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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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Dog Greets and Treats
Nov 22, 2021 3:56 pm
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While out walking around the neighborhood this morning, I took the opportunity to ruminate on that ol’ seasonal question,
What am I truly grateful for?... More
Nov 22, 2021 3:56 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 7,928
While out walking around the neighborhood this morning, I took the opportunity to ruminate on that ol’ seasonal question,
What am I truly grateful for?... 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: 7,580
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
Traveling Solo
Mar 27, 2022 4:03 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 7,504
Hello Food Partiers! from the Southern California desert. Sorry to miss the discussion last week, (please remember The Food Party! is an insult-free blog) but... More
Mar 27, 2022 4:03 pm
Comments: 9 | Views: 7,504
Hello Food Partiers! from the Southern California desert. Sorry to miss the discussion last week, (please remember The Food Party! is an insult-free blog) but... More
Why Give Up Delicious Things?
Jan 16, 2022 7:40 pm
Comments: 24 | Views: 7,504
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: 7,504
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
More Holiday Hoopla – City and Peninsula
Dec 16, 2021 8:04 am
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here’s a few more places we’ve been Food Partying! at lately. Both fit well for New Years and beyond,... More
Dec 16, 2021 8:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 7,422
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here’s a few more places we’ve been Food Partying! at lately. Both fit well for New Years and beyond,... More
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