Pardon My Fork

Today we're joined by Pacific Northwest private chef and World Food competitor Chris Nau! Chris outlines his journey from a young boy that loved to cook to his Root Cellar Society! Collecting pollen, harvesting wild plums, or brining pine cones, the chef takes us through it all!

Kathy Pullin joins us today for non-stop hot BBQ talk! Kathy has been around BBQ since the 90s, and continues to cater and compete at the highest levels all around the nation! From creating her own BBQ rub, becoming brand ambassador to a multitude of companies, Guy's Grocery Games, BBQ Rig Race and more, Kathy is an OG in the competition BBQ world!

I am thrilled to be talking to Donna Yamini, the Jelly Queen! Donna is here to talk more about her incredible jellies, what makes them so unique, and this once in a lifetime opportunity to compete not only for a cash prize, but for the option to have your jelly recipe made and packaged in the Jelly Queens kitchen and sent to you, ready to be sold! You do not want to miss out on this, only on Pardon My Fork!

Today on Pardon My Fork we are featuring the first autistic chef to make it to the World Food Championships, Ava Marie Romero! Andy and Cory Ann start out talking about their gorgeous figs and how to serve them, and paired with a Day Star Mourvedre wine. Smoked rabbit tacos also on the menu from the week, and then we catch up with Chef Ava Marie Romero, which sparks our conversation about cooking for and with young children, and those children with special needs. Autism and food allergies are distinctly tied to each other, so we felt this is an important topic to tackle!

This week we're talking about Ballin' on a budget! Just because you're eating poor doesn't mean you can't eat like a royal! Cory Ann and Andy are talking about their personal go-to cheap meals and meal hacks that elevate your dish, as well as input from chefs and foodies from around the nation. From grilling and smoking, to finding seasonal ingredients at the farm, this episode is all about eating great without breaking the bank!

Today we talk to Charles Duque from the French Cheese board! Charles Duque is currently Managing Director, Americas for CNIEL based in New York, NY. He also oversees the French Cheese Board, a retail and event space for promoting French cheeses in New York City.
For over two years, Charles’ main objective is to serve as the point of contact for the French cheese companies in the American continent and inform them of actions to promote their products as well as working with implementing agencies executing information provision and promotion measures in the USA and Brazil.
Previously, Charles worked for Savencia Fromage & Dairy, which is among the world’s leading milk processors, the No. 2 cheese group in France and the No. 5 worldwide, where he implemented a retail concept with US based supermarket chains to support quality cheeses.
Charles’ previous experiences took him to San Francisco to open the US subsidiary of Richart Chocolates and as the Director of the AgroTech sector of BusinessFrance: The French Trade Office helped over 300 French companies enter the U.S. market to do business.
Charles is a member of The Order of Agricultural Merit; an order bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture and an inductee in the International Cheese Guild. Charles is fluent in four languages especially in cheese!

We are talking all about the 2019 World Food Championships today with the CEO and brains behind the event, Mike McCloud! For more info check out World Food Championships!

Lisa Cox with Gem City Fine Foods

On this weeks episode of Pardon My Fork, we talk to Lisa from Gem City Fine Foods, an all gluten free and nut free bakery from Wyoming! Andy and Lisa talk about the future of food allergy awareness by the food and restaurant community and how Gem City Fine Foods can provide delicious gluten free and vegan options! Check them out at Gem City Fine Foods!

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Chef KC Gonzalez! KC has been in the culinary world for a long, long time and is now heading up the best and busiest seafood restaurant in the Garden State Mall! KC drops some serious knowledge for us today, as well as a few recipes that you do not want to miss! Tune in now to check it out!

Andy heads over to J&C BBQ and Catering for an episode all about BBQ! Joe and Christy are the owners and operators of this fantastic little BBQ spot hidden in Lebanon Oregon! Tune in to hear what sets them apart from other barbecue joints and why they're quickly becoming the most popular spot for down home, southern style BBQ!