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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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Eat Your Values – August 15
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,310
What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,310
What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
Psssttt...Rossotti's Picks the Date
Aug 5, 2019 7:19 pm
Comments: 11 | Views: 3,185
Guess who's re-opening?
For the...6th time (?) in 167 years. One of the oldest bars in the state. Check out the history... More
Aug 5, 2019 7:19 pm
Comments: 11 | Views: 3,185
Guess who's re-opening?
For the...6th time (?) in 167 years. One of the oldest bars in the state. Check out the history... More
Frozen Grapes?
Jul 31, 2019 7:39 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 1,484
The dog days of summer are headed our way, with hot days and long nights. If it gets a bit too toasty for you, here’s a summer snack everyone loves –... More
Jul 31, 2019 7:39 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 1,484
The dog days of summer are headed our way, with hot days and long nights. If it gets a bit too toasty for you, here’s a summer snack everyone loves –... More
Tame, Maim and Claim the Wild Sea Vegetable
Jul 22, 2019 7:51 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,105
The hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,... More
Jul 22, 2019 7:51 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,105
The hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,... More
Goodbye Food Waste!
Jul 14, 2019 11:45 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 3,467
40% of all the food in the U.S. is thrown out, and the average America throws away 1/4 of the food they buy.
Learn how to reduce your food waste with the San... More
Jul 14, 2019 11:45 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 3,467
40% of all the food in the U.S. is thrown out, and the average America throws away 1/4 of the food they buy.
Learn how to reduce your food waste with the San... More
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