Podcasts about cafe reconcile

On episode 11 of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Martha Wiggins, Chief Culinary Officer and Executive Chef at Cafe Reconcile. Chef Wiggins talks about the day-to-day operations and the foundational principles of Cafe Reconcile, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing young individuals in New Orleans through a comprehensive four-tier program. This initiative not only equips them with culinary and hospitality skills but also addresses their personal barriers, providing a holistic approach to their professional and personal development. Having transitioned from the high-pressure environment of traditional kitchens to the socially impactful space of Cafe Reconcile, Chef Wiggins shares her journey and the fulfillment she finds in working with the youth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Refill Cafe is taking a holistic approach to workforce training in the heart of Jackson, MS. Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol talk with Emily Stanfield, CEO of the Refill Jackson Initiative, and Sharna Shields, manager of the Refill Cafe. Modeled closely after Cafe Reconcile in New Orleans the Refill Cafe is looking to transform at-risk young people through classes and restaurant training. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Originally aired on August 19th 2019.

After last week s Happy Hour set off a great deal of discussion in the comedy community, improv comedian Casey Haeg drops by to set the record straight. It s not an easy task speaking out against people who are well known, clever, funny, and charismatic but Casey displays plenty of the same qualities along with the poise and equanimity required to get her point across. It would be nice to walk away from Happy Hour with the problems of the world solved like we normally do but it seems like this NOLA comedy world issue has a ways to go before its resolved. Bart Everson also tried to change the world. Bart believed that his naked body, if viewed by the right cohort of people at the right time, could cause a political revolution. As you are probably aware, the revolution never happened, but Bart s life doesn t seem to have gotten much quieter, and the makeup of his cohort doesn t seem to have changed all that much either. Lisa LaFleur Shillace has cohorts of her own, down at Cafe Reconcile where Lisa is the Development Manager. Andrew Duhon counts down to Jazz Fest, Breakfest, and the release of his new album, False River. Photos at Wayfare by a selection of photographers including our very own Alison Moon plus Jill LaFleur, Josephine Hennessey, Cloud Strife.

Cafe Reconcile brings innovative life skills and job training to young people from severely at-risk communities. “ So the word of the day today is open-mindedness. What does it mean to have an open mind, and is it important to have an open mind?” asks Rachel Crump, a social worker at Cafe Reconcile. Over a dozen youth and adults gather before the work day for breakfast and their morning circle. Morning circle is where they share, pray, and give praise reports. This is also when they hear Word of the Day and discuss what it means to each of them. Today, it’s open-mindedness. “ If you’re a chef you gotta be open-minded to try different recipes,” says one participant. Cafe Reconcile is an 11-week job training program for youth 16-23 years old. It started in 2000 and over a thousand graduates have gone on to pursue careers in restaurants, hospitals, and other food services. But Cafe Reconcile does more than train people to work in food service. It addresses participants’ understanding of

Traditionally in America there have been two sure fire ways to get out of a life of poverty sports and music. Here is New Orleans there s also another route food. Following in the footsteps of Catholic Charities success story Cafe Reconcile in Central City, Cafe Hope started up on the Westbank, giving disadvantaged kids courses in kitchen and front of house skills that they can then apply in the wider world of restaurants, service industry, and culinary arts. Cafe Hope s Executive Director Luis Arocha tells Ray and Margo inspiring tales of his students but none can be more inspired or inspiring than Luis himself. The tale of his conversion from wealth management professional to running a charity is the most life changing food story you ve ever heard. Stan Meadows restaurant adventures are as unique as any food tale you ve heard too. Stan runs the only good restaurant between Gulfport, Mississippi and Panama City, Florida Stinky s Fish Camp. The secret to Stinky s success is Chef Richard, a graduate of Commander s Palace restaurant in New Orleans. When folks from the newly re modelled Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans ate at Stinky s they were so impressed they hired the Stinky s peeps to open a restaurant in the hotel. That new restaurant is called Trenasse. Trenasse features the fresh Gulf fish dishes that Stinky s is famous for, under the direction of Chef Jean Pierre, a Bayou Lafourche kid who went off to culinary school, cooked at Daniel in New York, was sous chef at Commander s, and is creating tradition and re creating taste at Trenasse. This show is our first at the Tap Room, NOLA Brewing Company s watering hole next to the brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street in the Irish Channel.

