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Linda Tay Esposito
Linda Tay Esposito
Flavor Explosions
San Francisco, CA (United States)
Joined June 12, 2008
Professional Chef
Featured Author
All star, Top Photographer, 1568 CookEatShare points

About me

Linda Tay Esposito is a self taught chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. She grew up in Malaysia, lived in China and Hong Kong and traveled extensively in the region exploring the vast culinary offerings and traditions, and capturing the essence of the local cuisines. She brings these exciting flavors, passion and knowledge to the classroom. Her style of teaching makes even the most complex of curries simple to make and a gastro-adventure experience of "Flavor Explosions."

A freelance culinary educator, Linda teaches at the Whole Foods Market Culinary Center and at Sur La Table Cooking School in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a lead chef at San Francisco-based Parties That Cook where she teaches global cuisines in a team building setting. Through Flavor Explosions, Linda offers private culinary coaching and classes. She keeps a blog at www.flavorexplosions.com

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  • Ol'Chicago
    Ol'Chicago
    Hello Linda, In the early 60's while on assignment I developed a deep respect and admiration for the people and regional cuisines of Indochina, after 12 hours in the cockpit I was either under a hose, eating or asleep, never had the opportunity to mingle and learn from the local folks.
    To this day I cannot pass a Thai or Vietnamese grocer or restaurant without stopping in, when I found your page it was like the "pot of gold at the rainbows end".

    I shall eagerly follow your pages and have already begun to enjoy myself, I crave "Pho", blazing Thai.
    I never had the opportunity to learn the cuisine from a master, I hope you will let me watch over your shoulder, (at least I won't be under foot asking dumb questions).

    When we encounter unfamiliar cultures there is often difficulty and misunderstanding stemming from our individual perceptions, a human consequence just as looking past these misconceptions is a human strength.
    • Drick Perry
      Drick Perry
      Hey there - Enjoyed seeing your shrimp dumpling recipe immensely, added it to my Group. Please take a moment to join the seafood recipe group, SEAFOOD CATCH so more can enjoy it ... many thanks and looking forward in seeing more great recipes.... Drick
      • Purabi Naha
        Purabi Naha
        Hi, I am your new follower. Please follow me back and visit my Indian food blog on some unusual curries at http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com
        • A.L. Wiebe
          A.L. Wiebe
          Hi Linda, good to see you here!
          I notice that you use salted duck eggs in your recipes, and it seems to me that they would add a whole new dimension to the taste of the foods you prepare.
          I live in a fairly "out of the way" area of Vancouver Island, B.C. (my Uncle says that I live about a hundred miles past God's house and that is SO not true...only about 5 miles) so do not have easy access to these types of foods. Is there a way to make these salted duck eggs (assuming I can find a duck willing to sit still long enough to lay an egg for me) that is safe? I don't want to poison anyone, I just want to explore.
          Thank you,
          Alison
          • james
            james
            NIce to meet you.
            • Amos Miller
              Amos Miller
              Chef Linda - I am excited to find you here. I am familiar with all you are doing in SF, and am looking forward to learning more of SE Asian cuisines.
              • cleopatra shiceka
                cleopatra shiceka
                My Goodness! you've definitely got a lot of asian and chinese food but it's a great thing
                • Nhi Arslain
                  Nhi Arslain
                  Hello Linda, do you have a recipe for the XinJiang wonderful bread? We visited XinJiang last summer and had very fond memories of the regions and its native ethnics for their interity and honesty that was very refreshing. My soon to be 15 yrs old daughter is asking for a XinJiang meal (lamb kababs and bread) for her Bday dinner. Please help. Much appreciate. Nhi Arslain
                  • Andrea Faz
                    Andrea Faz
                    Hello Linda!

                    I wanted to let you know that I attempted to make the steamed buns once more with my housemates last weekend and they turned out great!

                    Thanks!
                    • Biohazard
                      Biohazard
                      you are a god
                      • Michael Chen
                        Michael Chen
                        Hello Linda, It was great to meet you. T'was fun. Hopefully soon again!
                        • Chris Jones
                          Chris Jones
                          I've been to several of Linda's Wholefood classes. She always brings
                          energy to the kitchen. From a set of interesting ingredient the class
                          creates a varied set of dishes each with great taste, color and
                          individuality. Her stories about learning the recipes bring a
                          personal touch and show an innate understanding of food.
                          • Andrea Faz
                            Andrea Faz
                            LINDA! Thanks again for Saturday! It really was very fun, and I learned a lot even though I had some issues making the crystal dough!
                            • Mihir Shah
                              Mihir Shah
                              Great to have you on the site, Linda. Thanks for all your feedback today - it was very helpful for us.

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