A friend once commented that they couldn't believe I was not morbidly obese. Yes, it is true — I love to eat. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not pretentious about it. I could scarf down a couple of Chicago Dogs with the same enthusiasm as I would some decadent sushi, or exquisitely prepared multi-star cuisine. I love the creativity, I enjoy the company, I love learning where it comes from, and I love the beverage accompaniments. The place I call home also happens to be an incredible wine and tree fruit producing agricultural gem, so it is a natural fit. To counteract the effects of my potential gluttony, I spend an equal amount of time running and biking furiously to earn my keep so to speak.