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PENINSULA FOODIST
Gin Bar debuts at Sunnyvale hotelBy Julia Brown
The gin basil smash cocktail from Gin Bar. Courtesy TETRA Hotel.
A new gin-focused cocktail bar has opened in...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 21, 2023There are no comments yet. 4808 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Steins plans VIP service pig roast and cellared beer reveal to celebrate 10th anniversary
Steins Beer Garden and Restaurant in Mountain View has 31 taps. Photo courtesy Steins.
By Kate Bradshaw
Steins Beer Garden &...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 20, 2023There are no comments yet. 1017 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Support Local Food Biz July 2Whole Foods is using this month's 5% Day to support local food businesses. Consider shopping on July 2 at your local store. 5% of the profits will go to the businesses...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 28134 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Red, White and BluesEarlier in the week, we posted a list of local food companies to support on July 2....
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 3, 2014There are no comments yet. 24724 Views
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Sage Pumpkin Galette with Spiced Pepitas and JerkyHappy Thanksgiving! It's a Food Party! for all this week. Enjoy running around and getting back into the kitchen. Chef sez, "Remember to
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 21, 2016There are no comments yet. 34896 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. 20901 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. 15903 Views
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Sweet Potato Canapé and Food Party! Holiday FavoritesHere’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, 2017There are no comments yet. 14102 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. 13393 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. 18827 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. 13511 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. 12859 Views
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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, 2019There are no comments yet. 12230 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. 11472 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. 10747 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Japanese Hot Pot with Tofu and KudzuAnyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 27, 2019There are no comments yet. 12347 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
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. 11199 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. 9676 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. 8048 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. 6617 Views
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