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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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Sugar – Bigger Sinner Than Wine?
Jan 24, 2022 8:57 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 8,676
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: 8,676
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: 8,163
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: 8,163
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: 9,674
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: 9,674
We take a break from our regularly scheduled Dry January program, to discuss a new ... More
Dry January 2022 Begins
Jan 3, 2022 9:03 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 7,217
And so begins the story of a woman slowly losing her mind.....
But not for what you may think. Last year, Dry January brought me back to my... More
Jan 3, 2022 9:03 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 7,217
And so begins the story of a woman slowly losing her mind.....
But not for what you may think. Last year, Dry January brought me back to my... More
Dry January Meets The Food Party!
Dec 27, 2021 12:04 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 9,121
Happy New Year Food Partiers! I hope you’re awash in good food and drink, celebrating the art of the dinner party with friends, and enjoying a personal feeling... More
Dec 27, 2021 12:04 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 9,121
Happy New Year Food Partiers! I hope you’re awash in good food and drink, celebrating the art of the dinner party with friends, and enjoying a personal feeling... More
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