Once . . . in the wilds of Afghanistan, I lost my corkscrew, and we were forced to live on nothing but food and water for days.

During one of my treks through Afghanistan, we lost our corkscrew. We were compelled to live on food and water for several days.

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.

The most immediate need is getting additional food into Afghanistan. So that has to be the top priority.

We try to use food to educate our diners about Afghanistan, about our culture. My goal is to create a dining experience that it is both educational and pleasant. We want people to come here and leave with good feelings in their hearts about Afghanistan and the people who live there.