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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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Edible Education
Feb 8, 2018 8:02 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,342
January was quiet. Do minds just move slower in January?
I’ve certainly been a quiet writer since Spain. Started ... More
Feb 8, 2018 8:02 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,342
January was quiet. Do minds just move slower in January?
I’ve certainly been a quiet writer since Spain. Started ... More
Eat, Surf, Love
Jan 13, 2018 8:24 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 2,687
Spanish men seem different than men from Italy (the last country I visited). More like Juan Antonio on horse with a cervesa, rather than Casanova in a Ferrari... More
Jan 13, 2018 8:24 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 2,687
Spanish men seem different than men from Italy (the last country I visited). More like Juan Antonio on horse with a cervesa, rather than Casanova in a Ferrari... More
Solo in Spain
Jan 9, 2018 2:04 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,386
There's never been a better time to be single -CNN
Google the link...It's a story about... More
Jan 9, 2018 2:04 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,386
There's never been a better time to be single -CNN
Google the link...It's a story about... More
Christmas Kluski - A Polish Treat
Dec 26, 2017 5:37 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,908
We've been Food Partying! Jewish-style lately with our posts on latke-making. This week the Poles get a chance to show off how our holiday cooking is done. I recently... More
Dec 26, 2017 5:37 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,908
We've been Food Partying! Jewish-style lately with our posts on latke-making. This week the Poles get a chance to show off how our holiday cooking is done. I recently... More
Blue Cheese Walnut Quesadilla with Cranberry Cherry Salsa
Dec 19, 2017 11:51 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,958
We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter... More
Dec 19, 2017 11:51 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,958
We live in God’s country in Northern California; local produce and seasonal fair surround us throughout the year. But it’s harder to find in the winter... More
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Greek restaurant Taverna opening in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 1 comment | 9,390 views
Food Party! 420
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Reader Guest Post: Life's Map
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Couples: . . . “Joy is greater than sorrow,“ . . . “Nay, sorrow is the greater.”
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2018 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The 2018 Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
