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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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Savior Sauerkraut (cough cough cough)
Nov 18, 2018 10:47 pm
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Went out Thursday night to a really fun Food Party! near 101. I was feeling fine, wearing my face mask and all; it was a beautiful night, despite the smoke. Surprised... More
Nov 18, 2018 10:47 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 3,126
Went out Thursday night to a really fun Food Party! near 101. I was feeling fine, wearing my face mask and all; it was a beautiful night, despite the smoke. Surprised... More
Lakes and Larders (part 2)
Nov 14, 2018 5:43 pm
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In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake... More
Nov 14, 2018 5:43 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,618
In Lakes and Larders part 1, we wrote about a special wine country lake... More
Balsamic Vinegar + Foodprint Footprints
Nov 1, 2018 3:17 pm
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Well well, well…Halloween sure was fun wasn’t it? Here’s a few more pictures of Sammy and Riley’s big Halloween... More
Nov 1, 2018 3:17 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,880
Well well, well…Halloween sure was fun wasn’t it? Here’s a few more pictures of Sammy and Riley’s big Halloween... More
ACK! You Still Need Food For the Halloween Party!
Oct 30, 2018 5:00 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,576
I spent the day cooking for Riley and Sammy’s Halloween Party.
Here’s the menu.
Halloween Twice Baked Potatoes
Mummies... More
Oct 30, 2018 5:00 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,576
I spent the day cooking for Riley and Sammy’s Halloween Party.
Here’s the menu.
Halloween Twice Baked Potatoes
Mummies... More
Food Party! SOS
Oct 19, 2018 3:36 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,263
Boo Food Partiers! I have to SOS on y’all.
The Halloween menu includes Sliced Steak Sliders with Peppercorn Sauce.
Flank steak?
Hanger steak?
What... More
Oct 19, 2018 3:36 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 3,263
Boo Food Partiers! I have to SOS on y’all.
The Halloween menu includes Sliced Steak Sliders with Peppercorn Sauce.
Flank steak?
Hanger steak?
What... More
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