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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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I Was At The Stanford Shooting. Let’s Do Better Next Time
Nov 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 7,241
Have you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit.
Have You Ever…
Been... More
Nov 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 7,241
Have you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit.
Have You Ever…
Been... More
A Star is Born - Winter Galette
Nov 18, 2022 9:02 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,769
Here's a perfect appetizer for the holiday season, with extra special flare, but still easy to assemble. Prepare the dough yourself or use frozen pie crust.... More
Nov 18, 2022 9:02 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,769
Here's a perfect appetizer for the holiday season, with extra special flare, but still easy to assemble. Prepare the dough yourself or use frozen pie crust.... More
Cheese Plate - Disrupted
Nov 10, 2022 9:49 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 5,626
Cheese plates - same ol', same ol'...
I've been making them in similar ways for years. A mixed up jumble with a cheese knife.
-==I... More
Nov 10, 2022 9:49 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 5,626
Cheese plates - same ol', same ol'...
I've been making them in similar ways for years. A mixed up jumble with a cheese knife.
-==I... More
Amazing Food, Unexpected Places
Nov 2, 2022 3:35 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 5,190
Did you hear the KQED Forum show last week on food treasures?
The program... More
Nov 2, 2022 3:35 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 5,190
Did you hear the KQED Forum show last week on food treasures?
The program... More
Holiday Gifts - DIY Preserve Class
Oct 20, 2022 11:17 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,780
Food Partiers!
This virtual class looks delicious. Why not give fun, edible-homemade gifts this year, instead of just more stuff?
==B Spice Up Your Holiday... More
Oct 20, 2022 11:17 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,780
Food Partiers!
This virtual class looks delicious. Why not give fun, edible-homemade gifts this year, instead of just more stuff?
==B Spice Up Your Holiday... More
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