Jason Phillips

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Location
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
School
Nations University, Virginia College
Expertise
Air Fryer Cooking, Cast Iron Cooking, Recipe Creation
  • Jason started commercially cooking aboard US flagged merchant vessels in 2004.
  • He graduated from Virginia College's culinary program in the top 1% of nationwide graduates.
  • In 2021, Jason published his first cookbook/travel memoir, "The Sea Cook: Recipes and Tales From The Galley."

Experience

Jason has worked as a food writer for four years, for print and online publications. During that time, he honed his culinary skills in commercial kitchens and offshore boats, where he learned the fine art of cooking on a moving platform. His culinary journey has taken him to some far flung places where he learned that food is the great unifier of all cultures.

Education

Jason graduated with a bachelor's degree in religious studies in 2020, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in theology. He previously earned a certification of completion for a culinary academy.
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