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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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Guns or Butter?
Jun 26, 2016 9:18 am
Comments: 36 | Views: 31,703
Lots of news in the news this week. What-oh-what to write about?
There’s Brexit - might make a good Food Party! cuz’ it sounds like breakfast... More
Jun 26, 2016 9:18 am
Comments: 36 | Views: 31,703
Lots of news in the news this week. What-oh-what to write about?
There’s Brexit - might make a good Food Party! cuz’ it sounds like breakfast... More
Oom is Moo Spelled Backwards
Mar 6, 2014 10:51 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 31,580
There's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?").
Sorry.
I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus... More
Mar 6, 2014 10:51 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 31,580
There's a lot about cows in the news right now (or should I say "in the moos?").
Sorry.
I don't eat much cow, but boy, what an animal. Since 1500 BC, Hindus... More
Chai Brisket
Aug 15, 2014 8:33 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 31,240
Smoked my first brisket a couple weeks ago. Never smoked any meat before. I borrowed a never used Brinkman smoker from an old boyfriend. Far from the best on the... More
Aug 15, 2014 8:33 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 31,240
Smoked my first brisket a couple weeks ago. Never smoked any meat before. I borrowed a never used Brinkman smoker from an old boyfriend. Far from the best on the... More
The Creamier, The Better
Nov 5, 2013 7:44 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 31,139
This week's Science and Cooking class had an amazing project I have never seen before ? making ice cream in standard zip lock bags. Try it tonight with your kids... More
Nov 5, 2013 7:44 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 31,139
This week's Science and Cooking class had an amazing project I have never seen before ? making ice cream in standard zip lock bags. Try it tonight with your kids... More
The Saddle Room - A True Friend of Kids
Jul 23, 2015 1:40 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 30,904
We've had an ongoing homage at The Food Party! for some of our local high dives and community watering holes. ... More
Jul 23, 2015 1:40 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 30,904
We've had an ongoing homage at The Food Party! for some of our local high dives and community watering holes. ... More
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