Lea Piel

On this special bonus episode, I interview Chef Léa Piel, a French chef raised in the South of France. Chef Léa originally started her professional life by going to med school, but after deciding to follow her passion, she switched to culinary school and has not looked back. Chef Léa started her culinary career at Fera, the esteemed restaurant of the five-star hotel, Claridges. There she honed her skills. Afterward, she received a tremendous opportunity to return to Paris to work with famed pastry chef, Chef Stephane Glacier. Léa is vegetarian and gluten-free, and her diet has influenced how she cooks. Lea currently works as a private chef, a venture she started after COVID hit, where she decided to bring the joy of a restaurant-quality meal safely to people’s homes.

On this special bonus episode, I interview Chef Léa Piel, a French chef raised in the South of France. Chef Léa originally started her professional life by going to med school, but after deciding to follow her passion, she switched to culinary school and has not looked back. Chef Léa started her culinary career at Fera, the esteemed restaurant of the five-star hotel, Claridges. There she honed her skills. Afterward, she received a tremendous opportunity to return to Paris to work with famed pastry chef, Chef Stephane Glacier. Léa is vegetarian and gluten-free, and her diet has influenced how she cooks. Lea currently works as a private chef, a venture she started after COVID hit, where she decided to bring the joy of a restaurant-quality meal safely to people’s homes.

BONUS EPISODE: If You Have Rice, You Have A Meal – Chef Lea Piel 

Angela Michelle

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Angela Michelle, the founder and chef owner behind the cooking education company Culinary Kisses. Chef Angela was a fashion model for 25 years before she traded in her stiletto heels for chef whites, driven by her passion for cooking that was nurtured since she was six years old. Chef Angela decided to start her company, which focuses on offering a wide range of culinary services geared to expand and explore her clients' culinary horizons. She offers a variety of culinary services to include online cooking classes, meal planning, and theme cooking parties. In addition to running her business, Chef Angela is also a published author, the host of a cooking and travel show, a culinary curriculum writer, a verified chef on Cozy Meal, and she's certified in plant-based nutrition by Cornell University.   Find Chef Angela Michelle: Website  Cookbook – From the Catwalk to the Kitchen Online Cooking Course Newsletter Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram YouTube   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Angela Michelle, the founder and chef owner behind the cooking education company Culinary Kisses. Chef Angela was a fashion model for 25 years before she traded in her stiletto heels for chef whites, driven by her passion for cooking that was nurtured since she was six years old. Chef Angela decided to start her company, which focuses on offering a wide range of culinary services geared to expand and explore her clients' culinary horizons. She offers a variety of culinary services to include online cooking classes, meal planning, and theme cooking parties. In addition to running her business, Chef Angela is also a published author, the host of a cooking and travel show, a culinary curriculum writer, a verified chef on Cozy Meal, and she's certified in plant-based nutrition by Cornell University. Find Chef Angela Michelle: <a href="https://www.culinarykisses.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086VS2ZV9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cookbook – From the Catwalk to the Kitchen</a> <a href="https://culinarykissescookingschool.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Cooking Course</a> <a href="http://eepurl.com/uaaGr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CulinaryKisses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCulinaryKissers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/CulinaryKisses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CulinaryKisses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

From Fashion Model to Chef - Chef Angela Michelle of Culinary Kisses

Becky Striepe

Today, I'm chatting with Becky Striepe, a vegan food writer, cookbook author, and by the time this airs, podcast host. Becky has been a vegan since 2006 and has been developing simple vegan recipes since 2008. At her blog, Glue and Glitter, you'll find easy vegan comfort food recipes that don't sacrifice flavor along with tips for making eating vegan deliciously easy. Like me, Becky is a gadget cooking queen and she plays all types from the Instant Pot to the air fryer to help her cook delicious plant-based meals that anyone can enjoy. Becky has also written two vegan cookbooks, 40 Days of Green Smoothies and Bowls, both of which can be found on her blog. Her podcast, Talkin' Tofu, is scheduled to launch in July 2020.   Find Becky: Website Talkin’ Tofu Podcast Cookbooks – 40 Days of Green Smoothies and Bowls! Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube   Recipes Mentioned in this Episode  Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Shepherd’s Pie   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm chatting with Becky Striepe, a vegan food writer, cookbook author, and by the time this airs, podcast host. Becky has been a vegan since 2006 and has been developing simple vegan recipes since 2008. At her blog, Glue and Glitter, you'll find easy vegan comfort food recipes that don't sacrifice flavor along with tips for making eating vegan deliciously easy. Like me, Becky is a gadget cooking queen and she plays all types from the Instant Pot to the air fryer to help her cook delicious plant-based meals that anyone can enjoy. Becky has also written two vegan cookbooks, 40 Days of Green Smoothies and Bowls, both of which can be found on her blog. Her podcast, Talkin' Tofu, is scheduled to launch in July 2020. Find Becky: <a href="https://www.glueandglitter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.glueandglitter.com/category/talkin-tofu-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talkin’ Tofu Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.glueandglitter.com/books-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cookbooks – 40 Days of Green Smoothies and Bowls!</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShopGlueAndGlitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glueandglitter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/glueandglitter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/glueandglitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BeckyStriepe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.glueandglitter.com/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-oil-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts</a> <a href="https://www.glueandglitter.com/shepherds-pie-redux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shepherd’s Pie</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Try All the Vegan Cheeses - Becky Striepe from Glue and Glitter

