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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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Learny Journey ? Three Times A Day
Apr 8, 2014 11:06 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 180,829
I've never been a Girl Scout, or even a Brownie, so I didn't know about the Scout "journey" until recently. I like the name journey over project. Projects are... More
Apr 8, 2014 11:06 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 180,829
I've never been a Girl Scout, or even a Brownie, so I didn't know about the Scout "journey" until recently. I like the name journey over project. Projects are... More
Leftover Love
Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 91,781
I love leftovers. You know, sloppy seconds.
Stop - I'm back talking food.
While some eaters have a strong aversion to eating day one food on day two, I welcome... More
Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 91,781
I love leftovers. You know, sloppy seconds.
Stop - I'm back talking food.
While some eaters have a strong aversion to eating day one food on day two, I welcome... More
I Just Ate Beets for the First Time
Apr 2, 2014 9:57 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 56,249
"I just ate beets for the first time two days ago."
This statement was recently emailed to me by a 30-something Food Partier! It stopped me in my tracks. How... More
Apr 2, 2014 9:57 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 56,249
"I just ate beets for the first time two days ago."
This statement was recently emailed to me by a 30-something Food Partier! It stopped me in my tracks. How... More
Is Coffee a Date?
May 21, 2015 7:00 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 50,817
"I don't feel going out to coffee is a date, do you? I don't like to date guys at my gym, but got cornered into saying yes to coffee to a guy. Gyms are my place... More
May 21, 2015 7:00 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 50,817
"I don't feel going out to coffee is a date, do you? I don't like to date guys at my gym, but got cornered into saying yes to coffee to a guy. Gyms are my place... More
Eggs with Legs
Oct 23, 2013 7:02 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 49,803
Eggs and bacon walk into a bar. Egg says, "Bartender, we want a drink!" Bartender says, "Get outta here ? I don't serve breakfast."
Back in the kitchen this... More
Oct 23, 2013 7:02 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 49,803
Eggs and bacon walk into a bar. Egg says, "Bartender, we want a drink!" Bartender says, "Get outta here ? I don't serve breakfast."
Back in the kitchen this... More
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