Even just a few spices or ethnic condiments that you can keep in your pantry can turn your mundane dishes into a culinary masterpiece.

For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes.

Spices, of course, are essential.

I think that if you grind your spices and keep them in small batches, you can use them in endless ways. The key thing is to have a spice mill or a coffee grinder, and to keep your spices cold and in tightly lidded boxes.

Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes.

While some people may think being a chef only entails making enticing dishes and pushing the culinary boundaries, being a part of the food industry involves much more.