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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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It's Chili, Silly
Jan 15, 2015 12:24 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 30,042
Wondering what to have for dinner tonight? Time to dust off the ol' recipe? it's chili, silly.
Chili is January and February's cover girl dish, perfect for cold... More
Jan 15, 2015 12:24 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 30,042
Wondering what to have for dinner tonight? Time to dust off the ol' recipe? it's chili, silly.
Chili is January and February's cover girl dish, perfect for cold... More
Michio Kushi and One Peaceful World
Jan 8, 2015 10:59 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 34,514
Macrobiotics?.....now that's a weird word. If you've studied it, the common question people ask is, "What does it actually mean?"
I'm rethinking... More
Jan 8, 2015 10:59 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 34,514
Macrobiotics?.....now that's a weird word. If you've studied it, the common question people ask is, "What does it actually mean?"
I'm rethinking... More
Here's Lookin' At You Gorgeous
Jan 1, 2015 6:09 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 35,734
If you raised a glass in celebration of the holiday or New Year, think back.
Did you actually look at the person whose glass you ching-chinged? Have you ever... More
Jan 1, 2015 6:09 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 35,734
If you raised a glass in celebration of the holiday or New Year, think back.
Did you actually look at the person whose glass you ching-chinged? Have you ever... More
There's Nothing Polite About This Game
Dec 26, 2014 6:21 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 30,373
So you've had your fill of shopping and wrapping, cooking and eating, and now all that's left is to sit around and argue with the family? Turn that holiday spirit... More
Dec 26, 2014 6:21 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 30,373
So you've had your fill of shopping and wrapping, cooking and eating, and now all that's left is to sit around and argue with the family? Turn that holiday spirit... More
Just Stuff Me and Wrap Me Up
Dec 19, 2014 9:36 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 25,559
Most (all?) cultures have some type of dumpling (dough cooked alone or wrapped around a filling) as a part of their cuisine. There is the Asian wonton, Indian... More
Dec 19, 2014 9:36 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 25,559
Most (all?) cultures have some type of dumpling (dough cooked alone or wrapped around a filling) as a part of their cuisine. There is the Asian wonton, Indian... More
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