Podcasts by Line Cook Thoughts
A podcast focusing on the everyday workers of the food service industry. I strive to promote cooks and other food service workers, and give an audio experience that help listeners relate to these stories. Send your stories to@linecookthoughts on Instagram.
Further podcasts by Line cook thoughts
Podcast on the topic Essen
All episodes
Episode 210: 5 Years of LCT, CosMc's and Customer Sentenced to Fast Food from 2023-12-09T18:53:18
On this solo episode, I start off by reflecting on the 5 years I have spent working on Line Cook Thoughts. A huge thank you to all those who listen and have supported this brand the last 5 years...
Listen
Episode 209: The Return of Hanalei Souza from 2023-12-03T23:00:09
In this episode, I chat with Hanalei Souza aka @ladylinecook. We discuss why the Sous Chef role is one of the hardest positions in the kitchen, how leadership and career progression is key for t...
Listen
Episode 208: Andrew Friedman On His New Book "The Dish" from 2023-10-23T22:37:22
In this episode, I talk to Andrew Friedman, author of "The Dish: The Lives and Labor One Plate of Food." We discuss his writing process, how the book came to be, the true dedication it takes to cre...
Listen
Episode 207: Street Food Dominance in CPG, Staffing Levels And Medication Affecting The Food Industry from 2023-10-16T02:09:43
In this solo episode, I discuss the recent news that many major financial analysts are concerned over weight loss drugs leading to a loss in revenue for the food industry within the next few years....
Listen
Episode 206: Culinary School Enrollment, Web 3.0 Restaurant Impacts and More with Justin Khanna from 2023-10-08T23:14:55
In this episode, Justin Khanna returns to discuss many, many topics. We start out with the potential decline in culinary school enrollment and interest due to effects of the industry and the high c...
Listen
Episode 205: Hot Topics In The Food Industry with Mary King from 2023-10-01T14:14:09
On this episode of the podcast, Mary King returns to talk all things food industry. Mary King is a restaurant veteran with over fourteen years of hospitality experience, most of them in management....
Listen
Episode 204: MrBeast Food Issues and AI Recipes from 2023-08-08T23:02:57
In this episode, I go over the lawsuits regarding MrBeast Burger and Virtual dining Concepts and the effects this can have on ghost kitchens and dining in the future. I also discuss AI recipe work ...
Listen
Episode 203: Managing Yourself Within The Food World with Chef Brother Luck from 2023-07-27T00:39
On this episode I chat with Chef Brother Luck. Chef Brother Luck, an acclaimed restaurateur from Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a renowned figure in the culinary world. With a James Beard nomina...
Listen
Episode 202: Talking Retro Recipes With Bobby Hicks from 2023-07-21T14:05:35
In this episode I chat with Bobby Hicks, the founder of Retro Recipes Kitchen. In the podcast we talk about some of his favorite (and least favorite) retro recipes. We also chat about his process, ...
Listen
Episode 201: How To Use Instagram Threads As A Chef Creator, Food AI and More With André Natera from 2023-07-12T22:14:10
On this episode, I chat with André Natera of Chef's PSA. We talk about Instagram Threads and how to take advantage of using the new platform. We talk about AI food and content creation, thoughts on...
Listen
Episode 200: 10 Lessons I've Learned From Talking To Cooks from 2023-07-06T21:47:50
Episode 200 is hear, and I wanted to share the principles and ideas I've learned from talking with you all over the course of this show. Expect to hear about ego, creativity, the value we all hold ...
Listen
Episode 199: Not Staying Within The Lines, MasterChef and Creativity with Fred Chang from 2023-06-25T21:40:12
On this episode I chat with Fred Chang. Fred is a Chef, Food Blogger, 2x MasterChef Alum, Milkbar Alum and Content Creator. In this episode we talk about his upbringing and how it relates to food, ...
Listen
Episode 198: How Judgement Of Yourself And From Others Can Hold You Back In Food from 2023-06-05T16:22:04
In this episode, I talk about how fear of failing and the judgement we and others may hold is the biggest false barrier we face in food. I share on why most of the stuff we worry about is simply no...
Listen
Episode 197: Your Mental Health Matters! from 2023-05-21T23:13:39
On this episode, I chat with Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos. Here is her bio in her own words: "I am Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos, former toxic Chef, currently Certified Life Coach. For year...
Listen
Episode 196: Becoming A Lawyer, Learning To Cook and The Similarities Of Both from 2023-05-11T22:57:34
On this episode, I chat with Graham MacLennan. Graham MacLennan is a lawyer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. About 15 years ago, he started volunteering in restaurant kitchens to develop his c...
Listen
Episode 195: My Interview with Jensen Cummings On The Best Served Podcast from 2023-05-01T19:43
Hello and welcome back to the show. Today's episode is a guest interview by yours truly on the Best Served Podcast. Jensen Cummings, the host of the show, and I chat about cooks and career mobility...
Listen
Episode 194: Why Cooking Is Just A Small Part Of Success In Food from 2023-04-23T16:28:03
In this episode I dive into the idea of why just focusing on cooking is not enough to lead a successful career. You need all of the knowledge surrounding the food you cook in order to create the...
Listen
Remembering The Interview with Professor Jerry Fischetti from 2023-04-10T19:07:06
On April 3rd the culinary world lost a teacher and a mentor to many. Jerry Fischetti was a professor I had in college who profoundly impacted the way I saw mental health care, self care and empathy...
Listen
Episode 193: A Conversation On The Beverage Industry with Adam Shoemaker and Mason Aronson from 2023-04-02T16:48:40
On this episode of the show, I chat with Adam Shoemaker and Mason Aronson. These two are the hosts of the Assemblage Beverage Podcast, a podcast focused on various topics within the beverage ind...
Listen
Episode 192: What Is Good Food Marketing with Crista Aladjadjian from 2023-03-26T22:05:52
On this episode, I get to chat with Crista Aladjadjian. Crista Aladjadjian is a former chef and restaurant operator who is now an industry leader in digital marketing and media. After helping co...
Listen
Prep List Items Recap: 03/13/23 from 2023-03-18T14:45:03
Welcome to a new content piece for the podcast! Every Saturday I will drop a brief recap of the Prep List Items newsletter so that you can listen to the information on the way to work, in betwee...
Listen
Episode 191: Lessons from MrBeast Burger/Impact of Removing Michelin Stars from 2023-03-15T22:40:03
In this solo episode I discuss two different topics. The first half is a look at the success and impact of MrBeast Burger in 2023. I know, why bother caring about an influencer selling mass produc...
Listen
Episode 190: Success After Restaurants with Taffy Elrod from 2023-03-05T21:37:48
This episode is the return of Chef Taffy Elrod! Taffy Elrod is a professional chef, cooking instructor, recipe developer, food writer, and former restaurant owner with over 20 years' experience in ...
Listen
Episode 189: The Worst Career Advice For Cooks In 2023 from 2023-02-26T17:14:11
In this episode I debut the podcast to both audio AND video audiences. This episode can be found on Youtube as well! I talk about the lack of diversity in what options cooks are told they have in t...