Joel Gamoran

Today, I'm excited to interview Chef Joel Gamoran, one of the nation's most well-known sustainability focused chefs and the host of A&amp;E's hit series Scraps. In addition to his television show, Joel also previously served as the Head National Chef for Sur La Table  and makes monthly appearances on NBC's Today Show. Joel's book, Cooking Scrappy, shows students, viewers, and readers around the world how to turn food scraps into delicious meals. And Joel continues to find new ways to inspire home cooks with the start of his latest show called Stretched. Chef Joel is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and the Culinary Institute of Florence.  He and his wife, Angelina live in Seattle with their baby Jenna.   Find Chef Joel: Website  Cooking Scrappy: 100 Recipes to Help You Stop Wasting Food, Save Money, and Love What You Eat Scraps: Parts Uneaten TV Show Instagram Faceboo Recipes Mentioned in this Episode Carrot Top Pesto Broccoli Rabe &amp; Sausage Top Frittata Mushroom Stem Risotto Banana Bread Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm excited to interview Chef Joel Gamoran, one of the nation's most well-known sustainability focused chefs and the host of A&amp;E's hit series Scraps. In addition to his television show, Joel also previously served as the Head National Chef for Sur La Table  and makes monthly appearances on NBC's Today Show. Joel's book, Cooking Scrappy, shows students, viewers, and readers around the world how to turn food scraps into delicious meals. And Joel continues to find new ways to inspire home cooks with the start of his latest show called Stretched. Chef Joel is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and the Culinary Institute of Florence.  He and his wife, Angelina live in Seattle with their baby Jenna. Find Chef Joel: <a href="http://www.joelgamoran.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Scrappy-Recipes-Wasting-Money/dp/0062862944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cooking Scrappy: 100 Recipes to Help You Stop Wasting Food, Save Money, and Love What You Eat</a> <a href="https://www.fyi.tv/shows/scraps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scraps: Parts Uneaten TV Show</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelgamoran/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joelgamoran/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faceboo</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/s/Carrot-Top-Pesto-Recipe.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carrot Top Pesto</a> <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/s/Broccoli-Rabe-and-Sausage-Fat-Frittata-Recipe.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Broccoli Rabe &amp; Sausage Top Frittata</a> <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/s/Mushroom-Stem-Risotto-Recipe.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Stem Risotto</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17873598460729714/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banana Bread</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Food Scraps are Treasures to be Used - Chef Joel Gamoran from Scraps

Jason Logsdon

Today, I'm excited to interview Jason Logsdon, the brains behind Amazing Food Made Easy, one of the largest sous vide and modernist cooking blogs on the internet and of course, Makin’ Bacon, a website dedicated to helping food bloggers succeed in the business. Jason is also a bestselling author who has published 14 cookbooks that have sold more than 60,000 copies, including the bestselling Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Sous Vide, and the official Instant Pot Sous Vide Cookbook.  He's a frequent speaker at the Everything Food Conference and he's the president of the International Sous Vide Association.   Find Jason: Amazing Food Made Easy Website Amazing Food Made Easy Facebook Page Exploring Sous Vide Facebook Group Makin’ Bacon Website Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube   Recipes Mentioned in this Episode  Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Glaze   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm excited to interview Jason Logsdon, the brains behind Amazing Food Made Easy, one of the largest sous vide and modernist cooking blogs on the internet and of course, Makin’ Bacon, a website dedicated to helping food bloggers succeed in the business. Jason is also a bestselling author who has published 14 cookbooks that have sold more than 60,000 copies, including the bestselling Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Sous Vide, and the official Instant Pot Sous Vide Cookbook.  He's a frequent speaker at the Everything Food Conference and he's the president of the International Sous Vide Association. Find Jason: <a href="https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazing Food Made Easy Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmazingFoodMadeEasy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazing Food Made Easy Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploringsousvide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Sous Vide Facebook Group</a> <a href="https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/makin-bacon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Makin’ Bacon Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/afmeasy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/afmeasy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/afmeasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AmazingFoodMadeEasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/modernist-recipes/more/bourbon-glazed-sous-vide-pork-tenderloin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Glaze</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Sous Vide is Your Friend - Jason Logsdon of Amazing Food Made Easy

Martha Stewart

Daina Falk

This week, I'm interviewing Daina Falk, the founder of Hungry Fan, a food website that is dedicated to helping sports fans have a great time and eat well while doing it. Having been an avid sports fan her entire life, Daina decided to create a platform for tailgaters, home gaters, sports bar goers, and sporting event attendees of the world that focuses on food and entertaining. Daina can often be seen hosting events, TV shows, and segments on game day dishes and treats. She's appeared on shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers and the Today Show. And she's hosted Toughest Tailgate, which highlights NFL tailgating traditions on CBS Sports as well as participated in celebrity chef appearances for teams such as the New York Giants and Yankees.  Daina is also the bestselling author of The Hungry Fan's Game Day Cookbook, which can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.   Find Daina: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Vimeo   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

This week, I'm interviewing Daina Falk, the founder of Hungry Fan, a food website that is dedicated to helping sports fans have a great time and eat well while doing it. Having been an avid sports fan her entire life, Daina decided to create a platform for tailgaters, home gaters, sports bar goers, and sporting event attendees of the world that focuses on food and entertaining. Daina can often be seen hosting events, TV shows, and segments on game day dishes and treats. She's appeared on shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers and the Today Show. And she's hosted Toughest Tailgate, which highlights NFL tailgating traditions on CBS Sports as well as participated in celebrity chef appearances for teams such as the New York Giants and Yankees.  Daina is also the bestselling author of The Hungry Fan's Game Day Cookbook, which can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Find Daina: <a href="https://www.hungryfan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryFan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thehungryfan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehungryfan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/HungryFan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC02QLLqkbuMKrjDBnaC_qkQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://vimeo.com/thehungryfan/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Meet the Martha Stewart of Sporting Events - Daina Falk of Hungry Fan

Nicole Tingwall

Today, I'm excited to interview the incredible Nicole Tingwall, the talented chef and food stylist behind the blog and food styling account Windy City Dinner Fairy. Nicole gained a passion for cooking at an early age and as a graduate of the Culinary Hospitality Institute of Chicago, she served in many roles in the food industry, from the front of the house to pastry chef, to chef instructor, all of which have helped her hone her skills and prepare her for current role. Despite being a jack of all trades, Nicole ultimately fell in love with food styling. She started her company in 2010 and she hasn't looked back. Nicole credits her time from operating in intensely demanding environment of high-end restaurants for preparing her for the time constraints and unexpected occurrences that can arise during a food photo shoot.  Nicole has styled for top food brands including  All Clad, T-Fal, Protein Bar &amp; Kitchen, Safe+ Fair, as well as many others.   Find Nicole: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm excited to interview the incredible Nicole Tingwall, the talented chef and food stylist behind the blog and food styling account Windy City Dinner Fairy. Nicole gained a passion for cooking at an early age and as a graduate of the Culinary Hospitality Institute of Chicago, she served in many roles in the food industry, from the front of the house to pastry chef, to chef instructor, all of which have helped her hone her skills and prepare her for current role. Despite being a jack of all trades, Nicole ultimately fell in love with food styling. She started her company in 2010 and she hasn't looked back. Nicole credits her time from operating in intensely demanding environment of high-end restaurants for preparing her for the time constraints and unexpected occurrences that can arise during a food photo shoot.  Nicole has styled for top food brands including  All Clad, T-Fal, Protein Bar &amp; Kitchen, Safe+ Fair, as well as many others. Find Nicole: <a href="https://windycitydinnerfairy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/windycitydinnerfairy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WCDFairy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/windycitydinnerfairy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/windycityDF/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOVkTsEbquf6ZFgt3BE_Eg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Making Food Beautiful - Nicole Tingwall of Windy City Dinner Fairy

