Tag: Sunset District

New Inner Sunset Mural Unveiled

When you walk past Eighth Avenue at Irving Street you will see colorful images of what is special about the Inner Sunset – flowering gardens, the bustling farmers market, a restaurateur serving a slice of pizza, Frisbee players, children with hula hoops, Golden Gate Park, a soaring hawk and the glowing sunset. These sights and more are depicted on a new community mural created by nearly 200 volunteers.

Beatlemania Flashback: Photos by McCartney at de Young

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul McCartney was spending time in his archives, preparing a photo exhibition of the late Linda McCartney (Eastman), his first wife. The task happened to remind him that he had taken photos during a momentous three-month period (December 1963 through February 1964), when the Beatles were on the cusp of superstardom, often referred to as Beatlemania.

‘Cooking Together’: Pea Shoots

Pea shoots contain many important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins A, B1, B5, B9, C, folate and E, as well as potassium and phosphorous – some in remarkable quantities.  A serving of 100 grams of pea shoots can provide 4 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 280 micrograms of vitamin K, 79 milligrams of vitamin C and 340 micrograms of vitamin A.