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When I was 10 or 11 years old I passed by some restaurants in downtown Seoul, Korea and remember wishing that when I grow up, I want to be rich enough to eat whatever I want anywhere in the world. That's how I started measuring the success in life... "Eating Well". It's not that we were poor but I was rather obsessed with food. I'm a relatively thin person and people are often surprised by how much I can eat and still stay thin. I'm thankful for having a high metabolism!

Thankfully, I have been fortunate enough to travel throughout the world over the years with my husband Carlos. Along the way we have made many friends who we had many great meals with. This has enriched my life by 10 fold. I'm not sure how common this is, but I always remember a place by the meal I ate at that location. My husband always asks me "How do you remember that"? But I do with such a clarity... it just comes naturally to me. The most pleasant memories of my life involve food.

I remember when I was in elementary school, how I looked forward to going home to eat what my mom prepared for lunch or dinner. Growing up as an only child, my mom made sure that I ate the best food she could provide and still does at her age of 88! At one point in my life, I remember thinking "I live to eat" and not the other way around. I used to plan what i'm going to eat for dinner while eating lunch. If you think about it, how many truly joyful moments do you have in life? For me, many of those moments are eating exceptionally good food.These days, I've been eating out more than cooking. And I always get excited to hear and share about great restaurants and recipes I can try. Here we are on the journey of finding, sharing, and enjoying life thru great food! Cheers to our wonderful food life!

10 Q&A's

What makes you smile?
Puppies

What's the life lesson so far?
Be present: looking back, it seems like so many great moments have passed by me without realizing it.
Be positive: positive attitude takes you a long way. It's also contagious to others. Spread the energy!
Be grateful: for what you have, it keeps you grounded and focused

What do you have for breakfast on a regular day?
A cup of coffee with a small piece of Korean rice cake

Three foods you could easily live without?
Hot dog, Hamburger, French Fries

Three foods you could never live without?
Sushi, shell fish, kimchee (Korean cabbage)

Your newest crave?
A cup of tea with a slice of fruit tart

Blueberries, raspberries or strawberries?
Blueberries and strawberries

If on a stranded island, and you had one choice, which would it be? Steak and potatoes? Cheesecake and berries? A hot shower and then a walk on the beach with your favorite model/ actor?
Steak and potatoes

Which food, fruit, or vegetable best describes you/your personality?
Sugarcane: appears hard but is sweet

What would you cook if George Clooney came over for dinner?
Shrimp ceviche, Chilean sea bass ( my favorite fish but try not to eat them since they are in extinct, but only for a very special occasion I'll make an exception :).