Welcome to Food – A Vagabond Life—a culinary passport born from years of wandering the world with an empty stomach and an open heart.

I’ve chased flavors the way others chase sunsets: from the smoky backstreets of Bangkok to the sun-drenched vineyards of Tuscany, from the bustling night markets of Taipei to the quiet family kitchens of rural Oaxaca. Every border crossed, every language stumbled through, every shared meal has taught me that food is the universal story we all speak. A perfectly seared steak in Argentina, a bowl of pho at dawn in Hanoi, or a simple tomato salad in a Spanish village—these are not just dishes, but love letters from one culture to another.

This website is my way of bringing those letters home. Here, recipes are more than instructions; they’re souvenirs. Each one carries the scent of a place, the rhythm of a conversation, the warmth of a stranger’s smile. Whether you’re craving the bold spices of India, the delicate balance of Japanese kaiseki, or the comforting embrace of a French cassoulet, you’ll find it organized by ingredient, region, and country—ready to transport you without a plane ticket.

Travel taught me that the best meals are never about perfection, but connection. So pull up a chair, tie on an apron, and let’s cook our way around the world—one bite, one story, one shared table at a time.