Food is about so much more than just satisfying your hunger; it is a quest for exploring new tasting sensations.

My mother gave me the first glimpses into culinary treats. I was a keen bystander and later student of her culinary crafts. My first vivid memory was when I sat beside my mom, watching her do magic with the ingredients she had in front of her.

Much has happened since my childhood, however. I now enjoy cooking for my own family, and they enjoy eating it! Since I learned the basics of cooking in my youth, those skills still serve me well.

I've now taken steps to deepen my culinary knowledge. Whenever I travel, I find inspiration and document all the things I enjoy eating. I then use the notes I've scribbled to create something uniquely Unixplorian.

In today's world, most of the dishes we eat can be found all across the globe. For instance, pizza is no longer a traditional Italian dish; it is a highly varied experience depending on where it's made. Culinary globalization also changes the original recipe, adding new flavors and ways of cooking ingredients, thus creating a new variety and, in some cases, an entirely new dish.