Line Cook Thoughts

On this episode, I speak with Chef Jessica Lorigo. Working in the famous kitchen of Mugaritz, and appearing on the Netflix Show The Final Table, Chef Lorigo has attained quite the successes and following. Coming from Buffalo, NY, we chat how she got into the food industry, and how hard work has led to some great opportunities.

On this episode, I share my own experiences of mentorship, and how blessed I have been to have people guiding me throughout my career. I share how mentors have connected to help me achieve goals and even dreams, and then share what we should be looking for in mentors.

On this episode, I speak with mentor and friend Duane Brown about deciding your path in the culinary world. Discussing why business mindsets help you progress, we also talk about the balance of what it takes to become a successful leader in the industry, and just being true to what you want and what you can do to be happy and successful. Thanks Duane for chatting!

On this episode I talk about having passions for this industry and also having passions outside of this industry. The goal of trying to find happiness and balance in this career, and why it matters that you take care of yourself.

It has been a year since Anthony Bourdain left us. I just wanted to create an episode commemorating him through my thoughts and messages sent in by listeners. If there is any episode to share, please share this one. And make sure to be there for each other. We are a family of cooks, let’s make sure to watch out for everyone in this industry. Thank you Anthony Bourdain for teaching us that we are family.

On this episode, I chat with Kareem Roberts, the owner of the instagram page @brokedinner. We chat about instagram chefs, finding yourself in the industry, how his culture impacts the way he sees food, and so much more. Just a chat between two content creators for cooks to hear!

On this episode, I tell the story of Auguste Escoffier. In an effort to learn more of our past as cooks, I go deep into what he did for our industry, and the impacts he still has on us today. I hope I add just a little bit of value telling the story of one of the greatest Chefs of all time.

On this episode, I speak with Author Michael Ruhlman. Michael is a food writer, making books such as The Making of a Chef and Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing. He is definitely someone I look up to due to his work, and was excited to chat with him on his work and what’s to come.

On this episode I talk about the idea of how many different people we serve throughout our careers. I then chat about cooking until service ends, and why even your last plate matters. I then share my thoughts on cooking on days off, and of course share some Line Cook Thoughts. Thoughts in this episode shared by: @chefeliotttttt, @the_laurentian, and @wookieeman

On this episode I speak with Chef Jenny Dorsey. She introduces herself, and then we get into the culture of working in Michelin restaurants. We talk the morals of fine dining, what we like and dislike, and what we feel is changing or needs to change in the industry. Chef will return to talk more of her work, and I look forward to the second episode with her.