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Episode 2: Rebecca Wilcomb – Herbsaint


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” I am influenced by ingredients, by places, by stories, and by people. So the creative process… I wish I could tell you there was a formula that I use but there isn’t. It’s all instinct and gut feeling when it comes to food. I think the ingredients are what inspires me.”

What we covered in this episode
  • 3 main focus areas: company growth, employees happiness and overall guest experience
  •  2 main advises related to company growth
  •  Early days at Herbsaint
  •  Discover Chef Rebecca’s mentors
  •  What made her become a Chef
  • Family influences from Italy
  • The similarities between Italian cuisine and Southern food
  • Hospitality is at the core of the Southern culture
  • The Southern Foodways Alliance
  • The Southern Pantry
  • Common ingredients between Italy and Southern food
  • The creative process behind the dish: The Louisiana Shrimp and Fish Ceviche
  •  Partnerships with local farmers, ranchers and fishermen
  •  The creative process behind the dish: The Sicilian Beef
  •  Chef Rebecca’s advise for young female cooks wanted to find a voice in the kitchen
  •  What is the one kitchen equipment and the one ingredient that she cannot live without
  • Her advise for a home cook to access fresh ingredients
  •  Learn how you can leverage anchovies in many dishes
  •  Her up-coming new project: the opening restaurant in the spring of 2019 in New Orleans
  • Links to other episodes in New Orleans

    Chef Alex Harrell – The Elysian Bar

    Something simple with tomatoes

    “I think having a delicious perfect ripe tomato in season with sea salt, olive oil and a little basil is perfect! But for something unique and new (I mean I’m not sure how new it is but) I’ve been doing this thing where I slice vegetables and planks the tomatoes, onions or zucchini and topped them with bread crumbs and put them under the broiler so they’re crispy and just a little bit soft and really delicious and drizzled with olive oil and sea salt. They’re really delicious as a side dish or even a starter or an anti pasta. That might be something delicious and simple that you could do at home.”

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    Rebecca Wilcomb – I became a chef because I love to cook and I love to cook because I love to eat.

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    Rebecca Wilcomb – My focus is on company growth and employee happiness and overall guest experience.

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    Rebecca Wilcomb – I’m influenced by ingredients, by places, by stories, and by people.

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    Rebecca Wilcomb – The ingredient is what inspires me and knowing the person who grows it is part of that connection and part of that inspiration.

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    Links mentioned in this episode

    Herbsaint

    The link Group

    Chef Donald Link

    The Harvest restaurant

    Chef Keith Pooler

    The Southern Foodways Alliance

    Marjie’s Grill

    Hurst Restaurant

    Hawks Crawfish

    Moscas Restaurant

    Cookbook: Cooking by Hand

    Recipe Pork Sugo

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