Ben has a passion for making and communicating. Though not formally trained in the culinary arts, he fills many of his days with experimenting in the kitchen and absorbing every drop of culinary information and culture that he can find. He has been involved in sustainable development projects from both Engineering and Architectural standpoints, and is constantly working to develop and broaden his understanding of sustainability in our increasingly complex world. He has a BS in Structural Engineering from Cornell University and is currently pursuing a Masters degree from Columbia University. You can usually find him cooking, working on his knives, watching cooking videos, or exercising. He firmly believes in the idea of “teaching a man to fish” when it comes to life skills, and hopes Grounded Grub can give viewers the tools to navigate sustainable eating in a dynamic and flexible way.