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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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Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!
Nov 30, 2023 11:44 am
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Picking up from last week, planning a city play... More
Nov 30, 2023 11:44 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 2,828
Picking up from last week, planning a city play... More
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula Edition
Nov 24, 2023 11:32 am
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It’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s... More
Nov 24, 2023 11:32 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 3,099
It’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s... More
What's Up Stock? This Year, Cook That Carcass!
Nov 16, 2023 1:46 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 8,572
It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then... More
Nov 16, 2023 1:46 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 8,572
It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then... More
Best for Homebrew: Bay Area Hetch Hetchy Water Is a Winner!
Nov 7, 2023 8:45 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 5,170
Have you checked out newly opened ... More
Nov 7, 2023 8:45 am
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Have you checked out newly opened ... More
Fun Food Ideas for Halloween
Oct 28, 2023 9:35 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,999
I've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to."
Wishing... More
Oct 28, 2023 9:35 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,999
I've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to."
Wishing... More
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