Introduction

For me a country’s fragrance, color and season inspire and infuse my culinary creations. I have one golden rule: never ask for a recipe. I prefer to savor a dish and with my palate and knowledge of spices attempt to decipher which ingredients are paired in order to result in the composition of a dish. This way, whatever results from my concoctions is truly an original recipe. Whether or not the recipe is complete or not I guarantee that the end result is tasty.

Cooking is about trial and error; being creative as long as one has the basic knowledge of what pairs well with what. Cooking is a result of the stimulation of the senses…color, texture, consistency, aromas, flavor and transforms into memories and sensations that are infused with cultural experiences.

I love to play with food. Every culture has its traditional dishes which are inspired on local produces and spices. With globalization we now have almost any product necessary for a recipe so why not mix it up a bit; delve into the melting pot. What has been defined as “fusion” cooking is nothing more than a culinary marriage between cultures.