Linda Tay Esposito is a self taught chef whose food represents a commitment to authenticity and a tribute to the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. She has lived and traveled extensively in the region exploring the vast culinary offerings and tradition, and capturing the colors of the markets and the local cuisines. She brings these exciting flavors, passion and knowledge to the classroom. Her style of teaching makes even the most complex of curries simple to make and a gastro-adventure experience of "Flavor Explosions."

A freelance culinary educator, Linda teaches at the Whole Foods Market Culinary Centerand at Sur La Table Cooking School in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a lead chef at San Francisco-based Parties That Cook where she teaches Mediterranean cuisines in a team building setting. Through Flavor Explosions, Linda offers private culinary coaching and classes.