Food

Support Local Businesses for Gifts and Celebrations!

The diversity of the East Bay is quite inspirational – it offers a little something for everyone. We know that ...
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Fall Festivals: Fun in the East Bay!

Autumn is here, and with it an abundance of festivals and community events! Here are some of  my favorites. It’s a ...
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Savoring the Last Pleasures of Summer

On this of all days, we celebrate the simple joys of life: heirloom tomatoes, cling peaches, blackberries, sweet corn. . ...
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Help put this group out of Business!

The Alameda County Community Food Bank, started in 1985, is today one the busiest and most efficient emergency food helplines in California. Forty nine thousand people weekly--one out of every six county residents-- receives food through their services.
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In Lettuce and Loans, Buy Local!

As buyers hear of the likelihood of loan rates increasing, even slightly, some will be tempted to explore any and ...
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Tips for a GREENER Holiday Season

How to avoid the humbug, and maintain a thoughtful, joyous and sustainable holiday season.
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Bartering: exchanging abundance. Ideal for tough times!

When life gives you lemons, make . . . marmalade! Better yet, have someone make it for you!
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