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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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Journey Through Covid (with bone broth)
Mar 10, 2022 9:29 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 11,358
It was the first weekend back to some semblance of normal. “Everybody can take off their mask,” and yes indeedie – that’s exactly what... More
Mar 10, 2022 9:29 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 11,358
It was the first weekend back to some semblance of normal. “Everybody can take off their mask,” and yes indeedie – that’s exactly what... More
Sparkling Hot Chocolate
Feb 4, 2022 10:11 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 6,930
TGIF – Thanks Goodness It’s February!
Good show to all the Dry January participants out there. On the last night, we mixed up this bright little... More
Feb 4, 2022 10:11 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 6,930
TGIF – Thanks Goodness It’s February!
Good show to all the Dry January participants out there. On the last night, we mixed up this bright little... More
Sugar – Bigger Sinner Than Wine?
Jan 24, 2022 8:57 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 8,001
One measure of addictability is how fast the effect gets to your brain. Guess what commonly consumed substance tops the list?
Alcohol gets... More
Jan 24, 2022 8:57 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 8,001
One measure of addictability is how fast the effect gets to your brain. Guess what commonly consumed substance tops the list?
Alcohol gets... More
Why Give Up Delicious Things?
Jan 16, 2022 7:40 pm
Comments: 24 | Views: 7,504
When you hear “Dry January” what comes to mind? For some, the word dry rings loudest. For others it’s more about self-efficacy. The distinction... More
Jan 16, 2022 7:40 pm
Comments: 24 | Views: 7,504
When you hear “Dry January” what comes to mind? For some, the word dry rings loudest. For others it’s more about self-efficacy. The distinction... More
Everyone Separates Food Scraps From Trash Now?
Jan 9, 2022 5:59 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 9,055
We take a break from our regularly scheduled Dry January program, to discuss a new ... More
Jan 9, 2022 5:59 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 9,055
We take a break from our regularly scheduled Dry January program, to discuss a new ... More
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