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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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St Paddy’s Soup
Mar 16, 2017 8:51 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 6,478
We did this soup today for Cooking at the Market, a town-sponsored monthly cook demo at ... More
Mar 16, 2017 8:51 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 6,478
We did this soup today for Cooking at the Market, a town-sponsored monthly cook demo at ... More
Food Fight!
Mar 11, 2017 8:55 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,439
Resist Together! Reframing the Food Movement
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture)... More
Mar 11, 2017 8:55 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,439
Resist Together! Reframing the Food Movement
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture)... More
Avocado and Wine-Soaked Sundried Tomato Crostini
Feb 28, 2017 4:26 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 7,625
I'm leaving you with a quick and useful recipe this week, as I'm all focused and excited putting final touches on the NACUFS (National Association of College... More
Feb 28, 2017 4:26 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 7,625
I'm leaving you with a quick and useful recipe this week, as I'm all focused and excited putting final touches on the NACUFS (National Association of College... More
It's President's Day. Why Not Butter Up the Boss?
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 16,576
Every election, some famous writer composes one of those open letters to the new president. Having seen none this time, I took a crack at my own.
Dear President... More
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 16,576
Every election, some famous writer composes one of those open letters to the new president. Having seen none this time, I took a crack at my own.
Dear President... More
Happy Valentines – Let’s Be Friends
Feb 13, 2017 9:02 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 22,900
A changing relationship recently sent me that ol' classic line....
Let's be friends.
My first thought was ==I Friends? Huh, ok then..... your move.... More
Feb 13, 2017 9:02 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 22,900
A changing relationship recently sent me that ol' classic line....
Let's be friends.
My first thought was ==I Friends? Huh, ok then..... your move.... More
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The first few weeks
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One more week to vote!
Don't forget to cast your Readers' Choice ballot online. Voting ends May 29th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 19th issue of The Almanac.
