It was bland, unfamiliar dorm food that propelled him into the kitchen, where he quickly learned to cook, and cook very well. It wasn't only a way of satisfying his cravings for Chinese food. It was a way of reconnecting to his cultural and familial roots. He now has a wife and two young sons, and is the undisputed family chef. Referring to his own history, he says the importance of food cannot be overestimated.
Food is an expression of love.