How author Sarah Thomas went from being a sommelier at Le Bernardin to writing 'Kalamata's Kitchen' books for kids
Kalamata’s Kitchen
Here, Thomas shares her unconventional path to children’s literature, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and her belief that broad culinary horizons engender empathy.My first job was as a ski instructor. There really wasn’t much else to do in my hometown during the winter other than hang out on the slopes. I mainly taught kids, and of course you teach them in ways that are relatable: They shape their skis like pizza and french fries.
Professionally, I did study within the Court of Master Sommeliers to the advanced level. Young sommeliers do not need to have any affiliation with the Court of Master Sommeliers in order to succeed in the industry today, though that isn’t how it felt when I started. I’ve been incredibly encouraged by how many more community-based opportunities exist, and how much more inclusive and representative these smaller educational bodies can be.
When you’re first starting out with the seeds of a creative idea, it’s easy to let prevailing attitudes, ideology, and negativity poke holes in it. Derek and I would ask each other, “We think this is a good idea, right?” Criticism is helpful. It’s required to grow. But you have to be strong enough to make something productive out of it. We have since turned that question into a statement: “We think this is a good idea.” We still say it to each other all the time.
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