Chef Joe Smith celebrates 10 years in service to the mission of Cafe Reconcile. Join us on-location as we talk with Chef Joe and listen to some of the behind-the-scenes stories that make Cafe Reconcile what it is today, a place that builds hope and changes lives. See full show notes at http://catholicfoodie.com.

Chef Joe Smith is passionate about cooking. He just celebrated 10 years of service at Cafe Reconcile in New Orleans. Listen as we...

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Today's Guests on Around The Table Food Show: Ginny Zissis, coordinator of the New Orleans Greek Fest. Dave Emond, Development Director of Cafe Reconcile. The Big 4-OPA! The Greek Fest New Orleans Celebrates 40 Years! 40 years of Spanakopita, Souvlaki, Baklava, Dolma and Gyros on Bayou St. John. Oh, and we can’t forget the Greek music and dancing… OPA! That’s right, it’s been 40 years of celebrating Greek culture and heritage (and shouting OPA!) on Bayou St. John. More than a Church Fair… The Greek Fest Celebrates Faith and Hellenic Culture As a Catholic living in south Louisiana, I am very familiar with church fairs. With such a large Catholic population in Louisiana, it’s easy to find church fairs peppered all across the state, from New Orleans to Lake Charles… and even “up north” in Shreveport. In essence, the Greek Fest is the “church fair” of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. But, it’s also more than that. Over the last 40 years it has become an cultural and culinary icon in New Orleans. From the live Greek music provided by Greek band Alpha Omega! out of Atlanta, to the Hellenic Dancers who perform various traditional Greek dances in traditional garb, the Greek Fest beckons you to join in the fun and shout OPA! Of course, one of the biggest draws to the Greek Fest is the food. What most folks don’t know is that all the food is prepared by the parishioners. Over 150 lambs are slow-roasted on spits over the course of the weekend. Over 20 different traditional Greek pastries are available… all made by hand by a small army of volunteers. What’s on the Menu this Year at Greek Fest NOLA? There is lots on the menu every year at the Greek Fest. But here are some of our must-have favorites: the Gyro Sandwich, Roasted Lamb (pictured above), Fried Calamari, Feta Fries, Greek Salad, Traditional Greek Dinner (which includes tiropita, spanakopita, pastitsio, meatballs, and a Greek salad with dolma… which are stuffed grape leaves), Goatburgers. Ouzo and Greek wines from Anastasi Estates are available by the glass or by the bottle. Abita Beer is served on tap. For a cooler treat, you can try the delicious Pomegranate Iced Tea, Snowball, and Daiquiri Drinks. The pomegranate has long been a Greek symbol of abundance and good luck, and it is featured in three refreshing drinks this year. Cafe Reconcile: Feed Your Soul Cafe Reconcile's mission is simple: Reconcile New Orleans. Reconcile New Orleans "We are a community of concerned people committed to addressing the system of generational poverty, violence and neglect in the New Orleans area. Our innovative life skills and job training program assists young people (ages 16–22) from severely at-risk communities who desire to make a positive change in their lives. Reconcile’s students arrive facing a vast array of challenges, from extreme poverty and high school attrition to homelessness, violence, and participation in the juvenile justice system. Nonetheless, these young people possess a deep desire to break the cycle and become productive, contributing members of society. "Our nonprofit restaurant, located in the severely distressed Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, serves as the primary training ground for students seeking to acquire skills in the food service industry. Featuring soul-filled local dishes and some of the city’s lowest prices, Café Reconcile is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as visitors from all across the country." Cafe Reconcile's Mission Statement: Reconcile New Orleans transforms the lives of young adults and the community through the ministry of reconciliation. We do this by: encouraging personal growth, providing workforce development and training, promoting entrepreneurship, working with businesses, nonprofits and people of faith to support this transformation. Listen to show and go to CatholicFoodie.com to read more about Cafe Reconcile and the New Orleans Greek Fest.