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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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Oh Darn, We Might Run out of Meat - Try #2
Apr 18, 2020 8:54 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 7,853
You might be begging for your bacon soon; industry experts are starting to worry about US supplies of pork, chicken and beef, due to COVID-19.
As of April 16th,... More
Apr 18, 2020 8:54 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 7,853
You might be begging for your bacon soon; industry experts are starting to worry about US supplies of pork, chicken and beef, due to COVID-19.
As of April 16th,... More
Cloistered Cooking – Insider Tips for Folks Stuck in the House
Apr 9, 2020 1:23 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,157
My heart jumped this week when Fresh Air with Terry Gross announced their ... More
Apr 9, 2020 1:23 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,157
My heart jumped this week when Fresh Air with Terry Gross announced their ... More
Coronavirus Food Safety Update + New! Insider Tips
Apr 2, 2020 10:47 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 8,868
We’ve all been following the current info about food safety during WWC. More articles, studies, and news bits are coming out about best practices, and the... More
Apr 2, 2020 10:47 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 8,868
We’ve all been following the current info about food safety during WWC. More articles, studies, and news bits are coming out about best practices, and the... More
Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide
Mar 21, 2020 8:48 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 78,819
This is the best information I have read about how the virus interacts with food. Thanks to author and Wursthall San Mateo chef J.... More
Mar 21, 2020 8:48 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 78,819
This is the best information I have read about how the virus interacts with food. Thanks to author and Wursthall San Mateo chef J.... More
Who’s Got Take-Out or Senior Grocery Hours?
Mar 18, 2020 10:29 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 12,745
Whose got take out? Support your local restaurants. Tip well when you go.
Call to place your order (some take online orders), keep 6 feet distance from others... More
Mar 18, 2020 10:29 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 12,745
Whose got take out? Support your local restaurants. Tip well when you go.
Call to place your order (some take online orders), keep 6 feet distance from others... More
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