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Dave makes a version of New Mexico green chile stew for his friend, chef and scientist Chris Young. Chris also walks Dave through how to make the best french fries at home—from the freezer! Dave and Chris talk about their mindsets regarding the intersection of food and science, what they look for in restaurants now that they're older, and taking creative risks. Learn more about Chris Young Cooks: https://chrisyoungcooks.com/ Watch Chris Young's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisYoungCooks Watch Chris' soufflé video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU5u9UzZnEU&t=394s Learn more about Combustion Inc: https://combustion.inc/ Learn more about Modernist Cuisine: https://modernistcuisine.com/books/modernist-cuisine/ Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Check out The Fat Duck cookbook: https://amzn.to/40mo19d Check out Harold McGee's book On Food and Cooking: https://amzn.to/4rp2NlS Learn more about Tire Shop Taqueria: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tire-shop-taqueria-los-angeles Learn more about Frontier Restaurant: https://www.frontierrestaurant.com/ Learn more about Sushi Sonagi: https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena/ Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/en/ Check out Heston's Blumenthal's perfect French fry recipe in 'Pursuit of Perfection': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCB9jIpNGzY Learn more about Morton's: https://www.mortons.com/ Learn more about Joe's Stone Crab: https://joesstonecrab.com/ Host: Dave Chang Guest: Chris Young Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Abby Zidonis, Marcus Yasui, Michael Delgado, Elizabeth Styles Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave talks about his first experiences with TV and media as a chef and how that indirectly led to Lucky Peach. Dave then MacGyver's off-the-cuff, making a dish of succotash and spätzle, and inadvertently finding a cultural link between them and Brunswick stew. He finishes by answering an Ask Dave about his favorite chili pepper. Learn more about Fallow UK: https://fallowrestaurant.com/ Watch our episode with Chef Jeremy Fox: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hiONAYCjxCjAhK20CtWdd?si=hsiDb0NvQ4q_p0nzeqU05A Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/ Learn more about Ana Sortun's Oleana: https://www.oleanarestaurant.com/ Learn more about Via Carota: https://www.viacarota.com/ Learn more about Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Learn more about Super Peach: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/super-peach Learn more about Kato: https://www.katorestaurant.com/ Watch The Mind of a Chef: https://www.pbs.org/show/mind-chef/ Watch In Search of Perfection: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1134897/ Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/CHANG Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Abby Zidonis, Marcus Yasui, Michael Delgado, Elizabeth Styles Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it. He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support. Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about cooking from scratch in restaurants and at home. Learn more about Maison Sota: https://en.maison-sota.com/ Learn more about Clown Bar: https://www.clownbar.fr/ Learn more about Astrance: https://www.astranceparis.fr/ Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/ Check out the Chef's Table France on Alain Passard: https://www.netflix.com/title/80128096 Learn more about Providence: https://providencela.com/ Learn more about Balthazar: https://balthazarny.com/ Learn more about Ha Noi 1988: https://www.viet-eat.com/en Learn more about Le Duc: http://restaurantleduc.com/ Learn more about Table by Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/ Learn more about Le Servan: https://www.leservan.fr/ Learn more about Musée National Picasso-Paris: https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/home-page Learn more about Smyth: https://www.smythandtheloyalist.com/ Learn more about Asador Etxebarri: https://www.asadoretxebarri.com/en/home Check out our most recent episode with Chef Edward Lee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LFn14t5qcD7M6CNbWH7OA?si=Miqz9IpjT6qhk8ocxGZsPA Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/ Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/ Learn more about St. JOHN: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/ Learn more about From First Principles podcast: https://ffppod.com/ Learn more about Combustion Inc.: https://combustion.inc/ Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mary-Ellen McTague is one of the driving forces behind Manchester's modern food scene: a chef, restaurateur and community builder whose cooking is rooted in place, craft and proper hospitality. In this episode, she joins the go-to food podcast to talk about the city she helped shape, the dishes she can't stop thinking about, and the hard-won lessons behind building restaurants that people genuinely love.Her story runs from cooking for touring bands at Manchester's Roadhouse as a student, to breaking barriers at the Michelin-starred Sharrow Bay Country House, and then into Heston Blumenthal's inner circle at The Fat Duck. From the intensity and precision of a two-then-three-star kitchen to an R&D role exploring Britain's food history at The Hind's Head, Mary-Ellen's career has been defined by curiosity, grit, and an obsession with flavour that actually means something.Back home, she became synonymous with Manchester's dining renaissance—opening trailblazing restaurants, earning national acclaim, and feeding not just thousands of happy punters, but (as the hosts proudly put it) well over 150,000 people across the city. She shares what it's really like to build a “rotation” of ambitious young chefs in Manchester, why a dish like Lancashire hotpot can carry identity and memory, and how her love of simple, brilliant produce started with a life-changing stint in rural Provence.The conversation also goes deeper: burnout, resilience, an ADHD diagnosis that “explained a lot,” and the purpose-led work of Eat Well MCR—turning surplus food and community energy into meals for people who need them most. Expect big laughs, kitchen war stories, and plenty of menu envy—especially when Mary-Ellen breaks down her PIP snack essentials and that signature hotpot (with oyster ketchup) that might just be the most “her” dish of all.Pre Order Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maarten Bouckaert mag dan wel recent gelauwerd geweest zijn als ridder, zijn parcours reed hij niet met de vingers in de neus. Al van jongs af aan wist hij dat hij kok wou worden en volgde hij een opleiding aan Ter Groene Poorte. Een beetje eigenzinnig, een beetje anders dan anderen. Na die opleiding vertrok hij richting Frankrijk om bij Georges Blanc de knepen van het vak te leren, die in de praktijk te brengen in Elverdinge (bij Ieper) als Sous Chef in Hotellerie Saint Nicolas, maar na een paar jaar klonk de lokroep van The Fat Duck van Heston Blumenthal. Nog later kwam hij terug om via de keuken van Geert Van Hecke en Peter Goossens eindelijk te landen in zijn eigen Castor in Beveren-Leie. Het loopt niet altijd van een leien dakje, maar er is altijd wel heel veel dankbaarheid. Tof gesprek met een heel inspirerende persoon.Meer info over Maarten Bouckaert en Castor ** vind je hier:▸ https://cas-tor.be/▸ https://www.instagram.com/restaurantcastor/▸ https://www.facebook.com/castorwaregemHonger naar meer? Dat is mijn nieuwsbrief waarin ik een blik behind the screens deel van de voorbije afleveringen, vooruitblik naar komende episodes en links deel naar allerlei leuks op vlak van eten en drinken.Schrijf je hier gratis in!▸ https://overeten.substack.comMeer weten Over Eten? Volg me op tiktok, instagram en/of facebook:▸ http://www.overetenpodcast.be▸ http://www.facebook.com/overetenpodcast▸ http://www.instagram.com/overetenpodcast▸ http://www.tiktok.com/overetenpodcast
I sat down with Aitor Jeronimo Orive, who's in Melbourne right now for a pop-up at Nobody's Baby in South Yarra. He was born in Madrid, raised in Australia, trained in Valencia, and went on to work in Michelin-starred kitchens in Spain, the Basque Country, London including Nerua, Mugaritz, and The Fat Duck before running his own one-star restaurant in Singapore, Basque Kitchen by Aitor. His cooking is grounded in Basque home food: charcoal, seafood, stews, big cuts of meat, and that's what he's cooking here. We talked about growing up between countries, his family's cooking, life in high-pressure kitchens, and what brought him back to Melbourne.
