Windy City + Restaurant Workers Organize Article + Pot Pie Review

I took off riding this morning with the intention of huffing it over to Piedmont, but it was so windy I peddled back home. I almost got blown off the bike several times. The wind gusts that were hitting me had to be 70 miles an hour. Debris was all over the road. Trees were down.

There was a great article in the SF Chronicle by Joe Garofoli about organizing restaurant workers.  This article tells the story of Saru Jayaraman, the principle organizer behind the movement for better working conditions, wages,  and benefits of food service workers.

Last year, Jayaraman wrote a book on racism and sexism in the restaurant workplace. "Behind the Kitchen Door" has received national attention. The organization she formed is called Restaurant Opportunity Centers United.  There is a branch of ROC right here in Oakland. "Hell hath no furry like a woman's scorn", as my mother always said. Ride on sister. Read this article people. Support the workers.

I was at the Temescal farmers market this Sunday and I purchased three pot pies by Pot Pie Paradise and Deli's owner and chef, Theresia Gunawan. These are the best pot pies I've ever had,  besides mine and Geri's of course. I was going to say, "That goes without saying", but it doesn't. If I don't promote me, who will? You. I don't think so.

My friend Darren was making his daughter Riley one of these pot pies last week when I stopped over, and that's how I came to meet Theresia. Simply wonderful. The crust is flakey and covers the entire pie, top and bottom. The insides are succulent and all natural ingredients.I'll see you again, Theresia, and thank you.

You can find these delightful creations at the Temescal Framers Market each Sunday or 3522 Arden Rd. in Hayward, Ca 94545 or
tele. 510 781-4994.

That's it today.

Life is what happen in between meals.

Peace,

Make Food/Not War