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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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Farmers Markets / Farmers Flatbread
Jul 29, 2023 1:42 pm
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Our local farmers markets are filled a palette of colors this time of year. Buy the rainbow and make what I call Farmers Flatbreads: a fresh slice of bread from... More
Jul 29, 2023 1:42 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 5,705
Our local farmers markets are filled a palette of colors this time of year. Buy the rainbow and make what I call Farmers Flatbreads: a fresh slice of bread from... More
What to Do with All That Zucchini?
Jul 25, 2023 8:05 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 4,287
Throughout the remainder of 2023, we’ll revisit People Choice posts and favorite recipes of the past decade, in honor of ... More
Jul 25, 2023 8:05 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 4,287
Throughout the remainder of 2023, we’ll revisit People Choice posts and favorite recipes of the past decade, in honor of ... More
The Food Party! 10 Year Anniversary
Jul 17, 2023 8:21 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,692
I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years.
So began our journey back in... More
Jul 17, 2023 8:21 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,692
I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years.
So began our journey back in... More
Free Classes - Growing Tomatoes and Herbs, Cocktail Shrubs
Jul 7, 2023 10:26 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 3,721
Summer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
July... More
Jul 7, 2023 10:26 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 3,721
Summer is the season to grow, can, ferment and enjoy. Perfect your skills with these free classes offered by Master Gardeners.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
July... More
Summer Fun Around the Bay Area
Jun 29, 2023 7:47 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,965
Looking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few.
The BARn at Flea Street Café
Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny... More
Jun 29, 2023 7:47 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 3,965
Looking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few.
The BARn at Flea Street Café
Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny... More
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