Buddy Valastro shares the story of taking over his father’s bakery at 17 and overcoming a career-threatening hand injury. He talks about how reality television flipped his family’s life upside down and skyrocketed his family bakery to becoming a household name. Buddy shares the history of Carlo’s Bakery, the humbling life lessons his father taught him, and the importance of carrying on his father’s legacy. Buddy reveals some exciting new concepts in the works for Carlo’s Bakery (did someone say cake vending machine?!) and growing the Cake Boss empire. He talks about his genuine friendship with Duff Goldman and how heated the competition gets with him on Buddy vs. Duff before giving advice to aspiring pastry chefs and his keys to success.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Buddy Valastro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddyvalastro/

Learn More About Buddy vs. Duff: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/buddy-vs-duff

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/buddy-valastro-on-family-business-cake-vending-machines

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Jaymee Sire talks to chef and restaurateur Cliff Crooks about his experience opening more than 20 restaurants and how the landscape of restaurants has changed over the course of his career. Chef Cliff talks about his tough love approach to mentorship, the most challenging elements of restaurant management and what he has learned over the years. Cliff reveals his favorite culinary spots and neighborhoods in his home of New York City. Cliff talks about his tough love approach on his new Food Network show, Chef Boot Camp, and how he handles the sometimes tense moments of getting struggling chefs into shape.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Cliff Crooks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werewolf_barmitzvahh/

Learn More About Chef Bootcamp: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chef-boot-camp

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/cliff-crooks-on-brutal-honesty-dumb-luck-chef-boot-camp

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somali cook and food journalist Hawa Hassan shares the importance of stories and the inspiration behind her award-winning cookbook. This week on Food Network Obsessed, Hawa Hassan talks to host Jaymee Sire about how her Somali roots have shaped her food perspective and the path she planned to get to where she is today. Hawa shares the process of developing her own line of sauces, influenced by traditional Somali recipes, and how that provided a springboard for her to dive into creating her cookbook, In Bibi’s Kitchen. Hawa shares the process of gathering research, recipes and photography for the cookbook and why she decided to take a maternal point of view to share the foods and dishes that remind her of home. She talks about filming her new Cooking Channel show, Spice of Life, and what spice of life personally means to her before sharing her favorite New York spots to get African cuisine.

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Hawa Hassan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawahassan/

Learn More About Spice of Life: https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/shows/spice-of-life

Learn More About Hawa at Home: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/hawa-at-home

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/hawa-hassan-on-creating-in-bibis-kitchen-her-spice-of-life

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, chef Michael Symon chats with Jaymee about his culinary career in Cleveland and how the food scene has evolved over the past two decades. He talks about how the various European influences of his childhood shaped him as a chef and the first thing he learned to make. Michael explains his “meat-centric” style of cooking, why pork is his favorite protein, and how to cook absolutely anything on the grill. Plus, Michael dishes about filming BBQ Brawl with best friend Bobby Flay, and his strategy for making a comeback after last season’s disappointing loss.

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Michael Symon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsymon/

Learn More About BBQ Brawl: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bbq-brawl-flay-v-symon

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-symon-on-the-browns-bbq-brawl-bff-bobby-flay

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jaymee Sire chats with the dynamic brother-chef duo, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, about growing up together, focusing on similar career paths, and their new show, Battle of the Brothers. The brothers share their experiences growing up with a healthy sibling rivalry and their first experience in the kitchen together at a Holiday Inn with Bryan as Michael’s boss. They talk about how their career paths have brought them together, and apart to opposite coasts, as they have made their way to the top of the restaurant industry. They also chat about how working and competing together has allowed them to be brutally honest with each other and still root for each other. Finally, they share which guest-judges on the show had them starstruck and which one is essentially a third brother.