Listen
Episode 188: Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door with Emmanuel Laroche from 2023-02-21T23:45:59
On this episode, I chat with author Emmanuel Laroche on his new book "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door". Born and raised in France, EMMANUEL LAROCHE is VP of Marketing with Symrise North Ameri...
Listen
Episode 187: Food Robotics and Automation with Dr. Nathan Libbey from 2023-02-13T22:54:47
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Nathan Libbey. Dr. Libbey is the Director of Client Success at robochef, Inc, a food automation company in Libertyville, IL. Nathan has spent the past 20 years in a...
Listen
Episode 186: Are You Being Too Humble? When To Have Confidence In The Food Industry from 2023-02-08T01:51:51
Welcome back to another solo episode. This week I talk about why it is SO important that you show up for yourself when it comes to opportunities in your career. Why you owe the work and time put in...
Listen
Episode 185: How ChatGPT Will Change Recipe Writing and Being A Chef with André Natera from 2023-01-31T00:31:25
My guest today is Chef André Natera. With a 27-year culinary career, André Natera has cooked with Michelin-starred chefs and received numerous awards from Dallas and Austin media. Most recently, th...
Listen
Episode 184: ServSafe Vs. Cooks/Consistency Vs. Creativity from 2023-01-24T23:27:29
On this episode I chat about the reporting by the NY Times that the food safety certification, ServSafe, is using it's funds to lobby against better wages for restaurant workers. I also share some ...
Listen
Episode 183: Noma Closing, "The Menu" and A.I. with Justin Khanna from 2023-01-12T22:02:45
In this episode, Justin Khanna and I discuss the bombshell news of Noma closing. We breakdown our thoughts on what happened, what this means for elite fine dining and share opinions on the danger o...
Listen
Episode 182: Process, Food Media And More with Chris Spear from 2023-01-10T01:17:57
In this episode, Chris Spear returns. Chris is the Chef/Owner of Perfect Little Bites. He is also the founder and lead content creator of Chefs Without Restaurants. He is well versed and talented i...
Listen
Episode 181: Mistakes To Avoid And Advice For New Cooks In The Industry from 2023-01-02T17:58:19
In this episode, we start the year of 2023 off with mistakes to avoid and advice for new cooks in the industry. I posed the question to the Line Cook Nation community on what mistakes should new pe...
Listen
Episode 180: 4 Years of Line Cook Thoughts from 2022-12-25T21:23:21
In this episode I spend some time to thank you all for 4 years of Line Cook Thoughts! I give a quick recap of where we started and where I plan on going with the brand. Thank you all for your su...
Listen
Episode 179: Interview with Josh Sharkey, CEO of meez from 2022-12-12T00:56:25
On this episode I chat with Josh Sharkey. Josh Sharkey is the founder and CEO of meez, the recipe tool for professional chefs. He is an entrepreneur, chef, and restaurant operator with over 20 year...
Listen
Episode 178: 10 Books I Recommend (Not About Food But For Those In The Food Industry) from 2022-12-01T17:57:48
On this episode I start a new list framework I will be using over the next few weeks. I'll be sharing a bunch of thoughts and recommendations throughout the weeks and am starting with book recommen...
Listen
Episode 177: Why The Expectation Of Suffering Is Still Hurting The Food Industry from 2022-11-27T17:21:40
Hello again and welcome back to another solo show. Today I wanted to take a deep dive into the expectations we place on workers in regards to a "hard work environment". The jobs in the food worl...
Listen
Episode 176: Winning MasterChef and Finding Success in Food Media with Dara Yu from 2022-11-20T17:00:29
On this week's podcast I chat with Chef Dara Yu. Dara Yu is a 21-year-old LA native chef. Her career started in the MasterChef Junior kitchen at age 12 where she placed as runner-up in season one. ...
Listen
Episode 175: Food Tours, Issues With Awards and How To Expand Your Skillset with Eric Rivera from 2022-10-10T01:09:11
In this episode I sit down to chat with Eric Rivera. Eric is a chef, entrepreneur, content creator and much more. He has worked in fine dining establishments such as Alinea and has since broken off...
Listen
Episode 174: If You Are In Culinary School Listen To This from 2022-10-04T01:02:32
In this episode I give direct advice to those in culinary school. Listen to this if you are in or about to go to college for the food industry! Check out linecooktho...
Listen
Episode 173: How To Start A Farm with Dylan Leary from 2022-09-25T19:25:27
On this episode Dylan Leary returns to share about his work with 10-acre regenerative and educational farm on Cape Cod, Pelham Farms. In the show we chat about why he chose to start it, the daily c...
Listen
Episode 172: Why There Is Never A Perfect Time To Start from 2022-09-18T22:06:41
On this episode I dive into the enemy of progress: waiting for the perfect time to start. I go into why in food you learn as you build and take on challenges. I talk about negative feedback, exampl...
Listen
Episode 171: How Stoicism Has Helped Me In The Food Industry from 2022-09-11T19:12:18
On this episode I talk about the philosophy of Stoicism and how I have applied it to not only my career in food but also my everyday life. I touch on the aspects that help relieve anxiety, frame go...
Listen
Episode 170: From Extern To Executive Chef with Katie Reicher from 2022-09-04T21:55:48
Today on the show I interview Katie Reicher. As Executive Chef of the legendary Greens Restaurant in San Francisco, Katie creates comforting, seasonal, and inspired cuisine served in a welcoming en...
Listen
Episode 169: Sharing My Own Burnout In Food Media from 2022-08-28T20:53:22
On this episode I dive into the burnout I have felt as a food media content creator over the last few months. After four years of work I have finally hit a wall and I wanted to share why and how I ...
Listen
Episode 168: The Bear Review from 2022-07-17T14:24:17
On this episode I review the Hulu series: The Bear. The Bear is about a chef who returns home after his brother has passed and has left a sandwich shop for him to run in the heart of Chicago. Many ...
Listen
Episode 167: Cocktail Competitions, Underrated Drinks and The Importance Of Detail with Patty Dennison from 2022-07-11T19:54:43
On this episode I chat with bartender Patty Dennison. She works at Hawksmoor in New York City and was recently crowned the 2022 Woodford Reserve ManEx Winner. We talk about the dedication it tak...
Listen
Episode 166: Line Cook Nation Takes On Creative Ruts from 2022-07-05T23:08:25
In this episode I get to speak to members of the community about creativity. More specifically on how they manage getting out of periods when creativity is hard to find. There are many great bit...
Listen
Episode 165: The Shifting Hospitality Landscape with Zach Moquin from 2022-06-12T21:58:39
On this episode I chat with friend and colleague, Zach Moquin. We chat about getting a Masters in Hospitality, why that segment of the industry can be so rewarding and the shifting landscape within...
Listen
Episode 164: Moving Into Food Research and Development with Kimberly Schaub from 2022-05-30T20:22:54
On this episode I chat with Kimberly Schaub, host of the Peasonmoss podcast and Business Development Manager of Griffith Foods. Kimberly shares how she got into cooking after the Air Force, what dr...
