Chef Pug saying Hi
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:12 pm
Thought I would pop way from my kitchen long enough to say "Hello" to you all. I am a Neoclassical (Big word for taking the tried and true works of masters and updating or bringing the now or hip versions to the masses) trained Chef who had a bout of a illness that has left my left foot slightly paralyzed.
This took me out of fast pace world of restaurant cooking and has lead me to a a more manageable career in Catering. Short explanation, I went from feeding hundreds everyday in a restaurant. To Catering events periodically for a few hundred to couple thousand in short insane paced spurts then resting and swearing never to do that again
I hold my faith as a strong inner part of myself that I rarely see any reason to outer express to others. But I do answer when people ask me what I believe in. I am Catholic/Orthodox with leanings towards Shamanism.
I am absolutely fascinated by Rootwork and Herb Magic. I just purchased your Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic book and believe I will fully enjoy it. I already enjoy your sections and articles on Theory and Practice. Plus the Herb Magic sites and tips. All that probably has to do with my intense usage of herbs and spices in my cooking and personal life.
I have known for years that food and cooking can change a persons attitude or mood. Ex. We all have a treat, drink, or goodie that makes even a horrible day at least manageable once we dig in to it. And for quite a few of us that special thing does not have the same results if it is not from the same source, be it made by a certain person or ourselves, or a certain brand that almost religiously buy every time.
So it is not a short walk indeed for me to believe that ingredients have powers. That Food is Magic. That nearly ever cook, chef, person making a meal for self or others is a Conjurer.
I am also borderline obsessive about cooking and food (If you have not guessed). And have a case of ADHD so bad at times that goldfish have a longer attention span than I do at times.
Well back to Conjuring up dinner. Have fun
This took me out of fast pace world of restaurant cooking and has lead me to a a more manageable career in Catering. Short explanation, I went from feeding hundreds everyday in a restaurant. To Catering events periodically for a few hundred to couple thousand in short insane paced spurts then resting and swearing never to do that again
I hold my faith as a strong inner part of myself that I rarely see any reason to outer express to others. But I do answer when people ask me what I believe in. I am Catholic/Orthodox with leanings towards Shamanism.
I am absolutely fascinated by Rootwork and Herb Magic. I just purchased your Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic book and believe I will fully enjoy it. I already enjoy your sections and articles on Theory and Practice. Plus the Herb Magic sites and tips. All that probably has to do with my intense usage of herbs and spices in my cooking and personal life.
I have known for years that food and cooking can change a persons attitude or mood. Ex. We all have a treat, drink, or goodie that makes even a horrible day at least manageable once we dig in to it. And for quite a few of us that special thing does not have the same results if it is not from the same source, be it made by a certain person or ourselves, or a certain brand that almost religiously buy every time.
So it is not a short walk indeed for me to believe that ingredients have powers. That Food is Magic. That nearly ever cook, chef, person making a meal for self or others is a Conjurer.
I am also borderline obsessive about cooking and food (If you have not guessed). And have a case of ADHD so bad at times that goldfish have a longer attention span than I do at times.
Well back to Conjuring up dinner. Have fun
