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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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I Just Ate Beets for the First Time
Apr 2, 2014 9:57 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 63,498
"I just ate beets for the first time two days ago."
This statement was recently emailed to me by a 30-something Food Partier! It stopped me in my tracks. How... More
Apr 2, 2014 9:57 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 63,498
"I just ate beets for the first time two days ago."
This statement was recently emailed to me by a 30-something Food Partier! It stopped me in my tracks. How... More
Leftover Love
Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 99,164
I love leftovers. You know, sloppy seconds.
Stop - I'm back talking food.
While some eaters have a strong aversion to eating day one food on day two, I welcome... More
Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 99,164
I love leftovers. You know, sloppy seconds.
Stop - I'm back talking food.
While some eaters have a strong aversion to eating day one food on day two, I welcome... More
I Got Stood Up. RSV-Please!
Mar 13, 2014 1:45 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 38,339
Everyone should host a party once a year. It is your ticket into all the other parties.
Don't want to host at your house? Host at a park, a local bar, or team... More
Mar 13, 2014 1:45 pm
Comments: 27 | Views: 38,339
Everyone should host a party once a year. It is your ticket into all the other parties.
Don't want to host at your house? Host at a park, a local bar, or team... More
Oom is Moo Spelled Backwards
Mar 6, 2014 10:51 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 30,567
There's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?").
Sorry.
I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus... More
Mar 6, 2014 10:51 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 30,567
There's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?").
Sorry.
I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus... More
How to Meet Smarty-Pants Guys in Mountain View
Feb 27, 2014 3:23 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 28,552
If you like the techie type, I've figured out a full proof way to meet em.'
In honor of my first view of Tampopo, a terrific 1985 movie about noodles, love and... More
Feb 27, 2014 3:23 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 28,552
If you like the techie type, I've figured out a full proof way to meet em.'
In honor of my first view of Tampopo, a terrific 1985 movie about noodles, love and... More
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