Listen
Episode 163: The Argument Against The Negative View Of Leaving The Kitchen from 2022-05-08T12:21:37
On this episode I talk about how viewing positions outside of the kitchen only stifles your own opportunities within your career. I discuss my own view of non-kitchen work when I started cooking...
Listen
Episode 162: Equinox with Chef Kristin Brangwynne from 2022-04-26T23:15:47
On this episode I chat with Chef Kristin Brangwynne, personal friend and pastry chef, about her first published cookbook "Equinox: Seasonally Inspired Petit Gateaux". In the episode we talk about h...
Listen
Episode 161: Are Expectations and Pressure Holding You Back In Food? from 2022-04-10T18:56:14
On this episode I take the mic on a solo venture into the idea of our own expectations and the pressure we put on ourselves. I share how that in my own career, it was often the negative reaction to...
Listen
Episode 160: Food Writing, Advice and More with Dianne Jacob from 2022-03-31T21:46:40
On this podcast I get to talk with Dianne Jacob. Dianne Jacob coaches food writers and bloggers on how to get a cookbook published and how to improve the quality and effectiveness of their writi...
Listen
Episode 159: Food Styling, Working in Cinema and Constant Learning with Chef Sandhya Kumar from 2022-03-06T18:32:20
On this episode I chat with Chef Sandhya Kumar. There is nothing better than your passion being your profession. And that is exactly what Chef Sandhya Kumar has always believed in. Passion for cook...
Listen
Episode 158: Work Life Balance Is A Necessity To Keep Restaurant Workers from 2022-02-27T18:23:23
On this episode I chat with Bruce McAdams, an Associate Professor at The University of Guelph based out of Canada. In the episode we talk about a study he conducted surrounding the wants of prospec...
Listen
Episode 157: How Do We Manage Mental Health In Restaurants? from 2022-02-19T19:07:23
On this episode I chat with Bruce McAdams, an Associate Professor at The University of Guelph based out of Canada. In the episode we talk about a study he conducted surrounding the preparedness res...
Listen
Episode 156: Line Cook Nation Takes On Rejection from 2022-02-13T23:29:01
In this episode I speak to members of the Line Cook Thoughts Community on career rejection and how they overcame it. We all experience it not going our way from time to time and getting to hear sto...
Listen
Episode 155: Line Cook Nation Takes On Imposter Syndrome (Part 2) from 2022-01-30T20:58:35
On this episode we continue with the Line Cook Nation Takes On Imposter Syndrome Series! A huge thank you to Samantha Pelayo (IG: @samanthapelayofoodblog), John Grabowski II, Michael Dimmer (Twitte...
Listen
Episode 154: Line Cook Nation Takes On Imposter Syndrome (Part 1) from 2022-01-16T21:27:58
On this episode I introduce the new series for 2022: Line Cook Nation Takes On ___. This episode is all about Imposter Syndrome, and the five food industry professionals I interview share examples ...
Listen
Episode 153: Goals and Ideas for 2022 from 2022-01-07T19:00:55
This short solo episode is an overview of what I hope to accomplish with the podcast and brand in 2022. Really looking forward to some projects I have lined up involving the community. I also share...
Listen
Episode 152: Open Flame Cooking, Michelin Stars and Becoming a Restauranteur with Chef Gerald Addison from 2021-12-19T21:05:07
On this episode I chat with Chef Gerald Addison. A DC-native, Bammy’s co-owner and co-executive chef, Gerald Addison, is passionate about creating a more diverse dining culture in DC and is proud t...
Listen
Episode 151: So What Happens If Your Goals Change In Food? from 2021-12-12T22:59:05
On this episode I chat about how throughout my career my goals for myself have changed drastically and why that is not a bad thing. Being tied to one goal is fine but not being open minded is limit...
Listen
Episode 150: Why Patience And Letting Go Are Essential Skills In Food from 2021-11-28T14:21:22
Thank you all so much for 150 episodes! On today's show I talk about why patience and letting go are essential in food. We had to face a two year period unlike any seen in the world of food and I w...
Listen
Episode 149: The End of Restaurants as We Knew Them with Corey Mintz from 2021-11-12T17:27:46
Corey Mintz is a freelance food reporter (New York Times, Globe and Mail, Eater, and others), focusing on the intersection between what we eat with business, politics, farming, ethics, land use, la...
Listen
Episode 148: Meals On The Appalachian Trail With Aurora Blanchard from 2021-10-31T23:42:01
On this episode I chat with Aurora Blanchard. Aurora hiked 868 miles of the Appalachian Trail from April to July of this year. Prior to this, she studied Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of ...
Listen
Episode 147: Making Pasta Accessible With Laurie Boucher from 2021-10-22T23:58:20
On this episode I chat with Laurie Boucher. Laurie is an attorney turned Pasta Instructor. Laurie’s passion is PASTA and she teaches all forms of pasta making privately and in local businesses in...
Listen
Episode 146: A Conversation With Laurie Woolever About Anthony Bourdain from 2021-10-14T21:59:05
On this episode I chat with Laurie Woolever. Laurie Woolever is a writer and editor, and New York Times bestselling author who spent nearly a decade assisting Anthony Bourdain, with whom she coaut...
Listen
Episode 145: Jerk At Nite from 2021-10-08T14:03:09
In this episode I chat with the General Manager of Jerk at Nite, Natasha Powell. Jerk at Nite is a Caribbean Restaurant with multiple locations in the DMV. The founder, Denville Myrie Jr., started ...
Listen
Episode 144: Culture, Perseverance and Mexican Food with Jasmine Chacon of La Chingona Taqueria from 2021-09-30T14:37:24
On this episode I chat with the Co-owner of La Chingona Taqueira, Jasmine Chacon. The taqueria is located in St. Maarten. We talk about her push to cook on the hot line despite facing opposition du...
Listen
Episode 143: Mistakes, “Selling Out” and Making Decisions In Your Career from 2021-09-23T21:23:10
In this solo episode I dive into two separate topics. I share about my thoughts on the relationship we have with mistakes and how maybe we are not set up properly to work with them efficiently. I t...
Listen
Episode 142: Restaurant Criticism and Food Journalism: Interview with Hanna Raskin from 2021-09-15T11:21:58
On this episode I chat with food critic Hanna Raskin. Hanna Raskin is the editor and publisher of The Food Section, a newsletter covering food and drink in the American South. She previously served...
Listen
Episode 141: Lady Line Cook with Hanalei Souza from 2021-09-09T17:24:34
On this episode I chat with Hanalei Souza (aka @ladylinecook). She is the face behind the memes and silly videos that give a glimpse into kitchen life. She is also the author of the memoir, "Nice W...
Listen
Episode 140: Talking The Process with Ashten M. Garrett from 2021-09-02T19:12:04
On this episode I chat with Ashten Garrett. Ashten is a Senior Culinary Arts Manager at Marriott International. He is the ACF Young Chefs Club National President and a WACS Young Chefs Ambassador. ...
Listen
Episode 139: Advice For Anyone Starting In The Food Industry from 2021-08-26T19:46
On this episode I respond to the question I have gotten most often over the past few months: Any advice? As we manage this new world I have gone on my own journey of learning and navigate through t...
