#031: If You Hate Your Job, Quit and Find Your “Bicycle” – Sam The Cooking Guy - a podcast by Shawn Walchef

Sam The Cooking Guy - Cook, TV/Online Personality, Author - San Diego @thecookingguy

Sam The Cooking Guy started working with family and real estate before realizing that he was unhappy, he decided to pursue a cooking show that showcased his authenticity.Sam started with short segments on a local news station and moved to a spot on a county television channel leaving a dishonest boss behind.

Sam wrote his own cookbooks, filmed cooking shows from his own kitchen, and hosted cooking classes out of his own home.Sam knew that the only way he was going to do what he does, was by being himself, being transparent, and without letting anyone sway him otherwise.

Don’t get “into a food rut”.  Every week try and make something new. Pretend as if you did not have key ingredients and improvise. Anyone can cook!Follow Sam The Cooking Guy and be a part of his journey.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:Sam the Cooking Guy’s Website


Facebook Sam The Cooking GuyTwitter @thecookingguy


Instagram @thecookingguyYoutube Link- The Sam LiveCast
Sam The Cooking Guy's Email
Sam The Cooking Guy CookbooksSam The Cooking Guy Recipes


Martha Stewart Books on AmazonMicroplane Zester on Amazon


Sam's Original Demo Tape


Cafe 222Cap'n Crunch Seared Tuna Recipe


Donovan's Steakhouse


Chef vs CookSam The Cooking Guy's Sponsors:

Bumblebee TunaFinlandia Cheese


Caliber Appliancesevo


Catalina Offshore ProductsChosen Foods


Bad Pickle TeesQuotes / Snackable Takeaways From This Podcast:

“Cooking is like riding a bike - the more you do it, the better you get.”“If it’s not right, maybe it’s not right. Investigate it”


“Go with your gut.”“If you hate what you do, don’t do it.”
“Don’t get into a food rut. Cook one new meal every week.”Get in Touch

Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerekShawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef

Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmktValley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort

Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstoriesEmail - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

Honorable Mentions:Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/

Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills

Spring Valley Tailgate&BBQ Festival Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SVBBQFestival/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1688443121186369

Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle!

Jet West: http://www.jetwestband.com/

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