Veronica Van Gogh transitioned her Little Free Library into a kiosk for sharing food and other items with anyone in need.
Kristina Sepetys
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Special delivery: HelpBerkeley brings affordable restaurant meals to seniors and others at-risk
The volunteer-run group works with local eateries to provide two meals for $10 to those over 60 or self-isolating. This holiday, it will deliver hundreds of free meals.
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Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in the East Bay
Food pantries, restaurants, churches and community groups giving out Thanksgiving meals, and ways to volunteer or donate to these efforts.
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Mise en Place Kitchen in Berkeley is a daytime delight
This new downtown Berkeley eatery puts a seasonal, chef-focused spin on traditional cafe fare. And its spacious outdoor patio is a bonus.
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The King’s Feet gives comforting Italian classics the vegan treatment
This new Berkeley restaurant from The Butcher’s Son team makes creative, plant-based Italian fare that, while not traditional, is deeply flavorful and satisfying.
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Corner stores step up: Cedar Market
Owners Preet Kaur and Gary Singh took over the North Berkeley market five years ago; with the help from the community, it’s become a reliable neighborhood go-to.
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Recipe: No-knead, can’t-fail bread anyone can bake
This simple, customizable bread recipe is a great place to start for new bakers. We got tips from recipe creator Mark Bittman along with other bakers to ensure the perfect loaf.
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Where to get free and low-cost food during the coronavirus crisis
A food resource guide for the East Bay’s vulnerable communities in need, including elderly, immunocompromised and food-insecure individuals, children and families, health care and essential food workers.
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‘This could be our victory garden moment’: Gardening, homesteading see a resurgence in the East Bay
More people are growing vegetables, raising chickens, setting up beehives and preserving in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Green reign: Bryant Terry unites vegans and non-vegans alike in his ‘Vegetable Kingdom’
The Afro-vegan chef aims to show more people that eating vegetable-based meals is simple, affordable and delicious.
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Anissa Helou’s celebrated Islamic cuisine cookbook ‘Feast’ has a Chez Panisse connection
Chez Panisse chef Amy Dencler has been the recipe tester and friend to the award-winning cookbook author for years.
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Dedicated gluten-free restaurants in the East Bay
From a bakeshop to a fine dining restaurant and a professional kitchen/food incubator, here are six spots where gluten-sensitive eaters need not fear to tread.