Send us a textSeason 11 closes with a conversation that defines what true creative commitment looks like at the highest level of gastronomy.In this season finale of the Chef JKP Podcast, Chef JKP is joined by Carmen Rueda Hernandez, Executive Pastry Chef of Bricks Dessert and one of the most quietly influential pastry chefs working today.From a small village in the mountains of Spain to the kitchens of El Bulli and The Fat Duck, Carmen's journey is not driven by titles or shortcuts, but by curiosity, discipline, and an uncompromising respect for craft.This conversation traces her evolution from a young cook obsessed with meat and fish to a pastry chef who found her voice through chocolate, research, and storytelling. Carmen speaks candidly about unpaid stages, 14-hour days, creative pressure at the world's most demanding kitchens, and the mental resilience required to grow without losing yourself along the way.She reflects on working during El Bulli's final season, rebuilding The Fat Duck's menu from scratch, leading experimental research kitchens, and why pastry is not about sweetness but about balance, texture, memory, and emotion.The episode also dives deep into her work in Dubai, where she built Bricks as the Middle East's first dessert-only fine dining restaurant. Carmen explains how storytelling shapes every menu, why education is still the biggest challenge, and how trust, repetition, and patience are essential when introducing new ideas to diners.At its core, this is a conversation about mastery. About staying curious. About knowing when to push, when to listen, and why greatness is built slowly, choice by choice.A fitting end to a season focused on growth in all its forms.WHAT YOU WILL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE• Growing up in rural Spain and developing curiosity through observation• Choosing culinary school over economics on instinct• Discovering pastry through chocolate and laboratory kitchens• The reality of unpaid stages and long working hours• Working at El Bulli during its final season• Discipline, structure, and calm at the world's top kitchens• Rebuilding creativity at The Fat Duck through research and psychology• Leading experimental kitchens under extreme pressure• Competing at the World Chocolate Masters• Why dessert is about balance, not sweetness• Building Bricks as a dessert-only fine dining concept• Advice for young chefs on repetition, patience, and masteryCHAPTERS00:00 Season finale introduction04:10 Childhood food memories and curiosity09:30 Choosing culinary over economics15:20 Early kitchen realities and work ethic22:10 Discovering pastry through chocolate30:40 Moving to France and classical training42:00 Joining El Bulli55:20 Lessons from the world's top kitchen68:10 The Fat Duck and experimental research86:40 Competition mindset and pressure104:30 Creating Bricks in Dubai136:20 Final reflections and advicePROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY POTATOES USAPotatoes USA represents America's potato growers and champions chefs, home cooks, and food lovers across the world. From nutrition to creativity, they continue to show why the potato remains one of the most versatile and essential ingredients in every kitchen.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Websitehttps://www.potatogoodnessgcc.com/FOLLOW THE GUESTCarmen Rueda HernandezInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chefcarmenrueda6GUEST BUSINESSESSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner... He talks with Bryan and Nekita Moore, contract Milkers at Selwyn Farm for Dairy Holdings, about winning the Dairy Holdings People Leadership Award earlier in year, their experience dairy farming in Ireland and hosting a contract milking day at their farm next week (Dec 3)... And he talks with Dan Billing, the new national chair of the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about being elected to the role, the role of the council and the current state of the red meat sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Ivan Brehm is the chef-owner of restaurant Nouri and the creative space Appetite in Singapore. As a chef, he is known for his thoughtful approach to food, creativity and "Crossroads Thinking”, emphasising the connections and interdependence of all things, extending beyond cooking. This comes partly from his multi ethnic heritage and childhood in São Paulo in Brazil. As a young chef, he left Brazil and worked in some of the world's best restaurants that left a clear mark on his cooking philosophy, like Thomas Keller's Per Se, Andoni Luis Aduriz's Mugaritz, and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck. In this podcast, we will hear Ivan Brehm tell his story, and how he combines cultural exploration, history, anthropology, and culinary traditions into a collective exploration of food and meaning. He will also reveal his favourite restaurants in Singapore and the rest of the world. These recommendations and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave has an open and vulnerable conversation with a legendary Chicago restaurateur, Donnie Madia of One Off Hospitality, who is passionate about Chicago, hospitality, and his style. To prepare for such a Chicago legend, Dave makes a true Chicago hot dog. After his interview, Dave answers a hot-dog-themed Ask Dave, and he finishes by trying a new recipe for tavern-style pizza ... with unusual results. Learn more about Donnie Madia: https://www.oneoffhospitality.com/donnie Learn more about One Off Hospitality: https://www.oneoffhospitality.com Check out Dave's Welcome Conference Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4kJY3nAvh0 Listen to our episode on The Bear S1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hUOyL6WaSIbeKF25rIPWI?si=xzk5EBVPR_ue4EvbDvQLMw Listen to our episode on The Bear S2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59pVhs4GLIbrtezVy9wenP?si=sHAD4SWBSjW1oIznGEriCQ Listen to our episode on The Bear S3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FFvpo3oooNQ0vSRyz4yxP?si=kz7IRuUPSNuIG_hvKIOhyg Listen to our episode on The Bear S4 Pt. 