About Me

The way we see others mirrors the way we see ourselves. In each interaction, we leave an aftertaste — and together, they shape the story of who we are.

This is the place where I share those connections.

I started my professional life in food… supermarkets, catering, restaurant franchises, kitchens, line cooking, Chef, mycologist, soap-maker, then as a culinary educator. Teaching wasn’t in my original plan, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity appeared in a small newspaper ad, and I took it. For 25 years, I taught Culinary Arts at a government college, helping students find confidence in both their skills and themselves.

When I retired early, I traded the stainless steel of the college kitchen classroom for the slow rhythms of life in Thailand. Now my days are a mix of writing, exploring local markets, cooking, soap-making, and traveling to places where deep history still lingers in the air.

This website is a personal collection — part travelogue, part reflection, part portfolio. You’ll find writings on life’s transitions, observations on culture, and stories from the road. Some are lighthearted, some are sharper, all are honest.

If you’ve found your way here, I hope something in these pages resonates with you — whether it’s a shared experience, a spark of curiosity, or just a moment to pause in your day.