Meet Nate Collier
Self-taught cook, outdoor-food enthusiast, and the creator of The Flavour Journey.
I’m Nate — the guy behind the grill, the camera, and the keyboard around here. I started cooking the same way a lot of people do: with more curiosity than skill and a whole lot of trial and error. Over the years, that curiosity turned into a passion for heat, smoke, and everything in between.
I didn’t grow up in a kitchen with fancy equipment or professional training. Instead, I learned from backyard barbecues, family cookouts, roadside food stalls, and the “let’s see what happens” approach. Those early experiments — the good and the burnt — taught me more than any cookbook ever could.
My Cooking Philosophy
I believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated.
It just needs good heat, real ingredients, a little patience and people to share it with
Whether I’m grilling over live fire, smashing burgers on the flattop, roasting in the oven, or testing a new smoker, my goal is always the same: create bold, memorable flavors without the fuss.
What You’ll Find Here
The Flavour Journey is where I share everything I’ve learned (and continue to learn):
- Approachable recipes that anyone can make
- Gear reviews based on real experience — not sponsorships
- Cooking tips and techniques inspired by travel, backyard experiments, and the cooks I meet along the way
- Step-by-step guides that make grilling and outdoor cooking less intimidating
If it sizzles, smokes, or sears, you’ll find it somewhere on this site.
Why I Created this blog?
Honestly? Because I spent years searching for the kind of guidance I needed when I first started — simple, honest, and practical.
I wanted a place where home cooks could feel encouraged, improve their skills, avoid common mistakes and enjoy the process just as much as the meal.
Food brings people together, and this website is my way of passing that forward.
Let’s Cook Something Great
Whether you’re a seasoned griller or just learning your way around the kitchen, I’m glad you’re here. Fire up your grill, grab a cast-iron skillet, or preheat that oven — let’s make something unforgettable.
– Nate Collier
Founder & Author, The Flavour Journey