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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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More Stupid Plastic Food Things
Mar 16, 2019 2:46 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 5,627
Yeech! I was just cleaning up around the house and it hits me – all these indestructible, single-use, plastic, food items live in my house. They are everywhere.... More
Mar 16, 2019 2:46 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 5,627
Yeech! I was just cleaning up around the house and it hits me – all these indestructible, single-use, plastic, food items live in my house. They are everywhere.... More
A Happy Hour to Make You Happy
Mar 9, 2019 12:35 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,543
Aloha! Just got back from the Big Island. My dear friend Jungle Johnnie lives there...
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Mar 9, 2019 12:35 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,543
Aloha! Just got back from the Big Island. My dear friend Jungle Johnnie lives there...
why....
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in the... More
Lettuce Pray
Feb 20, 2019 7:58 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,209
God bless lettuce, all that leafy, green goodness that many of us just don’t eat enough of. I was in Lucky grocery getting a sandwich today and every one... More
Feb 20, 2019 7:58 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,209
God bless lettuce, all that leafy, green goodness that many of us just don’t eat enough of. I was in Lucky grocery getting a sandwich today and every one... More
Meet the Nurdles
Feb 16, 2019 10:44 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,214
Went to the coast a couple weeks ago to help Surfrider San Mateo clean up Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. Wow – what a nice beach... More
Feb 16, 2019 10:44 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,214
Went to the coast a couple weeks ago to help Surfrider San Mateo clean up Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. Wow – what a nice beach... More
Tahini is HOT
Feb 9, 2019 2:09 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,104
Tahini is hot. This cousin to peanut butter has a similar consistency, but because it’s made from seeds and not nuts, it's a perfect alternative for folks... More
Feb 9, 2019 2:09 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,104
Tahini is hot. This cousin to peanut butter has a similar consistency, but because it’s made from seeds and not nuts, it's a perfect alternative for folks... More
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