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00Wwi1e4cTH7sAYmXjeN7q?si=gzGPs3N4QhS3np9_hH6coA Learn more about Mr. Beef: https://www.theoriginalmrbeef.com Learn more about Le Bouchon: https://www.lebouchonofchicago.com Learn more about Chez Panisse: https://www.chezpanisse.com Learn more about Avec: https://www.avecrestaurant.com Learn more about Big Star: https://www.bigstarchicago.com Learn more about Publican: https://www.thepublicanrestaurant.com Listen to our episode with Will Guidara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lvhWaXu8JvWxuJlqCsIli?si=H7OSDWjwTwGUdYbUrXt7vg Learn more about Mozza: https://www.pizzeriamozza.com Learn more about Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/los-angeles Learn more about Bianco: https://giordanos.com Learn more about Gene and Jude's: https://www.geneandjudes.com Learn more about Jimmy's Red Hots: https://www.jimmysredhotschicago.com Learn more about the LA event for Alex's Lemonade Stand: https://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/la-loves-alexs-lemonade Watch The Bear here: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f Watch The Great Outdoors here: https://www.netflix.com/title/559621?source=35&fromWatch=true Learn more about The Fat Duck: thefatduck.co.uk Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com @thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Free Grubhub+. It's on Prime. *Additional terms apply* Host: Dave Chang Guest: Donnie Madia Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seven Michelin stars. Inventing Multi-Sensory Dining. Triple-cooked chips. Bacon-and-egg ice cream. The Fat Duck. Dinner by Heston. Sous Vide. Changing the way the entire world thinks about food.In this unmissable conversation, culinary icon Heston Blumenthal sits down with us for a no-holds-barred deep dive into his life, mind, and food philosophy. From the teenage moment in Provence that ignited his obsession with flavour, through the chaotic early years of The Fat Duck, to inventing multi-sensory dining experiences that make people cry at the table - Heston reveals it all with trademark wit and candour.Hear the stories behind his most famous creations, the science experiments that rewrote the rules of cooking, and the fierce curiosity that made him question everything; from how we name dishes to the sounds we hear while we eat. He opens up about pressure, burnout, inspiration, and why he's finally acknowledging his place in culinary history.It's Heston as you've never heard him: raw, brilliant, funny, and endlessly fascinating.-------Please leave us a great rating and a comment and share it with your friends - it really helps us grow as a show.If you're in the industry and are looking for the greatest POS system in the world than look no further as Blinq are tearing up the rulebook—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and no per-device charges.Just £49 a month for unlimited devices and 24/7 UK-based support that's always there, in person when you need it.Built for hospitality, by hospitality, blinq is the fastest, easiest POS system on the market—so intuitive, anyone can use it. And while others take weeks to get you up and running, with blinq, you're live in just 2 hours.Join the hospitality revolution today & use the code GOTOBLINQ to get your first month free - https://blinqme.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Chris start the podcast by talking about the first of their "25 for 25" food trends over the past 25 years. Stay tuned to find out their first selection. They then interview Dan Giusti of Brigaid and talk with him about the current stigma against institutional cooking, underrated paths for chefs, and the flaws of the current hierarchy of restaurants. They finish with an Ask Dave about cookbooks. Learn more about Brigaid: https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/ Get tickets for the Brigaid Summit: https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/brigaid-summit Follow Dan on Instagram: dan.giusti Follow Brigaid on Instagram: brigaid Learn more about Restaurant 1789: https://www.1789restaurant.com/ Learn more about Noma: https://noma.dk/ Learn more about Daniel: https://www.danielnyc.com/ Watch Dan on the Ugly Delicious Season 2: Kids episode Learn more about bills: https://www.bills.com.au/ Listen to Dan's COVID episode: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2020/06/12/dan-giusti-black-lives-matter-is-more-than-a-moment-and-how-food-professionals-can-be-part-of-social-change Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/ Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Watch Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson's MAD talk on LocoL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUizrhtazPc Learn more about LocoL https://welocol.com/ Learn more about Clyde's: https://www.clydes.com/clydes-restaurant-group/ Watch Dan's MAD talk with Rene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDfwb5QnXa0 Learn more about Old Ebbitt Grill: https://www.ebbitt.com/ Learn more about Real Sports Toronto: https://www.rs.ca/ Send in your Ask Dave questions to https://forms.gle/wdPsZBXXx48Zq4vu8 or askdave@majordomomedia.com. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Dan Giusti Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our guest is Kyle Connaughton, who is the chef/owner of SingleThread https://singlethreadfarms.com/ in California. SingleThread is a very unique farm, restaurant, and inn, which has earned numerous accolades since its opening in 2016, including three Michelin stars, three Michelin keys and a Michelin Green Star, which recognizes the outstanding sustainability at the farm managed by Kyle's wife and co-owner Katina Connaughton. Kyle began his culinary career in L.A. with an apprenticeship at one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the city, followed by training at top restaurants, such as Spago Beverly Hills, The Dining Room at Ritz-Carlton and A.O.C. Then he moved to Japan and cooked for the famed French chef Michel Bras, as well as at traditional Japanese restaurants. On top of these diverse experiences, he also worked at the highly innovative restaurant The Fat Duck in the U.K. as the Head Chef of Research & Development. In this episode, we will discuss how Kyle fell in love with Japanese cuisine at a very young age, how his global experiences formed his unique culinary philosophy and style, the fascinating concept of SingleThread, the idea of Omotenashi that Kyle highly values and much, much more!