Overture

I've always wanted to be a chef.  Ever since I can remember.  It's a lifelong passion of mine and I consider myself extremely lucky doing what I've always wanted to do in life as a profession.  Food is universal.  It doesn't matter where you come from, or what language you speak.  Everyone on the planet can identify the comfort and sense of being at home that food brings.  This blog will be a celebration of what food does to us all.


Channeling my background in music, the title, "Overture", simply means that I plan to highlight all the main points I intend to do with Occ-U-Pie Kitchen Space.  First and foremost, all things culinary, as well as the restaurant industry itself, will be discussed.  Restaurant reviews, recipes, helpful tips, culinary trends, other anecdotes, new restaurant openings, and even past and present work experiences will be touched on.  Would we table a conversation about an episode of Top Chef, Chef Hunter, The Layover, etc.?  Absolutely.


This blog should appeal to everyone because it is for everyone.  From culinary professionals and co workers of mine, to advanced foodies, to amateurs just starting out on his or her own journey into the wonderful world of food.


In that regard, Occ-U-Pie Kitchen Space will be 100 percent interactive.  Questions, comments and suggestions are encouraged.  If you burn a bowl of corn flakes, I can help you.  If you're stuck on day 2 of making a torchon and don't know what to do next, I can help you.  Don't know the difference between a broth and a stock?  Please chime in.


In addition, starting later on this year, there will be video links of cooking demos conducted by myself, as well as other friends of mine.  Hands on tutorials that range from basic cooking techniques to complex and elaborate execution of exotic cuisines.  Maybe a live feed into the morning of Thanksgiving would be in order.


I will also you this site to enforce and embrace the strong culinary ties within the community of San Fernando Valley.  Look for announcements promoting fellow culinary entrepreneurs on when and where their products will be available.  Updates on when the next meeting of the NoHo Winos will take place.  Or I'll just spearhead a couple of cooking classes that I will instruct from my home.  The possibilities are endless.


So follow.  Ask questions.  Tune in, take care and get ready to celebrate.