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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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Souper Bowl 2014
Jan 31, 2014 9:17 pm
Comments: 28 | Views: 24,075
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: 28 | Views: 24,075
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
Welcome to The Food Party! - Kitchen Science Tip #1
Oct 7, 2013 11:35 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 23,890
With a surge of interest in all things food, we launch this blog spot as a place to chew the fat and chat. What's hot and what's not? Got a lot? Then we want YOU... More
Oct 7, 2013 11:35 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 23,890
With a surge of interest in all things food, we launch this blog spot as a place to chew the fat and chat. What's hot and what's not? Got a lot? Then we want YOU... More
Happy Valentines – Let’s Be Friends
Feb 13, 2017 9:02 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 23,703
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: 23,703
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
Trespass Picnic on Martins Beach
May 13, 2014 10:50 pm
Comments: 39 | Views: 22,686
While Silicon Valley billionaire and co-founder of Sun Microsystems Vinod Khosla took the stand Monday in a lawsuit about barring public access to the iconic Martins... More
May 13, 2014 10:50 pm
Comments: 39 | Views: 22,686
While Silicon Valley billionaire and co-founder of Sun Microsystems Vinod Khosla took the stand Monday in a lawsuit about barring public access to the iconic Martins... More
Is Coffee a Date?
May 21, 2015 7:00 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 22,611
"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: 22,611
"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
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Chocolate + Tahini Ice Box Pie
By Laura Stec | 0 comments | 1,291 views
Love is a Verb
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Fambrini's Cafe to reopen in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 0 comments | 100 views
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