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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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There's Nothing Polite About This Game
Dec 26, 2014 6:21 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 30,461
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: 30,461
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: 25,621
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: 25,621
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
Where DO The Elite Meet?
Dec 11, 2014 9:19 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 30,869
Continuing our ongoing tribute to local High Dives, this week The Food Party!... More
Dec 11, 2014 9:19 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 30,869
Continuing our ongoing tribute to local High Dives, this week The Food Party!... More
Tis the Seasonings
Dec 4, 2014 10:39 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 28,278
The older I get, the more I think culinary gifts are great choices for friends and family. People will actually use them, and in doing so get turned on to new tastes... More
Dec 4, 2014 10:39 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 28,278
The older I get, the more I think culinary gifts are great choices for friends and family. People will actually use them, and in doing so get turned on to new tastes... More
And the Winner Is?..
Nov 27, 2014 7:52 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 27,350
It's home to Michigan this week, celebrating the holiday with family. I elicited my mom to choose the name for our Fancy Food Show Joins The Food Party! Party.... More
Nov 27, 2014 7:52 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 27,350
It's home to Michigan this week, celebrating the holiday with family. I elicited my mom to choose the name for our Fancy Food Show Joins The Food Party! Party.... More
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