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Orlando is an American chef based in Copenhagen. He has worked with some of the World's best chefs, like Eric Ripert, Raymond Blanc, Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller and René Redzepi. His first own restaurant, Amass in Copenhagen, set the benchmark for social and environmental responsibility, and he has followed this path since. He grew up in San Diego in California, and after working with some of the most famous chefs in the US, he joined Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck in the UK, followed by years of work at Noma in Copenhagen. Matt Orlando is now planning his next restaurant in Copenhagen, opening in the fall of 2025. In this podcast, Matt Orlando will reveal all his favourite restaurants in Copenhagen and the rest of the world. These recommendations and thousands more are available in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Restauranteur and TV chef Heston Blumenthal joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Heston opens up on thirty years of running The Fat Duck, working for 120 hours a week for ten years and his diagnosis with bipolar.Dishes Served:Drink- NegroniGuilty Pleasure: MSG in peperami, seaweed and DoritosSpoon One: Prawn cocktail sandwichSpoon Two: McDonalds Big MacHeston's programme, My Life With Bipolar is available to watch on the BBC Iplayer nowThis episode of Spooning with Mark Wogan is sponsored by tails.com - 100% tailored dog food. Head to tails.com to learn more.For more information on Corrigan's private rooms in Mayfair we film Spooning With Mark Wogan in visit:Lindsay Room: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/the-lindsay-roomChef's Table: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/chefs-tableSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertSocial Media: Chris JacobsAssistant camera operator: Cami Lamont-BrownThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Restauranteur and TV chef Heston Blumenthal joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.Heston opens up on thirty years of running The Fat Duck, working for 120 hours a week for ten years and his diagnosis with bipolar.Dishes Served:Drink- NegroniGuilty Pleasure: MSG in peperami, seaweed and DoritosSpoon One: Prawn cocktail sandwichSpoon Two: McDonalds Big MacHeston's programme, My Life With Bipolar is available to watch on the BBC Iplayer nowThis episode of Spooning with Mark Wogan is sponsored by tails.com - 100% tailored dog food. Head to tails.com to learn more.For more information on Corrigan's private rooms in Mayfair we film Spooning With Mark Wogan in visit:Lindsay Room: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/the-lindsay-roomChef's Table: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/chefs-tableSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertSocial Media: Chris JacobsAssistant camera operator: Cami Lamont-BrownThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities... He talks with Dave Harrison, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, about seeking approval from sheep and beef farmers to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government concerning Foot & Mouth Disease readiness and response, how it will work and its upcoming webinars discussing the issue... And he catches up with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Send us a text Joining me on today's episode of The English Wine Diaries is Simon Rolfe, director of 10 International and co-founder of Sea Change, an eco-friendly wine company that directly supports global ocean conservation projects. After living with his family on the coast of Australia, Simon, who previously worked in investment banking, saw first-hand the damage being done to the ocean. He helped found Sea Change in 2018, with the mission to turn the tide against plastic pollution. Sea Change wines are all vegan, they have no plastic wrap around the all-natural cork, the label paper is sourced from certified sustainable forests and made partially from grape waste, and a donation from every purchase supports the work of the company's global marine charity partners.Since inception, the company has raised over €600,000 through its partnerships with charities, including Ocean Generation, Sea-Changers and the Olive Ridley Project. In 2023, Sea Change won Luxelife's ‘Most Eco-Friendly Wine Brand in the UK' and it won the Innovation Award at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. You'll find its wines online and at the Natural History Museum, The Fat Duck and on Virgin Atlantic flights. Find out more at seachangewine.com or follow @seachangewine on Instagram. With thanks to our series sponsor, Wickhams, The Great British Wine Merchant. Visit wickhamwine.co.uk to see their award-winning range of English wine with free delivery on orders over £40. The English Wine Diaries listeners can also get 10% discount on their first purchase by entering the code TEWD10. Please drink responsibly.Thanks for listening to The English Wine Diaries. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @theenglishwinediaries on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter at englishwinediaries.com.
There's something grounded and quietly assured about Adam Sanderson. Maybe it's the way he talks about kitchens as places of belonging. Or maybe it's the way his journey, which began in the north of England, has moved through some of the most celebrated dining rooms in the world: The Fat Duck, where creativity and precision dance together, and Noma in Copenhagen, where he learned to see ingredients through a new lens. When Adam landed in Melbourne, he felt the pulse of the city straight away; its openness, its energy, its love of food and something clicked. Now, as executive chef at Maison Batard, he's found a space where all those experiences can come together. Maison Batard is a layered, generous space set across four floors and for me exudes French style and sensibilities. The menu features reimagined French classics, a potato omelette topped with caviar, rotisserie chicken with green olives, and a chocolate mousse served at the table with just the right amount of theatre. It's a place that celebrates flavour, hospitality, and the quiet confidence of a chef who knows exactly where he is. I chatted with Adam in Le Club which is the basement burlesque bar of Maison Batard. It is all sumptuous red with velvet draping and intimate booths and at the time of day we were there, it's the quietest place to be in Maison Batard. Photography: Pete Dillon
Roberto Solís is the chef and restaurateur of Nectar and Huniik in Merida, Mexico. He began his professional cooking career in 2003, when he founded Néctar, a restaurant focusing on Yucatán cuisine, in his hometown of Mérida. Years later he worked at top restaurants like The Fat Duck, Noma, Per Se in New York and Les Créations in Tokyo. Roberto Solís has experimented with ingredients used in the traditional regional cooking. He has become known as the father of the new Yucatán cuisine, where his work has transformed the culinary landscape and enriched the culinary movements that have put Mexico at the top of the global food scene. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Co-owned by Cam Davies and Selina Wright, The Fat Duck, in the centre of Te Anau, was crowned supreme champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards held in Auckland.
