Line Cook Thoughts

On this episode, I have Kriss Harvey back on the podcast to go over his 15 year dedication to mastering the Cannelé de Bordeaux.

On this episode, I chat with Katy Osuna, creator of Copper and Heat, a James Beard Award Winning Podcast. In this episode, we talk about staging, gaining respect in the industry, and what we want to see more of in the industry.

On this episode, I speak with David, Product and Marketing Specialist for Polyscience. He is also the creator of Flavor Bound Media. In this, we chat about his time working his way into Michelin dining, and eventually, his move into another sector of the industry. Definitely a must listen if another path in the industry is calling your name, and yet you are not sure you should take. David's story is an example of why you should.

On this episode, I chat with friend Francesca Zani. She is the creator of The Garnished Palate blog, and works within the food media world. We chat about her choice to follow an unconventional path in the industry, and the challenges it takes be in the food media world.

On this episode I speak with my friend Rachel, aka the Sustainability Gangster. On it, we talk about her time learning why she’s in the industry. We then get into our disappointment in school lunches, what we teach kids about food, and what we would like to see in terms of culinary education for the youth. Hope y’all enjoy!

On this episode, I take some topics from YOU, and discuss them in depth. I first get into what you should bring to a stage and how you should prepare for it. I then talk about the idea of mental toughness and how i view mental toughness in the kitchen.

On this episode, I get to chat with Steve Doucakis. He is a Chef based out of Thailand, and it was awesome to get to make this episode happen. We chat about his time working in NYC, how to overcome self doubt, his decision to work overseas, and the pop-up he is working on now.

On this episode, I chat with Marcello Molteni. He tells his story, and how his career path has taken some different turns. He then talks about the importance of teaching yourself, staying true to yourself as a Chef, and trying to find happiness in a tough industry. Hope you all enjoy!

On this episode, I talk about “the weeds”, a place all cooks have gone to. I then share why I feel every cook has a story, and then give some social media advice for cooks wanting to start their own brand.

On this episode, I speak with Arielle Lofton. She is a current student at The Culinary Institute of America. We chat about her finding herself in the industry, how traveling has impacted her, and why it’s important to believe in yourself when starting to define your career.