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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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Local Flavor - Food Events and Happenings
Jul 23, 2018 12:28 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,921
Here’s some fun food events happening around town.
Eat More Vegetables
Wednesday, July 25, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM
FREE cook class!
Shhhh….Vegetables... More
Jul 23, 2018 12:28 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,921
Here’s some fun food events happening around town.
Eat More Vegetables
Wednesday, July 25, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM
FREE cook class!
Shhhh….Vegetables... More
Grant Money for Small Farmers
Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 1,960
I just traveled back to the hallowed halls of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Back when I attended school there, the CIA hardly new what... More
Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 1,960
I just traveled back to the hallowed halls of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Back when I attended school there, the CIA hardly new what... More
Thai July on Corn
Jul 2, 2018 12:43 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,073
Still need a recipe for your July 4th BBQ?
Try this one.
Thai July on Corn
Makes approximately 20 pieces
4 corn on the cob, cleaned, washed,... More
Jul 2, 2018 12:43 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,073
Still need a recipe for your July 4th BBQ?
Try this one.
Thai July on Corn
Makes approximately 20 pieces
4 corn on the cob, cleaned, washed,... More
Greens, Red Cabbage, Five Seed, Avocado Salad with Lemon Flax Dressing
Jun 25, 2018 8:25 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 2,140
I threw together the best salad tonight with just what I had around and yum - filling and sensorially satisfying on so many levels. Red cabbage is a forgotten... More
Jun 25, 2018 8:25 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 2,140
I threw together the best salad tonight with just what I had around and yum - filling and sensorially satisfying on so many levels. Red cabbage is a forgotten... More
U-Pick at Webb Ranch
Jun 15, 2018 4:21 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,993
Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922.
Have you ever been?
... More
Jun 15, 2018 4:21 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,993
Just a quick shout out for the u-pick Food Party! happening once again at Webb Ranch, Portola Valley's family farm since 1922.
Have you ever been?
... More
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