A popular Southland hotspot has been named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards last night. Te Anau's The Fat Duck has been name New Zealand's best gastropub - and has received praise for its 'outstanding' culinary offerings and service. Co-owner Selina Wright joined the Afternoons team to discuss the pub's success - and reveal how The Fat Duck got its name. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A popular Southland hotspot has been named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards last night. Te Anau's The Fat Duck has been name New Zealand's best gastropub - and has received praise for its 'outstanding' culinary offerings and service. Co-owner Selina Wright joined the Afternoons team to discuss the pub's success - and reveal how The Fat Duck got its name. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans. Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans. Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Let It Brew podcast, host Alex Dantes-Smith welcomes Ashley Palmer-Watts—former Executive Chef at The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston, and Co-Founder of Artisan Coffee Co. and The Devonshire, Soho @devonshiresoho—along with Bryan Serwatka, Coffee Community Manager at @minorfigures. They explore their ultimate dream coffee shop concepts, each bringing a unique vision to the table. Bryan's Dream Café – Quivering Lips. Think Rolling Stones meets Flaming Lips artwork, built on a foundation of community and inclusivity. Ashley's Coffee House - a dynamic hub for art and music, featuring Tipsy Donuts filled with rich caramel, inspired by Heston's legendary Tipsy Cake. Special thanks to Bloomsyard for hosting this episode! You won't want to miss it! Episode 10 is out now! #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #Podcast #SpecialtyCoffee
Today we're joined by one of the most in demand chefs in the world in the genius Jocky Petrie who's overseen operations for both Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay globally, whilst casually also creating some of the most famous dishes in the world whilst he was Head Pastry Chef at The Fat Duck during its golden era. Today on the podcast we uncover his incredible story which has taken him from a remote village in Scotland to working at the craziest 3 Michelin Star restaurant in America to eventually becoming Heston's right hand man where he created some of the most famous dishes in the world. After 10 years pushing the culinary boundaries with Heston, Chef Jocky ended up being put in charge of Gordon Ramsay's business empire globally and additionally landed the role as Sous Chef on the multi-award winning TV show 'Hells Kitchen'. He now finds himself back working alongside Heston, as he's pushing the boundaries of food innovation once again, as they once more plan to be the greatest restaurant in the world. This is a truly fascinating interview, so please sit back, relax and enjoy. -----------Please leave us a great rating and a comment and share it with your friends - it really helps us grow as a show.If you're in the industry and are looking for the greatest POS system in the world than look no further as Blinq are tearing up the rulebook—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and no per-device charges. Just £49 a month for unlimited devices and 24/7 UK-based support that's always there, in person when you need it.Built for hospitality, by hospitality, blinq is the fastest, easiest POS system on the market—so intuitive, anyone can use it. And while others take weeks to get you up and running, with blinq, you're live in just 2 hours.Join the hospitality revolution today & use the code GOTOBLINQ to get your first month free - https://blinqme.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heston Blumenthal is a world-renowned chef, innovator, and the creative force behind The Fat Duck, one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world. Known for his imaginative approach to food, Heston is also an artist who views cooking as an opportunity to tell stories and spark emotions.In this episode, Jake sits down with Heston to explore the intersection of mental health and creativity. Heston opens up about his experiences being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, revealing how these conditions have impacted his body, mind, and creative process over the years. He reflects on whether his neurodivergence plays a massive role in his obsessive passion for perfecting every element of his creations. Heston also dives into his creative process, offering a rare glimpse into how he crafts his signature dishes. Together with Jake, they discuss the importance of fostering deeper conversations about Bipolar Disorder within society and the lessons we can all learn about embracing our unique challenges.This episode offers an honest look at creativity, mental health, and what it means to stay inspired as an artist.
This week on Food Rebels, we're thrilled to welcome culinary legend Heston Blumenthal. Join AJ Sharp in this special feature length episode as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Heston about his incredible 30-year journey at The Fat Duck, how he redefined fine dining and his personal philosophy of 'Question Everything'. From pioneering the role of science in cooking to exploring the fascinating links between food, wellness, and mental health, Heston shares his insights, stories, and what's next for him and his team. A true pioneer, a genuine rebel, and an inspiration to so many—don't miss this week's episode as we explore the brilliance and creativity of one of the greatest culinary minds of our time.
Jane and Fi have both brought in packed lunches today, but Jane's is raising eyebrows... They also discuss dog sh*t, motherhood, and sex education from the '60s. Plus, chef Heston Blumenthal reflects on his career ahead of the 30th anniversary of The Fat Duck. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chef Rishim Sachdeva believes that the key to convincing people to adopt plant-forward eating habits is starting with the highest-quality fresh produce and perfecting the technique of preparing them. Tendril is Sachdeva's “mostly vegan” restaurant in London's Soho district. Having worked at restaurants like Chiltern Firehouse and The Fat Duck, Chef Sachdeva is inventive and deliberately non-conformist with his dishes. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here!
