Pie for π Day: 3.14 etc.

Pi_pie2by Risa Nye

March 14 is π Day. You remember π (Pi) right? (Hint: It’s the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. For any circle, dividing its circumference by its diameter will give you exactly the same number every time: 3.14159…, π. Last year π enthusiasts were very excited to be able to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime epic event on 3-14-15, at 9:26:53.) In any case, on March 14, the sets of math geeks and pie lovers overlap in a deep-dish, double-crust Venn diagram, piled high with whipped cream. In honor of π Day this year, I set out to explore the art and science of pie-making with a few of the local masters — all conveniently located within a several-mile radius of my house. Continue reading

A Vegetarian’s Survival Guide to the San Francisco Silent Film Festival

by Lincoln Spector and (augmented and updated by) Gary Meyer

I love the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, but it can wear a body down. Especially this year, with 21 programs and a party over the course of four days and five nights. For three of those days, the first screening starts at 10:00 a.m., and the last one starts at 9:30 p.m. The human body isn’t built for that much fun sitting down. Continue reading

Exclusive Sneak Preview of Sunday Supper Menu

sundaysupperOnce again Charlie Hallowell and his team at Penrose/Boot & Shoe/Pizzaiolo host their monthly Sunday Suppers, where you get a lot of delicious food and drink served family-style while raising money for a great local nonprofit, the HOPE Collaborative. HOPE Collaborative works to support community-driven, environmental changes to reduce health inequities within the most vulnerable communities of the Oakland flatlands. Continue reading