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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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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20
Mar 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 8,105
Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening... More
Mar 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 8,105
Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening... More
What's Up Stock? This Year, Cook That Carcass!
Nov 16, 2023 1:46 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 7,962
It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then... More
Nov 16, 2023 1:46 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 7,962
It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then... More
Farm Bill, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Comments: 20 | Views: 7,885
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: 7,885
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
Labor Day BBQ and a Food Party! Fall
Sep 1, 2022 7:54 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 7,803
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: 7,803
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
Who Gets the Money? Farm Bill (part 6)
Mar 27, 2023 8:13 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 7,784
Follow the yellow husk trail; a corn-lined money route leading a chosen few to pots of gold. ... More
Mar 27, 2023 8:13 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 7,784
Follow the yellow husk trail; a corn-lined money route leading a chosen few to pots of gold. ... More
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