This week the chefs at Sustainable Overload sit down with the Middleby Corporation’s President of ventless solutions Scott Heim to discuss the growing problem of supply chain and the impact current events are having on an already monumental problem. We also discuss the future of germ warfare and what Middleby is doing to create healthier spaces.

Scott Heim is President of Middleby Ventless Cooking Solutions, Bluezone® Air Purification and Evo America.  He is driving the new product innovations and marketing efforts for all the Middleby commercial brands seeking to leverage the growing ventless cooking platform.  He is concentrating on educating designers, architects, and customers on a variety of ventless concepts, especially focusing on ways to create pockets of F&B revenue in non-traditional locations and even in historical buildings.  Heim is directing the launch of Bluezone by Middleby, an active air purification device that uses UV-C germicidal light to destroy molds, bacteria, and virus contaminants.  Prior to joining Evo in 2012, he created a consumer-packaged goods firm which was successful in a very competitive retail market.  

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This week the chefs at Sustainable Overload sit down to discuss the release of the William J. Worthen Foundation’s building decarbonization guide. The release of the kitchen’s chapter marks a monumental shift in the conversation on the roll a kitchen has on the built environment and how kitchens can be a part of the solution. The building decarbonization practice guide is the most comprehensive guide ever written on the subject of building decarbonization and electrification and we are proud to say our very own Chef Chris Galarza was an author and lead contributor to the work. Go download your free copy today. Link below.

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Welcome back to season 2 everyone! This week Chefs Chris & Juice recap the last 6 months of news and what’s been going on in the world of building electrification and sustainability while giving a few tips on how to make your restaurant or business more sustainable.

A Landmark Year for Building Electrification - RMI

The Case for Induction Cooking - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as self-harm and is not safe for work.

This week Chefs Chris & Juice are joined by Chef Gerard Kenny to interview Riley Redfern, ex-3-Michelin starred pastry chef turned software engineer. We chronical her journey from a teenager with a copy of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential to becoming one of the top pastry chefs in the country. We discuss her battle with depression and alcohol, how the hospitality industry contributed to the problem, and how the pandemic exposed the foibles of the hospitality industry.

Sustainability doesn't always mean your buying solar panels, composting, or cooking on induction. Sustainability also means taking care of yourself and your mental health. Riley exemplifies this and is an incredible person, her story should serve as a cautionary tale and an inspiration to us all.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self harm and substance abuse please reach out for help. There are people who truly care and want to help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Insider Essay: I Lost My Job As a Pastry Chef — Why I Don't Want It Back (insider.com)

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as self harm and is not safe for work.

This week Chefs Chris & Juice are joined by Chef Gerard Kenny to interview Riley Redfern, ex-3-Michelin starred pastry chef turned software engineer. We chronical her journey from a teenager with a copy of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential to becoming one of the top pastry chefs in the country. We discuss her battle with depression and alcohol, how the hospitality industry contributed to the problem, and how the pandemic exposed the foibles of the hospitality industry.

Sustainability doesn't always mean your buying solar panels, composting, or cooking on induction. Sustainability also means taking care of yourself and your mental health. Riley exemplifies this and is an incredible person, her story should serve as a cautionary tale and an inspiration to us all.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self harm and substance abuse please reach out for help. There are people who truly care and want to help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

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Insider Essay: I Lost My Job As a Pastry Chef — Why I Don't Want It Back (insider.com)

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LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkredfern/

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This week Chefs Chris & Juice explore fake news and how to identify it as well as go through the intricacies of organic farming. What is it exactly and how does it benefit the planet?

Rutgers Fake News Resource: Steps and Tools for Evaluating the News - Evaluating News Resources - Research Guides at Rutgers University

Organic farming: Climate solutions in the food sector | Climate Connect

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as suicide.

This week Chefs Chris & Juice discuss the remarkable essay written by Riley Redfern and her struggle from 3 Michelin star pastry chef and how the pandemic gave her a new lease on life. We also talk about the golden girls and the meals associated with the show.

