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By Laura Stec
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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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Sriracha + Ketchup + Hoisin
Jul 31, 2014 10:00 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 29,890
Summer is buzzing by and so is time these days. Where is it all going?
I recently needed a quick dish to bring to a potluck and decided on Sriracha-Glazed Chicken.... More
Jul 31, 2014 10:00 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 29,890
Summer is buzzing by and so is time these days. Where is it all going?
I recently needed a quick dish to bring to a potluck and decided on Sriracha-Glazed Chicken.... More
Who Says Kids Don't Eat Vegetables?
Jul 23, 2014 6:34 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 27,304
East Palo Alto Library hosted Eat More Vegetables last week, part of the San Mateo County Library Summer Healthy... More
Jul 23, 2014 6:34 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 27,304
East Palo Alto Library hosted Eat More Vegetables last week, part of the San Mateo County Library Summer Healthy... More
The Last Grape
Jul 15, 2014 10:18 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 26,405
I write this watching my father transition to a new world. Ed Stec, born June 25,... More
Jul 15, 2014 10:18 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 26,405
I write this watching my father transition to a new world. Ed Stec, born June 25,... More
Manage Your Microbes
Jul 8, 2014 8:05 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 30,508
A creepy, crawly communiqué?
There is increasing info about the importance of microbiome ? our in-house bacteria, virus and fungi team that assist daily... More
Jul 8, 2014 8:05 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 30,508
A creepy, crawly communiqué?
There is increasing info about the importance of microbiome ? our in-house bacteria, virus and fungi team that assist daily... More
Red, White and Blues
Jul 3, 2014 5:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 25,378
Earlier in the week, we posted a list of local food companies to support on July 2.... More
Jul 3, 2014 5:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 25,378
Earlier in the week, we posted a list of local food companies to support on July 2.... More
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