FEED Kitchens Table Talk Podcast

In this episode we spoke with Devine Wilson of Devine Grilling. He started his food cart and catering business at FEED Kitchens in the summer of 2024, but his passion for cooking and and using food as a way to build community goes back much further than that. He talks about his inspirations for cooking, challenges and successes so far, and what he plans to do next with his business!

This week we sat down with Lacy Rude, owner of Lacy's Cafe, which shares a space with local music venue the Bur Oak. Her business has been steadily growing as the business concept continues to evolve, with more offerings and exciting business partnerships on the horizon. Enjoy this episode!

In this episode we interview Ali Belakhdar, owner of Madison Cold Brew Coffee Co, who has developed one of the newest offerings in the cold brew space in Madison. With deep experience working in local food, Ali is in the process of growing his business with an emphasis on natural, healthy cold brew and an eye on future offerings and collaborations. Feel the (caffeine) buzz and enjoy the conversation!@madisoncoldbrewcoffeeco 

In this episode we hear from Jason Beilke about his new food cart Sandwich Hub, which specializes in fresh ingredients and house-baked bread. He also discusses how his business model and recipes have changed over time, his inspirations for cooking, and the benefits of working at FEED Kitchens. 

In this episode we interview Will Green, founder of Mentoring Positives, a non-profit fostering relationships, positivity, and life skills in youth through mentoring, athletics, and social entrepreneurship. Their salsas have been a hit on area grocery store shelves for over a decade, and their line of frozen pizzas are a new project that started out of FEED Kitchens developing culinary and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth. We talk about how the scope of the mentoring program has grown over time, the impact it has had in the community, and their new dine-in restaurant location. 

In part two we conclude our conversation with Michael Sollinger by talking about how to build great flavor profiles and a successful food business. Enjoy!

In this episode we interview Michael Sollinger, owner and chef of Braisin' Hussies food cart. Specializing in slow-cooked meats, his food cart is a three-time winner of the Madison food cart review and has become a fixture of the Madison food scene. Before moving to Madison, he spent time working in top kitchens around the country and owned restaurants in Eastern Europe. We discuss his culinary inspirations and training, why he chose to open a food cart in Madison, and the opportunities provided by operating a mobile food business.

In this episode we speak with co-founders Amadeus Benitez and Arek Schmoker about their innovative edible product for dogs. They talk about their love for their pets, and how their biscuits can help save yours in the event of accidental chocolate ingestion. Chocolate Rescue absorbs the toxins in chocolate that can have serious and potentially fatal effects for our canine friends. We learn about some of the science behind this, and how they have approached building their business around this unique product.

This week we interview Kathy Krusiec to learn about their unique take on pesto, being a veteran owned business, and growing fresh herbs in Monroe, WI. 

This week we talk about everything tea with Jack & Mary Herbert, and how each of their journeys inspired them to build a business that sources from around the globe. We also got to learn about tea, how it's processing affects flavors and caffeine levels, hear stories from their travels to tea fields in Georgia (the country) and more. Grab a cup of tea, and enjoy this episode!

In this episode we talk with Lisa Jacobson about her specialty bagel company Mermaid Kitchen, building a business during the pandemic, and plans for an expanded menu in the future!

This week we interview China Moon, whose luxury bartending business Bartender 608 has been crafting memorable events with unparalleled service since 2007. We talk about her upbringing in New York, the differences between East Coast and Midwestern cocktail preferences, and the wide range of considerations she takes into account when preparing for your next big celebration.

Josey Chu of Madame Chu Delicacies talks about the growth of her sauce business and the inspiration behind her Singaporean offerings, including her grandmother's cookbook and the time when these unique and tasty recipes literally fell into her lap. One of FEED Kitchens longtime members, Josey's personality and culinary expertise shines through in this wide-ranging conversation. 

In our very first episode of the FEED Kitchens Table Talk podcast we interview Thony "Mango Man" Clarke, the entrepreneur behind Cafe Costa Rica food cart, catering, and the Mango Man Cooks line of bottled sauces. We hear about his upbringing in Costa Rica, moving to the United States, and journey from being an international touring musician to local chef and longtime favorite of the Madison, WI food scene. We are treated to a taste of his musical talents as well. Enjoy!