Tonights episode is all about the Chef and shining a little spot light on awesome chefs across the country. ChefLife magazine is on the show. We talk about the history of the magzine and what made it happen. All the cool chefs across world that we meet through social media and more. Plus we touch on Norway the first country to do away with FM radio, pop up dinners, and more on this episode!

On this episode we talk Chefs United for Future Chefs of America with Chef Kevin Levine. Chef is hosting an amazing charity event, January 16 in Myrtle Beach SC. The event is an 8 course wine dinner with a silent auction.  We also talk about the bussiness moving forward in 2017. Whats up with Hotbloxx and seasonal work in a destonation town. We check out the trending news story and play what did we learn. Follow Chef Kevin on Instagram @chefscatoris

Happy New Year! on this episode we talk food and hotel business with Chef Nick Calias. Nicholas Calias has lead the culinary operation at The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo for nearly a decade. In 2013, he received “Chef of the Year” honors from the Boston Chapter of The American Culinary Federation, and in 2015, he won the “Chef of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. We chat about regional food, hotel operations, winning awards and planning for huge events like new years eve in Boston! Of course the age on question on this show millennials in the kitchen...  Chef Nick is an amazing chef and an even better person so this conversation is sure not disapoint!

On this holiday episode we talk about some of the best holiday parties and what its like in the bussiness when you have kids. Our guest is Chef Ninamarie Bojekian from ooh la la catering. I met Ninamarie on the show the Taste and we have stayed in touch over the years. She is now a new mom and a chef and the two are hard to juggle for sure! We talk about balence and what makes it so hard to be a parent in this bussines. We also talk a little news and of course play what did we learn. and of course Updates on the future of show itself, and of course Edible Nutmeg on the Road on Mynetwork tv Saturday mornings.

On this late bloomer episode, we talk to Chef Jeff Purrazzi about mentoring and staffing. Chef Jeff has ton of guys that work for him, so we cover interviewing, what to look for and mentoring the next generation. We also touch on holiday parties and more. We talk about the the show and whats coming up this week on Edible Nutmeg on the Road and what the plan for the future is. We also cover this week's top food news story and play what did we learn!

On this episode its all about the wine as we welcome in Girish Patel, "G" is a expert on wines and his families bussiness own and run  serveral wine shops. We talk about holiday wine pairing and whats hot this year. We also chat about 100th episode plans, Boston and of course the Tv show, Edible Nutmeg on the Road on WCTX My Network TV. As always we play what did we learn and provide the absolute best comentary ever on the top news of the week!

On this episode we talk with Mike and Scott Staib from Ergo Chef Knives! Ergo chef makes a fantastic knife but these guys are even better people! The boys have taken a great family company and given it a national presence. They have worked with chefs such as Guy Fieri, Micheal Symon, and more! Their products are a staple of my culinary arsenal and you hear about them every week on this show! We talk about why make a knife with an angle, from chef to knife maker, and more! Plus what did we learn and this weeks top food story!


 


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On this episode we chat with the fantastic Kierstin Pupkowski from WTNH ABC CT about getting booked. Kierstin will help us get the inside scoop to getting booked. What does she look for initially, what does she want to see in the segment, and what does it take to get invited back. How important are food segments these days and if she see's the trend of food segments on lifestyle shows continuing. We also chat about the Veteran at a local Chilis restaurant story that is taking over the internet and what does a new president mean for the hospitality industry all on this episode of Plum Luv Foods Live.

On this episode we chat with Chicago's own Chef Aram Reed. We talk about private chefs vs traditional chefs. Do we miss the rush of the restaurant line, the commraderie, or does it make us a stronger chef because of how much we work alone and have to promote ourselves. Its a conversation that is sure to make everyone have an opinion if you have ever worked in a kitchen. Also, is it worth it to take catering jobs out of state? We think so I and will tell you why! Plus the cat is out of the bag on Edible Nutmeg on the Road!

ON this special halloween episode of Plumluvfoods we have special guest Omar aka culinary harassment and Hassan Muscelmani from Hells Kitchen having a round table discussion with Chef Plum about some of the scariest moments ever in the kitchen. From knife wounds to demon chefs this storytime episode is sure to entertain!