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In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York to founding Maricel’s Kitchen in New Jersey. She has been featured on Hulu, PBS, and the Food Network, sharing the bold flavors and stories of the Philippines. Chef Maricel discusses the influence of her grandmother on her cooking, her experiences at markets in Manila, the inspiration behind her career, her classes at Maricel's Kitchen, her cookbook and her experiences appearing on various TV shows. She also shares highlights from her cookbook and upcoming projects, emphasizing her passion for keeping Filipino cuisine authentic and accessible. Join us as we explore her journey and celebrate the rich culinary traditions of the Philippines.

 

00:00 Introduction to Chef Maricel

00:53 Connecting Through Chef Mimi Lan

02:07 Influences from Lola's Kitchen

08:00 The Authenticity of Filipino Cuisine

10:19 Chef's Table and Kamayan Feast

17:41 Memories and Mentorship

22:52 The Rising Cost of Seafood

24:34 Corporate Team Building at Maricel's Kitchen

27:32 A Picky Eater's Transformation

28:45 From Cooking Class to TV Stardom

29:14 Unexpected Opportunities and PBS

31:03 Hulu and Food Network Adventures

37:20 Family Competitions and Traditions

40:56 Korean Seafood Ambassador

43:21 The Journey of Writing a Cookbook

46:27 Future Plans and Cooking Classes

51:06 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Contact Chef Maricel:

IG:@maricelskitchenusa

Website: https://maricelskitchen.com/ 

Facebook: maricelskitchenusa 

Youtube: @maricelskitchenusa 

Season2

Welcome Chef Steven Leung as our new cohost.

IG: themindfulwok

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