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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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Who Likes to Zin?
Feb 7, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 24,009
So The Food Party! has been out for a couple weeks causing trouble around town. Actually, I haven’t posted lately because it’s taking me way too long... More
Feb 7, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 24,009
So The Food Party! has been out for a couple weeks causing trouble around town. Actually, I haven’t posted lately because it’s taking me way too long... More
You Dirty Little Thing
Jan 11, 2017 9:33 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 19,683
I consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience.
AKK!... More
Jan 11, 2017 9:33 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 19,683
I consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience.
AKK!... More
Here's Lookin' At You Gorgeous (reprise)
Dec 31, 2016 10:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 31,604
One of the Top Food Parties! of all times remains this holiday piece. For the extended version, including a fun guessing game called Alluring Eyes of the Detroit... More
Dec 31, 2016 10:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 31,604
One of the Top Food Parties! of all times remains this holiday piece. For the extended version, including a fun guessing game called Alluring Eyes of the Detroit... More
Twas the Blog before Christmas
Dec 20, 2016 9:47 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 23,719
Twas the blog before Christmas
When all thro’ the books
Not a spoon was stirring
There was nothing to cooks
The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t... More
Dec 20, 2016 9:47 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 23,719
Twas the blog before Christmas
When all thro’ the books
Not a spoon was stirring
There was nothing to cooks
The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t... More
Holiday Hangouts
Dec 12, 2016 1:40 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 31,623
Looking for a place to celebrate with friends and family over the holidays? Here’s a few we’ve been Food Partying! at lately:
==B Redwood Coast... More
Dec 12, 2016 1:40 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 31,623
Looking for a place to celebrate with friends and family over the holidays? Here’s a few we’ve been Food Partying! at lately:
==B Redwood Coast... More
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By Elena Kadvany | 9 comments | 2,597 views
Time To Get Stoned
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My Quality of Life on this Father's Day
By Steve Levy | 3 comments | 1,018 views
Getting out of the house
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