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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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Michio Kushi and One Peaceful World
Jan 8, 2015 10:59 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 32,641
Macrobiotics?.....now that's a weird word. If you've studied it, the common question people ask is, "What does it actually mean?"
I'm rethinking... More
Jan 8, 2015 10:59 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 32,641
Macrobiotics?.....now that's a weird word. If you've studied it, the common question people ask is, "What does it actually mean?"
I'm rethinking... More
St Paddy’s Soup
Mar 16, 2017 8:51 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 32,569
We did this soup today for Cooking at the Market, a town-sponsored monthly cook demo at ... More
Mar 16, 2017 8:51 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 32,569
We did this soup today for Cooking at the Market, a town-sponsored monthly cook demo at ... More
When Are The Apples Ready?
Aug 14, 2016 2:34 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 32,131
The most important part of the pie is love and the homegrown apples.
I found myself thinking about that rolling lots of pie dough at Jeem’s a couple... More
Aug 14, 2016 2:34 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 32,131
The most important part of the pie is love and the homegrown apples.
I found myself thinking about that rolling lots of pie dough at Jeem’s a couple... More
Red, White or Green?
Nov 26, 2013 1:37 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 31,379
Everyone should host a party once a year. Consider it your ticket into all the other parties.
Wine makes a great party guest. For holiday parties, I like to start... More
Nov 26, 2013 1:37 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 31,379
Everyone should host a party once a year. Consider it your ticket into all the other parties.
Wine makes a great party guest. For holiday parties, I like to start... More
It's President's Day. Why Not Butter Up the Boss?
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 31,246
Every election, some famous writer composes one of those open letters to the new president. Having seen none this time, I took a crack at my own.
Dear President... More
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 31,246
Every election, some famous writer composes one of those open letters to the new president. Having seen none this time, I took a crack at my own.
Dear President... More
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