Year: 2017

Merry Christmas cheese tree to wow your guests

Cheese platters are a crowd pleaser. Cheese platters are easy. Cheese platters are delicious. Cheese platters should never be boring! I keep lots of cheese on hand during

by Alexis Murphy
on December 24, 2017

Ken MacKenzie brings fresh and flavorful cocktail mixers to market

If there's a thread to Ken MacKenzie's professional life, it's liquid in a bottle. The Atherton native who attended Oak Knoll, Hillview and Menlo-Atherton, found

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2017

Create a Fabulous Flexagon on Jan. 6 at the Menlo Park Library

Kids are invited to create and decorate a Fabulous Flexagon Collage Calendar on January 6, 2018, from 10:15 am to noon at the Menlo Park

by Contributed Content
on December 23, 2017

Overnight parking enforcement deferred through Jan. 2

The City of Menlo Park is aware that many residents host out of town guests during the holiday season. As a courtesy, the overnight parking

by Contributed Content
on December 23, 2017

Afternoon of gaming and snacks on January 2 at the library – for teens only!

Teens, here’s something fun to do over Winter Break! Illusive Comics & Games and Isle of Gamers in Santa Clara will be running gaming for

by Contributed Content
on December 22, 2017

Rishan Patel gets involved with Alley Oop Kids by raising money for Ecumenical Hunger Program

Over the years, we'e covered the activities of Menlo Park teen Shay Patel and his Alley Oop Kids organization. Now his 11-year-old brother, Rishan, is getting involved.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 22, 2017

Spotted: Pretty good tee-pee job on Cotton

On our chilly morning walk, we came across a house on Cotton St. that had gotten tee-peed. Glad to see this silly nuisance of a

by Linda Hubbard
on December 22, 2017

Menlo Park Police Commander David Bertini named Interim Police Chief

City Manager Alex McIntyre announced that Menlo Park Police Commander David Bertini has been named as Interim Police Chief, effective Saturday, January 6, 2018. Commander

by Contributed Content
on December 21, 2017

Cranberry-Orange Pistachio Biscotti that I have been making for years

Traditional biscotti, also known also at “Cantucci or Cantucci di Prato,” are Italian almond biscuits, or cookies. The English translation means “twice-baked.” The name is

by Andrea Potischman
on December 21, 2017