The Nomad Cook: Introduction to Culinary Cannabis By: Chef Travis Petersen Considered one of the pioneers of Culinary Cannabis, Chef Travis Petersen grew up in the Pacific Northwest, of Vancouver, Canada. In 2016, after a brief experience on Masterchef Canada, Travis launched The Nomad Cook and began traveling all over North America hosting Pop-Up dinners and cooking demos. Since 2018, Chef Travis has served over 10,000 people their first infused dining experience, working with major cannabis brands in both Canada and the US, while receiving international media attention from countries like Australia, Austria, England, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland. Chef Travis’ style of cooking is influenced by the fresh seafood of Quadra Island and a wide variety of Asian cuisines served in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada.