On this episode of Ingredient Insiders, hosts John and Andrea from Chef’s Warehouse sit down with legendary pastry chef Duff Goldman. Known for Ace of Cakes and beloved for his creativity and humor, Duff shares stories from his early days in Baltimore, how he found his way to the Food Network, and why mastering cookies is more complex than it looks. He also teases his exciting new show, Super Mega Cakes, where he takes cake artistry to the next level.

In the second half of the episode, John and Andrea chat with Ken Gordon, founder of Mochidoki. Ken dives into his love for mochi, why it's the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and how he continues to push boundaries with new and surprising mochi flavors.

This episode is packed with pastry passion, dessert innovation, and insider stories from two of the sweetest minds in the business.

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In partnership with The Chefs’ Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years. https://www.chefswarehouse.com/

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