I am a Portland, Oregon native. I recently started an organic Japanese foods business, Umi Organic. I have mostly made my living writing, and my favorite topics are odd cultural food phenomena and personalities. I pour a lot of energy into activism for organic farmers. I love to cook. I also host unusual events.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm exploring options for where I can stay in La Paz, Bolivia.

Interests

Food, cooking, the woods, walking

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• japanese food
• walking
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

Hard to say. I love Kobo Abe.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make you a tasty meal or help you in the kitchen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan