Linda Tay Esposito is a self taught chef whose food represents a commitment to authenticity and a tribute to the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. She grew up in Malaysia, lived in China and Hong Kong and has traveled extensively in the region exploring the vast culinary offerings and traditions and brings these exciting flavors, passion and knowledge to the classroom. Her style of teaching makes even the most complex of curries simple to make and a gastro-adventure experience of “Flavor Explosions.”

A freelance culinary educator, Linda teaches at the Whole Foods Market Culinary Center and at Sur La Table Cooking School in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a lead chef at San Francisco-based Parties That Cook where she teaches Mediterranean cuisines in a team building setting. Her company, Flavor Explosions, offers private culinary coaching and classes.

This blog complements the main website FLAVOR EXPLOSIONS, where you can enjoy the wonderful flavors, culture and soul of the cuisines of Southeast Asia and around the Pacific.

An avid photographer, Linda took all the photographs on the site with her Nikon D70. The entire Flavor Explosions site is designed, built and maintained by Linda as well.