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By Laura Stec

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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The Last Straw
May 19, 2018 6:09 pm
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500 million single-use straws are used every day in the United States.

Yes. 500. Million. Each. Day.

You’ve seen social media coverage about Plastic... More

It’s All Gone Sour (snack recipe)
May 13, 2018 12:27 pm
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Anyone check out the John Legend Easter remake of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar? Boy did that bring back memories of a childhood soundtrack, and I still... More

Farm Bill Café Begins!
May 4, 2018 9:40 am
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Q: What is the biggest piece of environmental and public health legislation before Congress this year?

A: The Farm Bill, released last month to... More

Munchie Movement
Apr 23, 2018 9:01 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 7,886
Just a quick follow up on the 420 Hippie Hill celebration last week.

I came ready to report on all the food infusions assumed to grace this... More

Food Party! 420
Apr 17, 2018 12:00 pm
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Happy first legal 420 in California, this Friday, April 20th. It’s definitely a new way to Food Party!, right? In my dreams this article was going to be... More

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