Listen
Episode 138: Pastry Chef Iain Jones of The Inn at Little Washington from 2021-08-19T15:30:12
On this episode I chat with Chef Iain Jones, Pastry Chef of the 3 Michelin Star Restaurant The Inn at Little Washington. We talk about his career, maintaining a high level performance at the restau...
Listen
Episode 137: Why Mistakes Shouldn't Hold You Back from 2021-08-12T14:39:50
On this episode I talk about the idea of making mistakes in the food industry. In an industry so fast paced the opportunity to make mistakes is extremely high. We are also taught that any mistake m...
Listen
Episode 136: Irrational Food Opinions with Kole Bailey from 2021-08-04T21:01:09
On this episode I take the time to just sit back with my friend Kole and discuss long held food opinions. A podcast literally about the most random food topics such as Hot Pockets, Ranch Dressing, ...
Listen
Episode 135: Thoughts on Self Doubt and Anxiety in Food from 2021-07-29T15:10:22
On this episode of the podcast I take a step back from food interviews and topics and spend some time sharing about the idea of self doubt and how many in my community have shared about it in the p...
Listen
Episode 134: Talking Gluten Free Baking With Chef Selina Progar from 2021-07-07T14:30:10
In this episode I chat with Chef Selina Progar of Gluten Free Goat Bakery out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about the creative process of being a pastry chef. We then get into the challenges...
Listen
Episode 133: Status Games in the Food Industry from 2021-06-23T15:18:26
In this episode, friend of the show Katy Osuna is back! We start out by talking about our time in restaurants and the overwhelming grip status had on us early on. We then discuss why we get into th...
Listen
Episode 132: World Central Kitchen and the Work Done By Chef Elyssa Kaplan from 2021-06-09T16:46:12
On this episode I chat with Chef Elyssa Kaplan. She works for World Central Kitchen on the Chef Relief Lead Operations Team. In the show she shares stories from her own career and a very powerful s...
Listen
Episode 131: Talking Fair Kitchens with Einav Gefen from 2021-06-02T16:03:13
On this episode I chat with Corporate Executive Chef of Unilever North America, Einav Gefen. We discuss the organization she has helped build through her work, Fair Kitchens. Fair Kitchens focuses ...
Listen
Episode 130: Welcome to Pasta Tik Tok with Ryan Peters from 2021-05-26T18:22:34
On this episode I chat with Ryan Peters. Ryan was on the show back on Episode 13! Since then he has grown to be one of the largest pasta food media influencers on Tik Tok. He has grown so much that...
Listen
Episode 129: Creative Block from 2021-05-19T12:32:42
On this episode I share about the creative rut I have been in the past few weeks. I was in a space of feeling dread to work on anything the last two weeks and I take time to share why in hopes that...
Listen
Remembering The Interview With Chef Brian Kaywork from 2021-05-04T13:15:09
This episode is a re-upload of an earlier episode recorded and published in 2019. It is an interview with Chef Brian Kaywork, a Chef Instructor at The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Kaywork pa...
Listen
Episode 128: The Issues Behind The Cook Shortage In Restaurants from 2021-04-28T16:12:05
On this episode I go in depth into some of the major issues causing the shortage of cooks. In this episode I get personal and go in depth on why I left restaurants due this issue. I then spend time...
Listen
Episode 127: The Cook Shortage, Tock, and More with Andrew Genung from 2021-04-21T18:27:52
On this episode I chat with the creator of Family Meal newsletter, Andrew Genung. Andrew is the creator of Family Meal newsletter, a twice-weekly news roundup for and about the restaurant industry....
Listen
Episode 126: Talking The Chef's Garden with Farmer Lee Jones from 2021-04-14T15:42:19
On this episode I chat with Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden. We talk about his family farm and the work to grow for those within the food industry. We also talk about underrated vegetables, h...
Listen
Episode 125: Extraterrestrial Baking with the Black Box Bakery Crew from 2021-04-07T18:14:07
On this episode I chat with the crew from Black Box Bakery. Black Box Bakery is a wholesale and online retail bakery, dedicated to bringing unique laminated pastries to the city of Denver. Accompan...
Listen
Episode 124: What Issues Cooks and Chefs Face Right Now from 2021-03-31T19:03:16
On this episode I chat about certain issues that people in restaurants are facing right now. I begin by sharing the issue that restaurant operators are facing with a lack of a labor pool to hire fr...
Listen
Episode 123: Important Lessons That Changed My View On The Industry from 2021-03-24T21:18:24
In this episode I share some lessons I learned in regards to being passionate about your work. I also share the idea of work/life balance, and reflect on how absurd it can be to think someone is no...
Listen
Episode 122: The Career of Chef Sebastien Salomon and His Push For Michelin Starred Haitian Cuisine from 2021-03-20T15:59:24
On this episode I chat with Chef Sebastien Salomon. We talk about the impact his mother and grandmother had on him as a Chef. We also talk about his goal to be the first Haitian 3 Michelin Starred ...
Listen
Epsiode 121: Serving Up Personal Finance with Edna Peredia Eller from 2021-03-10T20:04:54
On this episode I chat with Edna. Edna is a financial planner, formerly a cook, and runs an agency helping people with their personal finances. She shares why she joined the food industry and how t...
Listen
Episode 120: Why Creativity Outside Of The Plate Matters from 2021-03-03T23:19:33
On this episode I talk about the idea of creativity, and how applying your passion for plating with the same intensity in areas such as food business can be career changing. I then share why you ne...
Listen
Episode 119: From Tech to Food Media and Entrepreneurship With Lamees Attar-Bashi from 2021-02-24T23:02:44
On this episode I chat with Lamees Attar-Bashi. Lamees AttarBashi is an MBA Engineer turned Tv chef & personality, An international culinary enthusiast with a focus on representing Middle Eastern c...
Listen
Episode 118: What Would You Tell Yourself If You Could Start Again? from 2021-02-11T00:26:32
On this episode I spent the last few weeks asking those in the industry this question: "If you could go back in time and tell yourself any piece of advice in regards to starting out in food, what w...
Listen
Episode 117: Starting A Food Media Career With Kendall Beach from 2021-02-03T15:05:37
On this episode I chat with Kendall Beach. A graduate from The Culinary Institute of America, Kendall is the Kitchen Producer for The Babish Culinary Universe. In the episode we talk about her ente...
Listen
Episode 116: What Society Doesn't Understand About People In The Food Industry from 2021-01-27T20:43:56
On this episode I discuss a topic that many of you have shared with me. I asked cooks directly what people do not understand about those in the food industry, and they share. Whether it be the long...
Listen
Episode 115: Good, Rich Life: A Conversation With Val Goodrich from 2021-01-17T21:50:43
On this episode I chat with Val Goodrich about her self published food magazine: Good, Rich Life. We talk about the independent work she did to bring the magazine to life, how she curated her conte...
Listen
Episode 114: Photography and Kintsugi with Joseph Weaver from 2021-01-11T19:29:22
On this episode, I chat with photographer and artist Joseph Weaver. We chat about his photography career, and how he gets great shots of food and the people who create it. We then talk about modern...
