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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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Blue Cheese Walnut Quesadilla with Cranberry Cherry Salsa
Dec 19, 2017 11:51 pm
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We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter... More
Dec 19, 2017 11:51 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,269
We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter... More
Top Latke - Part 2
Dec 15, 2017 2:53 pm
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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: 3,118
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: 3,960
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: 3,960
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: 3,251
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: 3,251
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
Comments: 1 | Views: 3,709
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: 3,709
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
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