Peter Som
Peter Som is a San Francisco-born fashion designer, chef, and, most recently, an author. His cookbook, FAMILY STYLE: Elegant Everyday Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage, hit the shelves on March 18th. Inspired by his Chinese American heritage, his upbringing in the Bay Area, and his mom's love for French food, the book features 100 delicious recipes to try. Som’s unique blend of cultural influences makes each dish a reflection of his personal journey and love for food.
Breaking Down With Peter Som
“Wake up, grind some beans (yup I always do fresh ground), drink out of my Lost Quarry mug. Ok ready to kick ass.”
“The early bird gets the….flowers. A quick trip to the flower market for some blooms. (pictured: Dutch Flower Line)”
“Time to sweat it out at Equinox—smooch encouragement from my favorite teacher Violet Zaki.”
“Is that one tablespoon or two teaspoons? I’ve got a few hours for some recipe development so I better figure it out stat.”
“A bop down to Christopher Street to Haar and Co for a quick trim. Mike’s been cutting my hair for more than 15 years!”
“Who every now and then finds themselves sitting on the floor, staring into the oven? Me. Listen, golden brown turns to burnt pretty quickly.”
“Friends over for dinner. Let’s try and recreate my cookbook FAMILY STYLE’s cover! My friend Christine Kim cheers me on.”
“Lights out! Goodnight!”