Please Romaine Calm is an exploration of the culinary world from a chef's perspective. Follow as we traverse David's expat family life abroad, learning & tasting something new on the menu.

"I am a lover of all food & it's origins. I crave the history of cuisine & how its fusion can make dishes anew. As a classically trained pastry chef, I am dedicated to the art of plate design, yet proud that my flavors are the last thing a customer tastes. Putting smiles on faces with my creations is my obsession."
I'm not only sweet, but savory too. I grew up on meals from the American South & have a fascination for smoked meats & traditional barbeque from around the globe. 

I'm devoted to eating clean. I strive to make as much as I can from scratch. Growing my own herbs & produce sustainably is a joy.

I love to teach the next young chefs all the tips & tricks of the kitchen. My ladies are my world, taste testers & best critics. 
Chef's daughters always have an opinion...

A world traveler & taster, I have moved 70x in 40+ years. A jack of all trades, master of none. This new adventure is a collaboration of everything thus far.