Listen
Episode 113: Hard Work and Achieving Goals with Sophie Lynn from 2021-01-06T17:59:41
On this episode I chat with Chef Sophie Lynn. We chat about her career so far, managing it during the pandemic, and taking the role of Executive Chef. She shares how she has achieved her goals, the...
Listen
Episode 112: 2020 Podcast Year In Review from 2020-12-31T15:30:57
On this episode, I reflect on the change 2020 has brought me. I then share the top 10 most listened to episodes of this podcast in the past year, and contemplate what the future may hold. Thank you...
Listen
Episode 111: Square One Chocolates from 2020-12-21T22:36:28
On this episode I chat with Lila Johnson about Square One Chocolates. Square One Chocolates is a small, pop-up business on Instagram run by two recent graduates from The Culinary Institute of Ameri...
Listen
Episode 110: A Guide to Starting Out In Food Media from 2020-12-12T21:30:19
In this episode, I address a topic that many have been reaching out to me for. As we as an industry look to diversify our skillset, many are looking to media and building brand as a way to do so. I...
Listen
Episod 109: Talking Tik Tok with Chef Kelsey Shade from 2020-11-16T01:42:42
In this episode, I get to chat with Kelsey Shade. Kelsey is a 22 year old social media influencer and freelance cook. With over 335k+ followers on Tik Tok, she has been able to transform her online...
Listen
Episode 108: What Matters To The End Consumer with Chef Taffy Elrod from 2020-11-08T18:35:39
In this episode, I chat with Chef Taffy Elrod about her career and time during the pandemic. We then talk about what the consumers are looking for in the age of COVID, and what food seems most impo...
Listen
Episode 107: Don't Let Others Dictate Your Career from 2020-11-03T00:16:31
The podcast is back! Thank you all so much for the support while I have taken this break. In this episode, I give an update on the brand. Then I dive deep into my decision to chose a different care...
Listen
Episode 106: Food Writing and James Beard: A Conversation With John Birdsall from 2020-09-06T16:38:25
On this episode, I chat with John Birdsall. We chat about his career, how his writing reflects upon the issues gay cooks face in our industry, and also the impact people such as Jeremiah Tower and ...
Listen
Episode 105: The No Kid Hungry Fundraiser from 2020-08-30T23:17
Hello! This short episode is explaining the running fundraiser next month. The goal is to raise $10,000 between September 1st and September 30th. We will run 47 miles to represent 47% of households...
Listen
Episode 104: 3D Food Printing with Elzelinde van Doleweerd from 2020-08-23T13:14:16
In this episode I chat with Elzelinde about her start up based in the Netherlands, Upprinting Food. Her company focuses on sustainable food printing, and we discuss how it works, how food waste can...
Listen
Episode 103: The Meaning of Rating Systems Now with Marisel Salazar from 2020-08-16T15:23:20
On this episode I chat with Marisel Salazar about the importance of rating systems right now. She is a NYC-based food writer, and also focuses on celebrating POC and Minorities in the kitchen throu...
Listen
Episode 102: Eat Well. Train Well. Live Well. A Conversation With Lynnardo Holland from 2020-08-10T02:53:48
On this episode I chat with Lynnardo Holland, owner of TheSkinnyFatCook. It is a business focused on operating a platform for people to get exposed to a healthier way of life, with the healthier...
Listen
Episode 101: What Should Chefs Eat? A Conversation with Melanie Wong from 2020-08-02T00:49:19
In this episode, I chat with Melanie Wong. Melanie Wong is a Registered Dietitian and cook leveraging food and nutrition knowledge with culinary skills to help people foster healthy relationships w...
Listen
Episode 100: Why It Is Important To Talk To Cooks from 2020-07-26T20:11:46
We have reached episode 100! Thank you all so much for the opportunity to create this podcast and community. In this episode, I chat about the journey to 100, give some thanks, and then let cooks s...
Listen
Episode 99: Talking Plate Magazine with Chandra Ram from 2020-07-06T17:57:07
On this episode I talk with Editor of Plate Magazine and cookbook author, Chandra Ram. We talk about the future of the magazine, her career, and how putting the magazine together works. --- Send...
Listen
Episode 98: Buffalo Eats with Donnie Burtless from 2020-06-29T02:25:06
On this episode, I chat with Founder of Buffalo Eats, Donnie Burtless. We talk about his creation of the food blog and podcast, why Buffalo is a great dining city, and his journey on promoting the ...
Listen
Episode 97: Reshaping The Industry With Amethyst Ganaway from 2020-06-21T23:44:10
On this episode, I chat with Amethyst about what it means to be a well rounded Chef. We then get into the social justice issues we are facing, and how we can improve moving forward. --- Se...
Listen
Episode 96: Where Do Cooks Fit In? from 2020-05-29T19:45:26
On this episode I discuss how cooks feel unheard in the industry, and why it is integral to talk to them more. I then talk about why now is the time for you to start the process of change you want ...
Listen
Episode 95: Building Brand/Perfecting Tacos with Zuriel Barradas from 2020-05-21T17:21:38
On this episode, I chat with Zuriel Barradas. He is the owner of the Nomad, a pop up taqueria. We chat about his journey to building brand awareness through his food, and also his passion for being...
Listen
Episode 94: Wine, Beer, and Spirits with the Bevin4mers from 2020-05-15T21:40:12
On this episode I chat with the Bevin4mers. 4 friends in the service industry who have come together to share their knowledge of beverages, they speak about their respective niches in the beverage ...
Listen
Episode 93: The One About Gabriel Concordia from 2020-05-10T19:24:11
On this episode I chat with Gabriel Concordia. Gabriel’s love for travel and food has brought him to food-centric places around the world.
Armed with degrees in Culinary Arts and Applied F...
Episode 92: What Makes A “Strong” Chef? from 2020-05-05T16:22:58
On this episode, I chat about the idea of strength. I touch upon how we must utilize this time to assess that strong Chefs are ones who create the atmospheres of well being for themselves and the o...
Listen
Episode 91: The One About Anneka Brooks from 2020-05-02T21:12:01
On this episode I chat with Anneka Brooks. Anneka is the Service Director of Nomad, and has had a successful career in the FOH aspect of restaurants. In the podcast, we chat about her career, what ...
Listen
Episode 90: The One About Quincy Randolph from 2020-04-29T23:42:49
On this episode I chat with Pop-up Chef and Culinary Director of RND Coffee: Quincy Randolph. In this we chat about his time cooking in Chicago, how he built his own business, and how he is evolvin...
Listen
Episode 89: The One About Stephanie Burt from 2020-04-26T18:02:07
On this episode I chat with Stephanie Burt. Stephanie Burt is the host of The Southern Fork podcast and a writer based in Charleston, SC. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including S...
Listen
Episode 88: The One About Renée Sferrazza from 2020-04-25T03:12:26
On this episode I speak with Renée Sferrazza. She is a certified sommelier, wine consultant, and wine writer. In the podcast we chat about the sommelier exams, how to make wine more approachable, a...
