This photo was taken last summer, so it’s a little old. But it’s just so cool. She is posed next to what remains of a tree, covered with Laetiporus Sulphureus—chicken of the woods mushrooms.

Chef Erica has recently returned from Vietnam, where she was working with Streets International, a group that is getting street kids trained and into the hospitality industry in this quickly developing nation. Founded by Neal Bermas, PhD., They had a Launch Party and fundraiser in June at ICE.

The event was a huge success, exceeding fundraising goals and providing attendees with mouth watering fare from a few of the top Streets sponsors.

Check out their website at: Streets International.

Erica was in Vietnam for about a month, developing curriculum and exploring the …