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When Asma Khan was in her 20s, she couldn't even boil an egg. By the age of 45, Asma led an all-female kitchen staff at her acclaimed London restaurant, Darjeeling Express. Today, Asma is an award-winning chef, a bestselling cookbook author and a fierce advocate for women in professional kitchens. Asma joins the Bright Side to discuss how her upbringing in India ignited her to revolutionize the culinary world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Robb Lee interviews Zoe Baez, a seasoned chef with over 15 years in the culinary industry. Zoe shares her journey from being inspired by her grandmother's cooking to pursuing formal culinary education and gaining hands-on experience in professional kitchens. She discusses her entrepreneurial venture in Puerto Rico, her international culinary experiences, and her unique fusion of Puerto Rican and Spanish flavors. The conversation also touches on the role of food in travel, menu development, overcoming kitchen challenges, and favorite dishes.Episode Highlights:Zoe Baez's culinary journey (00:01:22) Chef Zoe discusses her background, passion for cooking, and her culinary experiences in different states.Influences in culinary passion (00:04:25) Zoe talks about her early influences, including her grandmother and her first experiences with cooking.Memorable family dishes (00:07:51) Chef Zoe shares her favorite dishes from her grandmother and her own culinary experiments with beer-infused dishes.Career choice and early kitchen experiences (00:10:55) Zoe Baez discusses her decision to pursue a career in the culinary industry and her early experiences in professional kitchens.Learning through diverse kitchen experiences (00:17:19) Zoe explains how working in different kitchens and communities has enriched her knowledge and skills as a chef.Exploring new culinary experiences (00:18:46) Zoe Baez discusses her approach to exploring new places and their culinary specialties when traveling.Signature Dishes (00:23:44) Chef Zoe describes a memorable dish she created that represents her culinary style and heritage.Menu Development (00:29:09) Zoe explains her approach to menu development, considering seasonality, local availability, and the preferences of her clients.Key Takeaways:1. Find Your Inspiration: Discover what ignites your culinary passion, whether it's a family tradition, a favorite TV show, or a memorable meal.2. Invest in Education: Formal training and hands-on experience are crucial steps in becoming a professional chef.3. Be Bold: Take risks and start your own culinary venture, using customer feedback to refine your creations.4. Travel and Learn: Exploring different cultures and cuisines can significantly broaden your culinary expertise and perspective.Website and Socialschefzoebaez.comX: @chefzoebaezInstagram: chefzoebaezFacebook: Zoé Baez LinkedIn: Zoe Baez
We're honoured to be joined today by the youngest ever British 2 Michelin starred chef in the trail blazer Tom Aikens, to discuss his incredible career which has taken him from working for arguably the 2 greatest chefs of all time in Pierre Koffmann & Joël Robuchon to running some of the finest restaurants to ever grace the London dining scene. For the first time ever Tom reveals all of his darkest secrets and experiences in the professional kitchen and unveils all of the crazy barriers & experiences he had to overcome to be considered one of the greatest chefs to ever come from these shores! ------------------- DELLI is a food platform, from the team behind Depop, that sells the best independent food and drink products that other shops don't really know about. Head to www.delli.market and discover the thousands of creative products dropping daily and use the code GOTODELLI for 25% off everything from us.
