About me

I really enjoy cooking for my friends and family. I started frying mushrooms and onions with soy sauce when I was 12 (possibly inspired by Wok With Yan) and my uncle taught me to use a grill shortly after.

I was always trying new things and while living out of town in university, I discovered further South- and East-Asian flavours as well as developed a greater appreciation for Mediterranean cuisine.

In addition to a couple general interest courses I've taken at George Brown College, I think the internet has really helped me discover new ideas and flavours. I also pick things up from friends and family, as well as the occasional cookbook. Even if a recipe isn't great on its own, I can sometimes run with its basic concepts and turn it into something tasty.

Cooking Influences

I'm influenced by everything I see and taste. I enjoy fusion and trying new things, although I'm careful when mixing flavours.

On school days when I was sick, my grandmother would come over to care for me and we watched Pasquale the Singing Chef and Wok with Yan. My grandmother usually sang along (although she'd substitute Yiddish for the Italian lyrics).

When I was a teenager I had a job at a home show where I actually met Pasquale and was able to introduce him to my grandmother.