What's Cooking With Chef Noel

In this episode chef, Noel is joined by young 9-year-old cook Jacob case and his mom Paula Johnson to talk about their debut cookbook which is a quarantine-inspired recipe book, and how Jacob found his love for cooking. Mom Paul also drops some words of inspiration.

In This episode Chef Noel is joined by long-time friend Christopher Chuck of Clarendon Cuisine to talk about what it takes to operate a successful catering company.

In this episode, Noel is Joined by Annette Davidson of the Chef's Advocate to discuss branding and marketing for chefs' success in a competitive market. Throughout her career, Annette has broadened market visibility for well-known brands having worked for powerhouses such as Liz Claiborne, Oscar de la Renta and Donna Karan New York in various marketing roles. In 2009 her passion for marketing and event planning led her to launch her own imprint, Icon Marketing. It would become the epicenterof her vast knowledge and connections throughout the United States, Australia, Japan,

Jamaica and Europe. Growing up Annette was a very picky eater, however, as she got older and throughout her travels for business and pleasure, Annette says she became “The Accidental Foodie.” It wouldn't be long before Annette would unite her passion for food with her business and ultimately her Caribbean roots. After much research, she realized that Caribbean flavours and artisanal food manufacturers are at a great disadvantage competing for consumers’ attention in the U.S marketplace. Her interest in this niche market was further sparked as she became inspired by those who had a strong desire to bring their homegrown sauces, spirits, and baked goods to the masses but lacked the industry know-how and connections. Annette decided that she wanted to be a solution to the problem by bringing her global expertise to those who needed it most. Hence, the birth of Icon Food Marketing, a boutique agency whose clients have successfully been integrated into key distribution at Whole Foods, Wegmans,

Krogers and other upscale specialty food retailers. After experiencing a drastic shift in the food marketing space, pivoted and shifted her

Focus to working with chefs. Since forming The Chefs Advocate (a subsidiary of Icon Marketing), Annette was dealt a blow with the passing of her first client. Upon finding out the cause of her client’s death, she became an advocate for the chef’s welfare inside and outside of the kitchen.

Not every day you hear a story where a lawyer turns baker. In this episode Chef Noel is joined by Brittany Baker to talk about food allergies, the (lack of) options that those living with multiple food allergies have for indulging a sweet tooth, and why those with a serious Fear of Missing Out can now rest easy and miss out no more.

When Brittany was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012, she found herself suddenly in the unfamiliar world of food allergies and dietary restrictions. As she began to learn about gluten-sensitivity she discovered how widespread and far-reaching food restrictions are in a world of over-processed foods – and not just gluten, but dairy, nuts, and egg products are all found where you’d least expect them. And that’s when she learned about the risks and frequency of cross-contamination and gave up law and turned to the kitchen a mission of radical change:

Brittany’s baking isn’t a trend, but a new way of moving forward with safe baking for those living with ever-increasing allergies.

If you are someone you know always missing out n sweet treats this is your episode.

In This episode of What's Cooking with Chef Noel, He is joined by wine Specialist and Educator Debra Taylor the Wine lady to spill everything you need to know about wine from the vineyard to the glass. Debra shares her journey of how she got started in the business 28 years ago along with the wine information you need to get by. If you are a wine enthusiast you will enjoy this episode. 

In This episode of What's Cooking, Chef Noel is joined by former restauranteur Phil Dewar better know as Soulyve to discuss what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Soulyve held a restaurant in Orangeville, Ontario for 10 years before becoming a private chef and he is here to share his secret to success and how he got featured on Food Network Canada top show You Gotta Eat Here. If you are considering opening a restaurant you want to listen to this episode.

There is a popular phrase if you can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen, and this is so true. This phrase can be the literal heat from the fire or the unavoidable lifestyle that the kitchen comes with being a chef. In this episode Chef, Kenny joined chef Noel to discuss the kitchen culture; the health risk of being a chef. 

It’s no secret that behind the glamorous kitchen life that chefs work 70-80 hrs/week, usually for low pay, and often face verbal and sometimes physical abuse. Chef hardly gets time to eat or eat properly after working 13-14 hours for the day. Recently we lost a few chefs to heart attack and some even commit suicide. Listen to this episode as we take you inside of some of the struggles chefs face and how to deal with the

In This episode Chef, Noel is joined by Mea Allman, who is celebrating 21 years as a breast cancer survivor. Listen as she shares her story and the food she used to help her immune system.

Mea Allman is a Certified Professional Life Coach who encourages others to make, meet and exceed goals in both their personal & professional lives. She has used her success as a 21-year Breast Cancer Survivor and health advocate to launch the Ribbons of Survivors 365. It informs the public on how to survive and thrive in spite of various chronic illnesses and conditions. She has used an online publication she created, KUOMagazine, and her status as a community liaison—to bring awareness to the diverse cultures throughout the State of Florida. In short, Mea Allman is a passionate Editor-in-chief, Journalist, Communication / Web Graphic Designer, Photographer / Videographer, PR & Marketing Consultant, Community Liaison, Certified Professional Life Coach, Radio Personality, and Cultural/Health Activist.

Do you believe that food help to shape our lives? In this episode, we are going to find out how Chicken and its rich gravy have shaped Donna Hope's life, who went from being a high school dropout to holding a diploma to now a University professor. In this episode, Professor Hope shares some nostalgic culinary moments growing up in Linstead, St Catherine.

Donna P. Hope is Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the Institute of Caribbean Studies and former Deputy Dean, Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. She is also the author of 6 books, the latest is Chicken Back Gravy and such delights which share, life lessons from her journey. It's a book that celebrates her success, but one that also shares her bravery and resilience.