Just simple, sound advice from Tala Stephens.
It’s in our March issue in print and online, but I thought I would post it here as well for those of you who may be following the blog posts. (more…)
Healthy Living
3 Tips for Keeping Focused and On Track
Friday, March 1st, 2013Coastside Farmers Markets and Pescadero Grown!
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Photo of Pescadero market: Joli Webster.
Puente and the San Mateo County Public Health Department will be bringing a pilot program of cooking demonstrations at the Coastside Farmers’ Markets. Look for them the first week of every month for the rest of the season. Dishes will be created to feature five ingredients that are available at the markets and in season. The dishes will also take no more than five steps to prepare or assemble. (more…)
Half Moon Bay Alzheimer Café
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Started in February 2012 and modeled after other similar social events around the country, this café-type atmosphere supports families. Dementia has many symptoms and this safe space helps families and patients feel more at ease.
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and an opportunity to socialize in a comfortable, non-judgemental atmosphere. Experts will be on hand to provide safe, appropriate activities, games, and advice.
Held at Coastside Adult Day health Center, 645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay. It is on the second to the last Wednesday of each month from 3-5 pm. All community members are welcome and can just drop in or RSVP to Sunshine at 650-726-5067 or sunshine.cadhc@gmail.com. Upcoming dates in 2012 are March 21, April 18, May 23 and June 20.
CADHC in Half Moon Bay keeps the frail, elderly and disabled as healthy, active and independent as possible, when advancing years or physical/mental conditions call for extra care and attention.
CADHC offers a daily program of activities and substantial health services operated by a team of professionals and program aides. Included is our Alzheimers Program and Family Caregiver Support Program. We work in cooperation with the participants, their caregivers and their personal physicians in an atmosphere that is both caring and supportive.
Services include nursing and personal care, medication monitoring, speech, occupational and physical therapy, social services, nutritious meals, fun activities, and door-to-door wheel chair assisted transportation.
For additional information, contact executive director Janie Bono at 650-726-5067 or visit www.coastsideadultdayhealth.org.
Half Moon Bay Free Caregiver College
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
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Do you care for a family member or friend who is frail, disabled, chronically ill, or who has cognitive impairment? If so, this Half Moon Bay Free Caregiver College is for you! Experts will present on the following topics: (more…)
Sneak Peak August Issue— Dancing through Life
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Ed Daniels and Sam Lippert. Photo: Elinor Gale.
Dancing through Life by Elinor Gale
Do you root for favorites on Dancing with the Stars? Want to rumba or tango to a Latin beat or swing New York style? Want to enhance your social life? Worry that you have “two left feet”?
You’re in luck! Put on your dancing shoes and sign up for ballroom and Latin social dancing classes, offered by the City of Half Moon Bay.
New Section of Coastal Trail Opened in Half Moon Bay
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
A coastal trail that has been in the planning stages for 25 years was finally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Freezing in state expenditures from bonds, led to delays.
Today, three miles south of Half Moon Bay, the Cowell-Purisima Trail stretches along three miles of bluff tops along the ocean. It was built through a partnership between the Peninsula Open Space Trust and California State Coastal Conservancy. (more…)
Fresh, Local Products Available at Pescadero Grown Farmer’s Market Every Thursday
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Tomorrow, July 20, 2011, Pescadero Grown! Offering locally produced food. Local non-profit organization, Puente de la Costa Sur is organizing the weekly market, which is a great service to South Coast residents.
Pescadero Grown! connects local farmers who are interested in selling their produce directly to the community, along with the local, small farms that offer weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) produce boxes.
This certified farmers market will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays through November at 620 North Street (Pescadero Elementary School). (more…)
Places to Shop for Ingredients on the Coastside to Make This Raw Foods Recipe
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Pasta made from zucchini. Photo courtesy of New Leaf Markets.
The New Leaf Market in Half Moon Bay has a whole raw section, featuring dozens of brands of fresh and packaged foods, including snacks. In the bakery, you can pick up a raw cheesecake from the Earth Café for dessert, and tabouli over in the deli. Chez Shea on Main Street isn’t a strictly raw food restaurant, but it’s got a few tasty raw vegetarian options.
Other sources are the Palmetto Organic Grocery in Pacifica, the Pacifica Farmers Market in Manor Plaza, and Phipps Country Store and Farm in Pescadero.
Try This Great Recipe by chef Jenny Brewer of New Leaf Markets (more…)
Local Market Makes Raw Food Diets Easy
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
New Leaf Market has a plethora of wholesome, healthy foods that support many diets. In recent years, Coastside residents have become aware of the nutritional benefits of raw foods diets. From cooking classes taught by chef Jenny Brewer gives local residents creative ideas to serve raw foods dishes that the whole family will enjoy.
If you are unfamiliar with raw foods, read on for insights from this article in our archives that will answer many of your questions.
Going Raw: A raw food primer
by Liz Hamill Scott
July 1, 2010 — Raw food dieting — once the province of the fringiest of hippie groups — is gaining popularity and going gourmet. It’s not all nuts and berries anymore — raw food can mean everything from a 15-ingredient super-salad to a plate of prime sashimi to a luscious raw cheesecake.
So what is raw food, exactly? (more…)
Half Moon Bay Home Chefs’ Favorite Recipe
Monday, July 18th, 2011
A cool salad for a warm summer day was created by Half Moon Bay resident, Shirley Kellicutt. It’s great for any meal from a casual pot luck to a weekend BBQ. Also appealing is the fact that it is very low in calories and high in nutritional value.
