Brian Smith

I have loved cooking since I was a little boy. While other kids watched cartoons on Saturday morning, I watched Julia Childs and Graham Kerr, the Galloping Gourmet. I read cook books instead of comic books, and loved going to the supermarket with my mother.

My first job was in hospital cafeteria, where I got my first introductin to professional cooking and food nutrition. I attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville. After college, like many graduates, I struggled to find a job. Eventually, I turned back to cooking, accepting a position at a local steak restaurant. There I was introduced to high volume cooking. I learned the importance of in house food production. Next, I accepted a sous chef position at a local Greek restaurant. Here I was inroduced to fresh local products and expanded my culinary knowledge.

Currently, I am working on a culinary website and spend my time reading cook books and researching regional and international cuisine.