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COUPLE'S NET

“Mom always told me, whenever you’re feeling . . .

. . . sorry for yourself, the best cure is to do something nice for someone else.” - Unknown Doing something nice for someone else can be a way of life;...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 10, 2022
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COUPLE'S NET

“Right” Way vs. What You Grew Up With

I’ve written about whether you want to be “Right” or whether you want to be happy. This is a twist from there. Most people instinctively think and believe...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2022
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COUPLE'S NET

Appreciating Holiday Letters/Emails that Include Challenges

I received two holiday emails this year that surprised and pleased me. The couples/families that sent them both included challenges that they’ve faced this...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 24, 2022
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COUPLE'S NET

Fierce Love

When I am advocating for my husband while he’s in hospital, I refer to it as ‘Fierce Love’. I will do pretty much anything for him while he cannot...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2023
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COUPLE'S NET

“Together, they were screwing this conversation up . . .

. . . faster than it was taking to have it.” My clients often question/comment on the amount of time it takes to communicate better. I always tell them the...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3734 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Pry Me Off Dead Center

Readers: Please focus on how these words affect you. How they call to you. Or completely miss you. Or go over your head. Let these words sink into you over time....

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 21, 2023
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COUPLE'S NET

Are You Exerting Power You’re Not Aware Of?

Power can be overt or covert. If you grew up in a family where you were expected to comply (which means it was generally not discussed, and there were consequences...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 4, 2023
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Food & drink goings on

Food Truck Night at Willow's Market The Willow's Market in Menlo Park hosts a food truck night every Monday...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 21, 2013
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Food and drink goings on

The next few weeks are chock full of local food and drink events, from wine seminars and tastings to holiday-tilted classes. ==B Shoreline Lake wine seminars...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 25, 2013
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Mayfield launches cocktail program

This fall, Mayfield Bakery & Café in Palo Alto quietly added a craft cocktail program to the restaurant's lineup. Thirsty diners can choose from three small...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 31, 2013
There are no comments yet. 27426 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Forest on First, a farm-to-table 'play' cafe, is on its way to Los Altos

Forest on First is every parents' fantasy. At this incoming Los Altos café, parents can nosh on dishes like dutch pancakes with blueberries and housemade butter,...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 17, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Belcampo Meat Co. en route to Town & Country this spring

In today's age of trendy farm-to-table food concepts, artisan butchery Belcampo Meat Co. might, at first glance, seem like one of the pack. But with its own farm...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 9, 2014
There are no comments yet. 31589 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Update: The lowdown on Lure + Till in Palo Alto

The new Epiphany Hotel opened its doors in downtown Palo Alto at...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 20, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Oshman JCC launching its own farmers market

Palo Alto will soon have another weekly farmers market, with the Oshman Family JCC launching its own on this Friday, May 2. Year-round from then on, about 20...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 30, 2014
There are no comments yet. 32821 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market returns Saturday

Spring has sprung. The Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market – a seasonal, volunteer-based market that only runs May through December – is opening this Saturday,...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 7, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

LB Steak Menlo taps inside talent for new chef

LB Steak in downtown Menlo Park has brought on a new chef to replace

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 28, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Palo Alto to host first ice cream taste-off

For years, huge, hungry crowds have spent July 4 gathered in Palo Alto's Mitchell Park to eat chili at the city's annual Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off. More...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 24, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Opening alert: Nekter Juice Bar in Mountain View

Time to get your juice on, Mountain View. Southern California-based Nekter Juice Bar opened a new location at The Village at San Antonio Center today, June 26. The...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 26, 2014
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PENINSULA FOODIST

Food and drink goings on, June & July edition

Summer is chock full of eating and drinking events, old and new. Look for a new pop-up bar -- with ping pong -- at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto, Menlo Park's...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 25, 2014
There are no comments yet. 28827 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Rangoon Ruby #2 now open

Downtown Palo Alto's only Burmese restaurant, Rangoon Ruby, has enjoyed such success...

Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 5, 2014
There are no comments yet. 33547 Views
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