Hi there! I’m Cat, short for Catherine. I am an LA creative, born and raised somewhere in between Los Angeles and Orange County. I created this space to share with you my passion (or borderline obsession) for food, travel, and life itself.
If you’re wondering where it all started —
FOOD: From dad’s sunny-side-up eggs drizzled with sugar and soy sauce (sounds strange, but that’s who I ate eggs growing up!) to mom & grandma’s home-cooked meals and nights out eating my grandpa’s favorite Peking duck, I have always associated meals with full bellies, laughter and love. Food is a universal language that everyone speaks, and it brings people and cultures together in a beautiful way. I love discovering new dishes and the stories behind them. Whether I’m in Los Angeles, a mecca boasting of culinary influences from all over the world where trailblazing tasting menus are as valued as street tacos, or traveling abroad, I make it a point to plan around food!
Thailand
TRAVEL: Food and travel often go hand in hand, but this love started with the endless family road trips. Long car rides to see the magnificent but potent Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone, leisure walks along the red Grand Canyon, freezing treks to see crystal glaciers in the Columbia Icefield – these are all memories engraved in my unfinished mental scrapbook. It’s the thrill of discovering something unique, taking in new sights, and experiencing how people of a different culture live that pulls me back for more.
Nevada
LIFE: Life is full of ups, downs and imperfections, but it is a life worth living to the fullest. I’ve lived with limiting beliefs but have since learned that they are truly just that – limiting. I love to inspire and be inspired, and I believe in lifelong learning. My current mantra? Enjoy the present, pursue your dreams, and create your own happiness.
I’m so grateful you are here, and I invite you to join me in discovering unforgettable eateries and dishes, travel adventures, and life as I know it in Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond.