Nourish = meant for everyone
- Confident creating nourishing and inspiring foods
- Dedicated to a positive, joyous and productive work environment
- Resourceful, experienced, energetic and organized
Career Experience
Macrobiotic Intensive (2008)
Un Punto Macrobiotico, Italy
Steven SeagalChef (2006)
Bruce Webber — Abercrombie & Fitch Photo ShootHead Chef (2007)
Kel Exploration
Head Chef (2006 - 2007)
edible planet catering
Vancouver, BC
Vegan Food Columnist (2003 - 2005)
Kuan Yin’s Kitchen, ascent yoga magazine
Montréal, QC
Head Chef, Treeplanting Camp (2004)
Next Generation Reforestation
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Head Chef, Treeplanting Camp (2004)
Akerst and Giltrap Reforestation
Vancouver, BC
Head Chef, Kitchen Manager (2000 - 2001)
Yasodhara Ashram Yoga Retreat & Study Centre
Kootenay Bay, BC
Head Chef, Kitchen Manager (1993 – 1996)
Book Garden, Café and Bookstore
Nelson BC
Head Chef, Treeplanting Camp (1981- 1993, 1997-2000)
Brinkman & Associates Reforestation
Vancouver BC
Catering Chef (1987 - 1988)
Out To Lunch Catering
Vancouver BC
Kitchen Manager (1975 - 1977)
Rainbow Café, Vegetarian Restaurant & Health Food Co-op
Edmonton, Alberta
Education
- Diploma Studio Arts, Capilano College, North Vancouver BC (2003-05)
- Diploma Textile Arts (ongoing), Capilano College, North Vancouver BC (2002)
- Professional Culinary Arts Diploma in French Cuisine, Pierre Dubrulle Culinary Institute, Vancouver BC (1986-87)
- Highschool Completion, Grade 13 Diploma, Forest Hill Collegiate, Toronto Ontario
- Food Safe
Volunteering & Apprenticeship Programs
Zen Meditation Retreat, Cooking (2004)
Shinzanji Temple, Heart Mountain Temple
Victoria, BC
Buddhist Temple Kitchen, Apprentice (2003)
Sanko-in Temple Nunnery
Tokyo, Japan
Chef Apprentice (1998)
Vega Macrobiotic Study Centre
Oroville, CA
Umeboshi Plum Harvest (1997)
Junsei Yamazaki Organic Farm
Chico, CA
Awards & Publications
Ascent Magazine 2nd Prize (2006)
Text Quest Juried Writing Competition
Publication in upcoming ‘Space’ issue, #30
North Vancouver Arts Council Scholarship
(2004) Capilano College, North Vancouver
Ascent Magazine, Food Columnist (2003-05)
Quarterly vegan food articles, Montréal, QC
Capilano College (2003-05)
Studio Art, Graduation Exhibition
North Vancouver, BC
James Wood Scholarship (2004)
Capilano College, North Vancouver
Capilano College Dean’s Honor List (2001-04)
Top Student of the Year (1987)
Pierre Dubrul
Capilano College Dean’s Honor List (2001-04)
Capilano College, North Vancouver