Foodie Flashback

Coming from a Jamaican family, Chris certainly had food in his veins. And so it's not surprising that, at a very young age, he became the assistant manager of a local fast-food restaurant. How did he get there? By using his smarts, working hard, and, admittedly, being young and cocky... Eventually, he left the food industry and worked his way up in the IT business. His passion for food didn't just disappear though. And not long after, he discovered the amazing world of BBQ. In this episode, Chris tells us his secret sauce for a really good BBQ!

Growing up in California, Adam describes the style of food he to this day enjoys as 'typical American cuisine', heavily influenced by readily available Mexican food. Things changed though, when his kids were born and grew older. Wanting to provide a healthy environment and also save some money, he and his wife became more and more interested in cooking. They also very intentionally approached the topic of cooking with his children, wanting to make sure they are well prepared for when they leave the nest...

From the culinary heights of the Yorkshire pub scene to the best southern France has to offer, Alistair has certainly experienced a wide range of foods. Growing up mostly on convenience food, it took him going vegetarian for a little while during his college years (mostly to impress girls) to discover that cooking could actually be fun and also save some money.

When Callum isn't repairing Apple devices that have been completely smashed to pieces (accidentally of course), he really enjoys cooking. Coming from a family where both parents are working, it's always been simple things that ended up on the table. More functional cooking, but it had to be quick. Callum really enjoys simple, healthy recipes, but also doesn't shy away from the more involved recipes

Martin has always worked a lot. So convenient access to food was always very important. Either sourced from the corner supermarket, or cooked by his partner at the time. Still, Martin has always loved food. Starting with his aunt's Irish feasts, he's always loved delicious, home made meals. And his dream? Poppy's greek "tea time"...

Ro loves supporting parents with different needs, especially in times like these where COVID-19 makes everything more difficult. That requires a high level of flexibility and being able to adapt to various situations. When it comes to cakes, however, Ro is more the "quick and dirty" kind of person: it doesn't need to look good, as long as it tastes great. And that's what it's all about. Their ability to overcater any given occasion is inherited from their grandma who inspired much of their love of cooking and growing.

From the Northern parts of Nigeria, to the rainy UK, Hauwa has certainly seen a lot in her life. Growing up in Nigeria, her dad - being a fan of a diverse set of cuisines - exposed her to a lot of international foods, while her mom liked to keep it more local. And so she grew up appreciating both the amazing local food as well as the highlights from all around the world.

Chuck Joiner is well known in the Podcast world. One of his many Podcasts, MacVoices, has been around for almost 15 years, and he has also appeared on numerous other podcasts over time. Today, he's joining Foodie Flashback to talk about his love of food. From growing up in Southern Pennsylvania, with what he lovingly calls "Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking", to traveling more and more as his professional career progressed, he eventually fell in love with food. Always trying new things as he got to discover new places.

This weeks guest is Beth Myers, amazing photographer, lover of all animals (even the delicious ones) and occasional rebel. She definitely doesn't fit any traditional definition of foodie and yet she loves to eat out and try new things. That's pretty impressive given that she grew up in rural Ohio, where options where limited and spices meant Salt and sometimes a little Pepper.

Foodie Flashback is going multilingual. Don't worry, we're still speaking English, but this time it's with a German accent. I hired Marie straight out of school a few years ago as my assistant (at first) and we quickly became friends. Today, she talks about how her grandma, working at a hotel, instilled a service mindset in her. And how family events were more about the social aspects, with food and wine serving more as something that could be enjoyed together.

This weeks guest is very well known in the Apple podcast sphere, one could say she's everyone's mommy. Pardon the pun. Of course, I'm speaking about TheMacMommy a.k.a. Melissa Davis. She's not only a long time podcaster and writer, she's also been helping families and individuals navigate the Apple Ecosystem. And yes, she's a mom of two awesome kids! Today, she talks with me about her Italian upbringing and how a debate ensued whether "real Italians don't use spoons".

