As a chef, I am fascinated by perfect ingredients and the power of manipulation. The process I take when creating a dish is to begin with the perfect ingredient. I will then create the dish around the “star” whether that be the perfect vegetable or the best ocean trout I have ever consumed. The process continues with creating a sense of balance. I do this by manipulating ingredients to enhance the dish and ultimately the end goal of showcasing texture, temperature, and of course incorporating the five tastes. Each dish that I create should be consumed the same way it was created, cohesively. All of the ingredients and flavors coming together to create the “perfect” bite.

-Katie