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THE FOOD PARTY!
Dry January Meets The Food Party!Happy New Year Food Partiers! I hope you’re awash in good food and drink, celebrating the art of the dinner party with friends, and enjoying a personal feeling...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 27, 2021Last comment by Robert Tyree, on Jan 3, 2022 at 10:58 am | 26 comments | 6103 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiday Hoopla in the CityPlanning a playdate in San Francisco has long been a favorite holiday tradition around my home. Sluping a Hot Toddy between Union Square shops and stops, Christmas...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 6067 Views
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Dog Greets and TreatsWhile out walking around the neighborhood this morning, I took the opportunity to ruminate on that ol’ seasonal question, What am I truly grateful for?...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 22, 2021Last comment by Marian Beck, on Nov 24, 2021 at 2:24 pm | 7 comments | 5688 Views
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Food Resolution – Earth Day 2022We interrupt our regularly scheduled road trip for a hat tip to Earth Day, April 22nd. Want to do something tasty in celebration, that also helps our beloved...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 16, 2022Last comment by Ruth Parker, on Apr 16, 2022 at 3:18 pm | 3 comments | 5665 Views
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Sugar – Bigger Sinner Than Wine?
One measure of addictability is how fast the effect gets to your brain. Guess what commonly consumed substance tops the list?
Alcohol gets...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 24, 2022Last comment by Cynthia Albert, on Mar 24, 2022 at 3:40 pm | 9 comments | 5640 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 | 5368 Views
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More Holiday Hoopla – City and PeninsulaIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here’s a few more places we’ve been Food Partying! at lately. Both fit well for New Years and beyond,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 5235 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Traveling SoloHello Food Partiers! from the Southern California desert. Sorry to miss the discussion last week, (please remember The Food Party! is an insult-free blog) but...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 27, 2022Last comment by Jason Tang, on Mar 31, 2022 at 2:58 pm | 9 comments | 5000 Views
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Sparkling Hot ChocolateTGIF – Thanks Goodness It’s February! Good show to all the Dry January participants out there. On the last night, we mixed up this bright little...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 4, 2022Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 26, 2022 at 2:05 pm | 6 comments | 4729 Views
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Dry January 2022 Begins
And so begins the story of a woman slowly losing her mind.....
But not for what you may think. Last year, Dry January brought me back to my...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 3, 2022Last comment by James Goodwin, on Jan 6, 2022 at 12:16 pm | 8 comments | 4640 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Plant-Forward Future with the Culinary Institute of AmericaLemony fields of flittering flowers make for happy road tripping. The mustard seed is still blooming as we time-travel back to mid-April in Napa Valley. {IMG...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 1, 2022There are no comments yet. 4334 Views
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Dehydrating for Backpacking and CampingInterested in food preservation? Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties sponsor a series of free classes every year, online and in...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 12, 2022Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 12, 2022 at 7:44 pm | 2 comments | 4316 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 | 3573 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Eve of Earth DayHappy Earth Day :) I am scared to see what happens as I start to write. I’ve been lazy since covid about writing. Lost inspiration end of last year...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 3551 Views
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Idaho Hot Springs and Yellowstone – Travelin’ SoloHello Food Partiers! and Courageous Travelers all from Yellowstone National Park. I am happy to report the park is open, at least the southern loop, even after...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 2652 Views
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Food Partying! with iChina and Wild OnionWe’ve been Food Partying! a little more at neighborhood hot spots, taking advantage of new menus and openings. Maybe you have too? Do tell. Here’s...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 7, 2022There are no comments yet. 2289 Views
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Plant Forward Futures with the Culinary Institute of America - Part 2Everything is being disrupted these days – ever wonder what the future of dinner will be? Answers were being tossed around at Global Plant Forward Culinary...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 2099 Views
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