This week I had the great pleasure of interviewing Tom Ferry, a self-proclaimed non-foodie, first time podcaster and somone who remembers a time when Silicon Valley was still called Santa Clara Valley. For him, food has always been more of a reason to get his (big) family together and be social. So, while it played an important role at getting everyone at the same table, it wasn't as important. Except for one thing...

Jerome is not really a foodie, or so he says. He certainly does enjoy eating well, though. And so he takes us on an adventure through his German/Texan upbringing, all the way to his current home, Hawaii. From having too much of his grandma's awesome German food (or was it Austrian/Swiss?), to Southern comfort food and BBQ, to everything Japanese, he sure has seen and experienced a lot.

This week, Jeff Gamet joins me to talk about a kid who discovered that baking chocolate cake wasn't just a lot of fun, it was also a very methodical and almost scientific dish. That initial spark turned into a lifelong quest of finding recipes, using them as inspiration and then changing them to his liking. His love for experimentation stuck with him, and allowed him to take his grandma's beloved Deviled Eggs and make them his own. And while they may never live up to his grandma's as he remembers them, they certainly are very good. Once he starts making his own mayonnaise that is...

Most people will probably know Ewen either for the long running technology podcasts he has been creating for over 10 years, or his awesome photography and videography business. Today however, we’re getting to know a different side of his.

In this, the very first episode of Foodie Flashback, I'm joined by my good friend and fellow Podcaster Doc Rock. He takes us on a culinary tour throughout his live. Starting with his earliest memories of cooking with his Grandma, through his formative years in Germany and Japan, all the way to the culinary hotspots of Portland, San Francisco and Honolulu, Hawaii.

Coming soon. A new podcast for your ears, hearts and minds. Almost everyone has a favorite kind of food they get very nostalgic about. Be it the Mac & Cheese their grandma used to make, the fresh baked bread on a Sunday morning when the family had breakfast together, or the amazing lemonade you would make when your kids came home from school on a hot summer day. It’s the kinds of foods and beverages that immediately trigger memories when we think about them or smell them. It’s what a lot of people would also call “comfort food” bringing back warm childhood memories when we need them the most. I’d like to explore those stories with you, inviting guests from all walks of live to share their foods and their memories.

"When it's brown it's cooked. When it's black it's buggered". Wisdom from today's guest Simon Parnell also known as Serenak. Simon started cooking when he moved out of his parents'. Over time, he has perfected the art of "One pot cooking" making delicious curries and stews. One specialty of his is what he calls "Lucky Pots"

Most people know her from her many podcasts, her work for [App Camp For Girls][8550-0001] or her amazing tech support skills. Today, however, Kelly and I talk all about food, ADHD and Dole Whip at Disneyland.

To say David knows a lot about the culinary scene in and around Chicago would be an absolute understatement. While he's not much into cooking (aside from the occasional BBQ) he sure is a foodie. With his extensive knowledge of everything good there is to eat and drink in the area, one has to wonder why he hasn't written a book or created a TV show about it. I for one, plan on visiting Chicago soon. And coming back 100lbs heavier most likely. It will be worth it.

Influenced by his Jewish upbringing and his lovely wife's German ancestry, Mike is certainly what you'd call a foodie. He's very curios about food, and loves to visit his favorite restaurants in and around Brooklyn. Through his wife, he also experienced the kitchen of north-western Germany (Lippe) as well as Berlin's amazing street food scene.

Teresa is a foodie and environmentalist from California, and enjoys everything the state has to offer year round. Her favorite place? The farmers market, where she can see what's looking good and in season right now, and interact with the farmers. She loves to let the produce inspire her.

Brett definitely has lots of interesting stories to tell. Like how he went vegetarian to impress a girl. And then stuck to it for almost his entire adult life. Or how he used to eat food out of dumpsters because he had "other priorities" and the only good meal he would have was from a lovely Thai restaurant whose owner became almost like a father to him. The one thing that sticks out when Brett talks about food is how he approaches it with almost scientific curiosity. Somehow, that is something his tech life and his kitchen life have in common.