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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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Top Latke - Part 2
Dec 15, 2017 2:53 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,763
Boy did we Food Party! this week at the Latke Chef competition. What an event!
Four teams competed for Top Latke.
Ruah Hamacabim from Palo Alto (all the... More
Dec 15, 2017 2:53 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,763
Boy did we Food Party! this week at the Latke Chef competition. What an event!
Four teams competed for Top Latke.
Ruah Hamacabim from Palo Alto (all the... More
Tips for the Best Latkes
Dec 9, 2017 2:09 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 3,617
Laura loves latkes! Crispy yet pillowy-soft. Salty with touch of sweet. They hit all my culinary triggers. If they do the same for you, come check out the ==I... More
Dec 9, 2017 2:09 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 3,617
Laura loves latkes! Crispy yet pillowy-soft. Salty with touch of sweet. They hit all my culinary triggers. If they do the same for you, come check out the ==I... More
Persimmons Please
Nov 30, 2017 9:00 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 2,899
Persimmons are everywhere right now. Or are they?
A California friend recently told me persimmons don’t grow in my home state. “Have you ever seen... More
Nov 30, 2017 9:00 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 2,899
Persimmons are everywhere right now. Or are they?
A California friend recently told me persimmons don’t grow in my home state. “Have you ever seen... More
Cookbooks For The Holidays
Nov 25, 2017 10:59 am
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Many Food Partiers! like to cook, and some even take the time to write it all down for the rest of us. I'm sitting around this Thanksgiving weekend looking some... More
Nov 25, 2017 10:59 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 3,338
Many Food Partiers! like to cook, and some even take the time to write it all down for the rest of us. I'm sitting around this Thanksgiving weekend looking some... More
Sweet Potato Canapé and Food Party! Holiday Favorites
Nov 18, 2017 8:21 am
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Here’s a fast and fabulous recipe I put together under the tasting transformation toward eat more vegetables and vegetables as snack. They are an easy addition... More
Nov 18, 2017 8:21 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,619
Here’s a fast and fabulous recipe I put together under the tasting transformation toward eat more vegetables and vegetables as snack. They are an easy addition... More
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2018 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The 2018 Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
