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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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Summer - Get Out There – How Many More You Got Left Anyways?
Jun 21, 2023 8:06 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,860
Happy Solstice.
The longest day.
Light cracks into the horizon at 3:30 AM.
One of summers gifts to us is a warm and... More
Jun 21, 2023 8:06 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,860
Happy Solstice.
The longest day.
Light cracks into the horizon at 3:30 AM.
One of summers gifts to us is a warm and... More
Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8
Jun 3, 2023 10:19 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 4,085
What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course!
Edible Tree Walk
Saturday, July 8th... More
Jun 3, 2023 10:19 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 4,085
What happens when a permaculturist, a chef, and a policy wonk walk into a park? Why, an Edible Tree Walk of course!
Edible Tree Walk
Saturday, July 8th... More
Everything Falls – Lessons in Life and Souffle
May 29, 2023 9:10 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,740
Did you catch Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated last week? At 81 years,... More
May 29, 2023 9:10 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,740
Did you catch Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated last week? At 81 years,... More
Farm Bill and the Future – Final Post (part 10)
May 21, 2023 10:58 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 4,441
We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February... More
May 21, 2023 10:58 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 4,441
We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February... More
Third Thursday…a Musilicious Night on Cal Ave
May 14, 2023 7:21 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 4,508
“I made up a silly word,” says Carol Garsten, event producer of Palo Alto’s newest outdoor experience. Hot off an amazing 10-year run as co-chair... More
May 14, 2023 7:21 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 4,508
“I made up a silly word,” says Carol Garsten, event producer of Palo Alto’s newest outdoor experience. Hot off an amazing 10-year run as co-chair... More
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