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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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Secretary of Plate
Nov 30, 2016 11:54 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 8,352
Don’t complain - organize.
Always a good reminder, especially with our little transition going on. Hey, I’ll give anyone a shot, but do got a bad... More
Nov 30, 2016 11:54 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 8,352
Don’t complain - organize.
Always a good reminder, especially with our little transition going on. Hey, I’ll give anyone a shot, but do got a bad... More
Sage Pumpkin Galette with Spiced Pepitas and Jerky
Nov 21, 2016 7:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 19,404
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's a Food Party! for all this week. Enjoy running around and getting back into the kitchen. Chef sez, "Remember to ... More
Nov 21, 2016 7:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 19,404
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's a Food Party! for all this week. Enjoy running around and getting back into the kitchen. Chef sez, "Remember to ... More
Who Needs a Drink?
Nov 13, 2016 8:14 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 8,178
After this week, who doesn’t?
We were Food Partying up in the wine country / St. Helena during reThink Food, (the Culinary... More
Nov 13, 2016 8:14 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 8,178
After this week, who doesn’t?
We were Food Partying up in the wine country / St. Helena during reThink Food, (the Culinary... More
The Impossible Burger
Nov 2, 2016 6:40 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,079
Things have been aligning lately. The highly improbable seems closer than ever.
For instance, it’s still impossible to taste the Impossible Burger on... More
Nov 2, 2016 6:40 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,079
Things have been aligning lately. The highly improbable seems closer than ever.
For instance, it’s still impossible to taste the Impossible Burger on... More
Boo Home Alone
Oct 31, 2016 6:52 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 12,861
Lacking any group spooky, it’s turned out to be Halloween Monday at home.
Alone.
No matter…time to blacken my ghoul-friend eyes, take out the... More
Oct 31, 2016 6:52 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 12,861
Lacking any group spooky, it’s turned out to be Halloween Monday at home.
Alone.
No matter…time to blacken my ghoul-friend eyes, take out the... More
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Time To Get Stoned
By Laura Stec | 5 comments | 1,896 views
Is Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods a Good Idea?
By Stuart Soffer | 3 comments | 1,260 views
My Quality of Life on this Father's Day
By Steve Levy | 3 comments | 1,055 views
Getting out of the house
By Cheryl Bac | 2 comments | 1,005 views
We’ve Been Married About a Year . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 63 views
