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By Laura Stec
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About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and en... (More)
About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and environment pioneer, macrobiotic, Master Cleanser, ayurvedic, and officially-designated health-nut or party-girl (depending on the year). Professionally, I've worn many industry hats including: line cook, corporate chef, Food Coach, caterer, product developer, restaurant reviewer, culinary school teacher, corporate wellness educator, food co-op clerk, author, and even Cirque-du-Soleil lead popcorn concessioner! For years I managed an outdoor kitchen, deep in the bear-infested woods of Tahoe, and also for hospitals (the most unhealthy kitchen I ever worked in?), Singapore high-rises, mule-pack trips, Canadian catholic rectories, and more events than I could ever recall. Yet I still keep discovering. Actually, I adapt everyday by new lessons learned from teachers, customers and students. However there is one food truth I now hold sacrosanct: Eaters are motivated by pleasure. So no matter what we discuss here - recipes or restaurants, food politics or pairings, local events, food as art, or even as God, I will always come from a high-vibe, party perspective. Oh I do still long to change the world with great tasting food, but know in my heart, "If it ain't fun, it don't get done!" So - wanna come to the Food Party? By the way - it's a potluck. (Hide)
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I Got Stood Up. RSV-Please!
Mar 13, 2014 1:45 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 38,340
Everyone should host a party once a year. It is your ticket into all the other parties.
Don't want to host at your house? Host at a park, a local bar, or team... More
Mar 13, 2014 1:45 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 38,340
Everyone should host a party once a year. It is your ticket into all the other parties.
Don't want to host at your house? Host at a park, a local bar, or team... More
Alzheimer's Stole My Christmas Dinner - A New Years Toast
Dec 31, 2013 10:07 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 38,298
We didn't eat Christmas dinner with my father last week. Oh ? he's around at 89. Still "doing anyone I can and the easy ones twice," (famous Dad... More
Dec 31, 2013 10:07 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 38,298
We didn't eat Christmas dinner with my father last week. Oh ? he's around at 89. Still "doing anyone I can and the easy ones twice," (famous Dad... More
Still need a gift? Try culinary.
Dec 18, 2013 10:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 37,746
Giving gifts friends and family will actually use is ideal, but it's hard to know what people like. So give em' what they need instead! Try culinary gifts this year... More
Dec 18, 2013 10:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 37,746
Giving gifts friends and family will actually use is ideal, but it's hard to know what people like. So give em' what they need instead! Try culinary gifts this year... More
Twas the Blog before Christmas
Dec 20, 2016 9:47 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,488
Twas the blog before Christmas
When all thro’ the books
Not a spoon was stirring
There was nothing to cooks
The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t... More
Dec 20, 2016 9:47 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,488
Twas the blog before Christmas
When all thro’ the books
Not a spoon was stirring
There was nothing to cooks
The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t... More
Birthday Selfie
Dec 3, 2013 6:48 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 37,122
OK, I did it. I just took a selfie. Birthday Selfie 2013.
I love birthdays. Life is short, so we got to live it up strong on the day we were born. Besides,... More
Dec 3, 2013 6:48 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 37,122
OK, I did it. I just took a selfie. Birthday Selfie 2013.
I love birthdays. Life is short, so we got to live it up strong on the day we were born. Besides,... More
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