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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, Food Stamps and SNAP (part 3)
Feb 24, 2023 12:51 pm
Comments: 20 | Views: 5,195
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: 5,195
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
Free Market Farm Bill or Farce?
Feb 19, 2023 3:06 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,647
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help."
Ronald Reagan hit a resonant... More
Feb 19, 2023 3:06 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,647
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help."
Ronald Reagan hit a resonant... More
Farm Bill. Not Sexy. Really Matters.
Feb 13, 2023 11:48 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 3,692
Approximately every five years the United States renews its commitment to our food system, farmers, school children and to all Americans. The Farm Bill, a massive... More
Feb 13, 2023 11:48 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 3,692
Approximately every five years the United States renews its commitment to our food system, farmers, school children and to all Americans. The Farm Bill, a massive... More
How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January Ends
Jan 29, 2023 7:24 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 3,773
What’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted?
Bacon?
Vanilla?
Red wine?
That last one is the taste experience I really miss... More
Jan 29, 2023 7:24 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 3,773
What’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted?
Bacon?
Vanilla?
Red wine?
That last one is the taste experience I really miss... More
Edible Education Starts January 18
Jan 17, 2023 9:13 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,872
Edible Education begins this week!
This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in... More
Jan 17, 2023 9:13 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,872
Edible Education begins this week!
This uniquely UC Berkeley course, now in its twelfth year, invites students and the broader community to engage in... More
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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20
By Laura Stec | 23 comments | 4,509 views
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