Chef Sam Gowing

The story of my life in food and healing —a journey of passion, resilience, and reinvention. It reflects how I put food as medicine on the map, blending culinary artistry with nutritional science to help others heal and thrive.

From temple to tempe: The unexpected lesson I brought home from Bali

How a morning walk at Janet DeNeefe's Ubud Food Festival turned into a lesson in food, fermentation and cultural connection.

14 hrs ago • Chef Sam Gowing

Great Barrier Grief

For the love of Max: Reflections on Grief, Love and Healing Through Food and Breath

Jan 28 • Chef Sam Gowing

A Quiet Christmas Kitchen Ritual: Sage, Walnut & Cranberry Stuffing

Make ahead for a stress-free day!

Dec 20, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing

Finding a piece of peace without losing your mind

Even when the nation is broken

Dec 18, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing

The King and Di.

A Cup Day to Remember

Nov 3, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing

Understanding Umami

The secret seventh taste that elevates your cooking

Oct 7, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing

How to Teach a Cooking Class

Got a passion for food and a flair for teaching? Let’s turn your kitchen into a stage and your skills into a sell-out show.

Aug 14, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing

Nostalgia on a plate: One-pot chicken with bacon and Chardonnay

A slow French-style braise for chilly days and cold nights — tender chicken, melting potatoes, and a sauce that warms you from the inside out.

Aug 9, 2025 • Chef Sam Gowing