On this day, 4 years ago, I worked my first day in a professional kitchen at the Houston Country Club.  Many great things have happened since then, can't wait to see what the coming years have to offer.  Thank you to all of those who have helped me along the way.




Umami dinner #4 @Kata Robata 

coffee mousse*matcha fluid gel*matcha meringue*caramel*cumin streusel*yuzu granite*aerated milk chocolate ice cream (still working on it) 

fossilized sweet potato*coconut cheesecake*cilantro foam*frozen cream cheese powder*coconut toast*caramel lychee sorbet

mint-almond roulade*pomelo cells*pomelo pith*broken pomelo vinaigrette*powdered black sesame*black sesame cream*maple-rum sorbet

chocolate mousse*fennel-sambuca cream*tonka bean panna cotta*sambuca sponge cake*caramelized lemon curd*toasted yeast crumble

pictures from Mai Pham ... thanks!