Food Prodigy Gets His 'Bizarre' Break
Student Makes Appearance on Travel Channel
Rodrigo Mejia
Posted on: 10/30/08 Section: Lancer Life
"I visited Zacatecas [Mexico]. I lost myself in the history there," said Cabral who always emphasizes a firm foundation in culinary roots. "You lose yourself in so many things and there are so many types of foods."
Cabral began his path that would have him meeting foods that sing of sweet, sour, tart, coarse, creamy, or spicy, with a curiosity that went beyond satisfying his hunger.
"I was always self conscious about my height. I'd try to see if there were any external causes for my growth. I saw that milk, when it was introduced in China, over generations, actually led to people getting taller," said Cabral. "That led me to wanting to know where food came from and how it really affects us."
Taking an immediate interest into international delicacies, Cabral read of plates served in places such as Vietnam or France, while he reside worlds-away in East Los Angeles.
Ever inspired by L.A. Weekly's own food critic Jonathon Gold, Cabral began to blog towards the later years of his high school tenure, expanding his ability to articulate his passion for food and embrace every moment of his meal.
"I love all food equally at their opportune moments," said Cabral. "How it affects us now, how it affects your future. Food is amazing, food is beautiful."
Sparking from his recent appearance on Bizarre Food, Cabral's dream of one day 'being paid to eat' reached a pivotal milestone as letters and invitations have been raining into his site.
As for being the humble representative of ethnic and original food in Los Angeles, Cabral feels confident he gave the city justice.
"[Food from home] is like licking the floor of heaven," said Andrew Zimmern after leaving the Cabral household.
As for his taste in evil, toxic, and illegal fruit, Cabral smiles upon his tragic affair.
"[Durian] will be my death - Romeo."
Javier Cabral's blog can be seen at http://teenageglutster.blogspot.com
Cabral began his path that would have him meeting foods that sing of sweet, sour, tart, coarse, creamy, or spicy, with a curiosity that went beyond satisfying his hunger.
"I was always self conscious about my height. I'd try to see if there were any external causes for my growth. I saw that milk, when it was introduced in China, over generations, actually led to people getting taller," said Cabral. "That led me to wanting to know where food came from and how it really affects us."
Taking an immediate interest into international delicacies, Cabral read of plates served in places such as Vietnam or France, while he reside worlds-away in East Los Angeles.
Ever inspired by L.A. Weekly's own food critic Jonathon Gold, Cabral began to blog towards the later years of his high school tenure, expanding his ability to articulate his passion for food and embrace every moment of his meal.
"I love all food equally at their opportune moments," said Cabral. "How it affects us now, how it affects your future. Food is amazing, food is beautiful."
Sparking from his recent appearance on Bizarre Food, Cabral's dream of one day 'being paid to eat' reached a pivotal milestone as letters and invitations have been raining into his site.
As for being the humble representative of ethnic and original food in Los Angeles, Cabral feels confident he gave the city justice.
"[Food from home] is like licking the floor of heaven," said Andrew Zimmern after leaving the Cabral household.
As for his taste in evil, toxic, and illegal fruit, Cabral smiles upon his tragic affair.
"[Durian] will be my death - Romeo."
Javier Cabral's blog can be seen at http://teenageglutster.blogspot.com
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