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By Laura Stec

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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I AM THE GOD OF HELL FIRE AND I BRING YOU
Oct 13, 2017 8:01 pm
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Fire

I'll take you to burn

Fire

I'll take you to learn

I'll see you burn!!!

You fought hard and you saved and learned

But all of it's going to... More

Soil – A Thing of the Past?
Oct 6, 2017 7:14 am
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I spent last year researching people
growing food in cities
... More

It’s Pot Season!
Sep 29, 2017 3:59 pm
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Hah! Got you to look :)

Actually, it’s potato season Food Partiers! and there is nothing like a freshly harvested potato from your garden, or your favorite... More

Become a Master Gardener - Deadline Sept 21
Sep 15, 2017 8:51 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 2,039

Become a UC Master Gardener - Application Deadline is September 21!

The UCCE San Mateo and San Francisco Master Gardener Program is now... More

Time to Say Goodbye
Sep 7, 2017 5:25 pm
Comments: 19 | Views: 3,439
You Dirty Little Thing.

We’ve been together for so long. I remember when we first... More

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