I lived in a van for a few months after graduating high school. I was never good in class so I had no interest in getting into college. So like most young artists, I ran to Los Angeles. I was eighteen, broke and had no idea what to expect. I thought that taking this massive leap would show me all the things I had been missing out on in my life. Instead it showed me every single little thing that I had taken for granted in the past. One of the most notable things being a warm home cooked meal. I was in a van with no money so I had to do what I could. Every single night I ate canned tuna and a slice of bread with Nutella for dessert. Now that I am lucky enough to have a place to live and a kitchen to cook in. I enjoy preparing home cooked meals, foods that bring me a true sense of comfort. The process of making these dishes allows me to reflect on more humbling times. Over time I’ve realized that it’s not all about the ingredients and the quantities, it’s about the care you put into it.