Listen
Episode 87: The One About Alexis Brown from 2020-04-19T22:42:24
On this episode, I chat with Alexis Brown. Alexis is from South Haven, Michigan, and is a Food Service Manager. In the episode we chat about our time building a community garden at our college, ho...
Listen
Episode 86: A Conversation with Jenny Dorsey from 2020-04-18T00:54:49
On this episode, I chat with Jenny Dorsey, a Chef, Author, and Speaker exploring the intersection of food, identity, and vulnerability. We chat about her recent TED talk, her nonprofit Studio ATAO,...
Listen
Episode 85: The One About Hanna Krilov from 2020-04-14T21:38:02
On this episode, I chat with Hanna Krilov. She is a pastry cook turned sommelier, and in the episode we chat about wine, how to learn about wine during the pandemic, and our shared admiration of Ne...
Listen
Episode 84: A Conversation with Andrew Friedman from 2020-04-13T16:50:15
On this episode, I speak with Andrew, the host of Andrew Talks To Chefs. We chat about the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how we might prepare as an industry for what the future might hold. --- Send in...
Listen
Episode 83: The One About Aaron Hutcherson from 2020-04-11T20:10:37
On this episode I speak with Aaron Hutcherson. Aaron Hutcherson is a freelance writer and recipe developer based in New York City, and runs the lauded recipe blog The Hungry Hutch. His work has app...
Listen
Episode 82: The One About David Vidal from 2020-04-09T15:26:31
On this episode I chat with Chef David Vidal. David is the Senior Sous Chef at Scandic Laholmen in Strömstad, Sweden. In the episode, we discuss his upbringing in Malta, how he was able to learn ba...
Listen
Episode 81: The One About Val Goodrich from 2020-04-08T14:21:47
On this episode I speak with Val Goodrich. She is a Food and Beverage writer located in Pennsylvania. In the episode we chat getting into food media, what her creative process is like, and how she ...
Listen
Episode 80: The One About Michelle Whitney from 2020-04-07T03:37:11
On this episode, I chat with friend Michelle Whitney. Born and raised in Connecticut, she is a CIA graduate in baking and pastry but moved to front of the house right after graduation. Since then s...
Listen
Episode 79: A Take On The Industry With Justin Khanna from 2020-04-06T01:37:46
On this episode I chat with friend Justin Khanna on the state of the industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk on how we can use this time to move forward, evolve ourselves as Chefs, and how w...
Listen
Episode 78: A Conversation With Kole Bailey from 2020-03-22T13:18:43
On this episode, I chat with good friend Kole Bailey. We talk about the state of the industry, and how we believe it will bounce back. We also discuss take out dining, what the image of the chef wi...
Listen
Episode 77: Conversation with Marcello Molteni from 2020-03-18T13:19:24
In an effort to keep producing content amid the effects of coronavirus, I chat with friend Marcello. We talk about his personal situation with family, not working, and what it’s been like since the...
Listen
Episode 76: Anxious Times For a Cook from 2020-03-14T21:07:39
On this episode I touch on the impact coronavirus is having on our industry. I then go into anxiety and how it has affected me and how I try to work through it. Definitely a more serious episode th...
Listen
Episode 75: The One About Lagusta Yearwood from 2020-03-09T15:23:51
On this episode, I chat with Lagusta Yearwood. Lagusta is the owner of Lagusta’s Luscious and Lagusta’s Luscious Commissary, located in New Paltz NY. In the episode, we chat about her chocolate wor...
Listen
Episode 74: The One About Mary King from 2020-03-02T02:21:58
On this episode, I chat with Mary King. Experienced in the food service industry, we chat about her career and how she has come to run the blog, “Where The Sidework Ends”. Interesting chat and some...
Listen
Episode 73: The One About Cody Castiglia from 2020-02-24T13:11:36
On this episode, I chat with Cody Castiglia. Cody is the Chef/Owner of Della Terra, a business focused on catering and cooking classes while using the best ingredients possible during the season’s ...
Listen
Episode 72: The One About Corey Mintz from 2020-02-18T15:25:20
On this episode I chat with Corey Mintz. Corey has been a critic for the Toronto Star, and has written many acclaimed articles on food. We chat about his career, and what it meant for him to make a...
Listen
Episode 71: Family Meal: A Push for Healthier Lifestyles for Cooks from 2020-02-10T02:06:58
On this episode, I speak with Ross and Jill of Family Meal, a nonprofit located in Buffalo, NY dedicated to helping cooks lead a healthier and positive life. This talk goes into their plans for the...
Listen
Episode 70: The One About Jenny McCoy from 2020-01-26T05:05:54
On this episode, I chat with the owner of Recette in Chicago, Jenny McCoy. In it, we talk about her astounding career in restaurants, food writing, and how she ended up falling in love with the Can...
Listen
Episode 69: “You Started in Fast Food?” from 2020-01-19T23:58:54
On this episode, I go over this idea of humble beginnings in the industry, and why it is so valuable to appreciate the different sectors in our profession. I then talk about what I would like to se...
Listen
Episode 68: The One About Chris Spear from 2020-01-13T01:01:30
On this episode, I chat with owner of Perfect Little Bites and the host of Chefs Without Restaurants: Chris Spear. We talk about this concept of taking the restaurant with you, and how some unconve...
Listen
Episode 67: The One About Jamie Simpson from 2020-01-05T14:45:59
On this episode, I chat with Chef Jamie Simpson. Jamie is the Executive Chef Liaison at The Culinary Vegetable Institute. In the episode, we talk about his story of becoming a Chef. We then talk ab...
Listen
Episode 66: The One About Nyesha Arrington from 2019-12-30T05:18:08
On this episode, I chat with Chef Nyesha Arrington. The Los Angeles based Chef is a leader in the industry, and we go over her career and industry insights that have helped her reach success with b...
Listen
Episode 65: The One About Scott Guerin from 2019-12-22T17:18:21
In this episode, I chat with Scott Guerin. He is lead Research and Development Chef for Modernist Pantry. In the episode we chat about what modern cooking means, what his day to day work includes, ...
Listen
Episode 64: The One About Matthew Francis from 2019-12-15T16:20:27
On this episode, I chat with Matthew Francis, a food video producer. Matthew has experience in food media, working for one the largest food media companies for two years, helping to create viral fo...
Listen
Episode 63: One Year of Line Cook Thoughts from 2019-12-09T15:49:20
On this episode, I share the major lessons I have learned from the past year. In this year of running the podcast, I have learned a ton, and am so grateful to be able to make this content for you a...
Listen
Episode 62: The One About Martin Diez from 2019-12-01T05:23:55
On this episode I interview Chef Martin Diez. He is the Chef Patissier-chocolatier for the Barry Callebaut Group. In the episode, we talk about his journey of working his way through France. We the...
Listen
Episode 61: My 15 Year Journey To Perfect The Mysterious Cannelé de Bordeaux: Kriss Harvey Returns from 2019-11-24T14:36:21
On this episode, I have Kriss Harvey back on the podcast to go over his 15 year dedication to mastering the Cannelé de Bordeaux. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/raymond-delucci/m...
