Food Chat

Chef Jackson and Greg talk about food trends, past, present and future. They discuss how the food scene has changed over the last 30 years and where it's likely to go in the future. Why are many culinary schools closing? Is a career in food still a viable option? Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business working in food plants, selling, branding, packaging and cooking up food is providing great topics for the show. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Greg interviews Taran White, an Alaskan fisherman who catches Alaskan Sockeye Salmon every year in the Bristol Bay of Alaska. Learn why this fish is some of the most sustainable wild-caught fish in the United States. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business working in food plants, selling, branding, packaging and cooking up food is providing great topics for the show. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Gregory Bloom, Host & Owner of Barber’s Foods, along with Chef Jackson Lamb, Professor in the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver, interview Cheyenne McEndaffer at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Cheyenne shares her experiences with helping export U.S. beef, lamb and pork around the globe. Cheyenne discussed the new Women's Meat Industry Network (WMIN), www.wmin.org and why the multifaceted food industry is a great career opportunity for women.

Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson interview Nina Teicholz who wrote the NYT best selling "Big Fat Surprise - Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet." Nina discusses the U.S. dietary guidelines, saturated fats and the ridiculous claims by the new Tuff's 'Food Compass' rating system which declares Frosted Flakes as healthier than eggs and ground beef.

Greg Bloom, Host & Owner of Barbers Foods, interviews Geno Chrenzia, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Harvest Moon Baking Company in Denver, Colorado to discuss what goes into making high quality artisan gourmet breads and buns. www.HMBC.com.

Today's Guest:Our guest is Doug Caskey, Executive Director, of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. We talk about Colorado grape varieties, the wine growing regions in Colorado, and why is Colorado a great place to grow grapes for wine. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business working in food plants, selling, branding, packaging and cooking up food is providing great topics for the show. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Greg interviews Dan Timmerman from Timmerman Cattle to discuss the beef industry including cattle production, market conditions and why he enjoys raising cattle for a living. Check out the website at www.foodchat.us.Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

It's all about Bacon! Greg and Chef Jackson interview Tim and Nissa Beeler and Beeler's Pure Pork. Tim and Nissa explain why they raise Duroc pigs and how they make the best tasting bacon. Check out the website at www.foodchat.us. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson interview Nina Teicholz who wrote the NYT best selling "Big Fat Surprise - Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet." Nina discusses the U.S. dietary guidelines, saturated fats and the ridiculous claims by the new Tuff's 'Food Compass' rating system which declares Frosted Flakes as healthier than eggs and ground beef.

Gregory Bloom and Chef Jackson Lamb bring on Paul Bonacquisti from Bonacquisti Wine Company in North Denver to discuss grapes and wines. Paul explains how he makes wines and you'll learn a lot in just a few minutes about grape and wine varieties unique to Colorado.