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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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Grab the Gazpacho
Sep 1, 2017 8:09 am
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It’s going to be hot this weekend. Looks like California tomatoes are finally getting the preferred temperatures mentioned in ... More

My Tomatoes Are Better Than Your Tomatoes
Aug 22, 2017 11:48 am
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Hi from Michigan! I’m visiting Mom and she says hi. For dinner last night we had some Michigan tomatoes and corn and I have to say, and I’m not the... More

Yes You Can! Making Pickles and Other Yummies
Aug 6, 2017 11:51 am
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Some fabulous canning classes are coming up, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension, and their Master Food Preserver program.... More

More Plastic in the Ocean than Fish?
Jul 31, 2017 6:44 pm
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What if the ocean had more plastic than fish?

It's a question being posed by scientists and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They report that plastic is found "in... More

Umeboshi - The Macrobiotic Antibiotic
Jul 23, 2017 4:34 pm
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Continuing on with our tahini theme, today we combine this rich sesame paste with... More

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