JACKIE GUTIERREZ

JACKIE GUTIERREZ

I was raised in São Paulo, Brasil and my family immigrated to the United States in 1965. I am a proud mother of Sergio and André, and also a proud grandmother of six grandchildren. I was introduced to different cuisines in Brasil which have a very strong presence from...
JACK LORIMER

JACK LORIMER

As an inquisitive scientist at heart; I can be found building, tinkering and exploring new hobbies. My happy place is fine tuning recipes on my smoker, dissecting the traits of a new beer, or spending time crafting new adventures with my wife for my children.
EDWIN PALANG, Ph.D.

EDWIN PALANG, Ph.D.

Hails from the Philippines. Devoted rescue cat Dad.  On weekends you will find me cycling. Dream of cycling a leg of the Tour de France.  Obsessed with roasting my own coffee. Favorite part of traveling is visiting grocery stores.  Craziest food ever eaten: Balut...
DOUG ROCHON

DOUG ROCHON

Oregon native. The ocean and outdoors have always been a large part of my life. I’m a foodie to the core and enjoy getting lost in specialty stores and farmer’s markets. I have a passion for deconstructing good food and recreating it with my own twist. The...
DEBORAH MULLER

DEBORAH MULLER

I grew up immersed in food culture. Throughout my childhood, I worked alongside my grandmothers in the kitchen and was captivated by stories of my entrepreneurial grandfather and his 1950s food truck. Between spending time at my family’s fruit and nut orchard and...