Brandi Wharton

Today, I'm chatting with Brandi Wharton, the creator behind the blog Inspired Fresh Life. Brandi is a former high school English teacher who left the field to head into bartending, inspired by her love of cooking. She started her blog in 2016 and hasn't looked back. Brandi's blog focuses on easy, healthy recipes, many which fit into either the Whole 30 regimen or the gluten free lifestyle. And while she mostly focuses on health, Brandi also knows that it's good to indulge once in a while, and she provides recipes for that too. Brandi's blog is a tribute to her love of gathering friends and family together and sharing good times. And while she can't do that at the moment, she hopes her recipes will be an inspiration to everyone out there that is staying inside and cooking. Find Brandi: Website Facebook Instagram Pinterest Recipes Mentioned in this Episode Chicken Enchilada Casserole  Smoked Chuck Roast with Garlic Sage Butter  Easy Champagne Vinaigrette (or Marinade)  Grilled Peaches with Coconut Whipped Cream Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm chatting with Brandi Wharton, the creator behind the blog Inspired Fresh Life. Brandi is a former high school English teacher who left the field to head into bartending, inspired by her love of cooking. She started her blog in 2016 and hasn't looked back. Brandi's blog focuses on easy, healthy recipes, many which fit into either the Whole 30 regimen or the gluten free lifestyle. And while she mostly focuses on health, Brandi also knows that it's good to indulge once in a while, and she provides recipes for that too. Brandi's blog is a tribute to her love of gathering friends and family together and sharing good times. And while she can't do that at the moment, she hopes her recipes will be an inspiration to everyone out there that is staying inside and cooking. Find Brandi: <a href="https://www.inspiredfreshlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/inspiredfreshlife/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiredfreshlife/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/inspiredfresh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://www.inspiredfreshlife.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Enchilada Casserole</a> <a href="https://www.inspiredfreshlife.com/smoked-chuck-roast-with-garlic-sage-butter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Smoked Chuck Roast with Garlic Sage Butter</a> <a href="https://www.inspiredfreshlife.com/easy-champagne-vinaigrette-or-marinade/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Easy Champagne Vinaigrette (or Marinade)</a> <a href="https://www.inspiredfreshlife.com/grilled-peaches-with-coconut-whipped-cream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Grilled Peaches with Coconut Whipped Cream</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Save your Veggie Scraps - Brandi Wharton of Inspired Fresh Life

Josh Walbolt

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Josh Walbolt, a chef whose most recent position was at Eleven Madison Park. Chef Josh started his illustrious culinary career in high school where he was a two time Minnesota state champion in a culinary arts competition called ProStart, a competition that is sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. After winning at state, Chef Josh went on to compete at the national level, which cemented his determination to become a professional chef. After high school, Chef Josh honed his skills through a wide variety of experiences around the country, and has done everything from being a Chef de Cuisine, a catering company owner, a competitor in cooking battles against James Beard and Michelin starred chefs to mentoring future chefs in the very program that jumpstarted his career. He's also been a nominee for the Rising Star Chef award by the Charlie's Award, an annual event that celebrates the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities area's restaurant and food service industry.   Find Chef Josh: YouTube  Facebook Instagram   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Josh Walbolt, a chef whose most recent position was at Eleven Madison Park. Chef Josh started his illustrious culinary career in high school where he was a two time Minnesota state champion in a culinary arts competition called ProStart, a competition that is sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. After winning at state, Chef Josh went on to compete at the national level, which cemented his determination to become a professional chef. After high school, Chef Josh honed his skills through a wide variety of experiences around the country, and has done everything from being a Chef de Cuisine, a catering company owner, a competitor in cooking battles against James Beard and Michelin starred chefs to mentoring future chefs in the very program that jumpstarted his career. He's also been a nominee for the Rising Star Chef award by the Charlie's Award, an annual event that celebrates the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities area's restaurant and food service industry. Find Chef Josh: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Lovefoodmore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lovefoodmoreproductions/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovefoodmore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

From Teen Culinary Champion to Eleven Madison Park - Chef Josh Walbolt

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Tony Maddog Maggert, a 23-year military veteran who decided to become a chef after he retired from the Army. Chef Maddog began his  culinary journey in the US Marine Corps after he got put on extra duty in the kitchen galley. During that time, he fell in love with the work and decided to stay for an extra five months. Chef Maddog ultimately received a commission in the US Air Force, but transferred to the Army to finish out his military career. Chef Maddog served three tours in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, during which he suffered from a flesh-eating bacteria that ultimately took his leg. Despite being an amputee, he remained on active duty until his retirement. After his military service, he attended the Institute of Culinary Education in New York and graduated in 2019, making him the first amputee to go through the program. He's currently working on his YouTube channel, where he's making videos to teach others how to cook.   Find Chef Maddog: YouTube Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram   Recipes Mentioned in this Episode Potato Chip Fried Chicken   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Tony Maddog Maggert, a 23-year military veteran who decided to become a chef after he retired from the Army. Chef Maddog began his  culinary journey in the US Marine Corps after he got put on extra duty in the kitchen galley. During that time, he fell in love with the work and decided to stay for an extra five months. Chef Maddog ultimately received a commission in the US Air Force, but transferred to the Army to finish out his military career. Chef Maddog served three tours in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, during which he suffered from a flesh-eating bacteria that ultimately took his leg. Despite being an amputee, he remained on active duty until his retirement. After his military service, he attended the Institute of Culinary Education in New York and graduated in 2019, making him the first amputee to go through the program. He's currently working on his YouTube channel, where he's making videos to teach others how to cook. Find Chef Maddog: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtjazQ4Lc5gnHeXkm8vUiw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChefMaddogMaggert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/chefmaddogmaggert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChefMaggert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefmaddogmaggert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://youtu.be/FVLDqxNsbFc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Potato Chip Fried Chicken</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

From Army Green To Chef Whites - Chef Tony "Maddog" Maggert

BFF with the Chef aims to unite a community of like-minded enthusiasts who want to cook beyond recipes, better understand ingredients and hone their techniques and culinary instincts to cook the food they really want to eat. Each week, Nicole invites a new blogger or culinary professional to her podcast for honest, candid conversations about what they’re cooking, eating and the knowledge, inspiration, and experiences behind it all.

Nicole is a great host. She sounds very professional and the sound quality is very good. Nicole asks smart, engaging questions to have fun with her guests. Fun to listen too. I binged all the episodes!

Intelligent questions and lots of fun!

