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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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Chocolate – I Love Thee. Let Me Count The Ways.
Feb 10, 2020 6:52 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,435
We are fans of waxing love, or the lack thereof, and Valentines Day at The Food Party!
In 2014, we bemused on the ways ... More
Feb 10, 2020 6:52 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,435
We are fans of waxing love, or the lack thereof, and Valentines Day at The Food Party!
In 2014, we bemused on the ways ... More
Free Pizza and Recipes!
Feb 6, 2020 5:38 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 4,579
FREE RECIPES!
I had a few folks contact me this week about recipes from last weeks post about plant-forward eating. Here’s one I taught just today... More
Feb 6, 2020 5:38 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 4,579
FREE RECIPES!
I had a few folks contact me this week about recipes from last weeks post about plant-forward eating. Here’s one I taught just today... More
What's the Hottest Trend in Eating?
Feb 2, 2020 11:32 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 5,001
Are you a “foodie;” someone who stays up on new food and restaurant trends? Or are you just interested in good health and flavor? Either way, here’s... More
Feb 2, 2020 11:32 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 5,001
Are you a “foodie;” someone who stays up on new food and restaurant trends? Or are you just interested in good health and flavor? Either way, here’s... More
Truth Matters (and so does good beer)
Jan 23, 2020 7:23 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 4,060
I’ve finally decided what I want to be when I grow up.
Inspired.
And hopefully, on a good day, inspiring. Moving forward in life, I want to be energized... More
Jan 23, 2020 7:23 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 4,060
I’ve finally decided what I want to be when I grow up.
Inspired.
And hopefully, on a good day, inspiring. Moving forward in life, I want to be energized... More
Edible Education – Free Course - UC Berkeley Online
Jan 16, 2020 5:37 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 4,496
Calling all eating inquisitors and foodpreneurs! Eatertainment returns to you next week with the start of Edible Education... More
Jan 16, 2020 5:37 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 4,496
Calling all eating inquisitors and foodpreneurs! Eatertainment returns to you next week with the start of Edible Education... More
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