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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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cooking is a lot like making love
Feb 11, 2014 11:03 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 28,986
I wasn't going to write this week, but love got a hold of me. Valentines Day is near my sweet. Let me kiss your hand and whisper poems to you on food and love.
You... More
Feb 11, 2014 11:03 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 28,986
I wasn't going to write this week, but love got a hold of me. Valentines Day is near my sweet. Let me kiss your hand and whisper poems to you on food and love.
You... More
Boobie Burka
Feb 4, 2014 7:26 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 27,946
Well, that was boring (Superbowl XLVIII).
Most memorable for me was the half time show.
Question #1: Who is Bruno Mars?
Question #2: What up with the... More
Feb 4, 2014 7:26 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 27,946
Well, that was boring (Superbowl XLVIII).
Most memorable for me was the half time show.
Question #1: Who is Bruno Mars?
Question #2: What up with the... More
Souper Bowl 2014
Jan 31, 2014 9:17 pm
Comments: 19 | Views: 35,966
HAH! Gotcha!
This is a reprint of Miso Sick with some additional edits. I just had to change the title. Besides, it's a perfect name for the recipe!... More
Jan 31, 2014 9:17 pm
Comments: 19 | Views: 35,966
HAH! Gotcha!
This is a reprint of Miso Sick with some additional edits. I just had to change the title. Besides, it's a perfect name for the recipe!... More
Miso Sick
Jan 29, 2014 7:54 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 33,716
I'm sick.
Not that "down and out for a month" sick that some of you have; more the "sore throat, no mojo-sick."
OK, who got me sick? Was it a wild blues... More
Jan 29, 2014 7:54 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 33,716
I'm sick.
Not that "down and out for a month" sick that some of you have; more the "sore throat, no mojo-sick."
OK, who got me sick? Was it a wild blues... More
Drought Wars Meets Watka
Jan 22, 2014 9:25 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 29,451
It's official ? California is in a drought. According to National Geographic, the average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of water a day?twice... More
Jan 22, 2014 9:25 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 29,451
It's official ? California is in a drought. According to National Geographic, the average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of water a day?twice... More
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