Traveling to Malaysia was a wonderful opportunity for Michael Pan to discover his family's history and traditions, which of course includes food. The trip opened his eyes to an incredible culture in Southeast Asia that has been using innovative ingredients and cooking techniques to create satisfying and delicious foods. Back home, while working full time as an engineer, Michael’s enthusiasm for developing the product never waned. For months he developed, tested, and iterated on his family recipe from my kitchen in the Pacific Northwest. In 2018, he launched Pan's Mushroom Jerky in four delicious flavors, all inspired by my family's original recipe.