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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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Eat Your Values – August 15
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 9,993
What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 9,993
What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
Mothers Little Helper
May 11, 2019 8:00 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 9,769
We head back to the farmers markets this time of year for some culinary entertainment and education. Both the Portola Valley Farmers Market, (next class May 16)... More
May 11, 2019 8:00 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 9,769
We head back to the farmers markets this time of year for some culinary entertainment and education. Both the Portola Valley Farmers Market, (next class May 16)... More
Dry January Last Week? LOL
Jan 11, 2021 10:36 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 9,701
How’s Dry January going Food Partiers!?
I blame no one for wanting a drink last week.
Nevertheless, she persisted.
A tough week of wildly different... More
Jan 11, 2021 10:36 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 9,701
How’s Dry January going Food Partiers!?
I blame no one for wanting a drink last week.
Nevertheless, she persisted.
A tough week of wildly different... 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
Traveling Solo - Bakersfield - Salton Sea
Mar 31, 2022 9:29 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 9,565
The desert is an inspiring, yet unforgiving place. Enter with awareness and respect. Thank you to all Food Partiers! who waxed poetic about Deserts beauty and... More
Mar 31, 2022 9:29 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 9,565
The desert is an inspiring, yet unforgiving place. Enter with awareness and respect. Thank you to all Food Partiers! who waxed poetic about Deserts beauty and... More
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