Beyond the Kitchen Doors

rva. chef. dj. gay. sf giants. enjoy the randomness

Blessed

I feel truly blessed to have a BF that is as talented, passionate, and driven in his career as I am. Ive been cooking professionally for literally half of my life (15 years) and have met and worked with a lot of bakers and pastry chefs. Most of them in Michelin 1, 2, & 3 star kitchens. I can honestly say that the work that he does is some of the best Ive seen. Technically sound, very creative, classics to modern breads and pastries. 

Ive never been in a relationship with anyone that has had a solid career path and goals and who is such a talented person in his own right. Every time he gets press in magazines, newspapers, or blogs I feel so proud to be a part of his life. 

We’re coming up on being together for one year and Ive never been happier. My last relationship was 5 1/2 years. He wasn’t exactly “goal oriented.” And being at the top of my game, I got a lot of press in SF, which made for a lot of animosity. Coming back to RVA last year, with so many plans and such hard work ahead, I never imagined Id have someone so great to share it with. 

As I begin the grueling work of building my very first restaurant, knowing I have someone so special to share these experiences with makes me happier than I have ever felt. 

I love you Drew. :) 

PS - for anyone that wants to know, Drew is druthomasson.tumblr.com 

The Queen James Bible. Fascinating story via Vice.
“People point at the Bible and say, ‘Gay people are bad because this book says so,’” they said. “We wanted a Bible people could point to and say, ‘Not anymore.’” 

The Queen James Bible. Fascinating story via Vice.

“People point at the Bible and say, ‘Gay people are bad because this book says so,’” they said. “We wanted a Bible people could point to and say, ‘Not anymore.’” 

thebacklot:

On April 22 2013, I invited Michael to lunch at the Google office. He had no idea I would be asking him to marry me. Or that hundreds of people were in on it.

We are a binational couple, separated for the last two years, on and off, without the ability to sponsor Michael for citizenship in the United States because of the Defense of Marriage Act. I flew to London for one of our regular trips and secretly to propose to Michael, in hopes that he’ll be able to finally join me permanently in the US after the Supreme Court decision.

Five minutes before the proposal, all of the TV screens in the cafe showed a timer countdown. At about 10 seconds, Michael remarked “its really busy in here. also, what is that timer”. Then the video starts.

Nerd love is adorable!

so many feels. 

Darwin’s “Evolution of Gay Marriage.”
c/o Jon Stewart 

Darwin’s “Evolution of Gay Marriage.”

c/o Jon Stewart 

Awe. #boyfriend (at Rappahannock Restaurant)

Awe. #boyfriend (at Rappahannock Restaurant)

Religion is like a penis.

Religion is like a penis.

What It Was Like Growing Up Gay.

The story of my life in GIFs. 

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It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers, and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law – for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.
— Barack Obama, 01.21.2013

(Source: chef-johnny)

My life. 

My life.