I love to learn new cultures and love to cook and discover the new flavors that different cuisines have around the world. I grew up in Chicago where my family enjoyed good home cooking, and had the opportunity to learn the cuisine that I enjoy cooking most, Peruvian Cuisine.

After college I worked in Sales for many years before going off to Culinary School in Lima, Peru, my parents native country. There I learned a whole new way of bringing flavors together and the passion for food our country had. I am now a private chef looking to explore new ideas for creation of a restaurant concept in my hometown of San Diego.

Aside from cooking and travel, I love all sports, the competition to be the best is always entertaining whether I'm watching it on TV or living it out myself as I am highly competitive in all that I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard of couch surfing from my cousin in Peru and she mentioned it was a great way to meet new people and get some good insight as to the things to do around the area that you're visiting.

This trip in particular I will be traveling through Mexico and learning new concepts, recipes and unique touches from the top restaurants in the area and it would be very helpful to be able to have someone knowledgable about the chefs in the neighborhoods that I'll be traveling through for some guidance.

Interests

Cooking, Traveling, Yoga, Sports, Weight Training, Healthy Lifestyle,

• arts
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• tv
• traveling
• surfing
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movie: Last of the Mohicans

Favorite Music-Classic Rock, Alternative, Dance

Favorite Book- Anything written by Tyler Florence "Dinner at My Place"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left everything in the US to follow my passion of cooking. Left to Peru and studied Culinary Arts at a top school and completed the program in 2 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach cooking techniques to people that want to learn how to cook

I love to learn new cultures and cuisines.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Healthy Living
A nice meal prepared by me.
Great company

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, France, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, United Kingdom, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, United States