If you enjoy cooking or just learning about food and cooking tips, BFF with the Chef is a must listen. Nicole’s personality is infectious, ams her laugh will have you smiling. I love discovering new (to me) food bloggers to follow.

Fantastic Podcast!

BFF with the Chef aims to unite a community of like-minded enthusiasts who want to cook beyond recipes, better understand ingredients and hone their techniques and culinary instincts to cook the food they really want to eat. Each week, Nicole invites a new blogger or culinary professional to her podcast for honest, candid conversations about what they’re cooking, eating and the knowledge, inspiration, and experiences behind it all.

BFF with the Chef

Ina Garten

Trent Pheifer

Today I’m interviewing Trent Pheifer, the blogger behind Store Bought is Fine, a blog where he has chronicled his way cooking his way through Ina Garten’s entire recipe repertoire. Trent started this project in 2015 after he got fed up with online recipes that hadn't been tested and also because he realized he didn't have the basic skills needed to be successful in the kitchen. After years of watching Ina’s show and seeing the success he had with her recipes, he created the Instagram account, Store Bought is Fine, which is a riff on a regular line that Ina uses. Since then, Trent has made more than 800 of Ina’s recipes and has moved away from cooking his meals from the frozen aisle, to using fresh ingredients to prepare most of his meals. Along the way, Trent has had a lot of fun, earned some food world fame, and has expanded his cooking skills.    Find Trent:  Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest 

Today I’m interviewing Trent Pheifer, the blogger behind Store Bought is Fine, a blog where he has chronicled his way cooking his way through Ina Garten’s entire recipe repertoire. Trent started this project in 2015 after he got fed up with online recipes that hadn't been tested and also because he realized he didn't have the basic skills needed to be successful in the kitchen. After years of watching Ina’s show and seeing the success he had with her recipes, he created the Instagram account, Store Bought is Fine, which is a riff on a regular line that Ina uses. Since then, Trent has made more than 800 of Ina’s recipes and has moved away from cooking his meals from the frozen aisle, to using fresh ingredients to prepare most of his meals. Along the way, Trent has had a lot of fun, earned some food world fame, and has expanded his cooking skills.    Find Trent: <ul> <li><a href="https://storeboughtisfineblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/storeboughtisfine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/storeboughtisfine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/storeboughtisfine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li> </ul>

You Can’t Go Wrong with Ina Garten – Trent Pheifer of Store Bought Is Fine

Emily Wilson

This week, we get to hear from the creator behind the blog The Craveable Kitchen, Emily Wilson. Emily is a former accountant who decided to leave it all behind and become a chef. On today's show, she teaches us how to make quick pickles and the importance of always having an acid nearby to brighten your meals.

This week, we get to hear from the creator behind the blog The Craveable Kitchen, Emily Wilson. Emily is a former accountant who decided to leave it all behind and become a chef. On today's show, she teaches us how to make quick pickles and the importance of always having an acid nearby to brighten your meals.

Brighten your food with acid: Emily Wilson of The Craveable Kitchen

Kellie Johnsen

Today I'm chatting with Kellie and Aaron Johnsen, the founders of Experience Winefulness, a company that focuses on helping others experience the joy of learning about wine by focusing on mindfulness and positive mental health. Kellie is a trained marriage and relationship counselor by day, and Aaron is a retired United States Marine. They started the company in 2018 after Kellie found that through her practice, people were using wine for self-medication and were not fully appreciating the joy that wine knowledge could bring. Kellie wanted to create a new mantra for wine was not for sadness, but instead could be used to generate joy and that wine could be enjoyed and appreciated, but a healthy mental attitude. Kellie and Aaron are currently living on the beautiful shores of North Shore Hawaii, where they are running their company.   Find Aaron and Kellie: Website Facebook   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today I'm chatting with Kellie and Aaron Johnsen, the founders of Experience Winefulness, a company that focuses on helping others experience the joy of learning about wine by focusing on mindfulness and positive mental health. Kellie is a trained marriage and relationship counselor by day, and Aaron is a retired United States Marine. They started the company in 2018 after Kellie found that through her practice, people were using wine for self-medication and were not fully appreciating the joy that wine knowledge could bring. Kellie wanted to create a new mantra for wine was not for sadness, but instead could be used to generate joy and that wine could be enjoyed and appreciated, but a healthy mental attitude. Kellie and Aaron are currently living on the beautiful shores of North Shore Hawaii, where they are running their company. Find Aaron and Kellie: <a href="https://www.experiencewinefulness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/experiencewinefulness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Wine is for Joy - Aaron and Kellie Johnsen from Experience Winefulness

Joe Gatto

Aloha friends and foodies, and welcome to season five. The first guest of this season is Joe Gatto, a private chef who hosts the culinary TV series From Scratch, currently debuting on Pluto TV. Bringing his passion for scratch cooking, big personality and knowledge of film, Joe has created a truly unique cooking show from making his own charcoal, hand forging knives to milking cows to make butter and cheese, Joe goes all out to show you just how far he's willing to go to make everything from scratch. When he's not filming. Joe can be found hosting major food events in and around Boston, including Boston Magazine's The Cue. Joe is also the author of Seriously from Scratch, a cookbook that you guessed it, teaches you how to make a variety of recipes from the very basics. You can find Joe's cookbook now on Amazon or wherever fine cookbooks are sold.   Find Chef Joe:   Joe Gatto's From Scratch on Pluto TV Facebook Instagram  Chef Joe’s Cookbook – Seriously From Scratch   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Aloha friends and foodies, and welcome to season five. The first guest of this season is Joe Gatto, a private chef who hosts the culinary TV series From Scratch, currently debuting on Pluto TV. Bringing his passion for scratch cooking, big personality and knowledge of film, Joe has created a truly unique cooking show from making his own charcoal, hand forging knives to milking cows to make butter and cheese, Joe goes all out to show you just how far he's willing to go to make everything from scratch. When he's not filming. Joe can be found hosting major food events in and around Boston, including Boston Magazine's The Cue. Joe is also the author of Seriously from Scratch, a cookbook that you guessed it, teaches you how to make a variety of recipes from the very basics. You can find Joe's cookbook now on Amazon or wherever fine cookbooks are sold. Find Chef Joe: <a href="http://www.joegattosfromscratch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Gatto's From Scratch on Pluto TV</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fromscratchcookingshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefjoegatto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seriously-Scratch-Delicious-Component-Yourself-ebook/dp/B01BBXYAFA/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&amp;keywords=chef+joe+gatto&amp;qid=1588786659&amp;sr=8-10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chef Joe’s Cookbook – Seriously From Scratch</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Make Everything From Scratch - Chef Joe Gatto

Nick Hortense

This week’s guest is Nicolas Hortense, the chef behind Blogtastic Food. Nick’s goal for the blog, as he puts it, is to get as many people’s butts into the kitchen as possible”. Nick believes that home cooking can bring people closer together and he invites his readers to learn alongside him as he expands his food horizons. During the episode, Nick teaches us how to make no-churn ice cream.

