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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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It's President's Day. Why Not Butter Up the Boss?
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 16,637
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: 16,637
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: 22,958
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: 22,958
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
Who Likes to Zin?
Feb 7, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 23,662
So The Food Party! has been out for a couple weeks causing trouble around town. Actually, I haven’t posted lately because it’s taking me way too long... More
Feb 7, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 23,662
So The Food Party! has been out for a couple weeks causing trouble around town. Actually, I haven’t posted lately because it’s taking me way too long... More
You Dirty Little Thing
Jan 11, 2017 9:33 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 19,350
I consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience.
AKK!... More
Jan 11, 2017 9:33 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 19,350
I consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience.
AKK!... More
Here's Lookin' At You Gorgeous (reprise)
Dec 31, 2016 10:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 31,356
One of the Top Food Parties! of all times remains this holiday piece. For the extended version, including a fun guessing game called Alluring Eyes of the Detroit... More
Dec 31, 2016 10:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 31,356
One of the Top Food Parties! of all times remains this holiday piece. For the extended version, including a fun guessing game called Alluring Eyes of the Detroit... More
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Cherries and Berries
By Laura Stec | 3 comments | 1,445 views
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 2 comments | 844 views
Don't forget to vote!
Don't forget to cast your ballot online. Voting ends May 29th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 21st issue of the Mountain View Voice.
