About

I’m a freelance writer, photographer and private chef who’s loved cooking since before I could see over the kitchen counter. For me, food has been a life long journey of exploration, discovery and experimentation and as I continue along my own culinary path, I hope to share some of the lessons and flavours I learn along the way.

My philosophy on cooking is that it’s 50% technique, 40% inspiration and 10% ingredients. I strongly believe that if you’re armed with some basic techniques and a little inspiration, you can make a tasty meal from even the most derelict pantry. That’s why I started this blog. To show you some of the techniques I’ve learned, to introduce you to new ingredients, and hopefully to inspire you to do some of your own experimentation.

If you’d like to email me with your comments (welcome), criticisms (even more welcome), or suggestions (most welcome), you can reach me at “marc” at the domain name of this blog. Good luck on your own culinary adventures and remember to have fun along the way!

-Marc Matsumoto

Press

Small kitchen confidential: New Yorkers make big meals in tiny spaces
August 2, 2009 by Gina Salamone

“… Matsumoto focuses on technique and inspiration, rather than detailed instructions”
April 1, 2009 by Pervaiz Shallwani

March 27, 2009 produced by Gretta Cohn

“… he threw himself into building his “dream job” as a food personality”
March 25, 2009 by Laura Vanderkam

“He writes a food blog called norecipes.com and is thinking about becoming a food writer.”
March 11, 2009 by Eve Tahmincioglu

“The menu includes foie gras with persimmon port and lobster sous vide with yuzu butter”
February 13, 2009 by Jennifer 8. Lee

“His idea is to help people learn techniques so they enjoy cooking more.”
December 22, 2008 by Mildred L. Culp