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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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Insider Tip – DIY Lentil Sprouts
May 14, 2020 11:52 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,861
So I’ve been looking at all those jars of grains and beans sitting pretty on my shelf with new light during sequestration. How can I use these key foods... More
May 14, 2020 11:52 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,861
So I’ve been looking at all those jars of grains and beans sitting pretty on my shelf with new light during sequestration. How can I use these key foods... More
Local Flavor – South Asian Takeout Edition
Apr 30, 2020 8:35 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 5,084
Six weeks ago-ish, we sat down to Food Party! about two local eateries. It was the ... More
Apr 30, 2020 8:35 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 5,084
Six weeks ago-ish, we sat down to Food Party! about two local eateries. It was the ... More
Oh Darn, We Might Run out of Meat - Try #2
Apr 18, 2020 8:54 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 5,963
You might be begging for your bacon soon; industry experts are starting to worry about US supplies of pork, chicken and beef, due to COVID-19.
As of April 16th,... More
Apr 18, 2020 8:54 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 5,963
You might be begging for your bacon soon; industry experts are starting to worry about US supplies of pork, chicken and beef, due to COVID-19.
As of April 16th,... More
Cloistered Cooking – Insider Tips for Folks Stuck in the House
Apr 9, 2020 1:23 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 4,925
My heart jumped this week when Fresh Air with Terry Gross announced their ... More
Apr 9, 2020 1:23 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 4,925
My heart jumped this week when Fresh Air with Terry Gross announced their ... More
Coronavirus Food Safety Update + New! Insider Tips
Apr 2, 2020 10:47 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 7,309
We’ve all been following the current info about food safety during WWC. More articles, studies, and news bits are coming out about best practices, and the... More
Apr 2, 2020 10:47 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 7,309
We’ve all been following the current info about food safety during WWC. More articles, studies, and news bits are coming out about best practices, and the... More
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