I've never considered myself a migrant worker before, but if I take a step back and examine the past 6 years, that is precisely what I am.  The United Nations defines migrant workers in the broadest of terms as anyone who works outside of their home country.  Check.  Although socially I think we tend to … Continue reading My Journey as A Migrant Worker Continues

And the weekend progressed on.  After a natural wine tasting (and maybe a couple ciders) I woke up early and feeling fresh.  Say what you will about natural wines, but the bulk of them really do leave you hangover free.  This could also be a product of the gallons of water I consume a day, … Continue reading Continuing Naturally

Somehow this week manifested itself into Champagne week.  The bubbly gods all got together and decided this is it, so who am I to argue. Tuesday: Oysters & Champagne at Petite Oyster in Sheung Wan.  My friend Kay organizes this monthly wine-o get together, and this month featured bubbles.  I brought an NV Henri Giraud … Continue reading Unofficial Champagne Week

For some reason my phone will not let me move all of my photos off of it and onto the computer, probably for the same reason it will not hold a charge for more than 1 hour, but below you'll get a glimpse into the most incredible 2 weeks I spent with my big brother Scott. In … Continue reading Scott Likes Fish.

Have a look through what's been filling our glasses over at Ginsberg+Chan during the past month http://ginsbergchan.com/june-month-end-review-whats-filled-glasses/

Last night's tasting at Ginsberg+Chan featured the wines of Bordeaux.  This tasting was organized to look at 3 different producers through the lens of 3 decades. Full thoughts here: http://ginsbergchan.com/event/bordeaux-see-age/

On our final full day in Thailand Erin, Taylor, and I got in the kitchen for a 4 hour long class with Baan Kitchen.  At first I was apprehensive they could fill 4 hours without losing our interest, but they managed and it was a really enjoyable and tasty afternoon. We began with a market tour … Continue reading What’s Cooking?