Laura Stec - Innovative Cuisine specializes in, writes and teaches about, and promotes food, events and products for healthy people and the planet.
We also like to Food Party! just for fun. Laura is a private and corporate chef, and Culinary Health Educator for Kaiser Permanente and Bay-Area corporate wellness programs. The Food Party! is her featured blog for the Menlo Park Almanac. Past positions include chef instructor for Lifelong Inc. and consulting chef for the International Culinary School. As Corporate R & D Chef for Pescadero Foods I
08/11/2026
Your food may not be expired—just misunderstood, this week The Food Party!
Goodbye "Sell By." Hello Smarter Shopping. Learn about New California Food Labels and how they can save you money while reducing food waste at the grocery store.
07/31/2026
Bye Bye Butter, this week The food Party!
Beyond Butter: Discovering Plant-Forward Paris Explore the best vegan and vegetarian in Paris with our guide to creative plant-based dining in the City of Light.
07/23/2026
More about exciting Paris - this week The Food Party!
The Paris I Didn't Expect Explore the unexpected Paris, a vibrant city filled with charming streets and unique swimming spots like Canal Saint-Martin.
06/13/2026
Great food lessons don't need walls. We teach culinary skills anywhere inspiration strikes.
05/23/2026
What happens when doctors and chefs work together?, this week The Food Party! https://www.paloaltoonline.com/blogs/the-food-party/2026/05/23/food-is-life-food-is-health-a-photo-journey-from-napa/ AlmanacNews Palo Alto Online & Palo Alto Weekly Mountain View Voice Redwood City Pulse
Food Is Life, Food Is Health: A Photo Journey from Napa Explore the Culinary Institute of America - Napa and discover innovative events merging food, health, and wellness.
05/05/2026
Weekend in Paso Robles pt2 - this week The Food Party! https://www.paloaltoonline.com/blogs/the-food-party/2026/05/03/adult-playday-paso-robles-pt2/ Palo Alto Online & Palo Alto Weekly Redwood City Pulse Mountain View Voice AlmanacNews
Adult Playday - Paso Robles PT2 Explore your weekend in Paso Robles with coffee and delicious breakfast. Discover local favorites like AMSTRDM Coffee House.
05/03/2026
Roadtrip! This week The Food Party!
Adult Playday - Paso Robles Escape to Paso Robles! Discover the best places to stay, wineries, hot springs, and food experiences during your trip.
04/25/2026
Fun! Just got a box o' food in the mail for my upcoming class with —Layering Flavor with Herb and Spice
04/01/2026
The Culinary Institute of America joins this week The Food Party!
What Happens When Chefs and Doctors Collaborate? Explore the Culinary Institute of America - Napa and its bold initiative merging food and health for a sustainable future.
03/29/2026
Health Matters, this week The Food Party! https://www.paloaltoonline.com/blogs/the-food-party/2026/03/22/health-matters-may-16th-stanford/ Palo Alto Online & Palo Alto Weekly Redwood City Pulse Mountain View Voice AlmanacNews
Health Matters – May 16th - Stanford Explore the exciting Events at Stanford, including Health Matters 2026, a free community gathering focused on health and wellness.