This week’s guest is Nicolas Hortense, the chef behind Blogtastic Food. Nick’s goal for the blog, as he puts it, is to get as many people’s butts into the kitchen as possible”. Nick believes that home cooking can bring people closer together and he invites his readers to learn alongside him as he expands his food horizons. During the episode, Nick teaches us how to make no-churn ice cream.

Make no churn ice cream: Nick Hortense of Blogtastic Food

Jen Wooster

This week’s guest is Jen Wooster, the creator of the healthy food blog, Peel with Zeal. Both Jen and her husband, who she affectionately calls Mr. Peel, suffer from different autoimmune diseases. She has Celiac Disease, while Mr. Peel suffers from a more serious diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. They both follow the Wahl's Protocol, a functional medicine diet, which Jen blogs about each week. Both she and her husband invite their readers to join them as they create healthy recipes that focus on healing your body through food. They believe that food and life should be fun and that a little bit of humor makes each dish taste just a little bit better. In this episode, we talked about Jen’s creation of delicious, healthy, adventurous and beautiful dishes full of fruits and vegetables that also fit gluten-free dietary requirements, how to make homemade tasty treats for your pet, “fake out the takeout” dishes, easy meal prep and the three components that will ensure that your recipe will be right on track.   Links to Recipes that were Mentioned:  Seven Healthy No-Cook Sauces Easy Paleo Thai “Peanut” Sauce Paleo Swimming Rama  Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce Roasted Cranberries  Wild Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Grapes  Pumpkin Pupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting    Other Links mentioned in this episode: The Wahl Protocol Purpose and Plenty (Jen’s Sister’s Website)   You can find Jen on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

This week’s guest is Jen Wooster, the creator of the healthy food blog, Peel with Zeal. Both Jen and her husband, who she affectionately calls Mr. Peel, suffer from different autoimmune diseases. She has Celiac Disease, while Mr. Peel suffers from a more serious diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. They both follow the Wahl's Protocol, a functional medicine diet, which Jen blogs about each week. Both she and her husband invite their readers to join them as they create healthy recipes that focus on healing your body through food. They believe that food and life should be fun and that a little bit of humor makes each dish taste just a little bit better. In this episode, we talked about Jen’s creation of delicious, healthy, adventurous and beautiful dishes full of fruits and vegetables that also fit gluten-free dietary requirements, how to make homemade tasty treats for your pet, “fake out the takeout” dishes, easy meal prep and the three components that will ensure that your recipe will be right on track. Links to Recipes that were Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/seven-healthy-no-cook-sauces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seven Healthy No-Cook Sauces</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/easy-paleo-thai-peanut-sauce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Paleo Thai “Peanut” Sauce</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/paleo-swimming-rama/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleo Swimming Rama</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/charred-cauliflower-steaks-curry-sauce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/roasted-cranberries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roasted Cranberries</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/wild-cauliflower-rice-pilaf-with-grapes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wild Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Grapes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/pumpkin-pupcakes-peanut-butter-frosting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pumpkin Pupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting</a></li> </ul> Other Links mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://terrywahls.com/about-the-wahls-protocol/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wahl Protocol</a> <a href="https://www.purposeandplenty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purpose and Plenty (Jen’s Sister’s Website)</a> You can find Jen on her <a href="https://www.peelwithzeal.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peelwithzeal/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peelwithzeal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/peelwithzeal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/peelwithzeal/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

How To Eat More Fruits and Vegetables – Jen Wooster from Peel with Zeal

Lola Osinkolu

Today I'm chatting with Lola Osinkolu, the writer and voice behind Chef Lola's Kitchen, a blog and YouTube channel that focuses on easy, family-friendly meals and recipes with an African influence. Lola was born and raised in Nigeria, where her passion for cooking started at a very young age. She cooked her first family meal at the age of eight and has cooked for most of her young life. Although Lola obtained a degree in geology and mineral science, she chose to follow her passion by instead first working in restaurants before moving into blogging. Lola now works on creating delicious recipes and teaching people how to do the same in the comfort of their home. Lola is also a self-taught baker, which she attributes to her grandmother's influence.   Find Chef Lola: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Pinterest   Recipes Mentioned in this Episode Coconut Fried Rice with Extra Veggies African Puff Puff Donuts African Sausage Rolls African Style Pancakes African Stew Jollof Rice

Today I'm chatting with Lola Osinkolu, the writer and voice behind Chef Lola's Kitchen, a blog and YouTube channel that focuses on easy, family-friendly meals and recipes with an African influence. Lola was born and raised in Nigeria, where her passion for cooking started at a very young age. She cooked her first family meal at the age of eight and has cooked for most of her young life. Although Lola obtained a degree in geology and mineral science, she chose to follow her passion by instead first working in restaurants before moving into blogging. Lola now works on creating delicious recipes and teaching people how to do the same in the comfort of their home. Lola is also a self-taught baker, which she attributes to her grandmother's influence. Find Chef Lola: <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveMftJCOUEs1kx7q4s1FJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://bit.ly/2Xg5cmV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheflolaskitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cheflolaskitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/coconut-fried-rice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coconut Fried Rice with Extra Veggies</a> <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-puff-puff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">African Puff Puff Donuts</a> <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-sausage-rolls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">African Sausage Rolls</a> <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-pancakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">African Style Pancakes</a> <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-stew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">African Stew</a> <a href="https://cheflolaskitchen.com/jollof-rice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jollof Rice</a>

Nigerian Donuts are a Thing - Chef Lola Osinkolu

On this week’s mini episode, Nicole shares five cooking tips that she has learned from her podcast guests. The show is on hiatus this week, but will be back March 6th with a new episode. Nicole has been using these tips since she has been interviewing guests here on the show. They've really changed the way she cooks. Nicole has learned so much from these people. They're so amazing. We really highly recommend if you want to improve your cooking, go back, listen to season 1. Start listening to season 2. You will learn a lot.  In this episode, Nicole talks about seasoning your dishes, what to do with ingredients before you bake, how to make delightfully delicious fried foods, and the top tip for what to do for your food while you’re cooking it as well as heat control. Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

