Laura StecChef

1 month ago | paloaltoonline.com | Laura Stec |Laura StecChef

Hosting Easter brunch this Sunday or bringing a dish to a party? Why not Sweet Potato Hash with Tempeh and Cilantro Pesto? Hash is all the trend with it’s crispy goodness. Tempeh, a whole-soybean patty, offers good protein and a nutty essence. Adjust for meat eaters by adding chicken sausage. Make the hash ahead of time and reheat in the oven. Cilantro Pesto is like a green Sriracha – mouth satisfying flavor bomb served on the side.

1 month ago | paloaltoonline.com | Laura Stec |Laura StecChef

Earth Day arrives April 22nd – time to honor our planet and protect it. Did you know one of the most positive effects you can have on the environment begins on your dinner plate? Food Waste: One-third of all food produced globally is wasted. That’s about 1.3 billion tons per year, contributing to 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

1 month ago | mv-voice.com | Laura Stec |Laura StecChef

Well, it’s the ends of March and how did it all workout? If you’re a regular Food Partier!, you may recall my roller coaster life of a sugar junkie and annual post-holiday sugar blues. It takes till March for my mind to recover from the onslaught of sugar plums and sweet treats that swarm year-end feasts. Yes… I said March. While I hoped to hasten a return to Normal-ish,* recovery went pretty much as planned. I hope it sticks.

1 month ago | paloaltoonline.com | Laura Stec |Laura StecChef

Well, it’s the ends of March and how did it all workout? If you’re a regular Food Partier!, you may recall my roller coaster life of a sugar junkie and annual post-holiday sugar blues. It takes till March for my mind to recover from the onslaught of sugar plums and sweet treats that swarm year-end feasts. Yes… I said March. While I hoped to hasten the return to normal,* recovery went pretty much as planned and thank god for that.

1 month ago | paloaltoonline.com | Laura Stec |Laura StecChef

Plant-based for the Planet Webinar Tuesday, March 256:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration: FREEClick HERE to register. Food Partiers! A doctor-friend forwarded me this interesting ONLINE panel happening soon. The focus is “doctors inspiring doctors to talk to patients about food choices,” but we are invited to be a fly on the wall and listen in. Dr. Katsumoto, will be presenting interesting data about arthritis and diet. Click HERE to register or please contact Emily at [email protected]