While in Cleveland, I met a young man at the Fabulous Food Show who was so excited to meet me, but more importantly wasted no time asking me for advice as he pursues a culinary career. I was flattered, of course, and I spent a few moments answering his questions and fueling his enthusiasm.

So last night I had a dream that I found a handful of $100 bills! And today I actually found a $1 bill on the side of the road. What should I do with it? How can I make a difference?!

I have always had a connection to the ocean. I guess it comes with being a KIWI (native New Zealander) as I did grow up on an island after all. I started surfing at a young age and I have always felt at ease in the water.

Since we are in the midst of the fall/winter season and with the holidays coming, I thought I’d start this post talking turkey about holiday leftovers.

Wanted to relate a story I thought you might all enjoy. I had dinner with a friend in NYC. We stopped in at this little hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese place with a great reputation and had a truly excellent meal.