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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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and Yellowstone – Travelin’ Solo
Jun 28, 2022 2:53 pm
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Hello Food Partiers! and Courageous Travelers all from Yellowstone National Park.
I am happy to report the park is open, at least the southern loop, even after... More
Jun 28, 2022 2:53 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 6,079
Hello Food Partiers! and Courageous Travelers all from Yellowstone National Park.
I am happy to report the park is open, at least the southern loop, even after... More
Plant Forward Futures with the Culinary Institute of America - Part 2
Jun 11, 2022 12:53 pm
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Everything is being disrupted these days – ever wonder what the future of dinner will be? Answers were being tossed around at Global Plant Forward Culinary... More
Jun 11, 2022 12:53 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 6,044
Everything is being disrupted these days – ever wonder what the future of dinner will be? Answers were being tossed around at Global Plant Forward Culinary... More
I Was At The Stanford Shooting. Let’s Do Better Next Time
Nov 30, 2022 4:43 pm
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Have you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit.
Have You Ever…
Been... More
Nov 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 5,857
Have you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit.
Have You Ever…
Been... More
Food Partying! with iChina and Wild Onion
Jun 7, 2022 6:03 pm
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We’ve been Food Partying! a little more at neighborhood hot spots, taking advantage of new menus and openings. Maybe you have too? Do tell.
Here’s... More
Jun 7, 2022 6:03 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,416
We’ve been Food Partying! a little more at neighborhood hot spots, taking advantage of new menus and openings. Maybe you have too? Do tell.
Here’s... More
Eve of Earth Day
Apr 21, 2021 9:49 pm
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Happy Earth Day :)
I am scared to see what happens as I start to write.
I’ve been lazy since covid about writing. Lost inspiration end of last year... More
Apr 21, 2021 9:49 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,314
Happy Earth Day :)
I am scared to see what happens as I start to write.
I’ve been lazy since covid about writing. Lost inspiration end of last year... More
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