About the Author

Hello there. How are you?

Things you may want to know:

• I lived in Thailand for eight months when I was twenty-one, which resulted in a multitude of rich experiences, documented in a thick journal punctuated by memorabilia, and a massive credit card debt that’s still looming six years later–mostly accumulated through bar tabs and cash advances for rent and food… and alcohol. Other countries that have stamped my passport include Laos, Cambodia (for a two-hour border run), Vietnam, the Philippines and Mexico.  I seek to add to this list at the nearest opportunity.
• As a child, I lived for seven years in Japan: three years in Yokosuka, four in Okinawa. Because of this experience, I have a huge affinity for Japanese culture, design, language and anything cute. This may also have sparked my lingering desire to ramble and rove.
• I graduated magna cum laude from Rollins College in 2007, with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, and a minor in Writing. This achievement has made absolutely no impact on my job prospects at all, as witnessed by my current occupation at a shoe shop.
• In summer of 2008 I obtained a little position as Stardust’s weekend baker.  Due to wrist difficulties, I had to give up my modest post for months, but returned February 2009, only to leave again when I moved to London.  Best job ever.
• History fascinates me. I read a lot of books and watch a lot of documentaries. I enjoy food history and food lore, and have read a ridiculous amount of books relating food, from memoirs to cookbooks to non-fiction: The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Hidden Kitchens, A History of the World in 6 Glasses, Julie & Julia.
• Currently, I attending the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and am in their Anthropology of Food Master’s Program.  This will likely also not impact my job prospects at all.
• My current projects include the 100 Pubs Project and Abandoned in London.  These are things I’d much rather focus on than essays.
• I’m rather moody, and can be especially irritable when hungry or sleepy.
• I’m also an only child, which may explain everything.

Other places you can find me online, although I can’t comment on how often I update all these:

• Last.fm
• Flickr
• Goodreads
• ThisNext
• Open Source Food
• Twitter (yes, Twitter… sorta)
• Facebook
• Tumblr (Abandoned in London)

Should you feel a profound urge to e-mail me, you can find me at: tastyfever[at]gmail[dot]com.