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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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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: 5,791
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
Labor Day BBQ and a Food Party! Fall
Sep 1, 2022 7:54 am
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Welcome back Food Partiers! I hope your summer has been fun. I have been out and about Solo Travelin’, as well as watching my business (and hopefully yours... More
Sep 1, 2022 7:54 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 5,362
Welcome back Food Partiers! I hope your summer has been fun. I have been out and about Solo Travelin’, as well as watching my business (and hopefully yours... More
Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
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Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... More
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Comments: 20 | Views: 5,176
Where do most Farm Bill allocations go? Approximately 76% of monies fund the Nutrition Title, which includes programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... More
Cheese Plate - Disrupted
Nov 10, 2022 9:49 am
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Cheese plates - same ol', same ol'...
I've been making them in similar ways for years. A mixed up jumble with a cheese knife.
-==I... More
Nov 10, 2022 9:49 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 5,010
Cheese plates - same ol', same ol'...
I've been making them in similar ways for years. A mixed up jumble with a cheese knife.
-==I... More
Sriracha Salt
Dec 9, 2022 12:56 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 5,006
Ack! You still need gifts. How about a homemade gift this year?
Here’s an easy and delicious recipe from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver... More
Dec 9, 2022 12:56 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 5,006
Ack! You still need gifts. How about a homemade gift this year?
Here’s an easy and delicious recipe from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver... More
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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20
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