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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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Cheese, Wheat & Guerneville
Sep 4, 2014 2:52 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 26,184
Boy, did I food party! on a lot of wheat over the Labor Day weekend. Cheese too.
I visited Guerneville / Monte Rio (eastern Sonoma county). It's a terrific... More
Sep 4, 2014 2:52 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 26,184
Boy, did I food party! on a lot of wheat over the Labor Day weekend. Cheese too.
I visited Guerneville / Monte Rio (eastern Sonoma county). It's a terrific... More
Camp Glamp
Aug 29, 2014 11:40 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 27,994
Just back from Camp Glamp - the annual gathering of my gal pals at an outdoor California paradise. This year we survived the road to Lake Pillsbury, a surprisingly... More
Aug 29, 2014 11:40 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 27,994
Just back from Camp Glamp - the annual gathering of my gal pals at an outdoor California paradise. This year we survived the road to Lake Pillsbury, a surprisingly... More
Rock N Roll Green Beans
Aug 22, 2014 10:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 27,115
I can't believe the summer is coming to an end, but got the chance to enjoy one last outdoor concert in Portola Valley. Thanks to the Cultural Arts Committee,... More
Aug 22, 2014 10:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 27,115
I can't believe the summer is coming to an end, but got the chance to enjoy one last outdoor concert in Portola Valley. Thanks to the Cultural Arts Committee,... More
Chai Brisket
Aug 15, 2014 8:33 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 31,344
Smoked my first brisket a couple weeks ago. Never smoked any meat before. I borrowed a never used Brinkman smoker from an old boyfriend. Far from the best on the... More
Aug 15, 2014 8:33 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 31,344
Smoked my first brisket a couple weeks ago. Never smoked any meat before. I borrowed a never used Brinkman smoker from an old boyfriend. Far from the best on the... More
I Still Call It Rossotti's
Aug 8, 2014 7:47 am
Comments: 41 | Views: 57,737
It's a Wednesday evening at 5pm and where to go in Portola Valley / Woodside for a happy hour drink in the sun? There are only two places, the first being the... More
Aug 8, 2014 7:47 am
Comments: 41 | Views: 57,737
It's a Wednesday evening at 5pm and where to go in Portola Valley / Woodside for a happy hour drink in the sun? There are only two places, the first being the... More
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