Leyla Kazim explores how neurodivergence can affect the way people eat and experience food.The programme visits Aubergine Café in Cardiff, which is owned and run by autistic individuals, to meet the staff who explain why the café is needed and how it provides a better workplace for neurodivergent people.Leyla also speaks to expert dietitian David Rex, who supports children with autism facing eating challenges. She meets the parents of one of his patients, a four-year-old girl recently diagnosed with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). David explains the role of "safe foods" and how they can both aid and complicate recovery.At The Holmewood School in north London, a specialist school for neurodivergent children, teachers and students share with Leyla how their new food technology kitchen is transforming some children's relationship with food, while also building skills and pride.And renowned chef Heston Blumenthal, owner of The Fat Duck restaurant, discusses his own experiences with ADHD and bipolar disorder.The programme also features:Kate Tchanturia, a professor of psychology in eating disorders at King's College London, who developed the PEACE pathway to support autistic people with anorexia.Lucinda Miller, clinical lead at NatureDoc and author of Brain Brilliance, a book of recipes and guidance for parents of neurodivergent children.Leanne Maskell, founder of ADHD Works, a company providing ADHD coaching.Presented by Leyla Kazim Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Natalie Donovan
We're joined today by Rishabh Vir, the co-owner and exec chef at Caia in Golborne Road. Rishabh was working in property in Mumbai before moving over to London to pursue his love for food and trained at the esteemed Cordon Bleu. It was then to work for Heston Blumenthal at the 3 Michelin Starred 'Fat Duck' followed up by bagging a job at one of the best respected restaurants in the city 'Kiln'. Rishabh then met his business partner Tim Lang, best known for Street Feast & Dinerama and they decided to open Caia inspired by all their shared professional experiences. Today we get to sample Rishabhs genius creations, whilst hearing about everything from the Mumbai food scene to deboning chicken feet for Heston to cooking for 70 michelin starred chefs and much more..... ----------- Please leave us a rating and a comment - it really helps other people find us and definitely go and check out the amazing Caia here - https://caia.london/
Eric sits down with Ivan Brehm to explore his incredible culinary journey. From honing his skills under the legendary Thomas Keller to working at the cutting-edge kitchens of Mugaritz and The Fat Duck, Ivan's path has been anything but ordinary. Now at the helm of the Michelin-starred Nouri in Singapore, Ivan reflects on the experiences that shaped his innovative approach to cooking. Join us as we trace Ivan's steps through some of the world's most iconic kitchens, and discover the philosophy behind his acclaimed restaurant.
Zev's had one of the most interesting career arcs of any bartender I know, but when we finally sat down to tape an episode, it turned out to have even more twists and turns than I thought! From Brooklyn to Melbourne to Montreal and back to NY, and from bartending for Heston Blumenthal Down Under to manning the shakers in the Meyerverse* that is Union Square Hospitality Group at it's Michelin-starred The Modern, to a COVID-era swerve into working as one of less than half a dozen spirits specialists worldwide at Sotheby's (who had just auctioned off a $44m T-rex skeleton the day before we met up) where he values whisky and other liquor that sells for five-figure sums, Zev has tales to tell and kindly supplied vintage whiskey to fuel the storytelling as well. (I still think he's actually a spy, tho).Many thanks to Sotheby's New York for hosting us, and the whiskey book Zev recommends in this episode is "Collecting Scotch Whisky" by Emmanuel Dron. *Danny Meyer, that is. #IYKYKZev on IG: https://www.instagram.com/raisezbar/ Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldduff...
CW: Suicide, Mental HealthIn this podcast exclusive, culinary icon Heston Blumenthal reveals his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder.The mastermind behind the three Michelin-starred The Fat Duck is renowned for his innovative, playful, and multi-sensory culinary experiences. So it may not come as a surprise that he's also ADHD.In this episode, Ben takes a deep dive "Inside Heston's World," unveiling a different side of the renowned chef. Heston candidly discusses the highs and lows of bipolar disorder, his hospitalisation, and how his manic episodes have fuelled his imagination. He also explores the impact of ADHD on his culinary experiments and occasional kitchen mishaps.1:36 The Different Types Of Bipolar3:31 Heston's Bipolar Diagnosis13:21 Heston's ADHD13:53 ADHD and Cooking17:29 ADHD and Sensory Issues19:13 ADHD and Mindfulness22:20 ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Combined24:13 Heston Blumenthal's Third Michelin Star28:40 Yes or No Round31:06 Heston's Neurodivergent item____________________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benHeston Blumenthal @hestonblumenthalteam @dinnerbyhbIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh Niland is the chef and restaurateur of Saint Peter in Sydney, Australia. He's a pioneer of whole fish cookery, renowned for his nose-to-tail approach to seafood and his methods of creating sustainability in the use of fish in his kitchens. As a young chef, he worked at some of the best restaurants in the world, like the Fat Duck, and opened his own restaurant in 2016. We will hear Josh Niland tell about how he copes with the challenges in his mission to change our perception of consuming fish and how a serious illness in his childhood changed his approach to life, work and the pursuit of perfection. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake Kellie is the owner and head chef of the open-fire restaurant Arkhé in Adelaide, Australia. Born in New South Wales, at the age of 16, Jake Kellie passion for cooking started. He studied cooking and travelled overseas to cook and learn from some of the world's best chefs, like Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck and Brett Graham of The Ledbury in the UK, and Scott Pickett and Matt Moran in Australia. We will also hear how Jake Kellie builds his cooking on great local produce prepared over different temperatures of open fire. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode focuses on food media, digital technology in agriculture, and some of the ways in which artificial intelligence might have an impact on cooking, eating, and nutrition. We also get into a few related themes, including food porn, celebrity chefs, data sensors, and the promises and warnings of science fiction. David talks with food scholars Signe Rousseau and Maaz Gardezi to find out where we've been and where we're going when it comes to media and tech, exploring the blurry line between the digital and analog worlds of food. During the ‘Stick This in Your Mouth' segment, Maxime offers up his opinions on futurist meals, and closing things off, we hear from ChatGPT during the Food Questionnaire.Guests:Dr. Signe Rousseau teaches critical and digital literacy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Her PhD focused on the rise of celebrity chefs before “food media” was a commonly used term, and she is the author of Food and Social Media and Food Media. She is currently Co-Chair of Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies. During the podcast, she mentioned the following food folks:- José Andres and the World Central Kitchen- Heston Blumenthal and his restaurant The Fat Duck- early food TV host Keith Floyd and his show, Floyd CooksDr. Maaz Gardezi is a faculty member in the department of sociology at Virginia Tech. His research focused on two interrelated issues in the US and South Asia—climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the social implications of emerging digital technologies in agriculture. For more on digital and precision agriculture, as well as the effects of Big Data in food production, take a look at the articles listed on the Making a Meal of It website.ChatGPT is an AI language model designed to assist users with a wide range of tasks and inquiries, created by OpenAI. Check out what it has to say about how AI might affect the ways people grow and eat food on the Making a Meal of It website.Host/Producer: David Szanto Music: Story Modeadditional sound: William Termini via FreeSound@makingamealpodcast makingamealofit.com
In this special episode of the Legacy Leaders Show, we're excited to feature Chef Mario Mandarić, a culinary innovator and humanitarian. Hailing from Split, Croatia, Mario has made waves internationally, from creating unforgettable dining experiences in Thailand to showcasing his talents at the prestigious The Fat Duck in the UK. As the driving force behind Zagreb's Michelin-starred restaurant Noel, Mario champions sustainability, local sourcing, and the revival of traditional Croatian cuisine with a modern twist.But it's not just his culinary skills that set Mario apart. His profound impact on communities in Uganda through his water well charity project highlights his commitment to using his platform for social good. By providing access to clean water, Mario's efforts have transformed lives, underscoring the powerful role of chefs beyond the kitchen.Tune in as Mario shares his journey, his vision for the future of gastronomy, and the heartfelt stories behind his mission to change lives, one well at a time. This episode is a testament to the power of combining culinary excellence with a deep commitment to humanitarian work.Buckle Up, Champions!
