Food is our religion: Mike Thelin at TEDxPortland

Why does food matter? Why is food important? Culinary vanguard, Mike Thelin enlightens us with stories about his family upbringing, delectable religious metaphors & James Beard insights. A deliciously insightful taste into the world of gastronomy in Portland, OR and food for thought for the world.
FEAST Portland co-founder Mike Thelin conceives, creates and consults for food-related projects nationally. He has invented pop-up cooking schools for Whole Foods Market, started a national food festival and worked with a wide range of partners to create projects that grab attention and maximize outcomes. After traveling the world, Thelin returned to Portland to launch a career as a food writer and critic and found the multi-platform Bolted Services. You may recognize him from the Cooking Channel's Unique Eats.
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[@Oregonxsaint]

Hard to believe that my uncle is on television. Earlier this month I found out that he is on IMDb and it freaked both me and my grandmother out that he has developed a fan base! I hope he continues doing the thing that he loves and brings glory to the Thelin name!

[@franchisetrees]

Incredible presentation, great work! Would love to bring these thoughts to the members of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

[@meanmeanglide]

Half great due to the content...half great due to the speaker. All great, all-around!

[@javonicejones2242]

Khalid