Listen
Episode 60: The One About Katy Osuna from 2019-11-17T13:14:10
On this episode, I chat with Katy Osuna, creator of Copper and Heat, a James Beard Award Winning Podcast. In this episode, we talk about staging, gaining respect in the industry, and what we want t...
Listen
Episode 59: The One About David Pietranczyk from 2019-11-10T04:02:54
On this episode, I speak with David, Product and Marketing Specialist for Polyscience. He is also the creator of Flavor Bound Media. In this, we chat about his time working his way into Michelin di...
Listen
Episode 58: The One About Francesca Zani from 2019-11-03T17:29:06
On this episode, I chat with friend Francesca Zani. She is the creator of The Garnished Palate blog, and works within the food media world. We chat about her choice to follow an unconventional path...
Listen
Episode 57: The One About Rachel Vazquez from 2019-10-28T02:30:23
On this episode I speak with my friend Rachel, aka the Sustainability Gangster. On it, we talk about her time learning why she’s in the industry. We then get into our disappointment in school lunch...
Listen
Episode 56: "What Do I Bring to a Stage?" from 2019-10-21T14:16:33
On this episode, I take some topics from YOU, and discuss them in depth. I first get into what you should bring to a stage and how you should prepare for it. I then talk about the idea of mental to...
Listen
Episode 55: The One About Steve Doucakis from 2019-10-13T11:32:56
On this episode, I get to chat with Steve Doucakis. He is a Chef based out of Thailand, and it was awesome to get to make this episode happen. We chat about his time working in NYC, how to overcome...
Listen
Episode 54: The One About Marcello Molteni from 2019-09-29T03:49:48
On this episode, I chat with Marcello Molteni. He tells his story, and how his career path has taken some different turns. He then talks about the importance of teaching yourself, staying true to y...
Listen
Episode 53: In The Weeds- Good or Bad? from 2019-09-22T01:18:10
On this episode, I talk about “the weeds”, a place all cooks have gone to. I then share why I feel every cook has a story, and then give some social media advice for cooks wanting to start their ow...
Listen
Episode 52: The One About Arielle Lofton from 2019-09-15T13:28:07
On this episode, I speak with Arielle Lofton. She is a current student at The Culinary Institute of America. We chat about her finding herself in the industry, how traveling has impacted her, and w...
Listen
Episode 51: The One About Kriss Harvey from 2019-09-08T00:19
On this episode, I chat with Beverley Hills Chocolatier At andSons, Kriss Harvey. We talk about his career, different viewpoints in the industry, and how to innovate in a very traditionally set env...
Listen
Episode 50: The One About Andrew Friedman from 2019-09-01T01:53:17
On this episode, I chat with Andrew Friedman. He is the author of “Chefs, Drugs & Rock and Roll”, and host of the podcast “Andrew Talks To Chefs.” We chat about his career in food media, how to pro...
Listen
Episode 49: The One About Dylan Leary from 2019-08-25T02:45:32
On this episode, I interview friend Dylan Leary. Dylan is the founder of People4Tomorrow, an organization focused on teaching the people of Soroti, Uganda skills of self sustainability that include...
Listen
Episode 48: Ego vs. Guest from 2019-08-18T02:44:27
On this episode I start out by chatting more on values of a higher education in cooking. I then talk about balancing your ego with the needs of the guest, and why the guest is our top priority as C...
Listen
Episode 47: The Return of Justin Khanna from 2019-08-11T03:33:20
On this shared episode, I chat with Justin about a lot of topics related to cooks and branding. We get into cooks and their uses of various social media platforms, restaurant reviews and what we sh...
Listen
Episode 46: The One About Adam Loo from 2019-08-04T02:02:38
On this podcast, I speak with the culinary operations manager of MHG, Adam Loo. We talk about Being a Chef in Canada, starting in management early in his career, and how to effectively grow with a ...
Listen
Episode 45: 80 Pounds Down from 2019-07-29T00:05:37
On this episode, I share my journey of losing 80 lbs in the last year. The difficulty of being a chef and being overweight has been a struggle for me for years. I was finally able to overcome it, a...
Listen
Episode 44: Impact of a Cook’s Podcast from 2019-07-21T02:26:40
On this episode I share a message I received from a veteran who is just starting in the industry. I then chat about how age shouldn’t hold you back from getting into the industry. Finally, I chat a...
Listen
Episode 43: Humans of The Kitchen from 2019-07-08T00:55:10
On this episode, I speak with Beto from Humans of The Kitchen. It is a social media account focused on highlighting cooks. Telling their stories through some beautiful photography, this account sho...
Listen
Episode 42: The One About Chad Minton from 2019-06-30T02:53:43
On this episode, I speak with the founder of True Cooks, Chad Minton. Also Co-owner of Spiceology, he has created a platform, and brand that speaks to cooks like no other. Working hard to connect t...
Listen
Episode 41: The One About Jessica Lorigo from 2019-06-23T01:36:50
On this episode, I speak with Chef Jessica Lorigo. Working in the famous kitchen of Mugaritz, and appearing on the Netflix Show The Final Table, Chef Lorigo has attained quite the successes and fol...
Listen
Episode 40: Mentorship In Our Industry from 2019-06-19T22:06:25
On this episode, I share my own experiences of mentorship, and how blessed I have been to have people guiding me throughout my career. I share how mentors have connected to help me achieve goals an...
Listen
Episode 39: The One About Duane Brown from 2019-06-16T14:19
On this episode, I speak with mentor and friend Duane Brown about deciding your path in the culinary world. Discussing why business mindsets help you progress, we also talk about the balance of wha...
Listen
Episode 38: A Chat About Passion For The Food Industry from 2019-06-12T13:02:27
On this episode I talk about having passions for this industry and also having passions outside of this industry. The goal of trying to find happiness and balance in this career, and why it matters...
Listen
Episode 37: A Tribute To Chef Anthony Bourdain from 2019-06-08T21:26:23
It has been a year since Anthony Bourdain left us. I just wanted to create an episode commemorating him through my thoughts and messages sent in by listeners. If there is any episode to share, plea...
Listen
Episode 36: The One About Kareem Roberts from 2019-06-02T14:39
On this episode, I chat with Kareem Roberts, the owner of the instagram page @brokedinner. We chat about instagram chefs, finding yourself in the industry, how his culture impacts the way he sees f...
Listen
Episode 35: Emperor of Chef's, Godfather of Foodies: Auguste Escoffier from 2019-05-29T14:41:58
On this episode, I tell the story of Auguste Escoffier. In an effort to learn more of our past as cooks, I go deep into what he did for our industry, and the impacts he still has on us today. I hop...
Listen
Episode 34: The One About Michael Ruhlman from 2019-05-26T11:36:41
On this episode, I speak with Author Michael Ruhlman. Michael is a food writer, making books such as The Making of a Chef and Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing. He is definitely...
Listen
Episode 33: 5 Minutes To Close from 2019-05-22T13:56:11
On this episode I talk about the idea of how many different people we serve throughout our careers. I then chat about cooking until service ends, and why even your last plate matters. I then share ...