In this episode we dive into the world of pop-up dining with Chef Jonathon Merrick of Family Meal Boise, an in-home pop-up restaurant he runs. You get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of running the successful pop-up, and gain insights into menu creation, guest interactions, and the intricacies of hosting unique dining experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamic world of pop-up dining.Key Takeaways:Pop-Up Dining Experiences:Evolution of Jonathon's pop-up dining, 'Family Meal Boise'.Challenges and learnings from hosting pop-ups.The importance of creating a unique dining experience.Transitioning from Professional Kitchens to Distribution:Jonathon's career shift and how he maintains his culinary passion.The role of mentorship in his career.Balancing a full-time distribution job with culinary creativity.Legal and Practical Aspects of Running Pop-Ups:Navigating local regulations and community support for pop-ups.The importance of understanding the legal landscape in different regions.Mentorship in Culinary Arts:Jonathon's experiences with mentorship.The significance of finding and being a mentor in the culinary field.Menu Creation and Storytelling:The process behind Jonathon's diverse menu themes.The role of storytelling in enhancing the dining experience.JONATHON MERRICKJonathon and Family Meal Boise on InstagramChef Merrick on TikTokCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links). Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants InstagramChefs Without Restaurants on TikTokChefs Without Restaurants on YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesSPONSOR INFOUnited States Personal Chef AssociationThis episode is sponsored by the Unites States Personal Chef Association. Visit their website and use code "Happyholidays2023" to save $100 on membership.To learn more about membership, advertising, or partnership opportunities, call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext. 705 or email aprather@uspca.com.Support the show
DC's Mike James and Mollie Ames discuss: All terrestrial segments for this episode were recorded live on November 6th (Day 317 of 2021), and all podcast segments were recorded live on November 8th (Day 319 of 2021) Part 1 of 3 of the Podcast only content – What a difference a week makes with the Browns, again... and we're right back where we were a couple weeks ago Terrestrial: Hour 1 (begins around 0:14:00) Microwaves are a useful tool in a space full of single-use tools Remember when Belichick, the greatest NFL coach ever, was hated by the local media and the fans back when he was the coach of the Browns? Oh, what could have been Part 2 of 3 of the Podcast only content – We learn this week that if you give consent to have someone pee on your face in front of everyone during a concert, the person who does the peeing doesn't have to apologize (begins around 1:16:00) Lachlan MacKinnon's ‘Best of Edition' Let Me Tell You A Story: “Creepin On Ah Come Up” (begins around 1:39:00) Terrestrial: Hour 2 (begins around 1:44:00) Too much of our country sees violence as a justifiable (and only) means to an end, and this is a very real problem that's only getting worse Athletes are overly influential whether they seem themselves as role models or not, and whenever an athlete behaves like an idiot it sadly reinforces the tired stereotype that all athletes are idiots Part 3 of 3 of the Podcast only content – Mollie's Weekly Reports... (begins around 2:41:00)Terrestrial: Hour 3 (begins around 2:59) Taylor Swift reclaiming the rights to her music as she's doing is a power move by an artists that should be cheered, and it's one whose overall effect is likely to be an even greater influence than her music when it's all said and done Mollie's Weekly Reports, terrestrial edition! All this and so much more on this episode of the Defend Cleveland Podcast. Enjoy~ To contribute to this 100% listener supported show please go to our Patreon page by clicking here. Check out Lachlan MacKinnon's best selling book, ‘Let Me Tell You A Story: Small Stories Of A Large Family'! Thank yous to 91.1-FM WRUW Cleveland for being home to the show, and to the city that inspires us, Cleveland, Ohio. Your recommended listening this week is the new album from Aesop Rock x Blockhead "Garbology" The intro and outro to Lachlan's segment is the song “My Summer In Traction” by the band Ohio Civil War , and it's used with permission.
This Gold EFFIE winning partnership with HULU drew attention to inequality by brilliantly twisting an age old adage " A woman's place is in the kitchen."
ABOUT FRANCISCO MIGOYA THE COOKING LAB HEAD CHEF Francisco Migoya is the co-author of Modernist Bread and leads the Modernist Cuisine culinary team as head chef. An innovative pastry chef, his most recent book, The Elements of Dessert (John Wiley & Sons, 2012), won a 2014 International Association of Culinary Professional Cookbook Award in the Professional Kitchens category. He has been recognized as a top U.S. pastry chef and chocolatier. Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona awarded him the Medal of Master Artisan Pastry Chef (2013). Migoya owned Hudson Chocolates in New York and worked at both The French Laundry and Bouchon Bakery as an executive pastry chef. Prior to joining the Modernist Cuisine team, Migoya was a professor at The Culinary Institute of America, where his areas of instruction included bread, viennoiserie, pastry, and culinary science.
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SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 17:Gayatri's website Culinary Nirvana and instagramThe Japanese foodie film I watched on a plane - if you liked Eat, Drink, Man, Woman you'll love the food porn in this! The Last RecipeTrattoria La Pacchia HokkaidoIndia Cookbook by Pushpesh PantRick Stein's Long Weekends: Over 100 New Recipes from My Travels Around EuropeMarcus Wareing's New Classics Inspiring and Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Home CookingThe Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Peninsula, TokyoRed Lipstick!Lisa Eldridge Velvet JazzNars Shanghai ExpressPat McGrath VendettaFollow us on Instagram for more on Gayatri and the places, events and work we discussed in this episode!Special thanks to Aman Moroney and Mohit Shandilya @ Flying Carpet Productions for audio post-production engineering!