On this week’s mini episode, Nicole shares five cooking tips that she has learned from her podcast guests. The show is on hiatus this week, but will be back March 6th with a new episode. Nicole has been using these tips since she has been interviewing guests here on the show. They've really changed the way she cooks. Nicole has learned so much from these people. They're so amazing. We really highly recommend if you want to improve your cooking, go back, listen to season 1. Start listening to season 2. You will learn a lot.  In this episode, Nicole talks about seasoning your dishes, what to do with ingredients before you bake, how to make delightfully delicious fried foods, and the top tip for what to do for your food while you’re cooking it as well as heat control. Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Five Game Changing Cooking Tips I've Learned from Guests

ChihYu Smith

Today I’m interviewing a special guest – my friend and cookbook author ChihYu Smith, who's also the creator of the popular food blog I Heart Umami. ChihYu’s blog is dedicated to helping busy folks like you and I make everyday Asian-inspired Paleo Cuisine.  A Whole 30 certified coach, ChihYu shares Asian-inspired Paleo, Whole 30, and Keto recipes on her blog. She also offers several programs including Cook Once Eat All Week and Feel Good Food Plan, as well as other online Paleo meal planning programs. ChihYu’s cookbook Asian Paleo was recently released, and it's already hit number one in Chinese cooking, Korean cooking, high protein, and gluten-free diet cookbooks on Amazon. ChihYu’s book has been featured by NBC News Wellness, Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Chowhound and Greatist. Two of her recipes also appear in The Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook. A graduate of Columbia University Teachers College, she lives with her husband and two dogs in Brooklyn New York. You can find her book now on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble as well as anywhere fine cookbooks are sold.  In this episode, we talk about ChihYu’s journey to Paleo living, the differences between the Paleo, Keto and Whole-30 plans, cooking Paleo Asian Cuisine, tips for flavoring your meals with aromatics and sauces, a report from the Everything Food Conference, and tips for those who want to explore food blogging Find ChihYu:  Website Facebook Pinterest Instagram YouTube  Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:    Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken  Lemongrass Chicken Pizza with Almond Butter Sauce Paleo Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry Paleo Mongolian Beef Paleo Fish Tacos Tantanmen Ramen   Korean Sweet Potato Noodles mentioned on the show ChihYu’s Cookbook – Asian Paleo Asian Paleo (visit this link to claim the cookbook companion gift) Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

Today I’m interviewing a special guest – my friend and cookbook author ChihYu Smith, who's also the creator of the popular food blog I Heart Umami. ChihYu’s blog is dedicated to helping busy folks like you and I make everyday Asian-inspired Paleo Cuisine.  A Whole 30 certified coach, ChihYu shares Asian-inspired Paleo, Whole 30, and Keto recipes on her blog. She also offers several programs including Cook Once Eat All Week and Feel Good Food Plan, as well as other online Paleo meal planning programs. ChihYu’s cookbook Asian Paleo was recently released, and it's already hit number one in Chinese cooking, Korean cooking, high protein, and gluten-free diet cookbooks on Amazon. ChihYu’s book has been featured by NBC News Wellness, Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Chowhound and Greatist. Two of her recipes also appear in The Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook. A graduate of Columbia University Teachers College, she lives with her husband and two dogs in Brooklyn New York. You can find her book now on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble as well as anywhere fine cookbooks are sold.  In this episode, we talk about ChihYu’s journey to Paleo living, the differences between the Paleo, Keto and Whole-30 plans, cooking Paleo Asian Cuisine, tips for flavoring your meals with aromatics and sauces, a report from the Everything Food Conference, and tips for those who want to explore food blogging Find ChihYu: <ul> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/iheartumami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/iheartumami/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iheartumami.ny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqaK0m5Q86OEIsF8CB_-AOA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> </ul> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:  <ul> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/vietnamese-lemongrass-chicken-noodle-salad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken</a></li> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/lemongrass-chicken-pizza-with-almond-butter-sauce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lemongrass Chicken Pizza with Almond Butter Sauce</a></li> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/paleo-chinese-cabbage-stir-fry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleo Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry</a></li> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/paleo-mongolian-beef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleo Mongolian Beef</a></li> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/paleo-fish-tacos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleo Fish Tacos</a></li> <li><a href="https://iheartumami.com/whole30-tantanmen-ramen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tantanmen Ramen</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFFZZPJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B07PFFZZPJ&amp;pd_rd_w=7y9sT&amp;pf_rd_p=46cdcfa7-b302-4268-b799-8f7d8cb5008b&amp;pd_rd_wg=BjK00&amp;pf_rd_r=74WRZQQ1T00KARXQASNE&amp;pd_rd_r=58c9a4fe-7a6b-11e9-b98b-a55320510026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Korean Sweet Potato Noodles mentioned on the show</a> ChihYu’s Cookbook – Asian Paleo <a href="https://iheartumami.com/asian-paleo-cookbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Paleo (visit this link to claim the cookbook companion gift)</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Asian Paleo – ChihYu Smith from I Heart Umami

Olivia Hersey

This week’s guest is Olivia Hersey, the owner of LivFit Training, a company dedicated to helping women and men meet their fitness goals. Olivia has been living the dream in Hawaii, where she's been a certified personal trainer since 2014, and she's also a group fitness coach at F45, a high-intensity interval training student. Liv is also an avid foodie and takes her meals quite seriously. She aims to have her clients have a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition so that they can meet their goals.. In this episode, we talked about how you can improve your health with small changes to your diet, how your personal trainer can be a fun part of your holistic life plan, three foods Olivia could eat every day, easy and delicious meal planning &amp; prep, and how to enjoy treats without guilt. You can find Liv on her website, Instagram, and Facebook, Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

This week’s guest is Olivia Hersey, the owner of LivFit Training, a company dedicated to helping women and men meet their fitness goals. Olivia has been living the dream in Hawaii, where she's been a certified personal trainer since 2014, and she's also a group fitness coach at F45, a high-intensity interval training student. Liv is also an avid foodie and takes her meals quite seriously. She aims to have her clients have a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition so that they can meet their goals.. In this episode, we talked about how you can improve your health with small changes to your diet, how your personal trainer can be a fun part of your holistic life plan, three foods Olivia could eat every day, easy and delicious meal planning &amp; prep, and how to enjoy treats without guilt. You can find Liv on her <a href="https://www.livfithawaii.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livherseyfit/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LivFitHawaii/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Improve Your Health with Small Changes to Your Diet - Olivia Hersey from LivFit Training