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Bryan Voltaggio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanvoltaggio/

Follow Michael Voltaggio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvoltaggio/

Learn More About Battle of the Brothers: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/battle-of-the-brothers

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/the-voltaggio-brothers-on-healthy-sibling-rivalry-battle-of-the-brothers

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the answers to all your July 4th food questions on a special Snack Break episode. Jaymee is joined by Ginevra Iverson, Director of Food Network’s Culinary Test Kitchen, to give you the best grill tips, tricks for grilling everything from the best burgers, crispy fish, and exciting veggie and fruit options in the mix (grilled cabbage with lime is a big hit). Plus, yummy zucchini recipes, how to best meal prep for a BBQ party, and the best icebox cake recipes.

Recipes mentioned in the episode:

Juicy Lucy: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/juicy-lucy-recipe-2105840

Grilled Cabbage: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/grilled-cabbage-steaks-with-cilantro-lime-sauce-10004006

Paneer Tikka Kebabs: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/paneer-tikka-kebabs-10035443

Zucchini Fries: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/baked-parmesan-zucchini-fries-3365019

Zucchini Corn Fritter: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/zucchini-corn-fritters-recipe-1973756

Icebox Cakes: https://www.foodnetwork.com/grilling/grilling-central-frozen-treats/amazing-icebox-cakes

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Ginevra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginevraiverson

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/food-network-obsessed-snack-break

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Christian Petroni shares his life growing up in the Bronx and his journey to being a member of the Food Network family. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire chats with chef and restaurateur Christian Petroni about his Bronx-Italian heritage and his signature sweaters. He talks about his Gabagool lifestyle brand and gives Jaymee a vocabulary lesson before diving into his garlic bread obsession that inspired a tattoo and the TV-inspired names of his chickens. He talks about how he was approached for Food Network Star and the gratitude he feels for his Food Network family. Christian shares the story behind his trusty pepper grinder bat and his experience on Tournament of Champions.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Christian Petroni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianpetroni/

Learn More about Grill of Victory: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/grill-of-victory

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/christian-petroni-on-garlic-bread-gabagool-his-food-network-family

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jaymee Sire chats with chef and Chopped judge Scott Conant to talk about his 35 year industry career. Scott talks about how crucial travel has been in influencing his cooking style, his next dream destination, and his admiration for his wife’s Turkish culture. He talks about the change of scenery from New York to Arizona and what excites him about the food scene in Phoenix. He shares his secrets to restaurant success and needing to love what you do and have fun in such a tough industry. Scott also talks about his memories and experiences as a longtime judge on Chopped and the most common kryptonite basket ingredient.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Scott Conant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conantnyc/

Learn More about Chopped: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped

Learn More about Chopped Sweets: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped-sweets

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/choppeds-scott-conant-on-the-secrets-to-restaurant-success

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former professional athlete and chef Eddie Jackson shares his Texas upbringing, culinary influences and Bobby Flay stories. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire chats with former professional athlete turned chef, Eddie Jackson. He shares how his Texas roots shaped both his love of food and football. He talks about the family members who inspired him to cook from a young age, and his journey to opening his first food truck (including preparing comfort food for football teammates in college). Eddie also shares his go-to Game Day recipes. Eddie also shares his experience competing on—and winning—Food Network Star and his relationship and memorable stories with Bobby Flay. And don’t miss Eddie’s recommendations for his favorite Texas barbecue joints at the end of the episode.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Eddie Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefeddiejackson/

Learn More about BBQ Brawl: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bbq-brawl-flay-v-symon

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/eddie-jackson-on-football-food-trucks-the-best-texas-barbecue

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Amanda Freitag talks about approachable cooking, her collection of menus, and love of culinary education. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire chats with chef Amanda Freitag on what it means to be “Amanda AF.” She talks about the teacher who encouraged her to become a chef and her own love of teaching. Amanda talks about her mission to demystify cooking and connect with people through food with her series “Easy AF.” She shares her obsession with collecting restaurant menus, her favorite menu of her collection, and how she got her hands on all of them. Amanda reveals how she said “no” when first approached for Iron Chef and if she would compete on Tournament of Champions again.

Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network

Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork

Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire

Follow Amanda Freitag on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefamandaf/

Learn More about Chopped: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped

Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed

Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/amanda-freitag-on-saying-no-to-iron-chef-america-her-favorite-chopped-dish

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.