Posted on December 3, 2017
by ETC
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When I was young, I was allowed to roam the mountain behind my house. Covered in ancient redwoods this steep ascent climbed about a mile to the summit where I could explore the top of the little ridge that cradled my childhood. The lookouts were endless and offered… Continue Reading “Into the Man Cave”
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Category: Current conditionsTags: #MeToo, Chef life, feminism, Hazing, kitchens, life, men, News, restaurants, Sexual assault, work
Posted on April 29, 2016
by ETC
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The summer I turned 15, a friend called me and asked if I would be interested in bussing with her at the Italian restaurant in town called “Silvesterie’s.” I was. Bob, the owner and Executive Chef was a Sicilian man with deeply sunken dark-rimed… Continue Reading “Wine From a Soup Cup- A Story of Addiction.”
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Category: Current conditionsTags: 12 steps, addiction, alcholism, bar, Boulder Creek, cooking, intervention, kitchens, line cooking, love, professional kitchen, restaurants
Posted on March 10, 2014
by ETC
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Confucius say: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I have not always gotten along with Confucius but here and now I find some solice in his words. I have been cooking professionally for more than half my life now.… Continue Reading “The First Step in a New Direction…Maybe. AHHHAGAHH!!! ^&^%$##$ &(&(*& !! (breath, breath, breath)”
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Category: Current conditionsTags: anxiety, art, beauty, blended families, California, change, childhood, Confucius, crafts, DIY, Do's and don'ts, easter eggs, etsy, family, fear, fun, help!, kitchens, love, peace, resturants, risk, sacrifice, short people, stepkids, yoda