Daniel is founder of Made For Drink - simple, authentic and utterly delicious snacks to be enjoyed with a drink. Major listings include The Fat Duck, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Fortnums, as well as partnerships with Laurent Perrier, English Heritage and Molson Coors. Made For Drink were also winner of the Edie Sustainability Leadership Award in 2022.We discuss the challenges and successes that Daniel has faced during his journey in the snack industry, his thoughts on the industry's future, the sustainability measures they took and how it backfired, and the necessity for leadership and vision in the food industry. Daniel also explains why categorising food as good and bad qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:34 Discussing Daniel's Business and Product Tasting01:28 Deep Dive into Daniel's Business Journey02:42 Exploring the Challenges and Doubts of Running a Business03:32 Manufacturing and Scaling the Business12:22 Transition from Manufacturing to Outsourcing15:26 Fundraising and Investor Relations20:48 Reflections on Business Growth and Future Plans25:08 Downsides of Sustainable Packaging26:16 The Crisis of Product Recall and Production Halt26:36 Impacts of Packaging on Product Quality26:50 Struggles of Meeting Business Targets27:09 Challenges of Product Development and Innovation29:13 The Need for Leadership in the Snack Industry32:37 The Role of Small Businesses in Achieving Net Zero33:19 Importance of Clear Guidelines for Carbon Emissions38:29 The Exmoor Carbon Project: A Personal Initiative43:04 Bullshit In Business - Misconceptions about Good and Bad Food48:24 The 10 Second Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Daniel50: 43 Daniel's Top Tips for Entrepreneurs 50:45 The Importance of Passion and Vision in BusinessBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me
Well, if you ever got tired of listening to me, talk. Today's the day when you just get to hear from my buddy, Chris Young, because I wound him up and clicked go, and he just talks, and it's great. He has so much, interesting experience and amazing insights. So Chris Young, if you don't know, I met him back when we started the Intellectual Ventures Lab, because he was the guy that Nathan Myhrvold hired to start the cooking projects. We built an experimental kitchen there. Chris ran the project called Modernist Cuisine. Which ended up publishing a 2,400 page cookbook on the science of cooking. That won every award in the world. It's literally a monument to modernist cooking. And these are new techniques for chefs and we talk about that a bunch today. Before that Chris had created the experimental lab at the Fat Duck and that's Heston Blumenthal's restaurant outside of London. Usually considered, if not the best restaurant on Earth, a contender. Since publishing Modernist Cuisine, Chris started a company called ChefSteps to popularize sous vide, which is the most successful of the techniques so far invented by modernists. You have to learn to sous vide. It's super easy. You can make everything you do come out perfectly. After selling that company to Breville, Chris started a new company called Combustion and Combustion is really cool startup. There's lots of lessons in here for entrepreneurs and folks who are making products. Chris is an amazing entrepreneur, very dedicated, really good at figuring out how to make everything work. Combustion is a difficult company to do because it's hardware and software; and it's in the kitchen; and it is hundreds of degrees, Fahrenheit. So it was just a lot to deal with. It's great to learn these lessons and they're shipping now and very successful with it. And then Chris has a YouTube channel called Chris Young Cooks, where he's doing some of the cool stuff that we used to do on Modernist Cuisine. Cool photography, but doing it for video and sharing some of the insights that they have about cooking. So anyway, You're going to have a blast listening to Chris. Important Links Intellectual Ventures Lab Modernist Cuisine The Fat Duck Combustion Chris Young Cooks About Chris Young Chris Young is a chef-scientist known for applying science and technology to create culinary experiences that earlier generations would never have imagined. Before becoming a chef, Young completed degrees in mathematics and biochemistry at the University of Washington. Unfulfilled with a life in the hard sciences, Young left his doctoral work behind for a job as a chef at one of Seattle's top-rated restaurants, Mistral. Young's expertise wasn't long secluded to the American Northwest. From 2003 to 2007, Young worked with the world-famous chef Heston Blumenthal to oversee development of some of his most innovative dishes. In 2004, Young opened The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, leading a team of more than six full-time chefs and coordinating the work of several consulting scientists. Beyond developing new dishes for The Fat Duck's menu, Young was responsible for recipe development for the critically acclaimed first and second seasons of BBC's “In Search of Perfection: With Heston Blumenthal.” In 2007, Young was asked by the renowned technologist, inventor, and accomplished cook Nathan Myhrvold to return to Seattle to work at Intellectual Ventures. Alongside Myrhvold, Young helped research, experiment, and eventually coauthor the eagerly anticipated, industry game-changing Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking. In 2012, along with Modernist Cuisine colleagues Chef Grant Lee Crilly and photographer Ryan Matthew Smith, Young co-launched an online-based culinary school ChefSteps, using an underground space beneath Seattle's Pike Place Market. Their mission: teaching people how to utilize modern techniques in their cooking. He is the founder and owner at Combustion Inc., a company that builds nice things that make cooking more enjoyable. Like a thermometer that's wireless, oven-safe, and uses machine learning to do what no other thermometer can: predict your food's cooking and resting times with uncanny accuracy.
