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COUPLE'S NET
“A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who won't give up on each other.”Thanks, Kate Stewart, for that quote. No one is perfect. Shooting for perfection takes too much time and energy away from your life. Do things very well; care...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 6, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:59 am | 5 comments | 40662 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After experiencing harassment, owner of Zareen's restaurants speaks out about Islamophobia, racismZareen Khan, owner of the popular Palo Alto and Mountain View Pakistani-Indian restaurants Zareen's, will be donating a portion of her business’ proceeds to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2019Last comment by quotes, on Jul 18, 2019 at 4:57 pm | 28 comments | 40653 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vitality Bowls opens in Palo AltoIn a sign of the times, what was once the hole-in-the-wall home of Cho's Mandarin Dim Sum on California...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2015Last comment by really?, on Jul 21, 2015 at 10:29 pm | 17 comments | 40606 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Twas the Blog before ChristmasTwas the blog before Christmas When all thro’ the books Not a spoon was stirring There was nothing to cooks The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 20, 2016Last comment by joe, on Dec 27, 2016 at 1:48 am | 3 comments | 40562 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Alzheimer's Stole My Christmas Dinner - A New Years ToastWe didn't eat Christmas dinner with my father last week. Oh ? he's around at 89. Still "doing anyone I can and the easy ones twice," (famous Dad...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 31, 2013Last comment by Buy Clenbuterol, on Nov 14, 2016 at 10:25 am | 10 comments | 40482 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
David's Tea: now open in downtown Palo AltoDavid's Tea, a massive organic tea chain company that got its start in Toronto, Canada, in 2008, opened its sixth Bay Area location today, Aug. 23, in downtown Palo...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 23, 2014Last comment by Wendie, on Aug 26, 2014 at 7:02 pm | 6 comments | 40464 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Alexander?s Steakhouse opening a Mountain View bakeryAlexander's Steakhouse ? which operates two restaurants of that name in San Francisco and Cupertino as well as The Sea by...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 13, 2014Last comment by Belinda, on Sep 16, 2014 at 6:49 pm | 8 comments | 40416 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Summer of openingsThe local dining scene is only continuing to heat up this summer, with numerous major openings scheduled up and down the Peninsula, from Menlo Park through Palo...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 17, 2014Last comment by Jackie, on Jul 9, 2014 at 12:34 pm | 10 comments | 40364 Views
COUPLE'S NET
AngerI am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that. It's what and how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 7, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm | 3 comments | 40339 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City gets new breweryTwo local beer lovers have opened Ghostwood Beer Co. at 965 Brewster Ave. in Redwood City, serving traditional American craft-style...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 15, 2018Last comment by Enjoy it, on Oct 18, 2018 at 1:54 pm | 11 comments | 40237 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Surviving Family HolidaysThere are families that genuinely enjoy each other, and the holidays are as intended: good company, good food, music, laughter, storytelling, lights and sparkle....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 40218 Views
COUPLE'S NET
PronounsOkay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post). Just sayin'. ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 40204 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
The early word on Pizzeria Delfina in Palo AltoInterested walkers-by might have noticed that construction recently started at the
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 31, 2013Last comment by Palo Altan, on Dec 3, 2014 at 10:53 am | 10 comments | 40198 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Old Port Lobster Shack closing in Redwood City, expanding to Los AltosOld Port Lobster Shack, a New England-style seafood restaurant with locations in Redwood City, Portola Valley and San Jose, will be closing its original Redwood...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 8, 2015Last comment by Ike Heil, on Jan 11, 2017 at 9:06 pm | 15 comments | 40197 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Still need a gift? Try culinary.Giving gifts friends and family will actually use is ideal, but it's hard to know what people like. So give em' what they need instead! Try culinary gifts this year...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 18, 2013Last comment by Krystel, on Dec 20, 2013 at 4:47 pm | 1 comment | 40179 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Mayfield Bakery & Cafe permanently closes after 11-year runThe owners of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe in Palo Alto, unable to sustain the business due to the coronavirus shutdown, have closed the Town & Country Village...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 28, 2020Last comment by Rent is the problem.., on Sep 17, 2020 at 11:30 am | 18 comments | 40143 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"It's Not About the Nail"I've talked here a lot about women not wanting men to fix them, their situation, or to give advice. Many men I've talked to who have a happy marriage said it...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 23, 2015Last comment by mitch, on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm | 5 comments | 40137 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hunan Homes reopens in Mountain ViewExciting news for fans of longtime Los Altos Chinese restaurant Hunan Homes: The restaurant...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 25, 2016Last comment by Jeff, on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm | 3 comments | 40116 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Arguing in PublicI went for a walk out at Princeton Point near Half Moon Bay the other day. The rain had stopped after pouring the night before, and it was damp and fresh. I watched...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 23, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Dec 31, 2014 at 12:04 pm | 23 comments | 40035 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Valentine's Day: Pressure for PerfectionValentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved. In the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 18, 2014 at 8:20 am | 6 comments | 39940 Views
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