Full article here: When Lani Dy moved to the United States from Indonesia in 1981, she had little more than the two suitcases she brought with her and knew just a few English words. "When I came here, I only knew how to say, 'thank you,' and 'how are you' -- it was horrible," Dy said with a laugh. "When I came here, I went to Cal State (Stanislaus) in Turlock, way out in the Modesto area. There were a lot of Indonesians out there, and when we hung around, they don't want to s

Why Use a Food Thermometer? Everyone is at risk for food-borne illness. One effective way to prevent illness is to use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and egg dishes. Using a food thermometer not only keeps your family safe from harmful food bacteria, but it also helps you to avoid overcooking, giving you a safe and flavorful meal. Some people may be at high risk for developing foodborne illness. These include pregnant women and their un

​It's a cultural thing. Here are some of the more unusual snack food flavors you can buy... if you really want to. - Pizza & spaghetti slushees (Canada) - Raw horse meat ice cream (Japan) - Swedish Fish Oreo (Sweden) - Yogurt Pepsi (Japan) - Wasabi Kit-Kat (Japan) - Grilled corn Kit-Kat (Japan) - Dry pork & seaweed donuts (China) - Spaghetti Popsicle (Japan) - Seaweed cheese donuts (Singapore) - Fish soup flavored Lays (China) - Squid ink burger (Japan Burger King) - Flying

Meeting on 8.25.2016 4.30pm - 5pm Sign up for this FREE presentation on 8.25.16 about the Cherryland marketplace project. The event will be held at Kitchen 1014 #3 - 16695 E14th St, San Leandro. Off street parking is available. This is a great opportunity to meet other foodies and food business professionals to discuss ideas, mingle or just enjoy the catered food. To reserve your place, email marketing@bau-dev.com #cherrylandproject #presentation #free #kitchen1014

Developing your own food business requires a lot more than having a great recipe everyone loves. The Alameda County SBDC and The Alameda County Community Development Agency are providing a FREE 10 seminar program to help food entrepreneurs get the business side of things right - from marketing a product to running a restaurant. Seminars starting 9.12.16 include: 1. Concept (mission, vision & values) 2. Operating models 3. Consumer packaged goods and food service models

As a result of intervention by the Alameda Health Department, 'Josephine' has ceased operating in Alameda County until further notice. Josephine was founded in late 2014 by Wang and Tal Safran as a mission-driven company that connects enterprising home cooks with hungry neighbors via an online platform. Wang has described the company as an “Etsy for food;” it provides a platform for home cooks to sell meals prepared in their homes to customers. Their website says "Get home

Visit some of Oakland's markets and soak up the wonderfully diverse atmosphere and produce from each. Old Oakland Farmers’ Market – Year Round - Friday 8am-2pm | Ninth & Broadway Grand LakeShore Farmers’ Market – Year Round - Saturday 9am-2pm | Splash Pad Park Jack London Square Farmers’ Market – Year Round - Sunday 9am-2pm | Water St & Franklin Temescal Farmers’ Market – Year Round - Sunday 9am-1pm | Claremont DMV Montclair Farmers’ Market – Year Round - Sunday 9am-1pm | La

​Commercial kitchen If you live in California and decide to extend your culinary talents beyond meals for family and friends by selling your food to the general public, schools or nursing homes etc, you will first need to meet the state's requirements by preparing and cooking your food in a Health Department and city/county approved 'commercial kitchen'. Cooking from home Some food preparation and sales may fit into the 'Cottage Food Operations' requirements. These requireme

​The Grand Lake Farmer’s Market is under the 580 freeway and features approximately 100 vendors, live music, prepared food and art and clothes vendors it is often rated the best Farmer’s Market in Oakland and the East Bay. Market is open every Saturday from 9am - 2pm. #CommercialkitchenOakland #farmermarket #Oakland #grandlake

Each Sunday between 9am - 1pm you'll find a fresh food and produce market in the DMV parking lot - 5300 Claremont Ave, Oakland CA. Sponsored by the Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement Distric, these vendors are great sources of organic produce and fresh baked goods. The market is situated just a few blocks form the popular Temescal shopping area on Telegraph Ave. #temiscal #oakland #farmer #market #food #produce #vegetabe #fruit #organic #commercialkitchenoakland #Oaklan