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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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Frozen Grapes?
Jul 31, 2019 7:39 am
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The dog days of summer are headed our way, with hot days and long nights. If it gets a bit too toasty for you, here’s a summer snack everyone loves –... More
Jul 31, 2019 7:39 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,523
The dog days of summer are headed our way, with hot days and long nights. If it gets a bit too toasty for you, here’s a summer snack everyone loves –... More
Tame, Maim and Claim the Wild Sea Vegetable
Jul 22, 2019 7:51 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 3,155
The hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,... More
Jul 22, 2019 7:51 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 3,155
The hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,... More
Goodbye Food Waste!
Jul 14, 2019 11:45 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,736
40% of all the food in the U.S. is thrown out, and the average America throws away 1/4 of the food they buy.
Learn how to reduce your food waste with the San... More
Jul 14, 2019 11:45 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,736
40% of all the food in the U.S. is thrown out, and the average America throws away 1/4 of the food they buy.
Learn how to reduce your food waste with the San... More
Summer Cooking Classes - Free!
Jul 8, 2019 11:20 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,148
San Mateo County Libraries are sponsoring a free series of 1-hour cooking classes, taught by yours truly. Contact the individual library to RSVP. Join us and learn... More
Jul 8, 2019 11:20 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,148
San Mateo County Libraries are sponsoring a free series of 1-hour cooking classes, taught by yours truly. Contact the individual library to RSVP. Join us and learn... More
4th of July Snacks
Jun 30, 2019 9:46 am
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Here's a perfect, easy snack for the upcoming holiday. Make each individual strawberry into it's own snack, or cut in half to make the carton go farther.
Happy... More
Jun 30, 2019 9:46 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,403
Here's a perfect, easy snack for the upcoming holiday. Make each individual strawberry into it's own snack, or cut in half to make the carton go farther.
Happy... More
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