Our Season 3 finale (or is it? listen to show intro for details about possible bonus episodes) takes us to Fausto, one of Brooklyn's best modern Italian restaurants, where Andrew recently caught up with Chef Erin Shambura. They kicked around her relatively late start in the pro kitchen (after earning a college degree), how and why she eventually gravitated to Italian food, and the evolution of her current professional home. This episode is brought to you by Ancestry. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
You won't find a more thoughtful, reflective leader in today's restaurant world than Gabriel Kreuther. Andrew sat down with the chef in his eponymous New York City restaurant to discuss his humble beginnings on a farm in Alsace; his early distinction in a national apprentice competition; his love of New York City; and his very personal observations about teamwork, creativity, and creating an environment that is welcoming to all. This episode is brought to you by Ancestry. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
On one of the hottest days of the summer, Andrew finds himself in a slump but old friend Bill Telepan, chef of Oceana restaurant in midtown Manhattan, pulls him out of it. The two of them, who collaborated on Bill's cookbook Inspired by Ingredients, discuss the trajectory of Bill's career from the kitchens of such restaurants as Gotham Bar and Grill and Le Bernardin to his own restaurants such as the eponymous Telepan, and his transition to seafood at Oceana. They get into his goals for the restaurant, the usefulness and complications of terms like "farm to table," and the different ways for chefs to find fulfillment in today's overcrowded field. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
Todays' guest is chef Nick Tamburo. Nick began his career in Boston, working at restaurants like Flour Bakery, Savenor's Butcher and Market and Radius by chef Michael Schlow. Nick then joined the Momofuku team at Noodle Bar before moving to Belgium, where he spent time at In de Wulf, the Michelin-starred restaurant from chef Kobe Desramualts. When he returned to New York, Nick re-joined the Momofuku team at Ko, where he helped reopen the restaurant at their new location as a cook, before being promoted to sous chef. Nick then worked at Blanca in Brooklyn, NY, before returning to the Momofuku team where he is currently the Chef de Cuisine at Momofuku Nishi. The Line is powered by Simplecast
How in the world did a guy who started off in top French kitchens such as Le Bernardin (at age 14!) end up co-founding a collection of restaurants like The Meatball Shop? In a remarkably open and honest conversation, Daniel Holzman takes us through the twists and turns of his young life and career and explains how he course-corrected to his current path. He and Andrew also go deep on a lot of frank talk about creativity and the restaurant industry. We love this episode and think you will, too. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
Few toques have made the leap from pastry chef to executive chef, but Emma Bengtsson of Aquavit in New York City did it in grand style, earning rave reviews and two Michelin stars since taking over the restaurant's kitchen in 2014. Andrew recently visited with Emma at the restaurant to review her early days cooking in Sweden, her love-at-first-sight relationship with New York City, her management style, and how she navigated the transition to her current role. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
On today's episode of The Line multi-James Beard nominated and Michelin star Chef Alex Raij discusses her early childhood in Minneapolis as an Argentine Jew, moving to NYC after attending CIA, meeting the man who would become her husband and business partner and how she navigates her days leading the kitchen at 3 (soon to be 4) restaurants. The Line is powered by Simplecast
One of the most accomplished chefs in the country returns to center stage this week as Jonathan Benno has just opened his Leonelli Taberna in New York City, the first of three planned Italian concepts he'll launch this year. Andrew, who's neighbors with Jonathan in the suburbs of Westchester County, paid him a visit during construction back in May to discuss the projects, the challenges of new openings, the first stirrings of his love of cooking and Italian food, and his time at such restaurants as Daniel and Craft, and as the opening chef of Per Se and then Lincoln Ristorante. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
A special double-header with one chef from the Catskills and one who cooks there today: Ruth Rogers of London’s iconic River Cafe joins us to discuss her path to the kitchen, the restaurant’s 30-year trajectory, and her new cookbook; then Ryan Tate shares the story of how he almost joined the Army before discovering the kitchen, moving from Michigan to Manhattan, and slowly developing his own deceptively simple style. Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
