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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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2019 Farmers Markets – Silicon Valley and San Jose
May 30, 2019 7:30 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,223
So you have a dinner party scheduled for Saturday night and want the freshest produce, but can’t go to the farmers market Saturday AM because you have other... More
May 30, 2019 7:30 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,223
So you have a dinner party scheduled for Saturday night and want the freshest produce, but can’t go to the farmers market Saturday AM because you have other... More
Back Roads of California Wine Country
May 24, 2019 11:54 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,675
Enough of the crowds! Country roads - take me home. Check out The Wine Institute's summer guide on back road wine travels. Hidden... More
May 24, 2019 11:54 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 4,675
Enough of the crowds! Country roads - take me home. Check out The Wine Institute's summer guide on back road wine travels. Hidden... More
May is National Grill Month
May 18, 2019 9:22 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,664
May is National BBQ Month. Get ready for the season with a few grilling tips from... More
May 18, 2019 9:22 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,664
May is National BBQ Month. Get ready for the season with a few grilling tips from... More
Mothers Little Helper
May 11, 2019 8:00 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,694
We head back to the farmers markets this time of year for some culinary entertainment and education. Both the Portola Valley Farmers Market, (next class May 16)... More
May 11, 2019 8:00 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,694
We head back to the farmers markets this time of year for some culinary entertainment and education. Both the Portola Valley Farmers Market, (next class May 16)... More
Turmeric Tonic
Apr 30, 2019 6:56 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,014
It’s not often (never, over here) one finds themselves thinking about turmeric tonic, but lately this had been the case for me. Doing a little research and... More
Apr 30, 2019 6:56 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,014
It’s not often (never, over here) one finds themselves thinking about turmeric tonic, but lately this had been the case for me. Doing a little research and... More
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