Anna Mindess, Author at Berkeleyside

Articles by Anna

Chef Joan Gallagher prepares roasted vegetables at The Berkeley Kitchens that will be donated to Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program.

Before the pandemic, this chef fed Berkeley private school students; now she cooks for Emeryville’s hungry

By Anna MindessMay 2710:43 a.m.May 27

Joan Gallagher’s company Nourish You made hot lunches for students at three Berkeley schools, but since the pandemic, she’s found a new calling feeding low-income, senior and homeless communities.

What do you do when your job requires personal contact? These Oaklanders got creative

By Anna MindessMay 222:08 p.m.May 22

A therapist, photographer and hairstylist have innovated to continue their practice in quarantine.

Corner stores step up: Colusa Market

By Anna MindessMay 1310:20 a.m.May 13

The Kensington neighborhood market is doing double its normal business. Along with its regular customers, some of whom have been shopping here for 30 years, the store is attracting many new shoppers.