Wherever you are on your journey right now, take a minute to really appreciate how you got here. The storms you’ve weathered. Illnesses you’ve fought and overcome. The discrimination, discouragement or limiting circumstances you’ve faced. Don’t discount anything that’s part of your
Feel what shows up
On Friday when I posted how a setback left me searching for motivation, I was so very touched by your support and the words of all the chefs who reached out in encouragement. We all hold each other in a community and I feel
Not motivated
I’m writing with a heavy heart to share that I haven’t got the funding to build the app helping you with kitchen calculations. I wish I had an alternative strategy, but for now it’s back to the drawing board. And
Lost in a crowd
When some of the world’s 50-best chefs posted pictures thanking their teams following the awards, all I could see in those images was a big sea of aprons; even if you’re on a winning team, it’s only a handful of people that get celebrated
We’re chefs, not misfits
Today I’d like to share my latest article for The Staff Canteen: The passing of Anthony Bourdain has hit so many of us with a profound sadness at losing not only a fellow chef, but someone who really spoke our