Insider Essay: I Lost My Job As a Pastry Chef — Why I Don't Want It Back (insider.com)

Cuvee Article: Chef Christopher Galarza is a Catalyst for Culinary Change - Cuvée (chaineus.org)

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This week Chef Chris Galarza & Juice discuss the bombshell climate change report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nation’s climate science research group. Chef Juice also tests Chef Chris’ knowledge on food myths and what does Juice and Caribbean vampires have to do with each other. One way to find out!

Greenbiz Article: California just took a huge step towards building electrification | Greenbiz

Vox Article on report: UN climate report: IPCC says humans caused “unequivocal” warming - Vox

IPCC Report: Sixth Assessment Report (ipcc.ch)

Interactive Atlas: IPCC WGI Interactive Atlas

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This week we sat down with Brady Seals of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) as we discuss her career as a "Stover", her experience on the Full Frontal with Samantha Bee show. We dive deep on the landmark Harvard Study and how it works hand in hand with the growing electrification and decarbonization movement.

Brady comes to RMI with a decade of renewable energy experience within the global household energy sector. Her interest in energy access began at a nonprofit promoting biofuels-based cookstoves. She has commercialized clean technologies and fuels by directing programs within the nonprofit and corporate sectors in more than 16 countries. Brady most recently worked as a consultant advising nonprofits, corporations, and multinationals on energy impact strategies and investments. Throughout her career, she has contributed to several research efforts to study, quantify, and communicate the climate and health benefits of air pollution-mitigating technologies and strategies.

Link to info on California Energy Commission study: Randomized Trial Study to Determine the Impact of Gas Stove Interventions on Children with Asthma

RMI map of Harvard study

RMI blog about Harvard study

Link to Harvard study

digging but Julia Child at least cooked with electric coils and electric ovens! https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/08/classic-chef-julia-child-eagerly-adopted-time-saving-appliances/index.htm

Julia Child cooked on electric stoves (maybe coil stove): https://www.chowhound.com/post/julia-child-electric-burners-746478

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It's been a few weeks since the chefs got a chance to catch up. This week Chef Chris catches everyone up on what's been going on the last few weeks and gives everyone a recap on how the last 6 months have been shaping up for him and Forward Dining Solutions.

All that talking gets the chefs hungry as they put down the talk about sustainability and talk Barbecue! What sort of BBQ do the chefs love and why and what secret menu items can you order at your local spot!

Chef Chris Bio:

Renowned for his work in kitchen electrification Chef Chris Galarza is the Founder and Culinary Sustainability Consultant for Forward Dining Solutions LLC. As one of the country’s foremost expert in commercial electric-kitchens chef works with clients to sustainably create kitchens of the future. Chef has worked on notable projects such as Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus (the world’s first fully self-sustained university campus), Microsoft Redmond, and Castilleja All-Girls School.

Chef worked for several prestigious establishments such as Carnegie Melon University, Monterey Bay of Pittsburgh, and The Greenbrier of WV where he apprenticed under several Certified Master Chefs and culinary Olympians. Chef leverages his experience as a culinarian, educator, and consultant to get projects moving forward and leaves operators educated and prepared to successfully, efficiently, and safely run their kitchen for years to come.

Forward Dining Solutions 6 month Accomplishments

- Writing the electrification and Decarbonization guide with you for the William J. Worthen foundation

- Spoke at Verge Electrify Conference – How to transform commercial buildings to be gas free

- Featured in Greenbiz article titled: The challenges of building electrification – or, the parable of flameless wok hei

- Helping Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) create an all-electric kitchen for their students

- Published an Article for Food-Management titled: Should cooking go electric?

- Was a guest on the Awesome Earthkind Podcast

- Hosting Sustainable Overload

- Was mentioned on episode 34 of the Let’s Dig in with Rich Rosendale podcast (huge deal with chefs)

- I will be teaching classes for Phipps Conservatory from September through December. Culinary Arts | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA

- I will be speaking at the NetZero Conference in September

- I will be speaking at the GreenBuild Conference in September as well

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