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A vintage black and white photo of The Food Mill in Oakland.
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Oakland’s first natural food store, The Food Mill, is still running after 85 years

by Katie Lauter April 25, 2019, 10:15 a.m.October 4, 2022

Opened in 1933 as a general store specializing in freshly milled grains, The Food Mill gradually transitioned to health foods, but has always retained its homey, family feel.

A birthday cake with pink and blue frosting roses that says "Happy birthday Shalia"
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Cake4Kids makes birthday cake wishes come true for disadvantaged youth

by Katie Lauter March 05, 2019, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

With the help of volunteer bakers, the nonprofit makes custom cakes for kids in foster care, in homeless shelters, and other at-risk youth, some of whom have never had a birthday cake in their lives.

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The East Bay’s best croissants, ranked

by Katie Lauter Dec. 14, 2018, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Using rigorous criteria based on appearance, texture and flavor, we evaluated the top 8 croissants from local bakeries.

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A guide to winter squash — how to use it and where to eat it in the East Bay

by Katie Lauter Oct. 18, 2018, 10:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Learn how to identify and cook seven lesser-known winter squashes. Plus, a list of East Bay restaurants serving savory seasonal squash dishes.

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Communitē Table, a restaurant for neighbors in Oakland’s Laurel district

by Katie Lauter Aug. 11, 2017, 1:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Michele LeProhn has lived in the Laurel for 27 years. When she opened her restaurant, she knew it would be in, and for, her own neighborhood.

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