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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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Natural Wines?
Sep 13, 2019 10:53 am
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My neighbor Bob has been making wine for awhile, in the driveway and garage of his Portola Valley home. A couple weeks ago I helped bottle last years batch, in... More
Sep 13, 2019 10:53 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 848
My neighbor Bob has been making wine for awhile, in the driveway and garage of his Portola Valley home. A couple weeks ago I helped bottle last years batch, in... More
Mango Chia Breakfast Pudding
Sep 6, 2019 8:40 am
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I’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative... More
Sep 6, 2019 8:40 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,243
I’ve been teaching a year-long series of cooking classes at 8 x 8. Yesterday we did Sugar Blues, a tasting of alternative... More
Japanese Hot Pot with Tofu and Kudzu
Aug 27, 2019 8:34 am
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Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report... More
Aug 27, 2019 8:34 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,417
Anyone make it to Eating Green on the Green last Sunday? Send us a report... More
Eating Green on the Green – August 25
Aug 20, 2019 3:43 pm
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Summer’s not over yet. Here’s your invitation to some plant-forward outside-fun, sponsored by the impassioned folks of ... More
Aug 20, 2019 3:43 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 2,362
Summer’s not over yet. Here’s your invitation to some plant-forward outside-fun, sponsored by the impassioned folks of ... More
Eat Your Values – August 15
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
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What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,917
What does it mean to eat with your values, and how do we build a food system that reflects those values? How do we create a system that is healthy and flavorful... More
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