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In The Beginning...
Food in my family has always meant spending time with the people you love, cooking amazing food, eating a little too much, and generally having a great time doing it.
Growing up in Nevada, my family cooked dinner nearly every night. We would gather around the dinner table, talk about our day, and enjoy some of the best home cooked meals I've ever had. This tradition continues today, and with the wealth of available recipes, cooking supplies and techniques available on the internet, the meals in my family have become something of legend among family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
As a young child I was also fortunate enough to travel quite extensively, which meant I was exposed to new cultures, amazing food, different ideas, and new methods of cooking. It also meant I was bitten by the travel and food bug at an early age. No matter where we were going, whether it was a camping trip in the mountains of Northern Nevada, or a trip to some remote South Pacific Island, I always looked forward to the food we would eat, as much as the sight seeing or activities we might experience.
What often resonated with me the most was my parents ability to cook amazing, gourmet meals with make-shift kitchen in the wilderness. For example: The first time I ate escargot was camping in Northern California.
While friends and fellow campers would be eating cold pop tarts for breakfast, or hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner, we were cooking up steaks, fresh fish, green salads, and breakfasts that would blow your mind.
Eventually my love for food as an experience lead me to avoid resorts and restaurants as much as possible while traveling. My adventures now often include small villages, roadside food stands in the middle of no where, and even complete strangers kitchens.
Today, I relish the fact that my parents encouraged me to try new things, travel with curiosity, and most of all... Eat Great Food!
With that, I want to share with you my experiences, and hopefully inspire you to step out of your box. Try new foods, and most importantly, foods that aren't prepared in a resort kitchen.
Thad