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PENINSULA FOODIST

Crepevine owes over $500,000 for wage theft and child labor violations

By Stephanie Gerson Crepevine's Palo Alto location was one of the five locations cited in the investigation. Photo by Magali Gauthier....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 13, 2023
Last comment by Marion Prescott, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 6520 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

How quickly will we electrify our homes?

How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 28, 2023
Last comment by Paly Grad, on Jul 8, 2023 at 7:44 pm | 19 comments | 8394 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Free Classes - Growing Tomatoes and Herbs, Cocktail Shrubs

Summer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners. Vegetable Gardening in Containers July...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 7, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Jul 8, 2023 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 3580 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Any Expiration Date for Sex? Nope.

Most people are squeamish when it comes to thinking about their parents having sex, let alone grandparents. I’m happy to report that the conclusion is that...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4882 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Summer Fun Around the Bay Area

Looking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few. The BARn at Flea Street Café Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 29, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 3867 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Why I changed my mind about abortion

One year ago today, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision and left it up the states to individually decide on abortion. In its Dobbs...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 24, 2023
Last comment by Rhoshan Modi, on Jul 4, 2023 at 9:11 am | 56 comments | 6663 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

What I learned from my high impact yard project

Two years ago I mulched over the back lawn. It was looking increasingly awful with the prolonged drought, and mulching was an easy project. It required only some...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 25, 2023
Last comment by Karl A, on Jun 30, 2023 at 5:58 pm | 5 comments | 6433 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Redwood City brewery Ghostwood Beer Company opens downtown taproom

Ghostwood Beer Company's Extra Crispy beer is a light, crispy and effervescent brew. Courtesy Ghostwood Beer Company. ==I By Stephanie...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 29, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6492 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Palo Alto chocolatier expanding with new downtown cafe

By Julia Brown Chocolates at Shekoh Confections in Palo Alto on March 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Before opening her chocolate...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2023
Last comment by Marissa Granderson, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 8166 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Do People Care?

I recently watched a documentary film on Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, in which Ellsberg, who copied and released the secret Pentagon Papers to the press,...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 14, 2023
Last comment by Jacob Bromley, on Jun 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm | 42 comments | 4808 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Solstice, World Peace Day and World Humanist Day

Ask yourself this question every day: Am I adding peace and respect into the world today? Are you adding peace and respect for yourself every day? At face...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4399 Views

COUPLE'S NET

National Best Friends Day

June 8 is National Best Friends Day. Who is your best friend? Is your partner your best friend? Do you turn to your partner first with all of your news/concerns/joy/sadness?...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 14, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4562 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

What we're eating: Binka Bites from Millbrae

By Kate Bradshaw Binka Bites are inspired by a rice cake from the Philippines. Photo by Kate Bradshaw. Binka Bites, a dessert...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 12, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5839 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years

Summer didn’t believe in love. Her parents divorced when she was 16. Her dad yelled a lot. Mark believed in love. His parents were married for...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 5, 2023
Last comment by Grant Meeker, on Jun 11, 2023 at 2:35 pm | 20 comments | 5280 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8

What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course! Edible Tree Walk Saturday, July 8th...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 3, 2023
Last comment by Bill Taylor, on Jun 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 6 comments | 3992 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to Montara

By Kate Bradshaw Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse. Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 3712 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Some of the best jobs around

I would love for my daughter to become an electrician or HVAC technician. There is a ton of work to be done, it is fulfilling work (especially if you care about...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 4, 2022
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2023 at 9:39 am | 6 comments | 12230 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara

==I A selection of croissants, pastries and other baked goods at Santa Clara's new artisan bakery, Croissanté. Courtesy Kathleen Robinson....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2023
Last comment by Isabel Morales, on Jun 6, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 8441 Views

COUPLE'S NET

It’s ‘International Being You’ Day

It’s good to be you, because everyone else is already taken! The world needs YOU, as you are (and yes, of course all of us have things to learn...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2023
Last comment by Terri Gentry, on Jun 5, 2023 at 11:20 am | 36 comments | 5648 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Everything Falls – Lessons in Life and Souffle

Did you catch Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated last week? At 81 years,...

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 29, 2023
Last comment by Gerard LaPointe, on Jun 3, 2023 at 2:28 pm | 7 comments | 3668 Views
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