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PENINSULA FOODIST

A new ube-focused cafe lands in Mountain View, with a Daly City location on the way

The bright purple ube and oreo milkshake and halo-halo bread pudding at Cafe 86. (Photo courtesy Cafe 86 via Facebook) By Kate Bradshaw Cafe...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 27, 2023
Last comment by Common sense, on Mar 3, 2023 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 7419 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

A former Boston-area brewery owner is bringing people together through baking classes at craft breweries

By Kate Bradshaw A loaf of bread made with spent grains from a brewery. Courtesy Caitlin Jewell. For Caitlin Jewell, a former...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 2, 2023
Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:24 am | 1 comment | 1973 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real time

As 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter lies on his bed, hospice by his side, I thought back and recalled the first and only time I met him years ago. And that...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 27, 2023
Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 2752 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

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 | 5076 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

America‘s crises are escalating. What can we do?

Passivity prevails. During the past several years, two new crises – increased violence and an acceptance of political (and personal) lying in our country are...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 20, 2023
Last comment by Bruce Gault, on Feb 27, 2023 at 7:00 am | 31 comments | 4093 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Go away, language police!

The Information Technology (IT) Department at Stanford caused quite a tizzy when it published a guide on harmful language that should not be used at the university....

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Dec. 31, 2022
Last comment by Bystander, on Feb 26, 2023 at 12:51 pm | 48 comments | 7216 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

What she’s eating: Kajiken brothless ramen in San Mateo draws a line down the block

Mushroom aburasoba with egg and crispy add-ons from Kajiken in San Mateo. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw) By Kate Bradshaw After hearing...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 24, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3999 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Couples New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)

We will: - Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything: • Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2022
Last comment by Alinalopez, on Feb 23, 2023 at 8:48 pm | 3 comments | 7835 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Development vs Environment at Lake Tahoe

I just finished reading an Environmental History of Lake Tahoe by David C. Antonucci....

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 19, 2023
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 23, 2023 at 2:34 pm | 8 comments | 7526 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Ban the noise in Palo Alto?

Last week, an array of residents deplored the noise emitted from gas leaf blowers, claiming they are destroying “the quality of life” in our fair city. One...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 11, 2023
Last comment by Raoul Marquez, on Feb 19, 2023 at 11:38 am | 32 comments | 4598 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 | 3603 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Hoover panelists denounce climate misinformation while spreading it

Two weeks ago I attended a day-long conference on climate-related...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 12, 2023
Last comment by Mark Twang, on Feb 17, 2023 at 8:18 pm | 20 comments | 7981 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I’m a Jew in Germany

I’m just back from a walk to the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Bogenberg Hill. I quietly and respectfully entered the Church. I...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 11, 2023
Last comment by J Randall, on Feb 17, 2023 at 7:03 pm | 6 comments | 4214 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

As Tin Pot Creamery shutters scoop shops and pivots to grocery store sales, a popular Santa Cruz ice cream chain will open in place of the Palo Alto location

Tin Pot Creamery currently offers eight ice cream flavors at grocery stores. Courtesy Tin Pot Creamery. By Kate Bradshaw Tin Pot...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 15, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6469 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Mandates or Markets for Environmental Policy?

The Hoover Institution held a day-long conference last week titled

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 5, 2023
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 12, 2023 at 6:18 am |
11 comments | 7415 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Can the Memphis police behavior ever happen here?

What happened in Memphis where seven officers worked almost as a team to beat and kick 29-year-old Tyre NICHOLS is not a singular event in one city. Police beatings...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 1, 2023
Last comment by Pauline Rogers, on Feb 11, 2023 at 1:15 pm | 46 comments | 4276 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Why this deli hidden in a Burlingame office park was named one of the top eateries in America

The Pastrami Mami breakfast burrito at Gigi's Cafe. Courtesy Teresa Gee. By Kate Bradshaw Last week, Teresa Gee was surprised...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 8, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm | 2 comments | 12951 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Filoli's Quail Café boosts dining options with new vendor

A sandwich served by Epicurean Group at Filoli's Quail Cafe. Photo courtesy Epicurean Group. By Kate Bradshaw Filoli, the historic...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 2, 2023
Last comment by Claudette, on Feb 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm | 4 comments | 3624 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

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 | 3720 Views

COUPLE'S NET

“ . . . We have no way of knowing when our time is up . . .”

“It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 28, 2023
Last comment by Kilback, on Feb 5, 2023 at 7:58 pm | 4 comments | 3843 Views
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