Lance Gregorio is my true name. Pinamungajan, Cebu (a small province from the Philippines), is where I was born and reared. I come from a long line of talented cooks.

When I was younger, I used to watch my mother cooks and prepares food for us, and it was through her that I learnt all of the techniques and secret recipes. We all enjoy food and desire to own a restaurant. Growing up, I was fortunate to have a loving family and delicious meals.

Cooking and eating have been my stress relief since I graduated school and started working in a corporate world. I was able to vent all of my frustrations over food. I spend my time in the kitchen eating to make myself feel better, and I normally make my own samgyeopsal at home.

I enjoy watching culinary videos, especially those with new and unusual dishes. Every day, I cook at my apartment and share it with my neighbors. Many people have observed that I cook every day as seen on my Facebook and Instagram stories, and many have been shocked because cooking before and after work is exhausting for them. But I never get tired of cooking and preparing my meals every day because I want to treat myself to wonderful food and like sharing it with others.

I, too, have a strong desire to travel. Food is always at the top of my list when I'm planning a trip. I usually make sure that I carry a snack with me everywhere I go, especially on lengthy rides. It gives me more pleasure to accompany me to lovely places with delicious cuisine.

I'd want to visit restaurants that serve unusual and exotic cuisine. I enjoy learning about and trying new cooking techniques and specialties. Every part of the globe, I feel, has a unique cuisine to offer.

But, as much as I wish to travel extensively, worry strikes without warning. Claustrophobia is a condition that I discovered during one of my journeys. I overcame it through eating; it may sound strange, but eating is my way of dealing and assisting myself in overcoming my phobias. That's why I always make sure I have enough supplies in my bag.

At church, I'm involved with the Food Ministry. I selected this ministry over others such as Worship Ministry and Youth Ministry as my means of serving the Lord because I feel that feeding our stomachs comes second to feeding our souls.

I am assigned to the food menu for every celebration and occasion we have since God has given me abilities and skills that I should use to repay all the beautiful things He has given me. It's rewarding because I was able to assist our churchmates in recharging their batteries so they could continue to serve God. Our mission is to share our blessings with other people and communities. I think that through the grace of God, we can feed a multitude of people even if we only have a single loaf of bread.

When good food is shared with wonderful friends, it becomes much sweeter. Food is essential to any celebration. My birthday was spent making anything I wanted to eat. I'd like to commemorate it by meeting all of my cravings while also saving money.

Even though I was away from home, it was one of the nicest birthday celebrations I've ever had. Celebrating with my coworkers over wonderful food strengthens our bonds and pushes us to go above and beyond at work. After a long meeting and conjuring something that crunches our brain cells, we all crave nourishment. At the end of the day, all we want is food. It has always been a source of solace for us.

I am a strong supporter of feeding the hungry. This month, December 2021, a huge typhoon devastated our province, causing damage to our people's homes and businesses. It was the most traumatic situation I'd ever encountered in my entire life. I could even hear the wind whispering; the rain and waves colliding, destroying several little dwellings nearby. Looking at the typhoon's damage after we had all escaped the natural disaster was extremely depressing.

The storm has squandered and stolen time and money spent on the construction of our homes and some infrastructure. Even though my family and I were harmed by the storm, we are still fortunate since we have a roof over our heads and food to eat. I offered to help pack relief supplies and distribute them to typhoon-affected communities.

I can see the needs through the eyes of those who have suffered so much as a result of the storm. As much as I wanted to indulge in meals, I thought that assisting the community in combating hunger and poverty was more fulfilling than indulging my appetites.

I am a foodie, but our health should always come first. I still advise you to eat the correct amount and variety of foods. Food is the source of life. If we consume too much and develop major health problems, we will not be able to enjoy the Good Life. There's nothing wrong with treating ourselves sometimes, but prioritizing wellbeing and healthy living is far more vital.

Eats great to be here, and I'm looking forward to sharing more stories about my passions for cuisine, travel, art, and public service. Follow me and dine with me soon, since I'll be providing you with even more delectable encounters and adventures.

Lastly, I'd like to express my gratitude to Hive account@patsitivity for introducing me to Hive and to Hive account@thegoodbi for assisting me with my introduction.