Line Cook Thoughts

On this episode, I speak with Ross and Jill of Family Meal, a nonprofit located in Buffalo, NY dedicated to helping cooks lead a healthier and positive life. This talk goes into their plans for the organization, the struggles a cook faces, and what we can do to help others on the line every service. Hope you all enjoy a conversation about a great cause!

On this episode, I chat with the owner of Recette in Chicago, Jenny McCoy. In it, we talk about her astounding career in restaurants, food writing, and how she ended up falling in love with the Cannelé. Very inspiring story of finding your place in the industry and not being boxed into one distinct segment of the industry. Please follow her on Instagram, and try a Cannelé!

On this episode, I go over this idea of humble beginnings in the industry, and why it is so valuable to appreciate the different sectors in our profession. I then talk about what I would like to see out of the industry in the next decade.

On this episode, I chat with owner of Perfect Little Bites and the host of Chefs Without Restaurants: Chris Spear. We talk about this concept of taking the restaurant with you, and how some unconventional restaurant jobs can give you what you may be looking for in terms of a career opportunity.

On this episode, I chat with Chef Jamie Simpson. Jamie is the Executive Chef Liaison at The Culinary Vegetable Institute. In the episode, we talk about his story of becoming a Chef. We then talk about his work at The Chef's Garden, and why more people should be learning about their food and where it comes from.

On this episode, I chat with Chef Nyesha Arrington. The Los Angeles based Chef is a leader in the industry, and we go over her career and industry insights that have helped her reach success with brand deals, operating successful restaurant projects, and even competing in the Bocuse d’Or. Her entrepreneurial spirit has helped her achieve some pretty amazing goals, and continues to push her forward in this difficult world of cooking. Really great time getting to talk with someone so profound in her industry.

In this episode, I chat with Scott Guerin. He is lead Research and Development Chef for Modernist Pantry. In the episode we chat about what modern cooking means, what his day to day work includes, and why modernist cooking is not confined only to fine dining. We also chat projects, including a plant based meat he has been working on. Very excited for you all to hear!

On this episode, I chat with Matthew Francis, a food video producer. Matthew has experience in food media, working for one the largest food media companies for two years, helping to create viral food videos. Matthew has now stepped away to create his own brand, DinnerViews. He chats about his story of creating for himself, and pursuing food media. The Link to season 2 of DinnerViews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJEcGGIl9Lc&list=PLYzBQ8Dkg3imbEEHCjC7uqsqRDeQJK53K&index=9

On this episode, I share the major lessons I have learned from the past year. In this year of running the podcast, I have learned a ton, and am so grateful to be able to make this content for you all. Thank you for making this project of mine possible!

On this episode I interview Chef Martin Diez. He is the Chef Patissier-chocolatier for the Barry Callebaut Group. In the episode, we talk about his journey of working his way through France. We then go into topics around Ruby Chocolate, how he creates his different flavors, and what it means to work in an industry with so many different preferences in regards to chocolate.