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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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America the Beautiful
Sep 30, 2019 9:52 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,426
Every so often I sit down to write, but instead start thinking about the happenings that surround, and the feeling that waxing poetic about food just seems so…... More
Sep 30, 2019 9:52 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,426
Every so often I sit down to write, but instead start thinking about the happenings that surround, and the feeling that waxing poetic about food just seems so…... More
Sugar Detective
Sep 22, 2019 8:58 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 5,515
I was just watching the movie Fed Up (Amazon Prime) about the effects of sugar on our bodies. Here’s the CliffsNotes: When you eat too much sugar and... More
Sep 22, 2019 8:58 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 5,515
I was just watching the movie Fed Up (Amazon Prime) about the effects of sugar on our bodies. Here’s the CliffsNotes: When you eat too much sugar and... More
Natural Wines?
Sep 13, 2019 10:53 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 5,698
My neighbor Bob has been making wine for awhile, in the driveway and garage of his Portola Valley home. A couple weeks ago I helped bottle last years batch, in... More
Sep 13, 2019 10:53 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 5,698
My neighbor Bob has been making wine for awhile, in the driveway and garage of his Portola Valley home. A couple weeks ago I helped bottle last years batch, in... More
Mango Chia Breakfast Pudding
Sep 6, 2019 8:40 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 6,038
I’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative... More
Sep 6, 2019 8:40 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 6,038
I’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative... More
Japanese Hot Pot with Tofu and Kudzu
Aug 27, 2019 8:34 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,889
Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report... More
Aug 27, 2019 8:34 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,889
Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report... More
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