At Shuka restaurant in downtown Manhattan, chef Ayesha Nurdjaja subtly makes Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine her own. Over coffee one recent morning, she and Andrew kicked around her unique approach to her culinary education, favoring time spent in home kitchens around the world. She also shares a lot about her Brooklyn upbringing and her path to the professional kitchen after considering careers in gemology and music. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
Greg Prochel presides over one of the hottest kitchens of 2018 at his Ferris Restaurant in New York City. Greg and Andrew borrowed a room in MADE, the hotel that houses the restaurant, and interviewed there recently, going over Greg's early life and career (he switched from finance), stints at Eleven Madison Park and Blanca, and eventually his own chef gig at Le Turtle and now Ferris. In addition to how his distinct style evolved, Greg shares his personal thoughts on everything from kitchen management to his workout scheudule to his love of music in and out of the kitchen. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
For a career-changer, Chef Angie Mar's ascent in the chef world has been nothing short of astounding. Andrew swung by her stylish, wildly successful West Village restaurant The Beatrice Inn to get her story, from her Seattle upbringing to her life as a real estate agent in Los Angeles to her decision to chuck it all and jump into the pro kitchen. They also discuss the unique culture and rituals behind the scenes at The Beatrice Inn and how she went about buying the business and making it into the huge success it's become. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
As she was giddy with excitement at the prospect of decamping New York City for a Mexican adventure, Andrew joined Hillary Sterling one morning in the Vic's dining room for some shop talk--they kicked around the special allure travel holds for chefs, the value of a chef having worked in the front of house, the importance of sound cues in the kitchen, chef as teacher, and more. A fun and freewheeling conversation with a quick, witty, reflective chef. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
NWP welcomes Francisco Migoya! Modernist Bread places the latest scientific research and state-of-the-art applications into the hands of anyone searching for answers about bread making. Spanning over 2,600 pages, this is the largest, most comprehensive book ever written about bread. Modernist Bread isn’t just about new recipes—it’s about the way we think of bread from the ground up. Francisco Migoya leads the Modernist Cuisine culinary team as head chef. Together with Nathan Myhrvold, he directs culinary research and the development of new techniques and recipes for the team’s next book Modernist Bread: The Art and Science, on-sale Spring 2017. An innovative pastry chef, his most recent book, The Elements of Dessert (John Wiley & Sons, 2012), won a 2014 International Association of Culinary Professional Cookbook Award in the Professional Kitchens category. He has been recognized as a top U.S. pastry chef and chocolatier, with accolades that include the Medal of Master Artisan Pastry Chef (2013) from Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona. Migoya owned Hudson Chocolates in New York and worked at both The French Laundry and Bouchon Bakery as executive pastry chef. Prior to joining the Modernist Cuisine team, Migoya was a professor at The Culinary Institute of America, where his areas of instruction included bread, viennoiserie, pastry, and culinary science. **UPDATE SEATTLE FOODIES! YOU CAN CATCH FRANCISCO MIGOYA AT THE BOOK LARDER WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24, 2017! TICKETS START AT ONLY $20.00 http://booklarder.com
Before he became a chef and turned The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, into a Michelin-starred destination restaurant, Stephen Harris was a punk rocker, history teacher, and financial advisor. Though he didn't discover the pro kitchen until he was nearly 30, this self-taught talent has taken his ideas of food as an expression of terroir and created what the National Restaurant Awards deemed the best restaurant in the UK in 2016 and 2017. While in New York City to promote his new cookbook (also titled The Sportsman), Stephen joined us to describe his unusual path and tell us all about the evolution of his style, his restaurant, and his book. Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast
For 15 seasons on Top Chef, viewers have watched Gail Simmons critique cheftestants' food. Simmons has now cast herself in a new role: cookbook author. Combining lessons learned on the set, her experiences cooking in professional kitchens and extensive notes from her travel journals, she has written Bringing It Home, a cookbook filled with fun, approachable recipes. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Simmons shares how she has overcome uncertainty about everything from writing this book to voicing her opinions on TV to what's next.