In this jam-packed episode, we talk with Stefan about his journey through the Michelin-starred ranks like Le Manoir Aux Saison by Raymond Blanc and The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, where he achieved his MS designation in 2017. We then discuss his new online course, tips on blind tasting, whether “supertasters” exist, which varietals or regions get easily mixed up during MS studying, and more. If you're looking to become more knowledgeable about anything and everything wine, Stefan Neumann, MS, is a wonderful resource.“Master Sommelier” is a moniker saved for the most expert wine tasters in the world. Training, studying, and blind-tasting are vital to achieving this goal. Luckily, Stefan Neumann, MS, is here to help wine students and professionals alike. Born in Austria and based in London, Stefan is a consultant for many wine brands, including Graham's, LVMH, and Austrian Wine Marketing. And he's just launched his online blind-tasting course, helping aspiring sommeliers pass their wine exams and qualifications.Find out more: https://stefanneumann.co.ukConnect with him online: @stefanthesommelier_msFind out more about his wine tasting course: https://stefanneumann.co.uk/blind-tasting/Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!
In this episode, Chef Ben Robinson joins us to talk about life behind the scenes of being a chef. What's it really like working on a yacht? How does he continuously strive to perfect his craft and deliver an exceptional experience? We get into this, and more, as two surprise guests join us! Chef Ben Robinson is accomplished on both land and sea. He worked under Italian master chefs in Florence and gained an apprenticeship at three-Michelin Star restaurant The Fat Duck, based in the United Kingdom. Ben has been a head chef on yachts for over ten years, including the largest sailing yacht in the world. Born in Oxford, England he attended boarding school when his parents moved to the U.S. He currently resides in south Florida. Recently, he became a Certified Health Coach, specializing in weight loss, cancer and addiction. He has a booming catering business for which he travels all over the world. Ben believes food is medicine and art, continuing to develop cutting edge cuisine with nutritional awareness. We talk about: [1:35] How Chef Ben keeps the passion for cooking [8:05] Why the client experience is so important [12:20] The key to separating relationships and your job [15:40] Two special appearances from Ben's sister and his girlfriend [18:30] Chef Ben's advice for doing the next right thing [20:45] How to join Chef Ben on the Virgin Voyage LEAVE US YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/captainsandyandleahrae CONNECT WITH CAPTAIN SANDY: https://www.instagram.com/captainsandrayawn/ https://captainsandyyawn.com/ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=captain+sandy+yawn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUWGHBOhi0kV_VBoIDns-g CONNECT WITH LEAH RAE: https://www.instagram.com/leahraeofficial/ https://leahraemusic.com/ https://hydralounge.com CONNECT WITH CHEF BEN ROBINSON: https://www.instagram.com/benstogram/ https://www.chefbenrobinson.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chefbenrobinsonofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ivan Brehm, chef-owner of one Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri (established in 2017) and creative interdisciplinary space Appetite (established in 2018) is recognized for having developed a groundbreaking approach to cuisine which he calls Crossroads Thinking. In addition to being a chef and restaurateur, Brehm is inspired by interdisciplinary thinking. The 38-year-old Brazilian chef honed his skills in some of the world's most vaunted kitchens including Thomas Keller's Per Se in New York; Andoni Luis Aduriz's Mugaritz in San Sebastian; and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck, as well as his Experimental Kitchen, in Bray. Collectively, his professional experiences are significant. His time spent under the tutelage of each culinary iconoclast in his early career exposed Brehm to an incredibly rich diversity and contributed to a unique perspective of interconnection as they are expressed in the fields of cuisine, as well as philosophy, science, arts, and culture. In the ensuing years, Brehm has applied the rigors of research and development to his work in the kitchen. He has done this while also embracing his passion for philosophical and anthropological thought. Over time, Brehm has distilled his practice down to Crossroads Thinking. “Crossroads Thinking is my attempt at highlighting the interdependence of things using food and other forms of expression as a point of departure,” the curious chef explains. “It suggests that no one — no thing — exists in isolation and all things influence one another. Cooking food this way to connect with guests in a way that is deeper and more meaningful to both diners, chefs and servers alike.” Brehm has Culinary Art degrees from Senac, in his native Brazil, and the Culinary Institute of America. After his time at Per Se in New York and Mugaritz in San Sebastian, he worked at Paco Roncero's La Terraza del Casino in Madrid before travelling to Italy where he found himself learning about wine-making and the precious food traditions of Piemonte. In 2006, he moved to London and worked under Claude Bosi at Hibiscus in London before spending over four years with Heston Blumenthal. In 2012, he moved to Singapore to establish the kitchen at Bacchanalia which earned a Michelin star under his leadership. He left the now closed restaurant in 2017 and opened Nouri which earned its first Michelin star shortly after. In 2018, he established Appetite first as a virtual research center, and then — in the midst of a global pandemic — as a creative space at the intersection of food, art and music. The success of this unique space is a testament to people's interest in content rich and meaningful experiences. Brehm has called Singapore home for over a decade. On this episode of What's Burning, Ivan Brehm's chat with Host Mitchell Davis includes conversation around cooking at the Crossroads, the importance of EQ in the kitchen, and why “local" isn't always better. Follow Ivan on Instagram @ivanbrehm. For more on Ivan and his work, visit: www.appetitesq.com and www.noui.com.sg