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THE FOOD PARTY!

Local Flavor – Upcoming Food Events

A Taste of Whole Foods I got a chance to taste-test some new Whole Foods holidays fare and so can you. Coming to a store near you, all Whole Foods Markets...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 8, 2017
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Sweet Potato Canapé and Food Party! Holiday Favorites

Here’s a fast and fabulous recipe I put together under the tasting transformation toward eat more vegetables and vegetables as snack. They are an easy addition...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 18, 2017
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Blue Cheese Walnut Quesadilla with Cranberry Cherry Salsa

We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 19, 2017
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Local Flavor - Surf, Save and Swallow

This Week! Three super-fun, food-action events to chew and get-yer-goin' on :) Surfrider Social /Ocean Friendly Restaurant Kickoff Half Moon Bay Brewing...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2018
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U-Pick at Webb Ranch

Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922. Have you ever been?

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 15, 2018
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Lettuce Pray

God bless lettuce, all that leafy, green goodness that many of us just don’t eat enough of. I was in Lucky grocery getting a sandwich today and every one...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 20, 2019
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CIA. Choose Your Weapon. Plants?

Headed back in a few weeks to the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in Napa for the 2019 Global Plant-Forward Culinary...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 8, 2019
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Local Flavor – Berries and the Riviera

U-Pick Berries It’s time to head back to Webb Ranch in Portola Valley for U-Pick berry season....

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 7, 2019
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Summer Cooking Classes - Free!

San Mateo County Libraries are sponsoring a free series of 1-hour cooking classes, taught by yours truly. Contact the individual library to RSVP. Join us and learn...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 8, 2019
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Japanese Hot Pot with Tofu and Kudzu

Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 27, 2019
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Lights Out! Foods to Snuggle With in the Dark

It’s the big brace tonight as we find out what’s going to happen. Power on? Power off? The St Mary’s wellness fair in Moraga (where I thought...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 8, 2019
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Dry January Last Week? LOL

How’s Dry January going Food Partiers!? I blame no one for wanting a drink last week. Nevertheless, she persisted. A tough week of wildly different...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 11, 2021
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More Holiday Hoopla – City and Peninsula

It’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, 2021
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Idaho Hot Springs and Yellowstone – Travelin’ Solo

Hello 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, 2022
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Local Flavor– Highland Noodles and Aurum

Have you taken advantage of eating out post pandemic? Thanks to all those still working hard to bring food to our tables. We’ve started Food Partying again...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 28, 2022
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Plant-Forward Future with the Culinary Institute of America

Lemony 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, 2022
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Food Partying! with iChina and Wild Onion

We’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, 2022
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Dry January, The Farm Bill, and ZinEX

Happy New Year Food Partiers! I hope your December was filled with good food and friends. It turned out to be my busiest holiday season (work-wise) in many...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 2, 2023
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Free Market Farm Bill or Farce?

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan hit a resonant...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 19, 2023
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Ad Libs: More trucks and cheese, please

This is one of those Fridays when I'm left with several interesting tidbits that I wish could've made it into the print edition this week. Paper stretches only so...

Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Mar. 25, 2011
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