Ryan Peters

This week's guest is Chef Ryan Peters. A former restaurant owner and now the current sous chef at Fish nor Fowl located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania Ryan has always had a passion for the culinary arts. After graduating from culinary school he moved to Florida to begin his career. After short stints in both Florida and Pittsburgh working under chefs such as Chef Kevin Sousa at the Former Salt of the Earth in Pittsburgh. Ryan opened his own restaurant inside of a Pittsburgh food hall. Ryan has also stodged at some of the best restaurants around the country to include one month at the famed French Laundry in Yountville, California. Despite all of those amazing learning experiences, Ryan believes that opening a restaurant was one of the best he had because it taught him how to run a business and see the big picture. In this episode, we talk about Ryan’s journey to culinary school and his experience working in some of the world’s finest kitchens to restaurant owner, an inexpensive and accessible way to elevate your dishes, and how a home cook can approach the cooking process to make their meals as great as those of a professional chef. You can find Chef Ryan on Instagram. He is currently the sous chef at the restaurant, Fish nor Fowl, which can be found via their website or on Instagram. Ryan’s culinary journey has led him through The James Beard Society, The French Laundry. He also competed to represent Team USA for the Bocuse d’Or. Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

This week's guest is Chef Ryan Peters. A former restaurant owner and now the current sous chef at Fish nor Fowl located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania Ryan has always had a passion for the culinary arts. After graduating from culinary school he moved to Florida to begin his career. After short stints in both Florida and Pittsburgh working under chefs such as Chef Kevin Sousa at the Former Salt of the Earth in Pittsburgh. Ryan opened his own restaurant inside of a Pittsburgh food hall. Ryan has also stodged at some of the best restaurants around the country to include one month at the famed French Laundry in Yountville, California. Despite all of those amazing learning experiences, Ryan believes that opening a restaurant was one of the best he had because it taught him how to run a business and see the big picture. In this episode, we talk about Ryan’s journey to culinary school and his experience working in some of the world’s finest kitchens to restaurant owner, an inexpensive and accessible way to elevate your dishes, and how a home cook can approach the cooking process to make their meals as great as those of a professional chef. You can find Chef Ryan on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanpeterspgh/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. He is currently the sous chef at the restaurant, Fish nor Fowl, which can be found via their <a href="https://www.fishnorfowlpgh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fishnorfowlpgh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Ryan’s culinary journey has led him through <a href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The James Beard Society</a>, <a href="https://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The French Laundry.</a> He also competed to represent Team USA for the <a href="http://www.bocusedor.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bocuse d’Or.</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Staging at the French Laundry - Chef Ryan Peters

Colleen Kokx

This week’s guest is Colleen Kokx, the registered dietician behind the blog, Mitten Dietitian.  Colleen's blog is dedicated to providing her readers with the tools, tips, and recipes they need to live healthy lives. Colleen truly believes that diets don't work and wants her readers to stop worrying about food, and instead, embrace a no rules approach to eating that allows them to focus on their health and wellness. Colleen's a fan of intuitive eating and demonstrates how to live a culinary life that contains both carrots and cookies along the way.

This week’s guest is Colleen Kokx, the registered dietician behind the blog, Mitten Dietitian.  Colleen's blog is dedicated to providing her readers with the tools, tips, and recipes they need to live healthy lives. Colleen truly believes that diets don't work and wants her readers to stop worrying about food, and instead, embrace a no rules approach to eating that allows them to focus on their health and wellness. Colleen's a fan of intuitive eating and demonstrates how to live a culinary life that contains both carrots and cookies along the way.

Just add water to cut the fat: Colleen Kokx of Mitten Dietitian

Madalaine McDaniel

This week’s guest is Madalaine McDaniel, the blogger and YouTube host of Lakeside Table. A channel that is dedicated to showing you how to make simple and tasty recipes each week. A native of Saint Louis, Madalaine was a former medical sales rep, and a single mom that started out cooking by listening out for the fire alarm, however, after meeting her husband Jerry, and moving with him and his family to rural Illinois, she decided to buckle down and learn to cook. Since her early days of humble cooking, Madalaine has blogged about her journey become an accomplished home cook in her own right. She now shares what she's learned, as well as tips and tricks about cooking on her show and her blog. In this episode, we talked about Midwestern comfort food and amazing authentic Italian cuisine, how to elevate dishes with spices, an amazing hack for dried herbs, divinely delicious popovers, the benefits of culinary school education, and a useful trick for measuring cream based foods. You can find Madalaine on her website, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook Recipes Mentioned in this Episode  Popovers  Pecan Crusted Salmon over Mustard Sauce Chicken Tortilla Soup Golden Crusted Crab Cakes  Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

This week’s guest is Madalaine McDaniel, the blogger and YouTube host of Lakeside Table. A channel that is dedicated to showing you how to make simple and tasty recipes each week. A native of Saint Louis, Madalaine was a former medical sales rep, and a single mom that started out cooking by listening out for the fire alarm, however, after meeting her husband Jerry, and moving with him and his family to rural Illinois, she decided to buckle down and learn to cook. Since her early days of humble cooking, Madalaine has blogged about her journey become an accomplished home cook in her own right. She now shares what she's learned, as well as tips and tricks about cooking on her show and her blog. In this episode, we talked about Midwestern comfort food and amazing authentic Italian cuisine, how to elevate dishes with spices, an amazing hack for dried herbs, divinely delicious popovers, the benefits of culinary school education, and a useful trick for measuring cream based foods. You can find Madalaine on her <a href="https://lakesidetable.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LakesideTable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lakesidetable/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/m_lakesidetable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakesideTable/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCLUvcZK3mg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Popovers</a></li> <li><a href="https://lakesidetable.com/pecan-crusted-salmon-over-mustard-sauce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pecan Crusted Salmon over Mustard Sauce</a></li> <li><a href="https://lakesidetable.com/chicken-tortilla-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a></li> <li><a href="https://lakesidetable.com/golden-crusted-crab-cakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Crusted Crab Cakes</a></li> </ul> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Going to Culinary School ... online! - Madalaine McDaniel from Lakeside Table

Nguyen Tran

Aloha friends and foodies, and welcome back. Today I'm interviewing Nguyen Tran, one half of the duo behind Starry Kitchen, a restaurant and brand that was started in Nguyen's small North Hollywood apartment. Originally, it was a way to earn some money after Thi, Nguyen's wife, lost her job in the big economic crash of 2008. After realizing they had an underground hit on their hands, the two operated from their apartment for eight months before finally moving to a legit restaurant site. Since starting the restaurant, Nguyen and Thi have become part of L.A.'s food culture scene and Los Angeles Food Galore. Just a few years ago, they started Button Mash, the next iteration of Starry Kitchen, and Nguyen has also been a frequent guest to shows on the Cooking Channel.  In this episode, we talk about Nguyen’s fascinating journey from underground restauranteur to a key member of the LA food culture, delicious Vietnamese cuisine that you can make at home, and the tip to giving amazing parties. Find Nguyen: Starry Kitchen Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter   Button Mash Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:   Thit Ko (Braised Coconut Pork)  Nguyen’s Cookbook  Adventures in Starry Kitchen: 88 Asian-Inspired Recipes from America's Most Famous Underground Restaurant   Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

