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THE FOOD PARTY!
Cooking, Science and a School Girl CrushLast week I signed up for Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science, a FREE online class offered by Harvard, baby. Did you sign up? It runs...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 15, 2013Last comment by Anita Felicelli, on Oct 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm | 1 comment | 41064 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Welcome to The Food Party! - Kitchen Science Tip #1With a surge of interest in all things food, we launch this blog spot as a place to chew the fat and chat. What's hot and what's not? Got a lot? Then we want YOU...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 7, 2013There are no comments yet. 38230 Views
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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, 2023There are no comments yet. 3214 Views
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Blue Cheese Walnut Quesadilla with Cranberry Cherry SalsaWe 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, 2017There are no comments yet. 13941 Views
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U-Pick at Webb RanchJust 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, 2018There are no comments yet. 14061 Views
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Umeboshi - The Macrobiotic AntibioticContinuing on with our tahini theme, today we combine this rich sesame paste with...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 21591 Views
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Dry January Last Week? LOLHow’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, 2021There are no comments yet. 10225 Views
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Lights Out! Foods to Snuggle With in the DarkIt’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, 2019There are no comments yet. 11746 Views
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Local Flavor– Highland Noodles and AurumHave 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 9627 Views
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Local Flavor – Berries and the RivieraU-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, 2019There are no comments yet. 12024 Views
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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. 8038 Views
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4th of July SnacksHere's a perfect, easy snack for the upcoming holiday. Make each individual strawberry into it's own snack, or cut in half to make the carton go farther. Happy...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 10748 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. 7028 Views
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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, 2019There are no comments yet. 11275 Views
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Lettuce PrayGod 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, 2019There are no comments yet. 13483 Views
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Local Flavor - Surf, Save and SwallowThis 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, 2018There are no comments yet. 19422 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. 7284 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. 8645 Views
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Dry January, The Farm Bill, and ZinEXHappy 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 4732 Views
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Local Flavor – Upcoming Food EventsA 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, 2017There are no comments yet. 16572 Views
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