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By Laura Stec
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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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Fancy Fast and Fun!
Nov 21, 2014 7:58 am
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It's fancy food season you know.
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Holiday... More
Nov 21, 2014 7:58 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 24,144
It's fancy food season you know.
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Holiday... More
reThink Farming ? Planet Enemy #1
Nov 14, 2014 10:06 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 29,868
"If farming were invented today, it wouldn't be allowed. Food production has had more impact on the planet than any other human activity."
So began ... More
Nov 14, 2014 10:06 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 29,868
"If farming were invented today, it wouldn't be allowed. Food production has had more impact on the planet than any other human activity."
So began ... More
Superstar Stirfry
Nov 6, 2014 8:09 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 25,225
Garlic, ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, onion, cinnamon, green tea, burdock, broccoli, honey, umeboshi, mushrooms, miso, parsley, dried peppers, tomato: what do... More
Nov 6, 2014 8:09 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 25,225
Garlic, ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, onion, cinnamon, green tea, burdock, broccoli, honey, umeboshi, mushrooms, miso, parsley, dried peppers, tomato: what do... More
Finger Food and a Blood Lite?
Oct 29, 2014 8:11 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 29,285
Halloween is around the corner! This year you might consider dressing up your food, as well as yourself. There are lots of fun things you can do. Below are some... More
Oct 29, 2014 8:11 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 29,285
Halloween is around the corner! This year you might consider dressing up your food, as well as yourself. There are lots of fun things you can do. Below are some... More
Best High Dives to Watch the Game
Oct 23, 2014 9:04 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 27,929
Technically, literally, figuratively?.what is a dive bar? I could google it, or just let ignorance be my waterloo.?.
But who cares the negative definition?... More
Oct 23, 2014 9:04 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 27,929
Technically, literally, figuratively?.what is a dive bar? I could google it, or just let ignorance be my waterloo.?.
But who cares the negative definition?... More
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