I have dedicated my life to plant based cooking. I’ve been a plant based chef for 20 years. I trained under Cornelia Aihara at the Vega institute in California where I learned both traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary techniques. I have studied raw cuisine in California, and B.C. and have been the chef at a variety of plant based restaurants, along with running my own catering company for many years. I’ve also trained in Indian cuisine, and worked as a baker and pastry chef in fine dining. Through studying and working with my partner, Tamara Segal, a Registered Herbalist, I have gained a passion for harvesting and preparing local wild foods.
Now living on a farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, where plant based cuisine is experiencing a renaissance, I am able to combine all of my experience with the “Bounty Of The County,” and create newly inspired dishes that delight the senses. It is a great joy to share with you my experience with and passion for vegetables!
Get a glimpse of my work on INSTAGRAM, and hear me hosting the “County Cooks” Vegetarian segment monthly on 99.3 County FM.
