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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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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20
Mar 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 6,650
Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening... More
Mar 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 6,650
Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening... More
Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County (part 2)
Mar 14, 2023 8:58 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 4,443
Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).
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Mar 14, 2023 8:58 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 4,443
Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).
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Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County
Mar 6, 2023 8:51 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,629
(We take a Farm Bill break these next two weeks, to have a little fun and report... More
Mar 6, 2023 8:51 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,629
(We take a Farm Bill break these next two weeks, to have a little fun and report... More
Farm Bill and the Environment - part 4
Feb 28, 2023 9:01 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 3,288
Land conservation and preservation concerns first showed up in the 1985 Farm Bill (pg. 57). Funds became available for farmers to NOT PLANT up to 37 million acres... More
Feb 28, 2023 9:01 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 3,288
Land conservation and preservation concerns first showed up in the 1985 Farm Bill (pg. 57). Funds became available for farmers to NOT PLANT up to 37 million acres... More
Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Comments: 20 | Views: 6,094
Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... More
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Comments: 20 | Views: 6,094
Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... More
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