I love to cook. Each day, a new chance to make something delicious, and to share with people too! I think everyone appreciates a good meal.

An old injury made life a bit more tricky for me, so now I'm pursuing my passions instead of money. I just can't handle the kind of repetition that got me into this mess. But knowing now, that I am a better cook than I ever was a mechanic, I am happy to make food for a more intimate group.

I have been working on a website, just to keep track of what I like to prepare. It's a continual work in progress, and I have little ambition for fame or fortune. I do however, wish to keep traveling with the a heavy focus on expanding my creativity. Food, photography and video are subjects I rarely get exhausted by :).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfing because It connects me to the people who understand the travel vibe. It's because being a guest or host, I make connections with people I may not have met otherwise; and because I often cook to the ratio of one onion, which means far to much food for just me.

Interests

I seem to be drawn to the preparation of traditional food. I like to use real ingredients, and love the challenge of cooking for any diet. I see food as an infinite puzzle. To be mastered over and over again.

I had considered going to school for the culinary arts, but with no certain capacity to work with this injury, I couldn't risk the student debt. Besides, I feel I've attended enough school for now.

• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• blogging
• sharing
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

In the right setting, anything is perfect.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Thailand, I rented a house from a local cooking instructor. Together we hosted a few cooking class parties, inviting travellers from all countries. We went to markets, and worked as a group to make authentic local cuisines. Then we sat by the fire, drinking and smoking and eating to our hearts content. An experience I would not trade for the world.

At the same location in Thailand, I gave myself a project. I wanted to show my friends the food I was learning, I also needed to start keeping track of the things I liked to cook.

I began to learn about photography and video editing, and was surprised to find both bring me the same joy as cooking. I love pursuits which provide almost infinite room for growth.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am back in North America and pondering how to continue this journey until I can get to India.

It's a virtue being unable to work the restaurant industry. I don't think it would have suited me anyway. When I pour my heart into a meal, I want to sit with the people eating it. Even better if we can work together and collaborate. I need to remain a student, even as I attempt to teach.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will cook. For you, your family, and friends. However, I will go at a pace that my body can manage. That said, I enjoy the challenge of accommodating any diet. I also try to make everything from scratch, with the exception of things like soy sauce. I am currently well equipped with spices to cook Indian, Thai, Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese... you get the idea.

Worth mentioning, I can also advise and assist with equipment repair... anything from a washing machine to a bulldozer; or help you film/edit a video.

If the vibe is good, I will stay for my granted welcome. If I feel our time has passed, I will continue on my journey, happy for the experience of crossing paths.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Cuba, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, Thailand