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Today is a broad discussion, going over the importance of Juneteenth, the history behind the holiday, and also getting into the tragic loss of Chef Anne Burrell, and ways that we can manage our work and stress load before things spiral out of control. 

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1) The Emancipation Proclamation: The Civil War in Four Minutes

        This is a quick video from the American Battlefield Trust, one of my favorite organizations! 

2) The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture

This is a link to more information as to why Juneteenth is such an important day for so many people

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Today, I share alot of great updates regarding my own life and career, and we dive into what is a good culinary leader, and what to watch out for!  

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Today we talk a little bit about allergies, the approach chefs take and how people handle it! 

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In this episode, we go over how modern food culture is evolving with the changes in technology when it comes to agriculture, fishing, and more.  Sustainability is vastly important!  

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Today we will get back to business, continuing along my list of influential chefs over the modern restaurant age.  Chef Achatz is a true example of what can happen when you persevere through adversity, and remain true to yourself.  We talk a little about the history of food and its impact on the history of humanity. 

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Today we take a dive into my restaurant advocacy.  Advocacy is a big reason why I started this podcast.  So many young chefs work so many extra hours and sacrifice their youth for others dreams.  Don't be taken advantage of!  Make sure your sacrifice is worthwhile and for the right  people and places! 

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In this episode, we go over local restaurant news for the Orlando area, including the release of the new Michelin ratings, and then we dive into my  "Mount Rushmore" of influential chefs beginning with Marco Pierre White!  

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In this episode we discuss a brief overview of my culinary background, what led me to embrace the culinary arts, my passion for history, and my goals for this show. 

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My YouTube show, "Chef Ray's Home Cookin'," will relaunch this August with a slew of new episodes.  

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