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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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Support Local Food Biz July 2
Jul 1, 2014 1:00 pm
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Whole Foods is using this month's 5% Day to support local food businesses. Consider shopping on July 2 at your local store. 5% of the profits will go to the businesses... More
Jul 1, 2014 1:00 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 28,818
Whole Foods is using this month's 5% Day to support local food businesses. Consider shopping on July 2 at your local store. 5% of the profits will go to the businesses... More
Deforestation Hardware
Jun 25, 2014 8:02 am
Comments: 20 | Views: 45,113
OK, time for some new tableware. The dinner plates all have chips and surprisingly for me, I have never owned a complete set of cutlery. Maybe I'll go down to... More
Jun 25, 2014 8:02 am
Comments: 20 | Views: 45,113
OK, time for some new tableware. The dinner plates all have chips and surprisingly for me, I have never owned a complete set of cutlery. Maybe I'll go down to... More
Farm-to-Fork-or-Fake?
Jun 18, 2014 9:38 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 28,208
I have been active in SLOW food movement (seasonal, local, organic, whole), long before it was sexy.
We old timers have seen it all, and now we are seeing... More
Jun 18, 2014 9:38 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 28,208
I have been active in SLOW food movement (seasonal, local, organic, whole), long before it was sexy.
We old timers have seen it all, and now we are seeing... More
The D = Dad
Jun 11, 2014 9:05 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 27,599
With D-Day just past and Fathers Day this weekend, I offer you a sweet slice of history and honor.
Two weeks ago, I wrote about our family garage sale, and... More
Jun 11, 2014 9:05 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 27,599
With D-Day just past and Fathers Day this weekend, I offer you a sweet slice of history and honor.
Two weeks ago, I wrote about our family garage sale, and... More
Cell Phone Fork
Jun 3, 2014 7:38 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 26,580
Seems like everyone's on a mealtime date these days?with their cell phone.
I was eating lunch last week at Whole Foods Noe Valley (San Francisco). A lovely... More
Jun 3, 2014 7:38 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 26,580
Seems like everyone's on a mealtime date these days?with their cell phone.
I was eating lunch last week at Whole Foods Noe Valley (San Francisco). A lovely... More
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