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By Laura Stec
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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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Which Cocktail Has the Least Calories?
Dec 9, 2018 7:55 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 1,653
I recently ordered a *** (name below) and the bartender said, “Oh, you want the drink with the least calories.” Really? I had never considered my cocktail... More
Dec 9, 2018 7:55 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 1,653
I recently ordered a *** (name below) and the bartender said, “Oh, you want the drink with the least calories.” Really? I had never considered my cocktail... More
Local Flavor - Holiday Hotspots
Dec 2, 2018 2:37 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,455
There are some wonderful, new watering holes and eateries in the hood, perfect places to celebrate the holidays in style. Modern spaces, local touches; new hotels... More
Dec 2, 2018 2:37 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,455
There are some wonderful, new watering holes and eateries in the hood, perfect places to celebrate the holidays in style. Modern spaces, local touches; new hotels... More
Arguing Wildfire and Rosemary
Nov 25, 2018 9:00 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,712
An east coast friend and I were talking, ok arguing, about California wildfires over the holiday. We delved into Make America Rake Again, and why the sheer mention... More
Nov 25, 2018 9:00 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,712
An east coast friend and I were talking, ok arguing, about California wildfires over the holiday. We delved into Make America Rake Again, and why the sheer mention... More
Savior Sauerkraut (cough cough cough)
Nov 18, 2018 10:47 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 1,823
Went out Thursday night to a really fun Food Party! near 101. I was feeling fine, wearing my face mask and all; it was a beautiful night, despite the smoke. Surprised... More
Nov 18, 2018 10:47 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 1,823
Went out Thursday night to a really fun Food Party! near 101. I was feeling fine, wearing my face mask and all; it was a beautiful night, despite the smoke. Surprised... More
Lakes and Larders (part 2)
Nov 14, 2018 5:43 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,074
In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake... More
Nov 14, 2018 5:43 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,074
In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake... More
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Which Cocktail Has the Least Calories?
By Laura Stec | 12 comments | 1,653 views
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