | 25817 Views
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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 | 24627 Views
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Farm Bill and the Future – Final Post (part 10)We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Melissa.Williams, on May 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 12 comments | 2479 Views
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Tame, Maim and Claim the Wild Sea VegetableThe hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by tide pool harvest, on Jul 26, 2019 at 1:48 pm | 12 comments | 13159 Views
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Burger Please, Side of IntegrityThe next time you go to lunch at Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Stanford, or any corporate cafeteria with a board or banner that promotes how sustainable their food...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 9, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Apr 24, 2015 at 8:02 am | 12 comments | 29118 Views
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Ingredients to Watch For in 2016The Top Ten and Best of lists hit the papers this week, as we prepare for the arrival of 2016. Yesterday's Associated Press list made me smile because...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 28, 2015Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Jan 4, 2016 at 12:52 am | 12 comments | 25876 Views
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Munchie MovementJust a quick follow up on the 420 Hippie Hill celebration last week.
I came ready to report on all the food infusions assumed to grace this...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 23, 2018Last comment by Munchie Movement, on May 6, 2018 at 1:05 am | 12 comments | 20101 Views
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How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January EndsWhat’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted? Bacon? Vanilla? Red wine? That last one is the taste experience I really miss...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2023Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 4369 Views
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Learny Journey ? Three Times A DayI've never been a Girl Scout, or even a Brownie, so I didn't know about the Scout "journey" until recently. I like the name journey over project. Projects are...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Apr 14, 2014 at 10:03 am | 12 comments | 189308 Views
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Please Peas Me - Sriracha’s Sultry SisterIf you are into the many uses for Thailand’s Sriracha like we are, here’s a new one for you: Korean Gochujang Chili Sauce. I got a hold of a bottle...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 2, 2016 at 8:17 pm | 12 comments | 22484 Views
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Free Pizza and Recipes!FREE RECIPES! I had a few folks contact me this week about recipes from last weeks post about plant-forward eating. Here’s one I taught just today...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 6, 2020Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Feb 13, 2020 at 5:39 am | 12 comments | 12643 Views
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Social Distancing and FoodSocial distancing is not a term that fits in well with the food world. Whether at home, a restaurant, summer music festival or wherever, food is meant to share...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Susan, on Mar 19, 2020 at 7:11 pm | 11 comments | 14096 Views
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Magic MushroomsMushrooms are elusive to us, still in the simplest of ways. Why under this tree, but never under that? Why come now, instead of last week, or next? Lacking...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 13, 2015Last comment by King of Mushrooms, on Aug 20, 2015 at 10:25 am | 11 comments | 26432 Views
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Dry-ish January 2023If George Santos gets away with being Jew-ish, we certainly can be Dry-ish this January. Launched in 2012 by the nonprofit Alcohol...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 12, 2023Last comment by Reese Haroldson, on Jan 17, 2023 at 12:53 pm | 11 comments | 5653 Views
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