My palate is partially informed by a childhood spent eating Mumbai’s best chaat, and Costco’s best samples. Seattle-born and raised. Earned a degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies. Was once paid to sail around the world. Fan of snail mail & postcards. You can usually find me at the library. As a former event manager, details are my specialty. I notice the small things.

At my day job, I build community while managing operations Metier Brewing Company’s flagship taproom. How we eat and drink inevitably finds its way into most of my writing. I tell interdisciplinary stories: reportage with depth & feeling, research-laced personal essay, inquisitive book reviews, and nostalgic prose.

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What is a thali?

A thali is a large platter with many compartments or small dishes to hold each unique component of a traditional Indian meal: dals, vegetables, rice, pickles, yogurt. Something crunchy and/or deep fried. Lots of roti to scoop it all up with.

I like to think of my creative world as a thali — everything I’ve learned has its place on my plate. I can write from a place rich with experience.

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Depth of Experience

Food: Former student, Chefs of Color & Writing On The Farm workshops at Quillisascut Farm School. Martin Family Orchards.

Beverage: Currently Metier Brewing Company. Pancita. Vinbero. Harlem Hops. Peddler Brewing Company.

Books & Words: Oden Annual Volume 3. Former curator, Second Serving Book Club. Contributor, The Ticket by Seattle Times Content Studio. Kitchen Arts & Letters. Book Larder.

Travel: Holland America Line. Ecotourism Research in India & Thailand with the Institute for Village Studies. Seafair.

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Cicerone Certified Beer Server | MAST Class-12 Server

Member — WWOOF USA | Former member — Pink Boots Society