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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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Zucchini Takeover
Sep 20, 2018 3:53 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 2,481
There’s plenty of zucchini around these days to Food Party! with. Here’s a quick, kid-approved and adult favorite, side dish or snack, perfect for... More
Sep 20, 2018 3:53 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 2,481
There’s plenty of zucchini around these days to Food Party! with. Here’s a quick, kid-approved and adult favorite, side dish or snack, perfect for... More
Global Warming Diet
Sep 14, 2018 9:37 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 2,264
With Hurricane Florence pounding the east coast, and a week of commitments happening at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, it’s time to remind... More
Sep 14, 2018 9:37 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 2,264
With Hurricane Florence pounding the east coast, and a week of commitments happening at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, it’s time to remind... More
How To: Chickens, Compost and Fall Gardening
Aug 31, 2018 10:12 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,673
Backyard Chicken Basics
Date: September 15, 2018
Time: 10:00-12:00pm
Location: Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. , 345 Shoreway Road, San Carlos,... More
Aug 31, 2018 10:12 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,673
Backyard Chicken Basics
Date: September 15, 2018
Time: 10:00-12:00pm
Location: Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. , 345 Shoreway Road, San Carlos,... More
Microbiotic Bowl / Stanford Cook in Pictures
Aug 25, 2018 7:12 pm
Comments: 18 | Views: 2,441
Researchers at Stanford are starting to think that not only what we eat, but the order in which we eat it, might effect our microbiome, the bacteria that live... More
Aug 25, 2018 7:12 pm
Comments: 18 | Views: 2,441
Researchers at Stanford are starting to think that not only what we eat, but the order in which we eat it, might effect our microbiome, the bacteria that live... More
Climate Friendly Cuisine Conference
Aug 14, 2018 10:06 pm
Comments: 22 | Views: 2,799
Are you in food service?
Are you interested in changing the world with great tasting food?
Do plastic straws drive you nuts and food waste make you crazy?
Then... More
Aug 14, 2018 10:06 pm
Comments: 22 | Views: 2,799
Are you in food service?
Are you interested in changing the world with great tasting food?
Do plastic straws drive you nuts and food waste make you crazy?
Then... More
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