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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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San Bruno Wins Food Trend Craze with First Plant-Based Gas Mart
Sep 24, 2022 1:06 pm
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We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you something super fun from the hood.
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Sep 24, 2022 1:06 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 9,352
We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you something super fun from the hood.
... 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
Holiday Hoopla in the City
Dec 3, 2021 11:37 am
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Planning a playdate in San Francisco has long been a favorite holiday tradition around my home. Sluping a Hot Toddy between Union Square shops and stops, Christmas... More
Dec 3, 2021 11:37 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 9,085
Planning a playdate in San Francisco has long been a favorite holiday tradition around my home. Sluping a Hot Toddy between Union Square shops and stops, Christmas... More
Local Flavor– Highland Noodles and Aurum
Sep 28, 2022 9:17 pm
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Have you taken advantage of eating out post pandemic? Thanks to all those still working hard to bring food to our tables. We’ve started Food Partying again... More
Sep 28, 2022 9:17 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 8,912
Have you taken advantage of eating out post pandemic? Thanks to all those still working hard to bring food to our tables. We’ve started Food Partying again... More
Food Resolution – Earth Day 2022
Apr 16, 2022 8:57 am
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We interrupt our regularly scheduled road trip for a hat tip to Earth Day, April 22nd.
Want to do something tasty in celebration, that also helps our beloved... More
Apr 16, 2022 8:57 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 8,854
We interrupt our regularly scheduled road trip for a hat tip to Earth Day, April 22nd.
Want to do something tasty in celebration, that also helps our beloved... More
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