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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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How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January Ends
Jan 29, 2023 7:24 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 5,688
What’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted?
Bacon?
Vanilla?
Red wine?
That last one is the taste experience I really miss... More
Jan 29, 2023 7:24 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 5,688
What’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted?
Bacon?
Vanilla?
Red wine?
That last one is the taste experience I really miss... More
Edible Education Starts January 18
Jan 17, 2023 9:13 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 7,055
Edible Education begins this week!
This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in... More
Jan 17, 2023 9:13 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 7,055
Edible Education begins this week!
This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in... More
Dry-ish January 2023
Jan 12, 2023 11:24 am
Comments: 11 | Views: 7,204
If George Santos gets away with being Jew-ish, we certainly can be Dry-ish this January.
Launched in 2012 by the nonprofit Alcohol... More
Jan 12, 2023 11:24 am
Comments: 11 | Views: 7,204
If George Santos gets away with being Jew-ish, we certainly can be Dry-ish this January.
Launched in 2012 by the nonprofit Alcohol... More
Dry January, The Farm Bill, and ZinEX
Jan 2, 2023 5:26 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 6,192
Happy New Year Food Partiers!
I hope your December was filled with good food and friends. It turned out to be my busiest holiday season (work-wise) in many... More
Jan 2, 2023 5:26 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 6,192
Happy New Year Food Partiers!
I hope your December was filled with good food and friends. It turned out to be my busiest holiday season (work-wise) in many... More
Sriracha Salt
Dec 9, 2022 12:56 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 7,735
Ack! You still need gifts. How about a homemade gift this year?
Here’s an easy and delicious recipe from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver... More
Dec 9, 2022 12:56 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 7,735
Ack! You still need gifts. How about a homemade gift this year?
Here’s an easy and delicious recipe from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver... More
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