Listen
Episode 32: The One About Jenny Dorsey Part 1 from 2019-05-19T09:54:22
On this episode I speak with Chef Jenny Dorsey. She introduces herself, and then we get into the culture of working in Michelin restaurants. We talk the morals of fine dining, what we like and disl...
Listen
Episode 31: The Empathetic Ramp Forager from 2019-05-16T18:15:38
On this podcast, I discuss why it is important to have empathy in a kitchen. This important skill is invaluable to Chefs everywhere, and I wanted to give my thoughts on it. I then get into my time ...
Listen
Episode 30: The One About Lowana Lunasco from 2019-05-12T10:50:58
On this episode I chat with Lowana. She is a cook and also the creator of the YouTube Channel Yagottacook. She focuses on the value in teaching young adults how to cook, and we talk about content c...
Listen
Episode 29: Mushroom Toast, Two Poached Eggs and A Glass of Orange Juice from 2019-05-08T11:41:30
On this episode, I start by sharing the day I had with my Chef, Ross Warhol. Then i get into breakfast, and my opinion on certain breakfast foods and how i enjoy and dislike them. After that, I cha...
Listen
Episode 28: The One About Sam Bacharach from 2019-05-05T12:42:46
On this episode, I speak with my friend Sam. Sam is a sommelier at a 2 Michelin star restaurant. He has a breadth of knowledge on wine, and I thought it would be a good chat on learning more about ...
Listen
Episode 27: A Stage And The Inability To Use The Subway from 2019-05-01T19:59:40
On this episode, I start out by going over my experiences of staging. I talk about the good, the bad, my inability to use a subway, and why you have to stage in white in truffle season. I then get ...
Listen
Episode 26: The One About Jerry Fischetti from 2019-04-28T22:32:41
On this episode, we talk about treating your employees in a fair way. We then talk about empowering your team, and why a good organizational culture will help you in the kitchen in terms of efficie...
Listen
Episode 25: Paying Dues, Signature Items, and Being Friends With A Sommelier from 2019-04-24T20:38:21
On this episode I start by reminding you all of the Anthony Bourdain Tribute Episode I am trying to put together. I then give my thoughts on Kwame Onwuachi's new book. After that, I chat about a ma...
Listen
Episode 24: The One About Joe Sasto from 2019-04-21T21:53:17
On this episode I speak with Chef Joe Sasto. We talk A LOT about pasta. We also chat about his career, and where he is headed next. Great conversation for anyone who has a passion for cooking or pa...
Listen
Episode 23: Just a Cook? from 2019-04-17T12:18:03
On this episode I share why being an entrepreneurial chef is so important in this day and age. I then get into why only cooking for the opinion of others is detrimental, and how it made me feel los...
Listen
Episode 22: The One About Lauren Joffrion from 2019-04-14T12:09:31
On this episode, I speak with Chef Lauren Joffrion. Lauren runs Hellbraiser.com, a vegan food blog. We chat about her new role as Pastry/Sous Chef. We also discuss her Southern roots and how it inf...
Listen
Episode 21: The One About Louis Robinson from 2019-04-10T15:30:37
On this episode, I speak with Chef Louis Robinson. Chef Robinson is the owner of The Spice pop-up restaurant. He also is a restaurant consultant, and runs the instagram page @soignefood. After gain...
Listen
Episode 20: The One About Kathy Merget from 2019-04-07T12:18:17
On this episode, I speak with Kathy Merget. Kathy is Dean of student affairs at The Culinary Institute of America. We speak about physical and mental wellness outside of the kitchen. We also raise ...
Listen
Episode 19: Sixty Four from 2019-04-03T11:01:24
On this episode, I start by talking about the positives of eating at hole in the wall places. I then talk about Mise En Place and what it means for cooks. After that I reflect on Michelin vs. Progr...
Listen
Episode 17: Teach, Don't Show from 2019-03-27T09:56:06
On this solo episode, I discuss topics shared by YOU, the Line Cook Nation. I talk about The importance of teaching cooks properly, and building a positive relationship through that. I also go into...
Listen
Episode 16: The One About Michael Zebrowski from 2019-03-24T10:07:15
On this episode, I interview Chef Michael Zebrowski. Chef is a Pastry Arts instructor at The CIA. He is also the co-author of The Pastry Chef’s Little Black Book. He gives some great advice and tal...
Listen
Episode 15: The One About Jeremiah Tower from 2019-03-17T11:42:35
On this episode, I speak with one of the first Chefs who sparked the ingredient revolution, Jeremiah Tower. Known as one of the first Celebrity Chefs, we chat about his impact and what he did as A ...
Listen
Episode 14: The One About Dillon Marra from 2019-03-10T14:32:31
On this episode, I speak with Chef turned Entrepreneur Dillon Marra. Dillon is the founder of Smallplate Blades, a business in which he makes custom knives. We talk about knife making, being a lead...
Listen
Episode 13: The One About Ryan Peters from 2019-03-03T10:51:02
On this episode, I got to interview Chef Ryan Peters. Ryan is Sous Chef at Fish Nor Fowl in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We chat about going from being a Line Cook to a Sous Chef, some trends in the i...
Listen
Episode 12: Buffalo Wings, Habits, and Leadership and What They All Have In Common from 2019-02-24T11:18:26
On this episode, I talk about the subject of authenticity sent to me from a follower. I then go into some leadership habits I picked up from a book I read. Finally, I share your thoughts from the i...
Listen
Episode 7: The One About Ross Warhol from 2019-02-20T14:30:29
On this episode, I speak with mentor and friend Chef Ross Warhol. Ross has worked in some of the best kitchens in the world including El Bulli and Alinea. He shares his story and also philosophies ...
Listen
Episode 11: The One About Brian Kaywork from 2019-02-17T13:58:04
Brian Kaywork is a lecturing instructor at The Culinary Institute of America. In the episode we cover how food has revolved since he has graduated from the CIA. We talk about foraging and how to ge...
Listen
Episode 10: The One About Justin Khanna from 2019-02-05T01:21:28
Ok this episode, I interview Chef Justin Khanna. Justin has worked in the best restaurants in the world and is also an industry figure on YouTube and in podcasting. Justin shares how he has empower...
Listen
Episode 6: The One About EJ Lagasse from 2019-02-04T16:47:31
On this episode, I speak with EJ Lagasse. Son of Emeril Lagasse, EJ is a young Chef breaking the mold of what it means to be a young professional in the foodservice industry. A lot of great content...
Listen
Episode 9: The One About Jessica Scott from 2019-02-04T16:20:56
On this episode, I speak with Chef Jessica Scott. She had been featured on Food Network, and is now the Pastry Chef of Barton G restaurants. She shares her story and gives advice for doing your bes...
Listen
Episode 5: The One About Adam Shoemaker and Olivia Fisse from 2019-01-30T19:29:12
Adam and Olivia share their thoughts on the industry and also announce something big! (This episode was recorded on January 5th, was reuploaded due to technical issues) --- Send in a voice messa...
Listen