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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 | 4346 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

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, 2023
Last comment by Melissa.Williams, on May 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 12 comments | 5143 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Third Thursday…a Musilicious Night on Cal Ave

“I made up a silly word,” says Carol Garsten, event producer of Palo Alto’s newest outdoor experience. Hot off an amazing 10-year run as co-chair...

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 14, 2023
Last comment by Teresa Benson, on May 20, 2023 at 9:07 am | 15 comments | 5128 Views

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Farm Bill and Ethanol (Part 9)

You might think ethanol (fuel produced from fermented plant-fiber sugars) is relatively new on the market, but it has powered the people

Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 7, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 17, 2023 at 8:53 am |
26 comments | 6057 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Farm Bill and Public Health (part 8)

We’ve been reading Food Fight, A Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill, by Dan Imhoff. For a Cliffs notes version of this important piece of federal...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2023
Last comment by Dan Kendricks, on May 6, 2023 at 2:41 pm | 14 comments | 5670 Views

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Farmers Market in Spring: Risotto with Roasted Artichoke, Fresh Pea and Homemade Goat Milk Ricotta

Welcome spring! Finally, the weather is changing, the sun is smiling, and our farmers markets are filling with produce of the new season. Here’s a recipe...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 24, 2023
Last comment by Cale Jackson, on Apr 28, 2023 at 3:03 pm | 2 comments | 4375 Views

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Celebrate Earth Day Near YOU

Happy 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, 2023
Last comment by Joselyn Peck, on Apr 21, 2023 at 9:05 am | 12 comments | 6186 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Political Wedge Issues - Farm Bill (part 7)

The Farm Bill has undergone three dramatic shifts in focus in the last 80 years, writes Imhoff in chapter 15 of

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 10, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3631 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Who Gets the Money? Farm Bill (part 6)

Follow the yellow husk trail; a corn-lined money route leading a chosen few to pots of gold.

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 27, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 28, 2023 at 4:05 pm |
5 comments | 7888 Views

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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20

Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2023
Last comment by Max Rickert, on Mar 27, 2023 at 7:33 am | 23 comments | 8193 Views

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Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County (part 2)

Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 14, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm |
3 comments | 6038 Views

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Farm Bill and the Environment - part 4

Land conservation and preservation concerns first showed up in the 1985 Farm Bill (pg. 57). Funds became available for farmers to NOT PLANT up to 37 million acres...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 28, 2023
Last comment by Crescent Park Rez, on Mar 6, 2023 at 6:35 pm | 9 comments | 4686 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County

(We take a Farm Bill break these next two weeks, to have a little fun and report...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6400 Views

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Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)

Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 24, 2023
Last comment by Livia Delgado, on Feb 28, 2023 at 8:18 am | 20 comments | 7989 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Farm Bill. Not Sexy. Really Matters.

Approximately every five years the United States renews its commitment to our food system, farmers, school children and to all Americans. The Farm Bill, a massive...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 13, 2023
Last comment by Raoul Marquez, on Feb 19, 2023 at 11:33 am | 18 comments | 6499 Views

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How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January Ends

What’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, 2023
Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 5767 Views

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Edible Education Starts January 18

Edible 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, 2023
Last comment by Paul L. Flores, on Jan 24, 2023 at 4:16 am | 2 comments | 7130 Views

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Dry-ish January 2023

If 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, 2023
Last comment by Reese Haroldson, on Jan 17, 2023 at 12:53 pm |
11 comments | 7299 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

I Was At The Stanford Shooting. Let’s Do Better Next Time

Have you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit. Have You Ever… Been...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 30, 2022
Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 7, 2022 at 12:24 pm | 3 comments | 9319 Views

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A Star is Born - Winter Galette

Here's a perfect appetizer for the holiday season, with extra special flare, but still easy to assemble. Prepare the dough yourself or use frozen pie crust....

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 18, 2022
There are no comments yet. 6393 Views
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