Aloha friends and foodies, and welcome back. Today I'm interviewing Nguyen Tran, one half of the duo behind Starry Kitchen, a restaurant and brand that was started in Nguyen's small North Hollywood apartment. Originally, it was a way to earn some money after Thi, Nguyen's wife, lost her job in the big economic crash of 2008. After realizing they had an underground hit on their hands, the two operated from their apartment for eight months before finally moving to a legit restaurant site. Since starting the restaurant, Nguyen and Thi have become part of L.A.'s food culture scene and Los Angeles Food Galore. Just a few years ago, they started Button Mash, the next iteration of Starry Kitchen, and Nguyen has also been a frequent guest to shows on the Cooking Channel.  In this episode, we talk about Nguyen’s fascinating journey from underground restauranteur to a key member of the LA food culture, delicious Vietnamese cuisine that you can make at home, and the tip to giving amazing parties. Find Nguyen: Starry Kitchen <a href="https://starrykitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/starrykitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/starrykitchen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/starrykitchen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Button Mash <a href="http://buttonmashla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ButtonMashLA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ButtonMashLA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ButtonMashLA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/a-recipe-from-the-chef-thi-trans-braised-coconut-pork-2377006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Thit Ko (Braised Coconut Pork)</a></li> </ul> Nguyen’s Cookbook <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Starry-Kitchen-Asian-Inspired-Underground/dp/0062438549" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adventures in Starry Kitchen: 88 Asian-Inspired Recipes from America's Most Famous Underground Restaurant</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

How to Start an Underground Restaurant – Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen

Marlee Brady

Today I'm interviewing Chef Marlee Brady, the blogger behind I Just Make Sandwiches. Marlee's blog focuses on helping home cooks elevate their meals to restaurant quality by teaching them chefy secrets. Marlee was classically trained in culinary school and spent nearly 10 years working in restaurants. As a young chef, she competed in an international competition hosted in Austria. Marlee's goal is for home cooks to seek inspiration on what to make for dinner, gain knowledge on how to cook from scratch and become confident in the kitchen. In this episode, Marlee shares on the importance of and how to use different varieties of salt to flavor your food, integrating blogging into her culinary journey, and how to plate your food like a five-star chef  Find Marlee: Website Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter   Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: How To Make Homemade Pasta Elote (Mexican Street Corn Dip) Lemon Genoise Cake with Fresh Berries    Seven Simple Hacks to Elevate Your Dinner   Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

Today I'm interviewing Chef Marlee Brady, the blogger behind I Just Make Sandwiches. Marlee's blog focuses on helping home cooks elevate their meals to restaurant quality by teaching them chefy secrets. Marlee was classically trained in culinary school and spent nearly 10 years working in restaurants. As a young chef, she competed in an international competition hosted in Austria. Marlee's goal is for home cooks to seek inspiration on what to make for dinner, gain knowledge on how to cook from scratch and become confident in the kitchen. In this episode, Marlee shares on the importance of and how to use different varieties of salt to flavor your food, integrating blogging into her culinary journey, and how to plate your food like a five-star chef  Find Marlee: <a href="https://www.ijustmakesandwiches.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ijustmakesandwiches/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ijustmakesandwiches/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ijustmakesandwi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ijustmakesandwi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="https://www.ijustmakesandwiches.com/how-to-make-homemade-pasta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Make Homemade Pasta</a> <a href="https://www.ijustmakesandwiches.com/mexican-street-corn-dip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elote (Mexican Street Corn Dip)</a> <a href="https://www.ijustmakesandwiches.com/rolled-summer-genoise-cake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemon Genoise Cake with Fresh Berries</a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/213a18848724/7-simple-hacks-to-elevate-your-dinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seven Simple Hacks to Elevate Your Dinner</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Plate Your Meals Like A Chef Marlee Brady from I Just Make Sandwiches

Today I’m interviewing Julia, the blogger and photographer behind Julia’s Recipes, a blog that’s dedicated to sharing her passion for food and her deep love of baking. Julia got started in the Summer of 2016, and she’s amassed more than 10,000 followers on Instagram alone. A self-taught baker, Julia seeks to share her vision of love in every bite by showcasing the homemade meals she’s prepared with fresh and local ingredients. She hopes that her recipes and her imagery will encourage other home cooks to do the same. In this episode, we talk about Czech cuisine and the two unexpected core spices that make it delectable, delicious, easy comfort food that you can make tonight, and two tips that make every home cook’s meals better. You can find Julia on her blog, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:   Roasted Beef with Cream Vegetable Sauce &amp; Dumplings (traditional Czech Republic meal)  Chia Pudding  Plum Galette with Almond Filling  Goulash  Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

Today I’m interviewing Julia, the blogger and photographer behind Julia’s Recipes, a blog that’s dedicated to sharing her passion for food and her deep love of baking. Julia got started in the Summer of 2016, and she’s amassed more than 10,000 followers on Instagram alone. A self-taught baker, Julia seeks to share her vision of love in every bite by showcasing the homemade meals she’s prepared with fresh and local ingredients. She hopes that her recipes and her imagery will encourage other home cooks to do the same. In this episode, we talk about Czech cuisine and the two unexpected core spices that make it delectable, delicious, easy comfort food that you can make tonight, and two tips that make every home cook’s meals better. You can find Julia on her <a href="https://juliarecipes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliarecipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/juliarecipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/juliarecipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://juliarecipes.com/2017/05/05/czech-specialty-roasted-beef-with-cream-vegetable-sauce-dumplings-svickova/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Roasted Beef with Cream Vegetable Sauce &amp; Dumplings (traditional Czech Republic meal)</a></li> <li><a href="https://juliarecipes.com/2019/01/23/banana-cream-amaretto-cookie-chia-pudding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chia Pudding</a></li> <li><a href="https://juliarecipes.com/2018/11/02/plum-galette-with-almond-filling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Plum Galette with Almond Filling</a></li> <li><a href="https://juliarecipes.com/2018/08/17/how-to-make-a-traditional-goulash/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goulash</a></li> </ul> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Love in Every Bite - Julia of Julia Recipes

Kelsey Morgan

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Kelsey Morgan, a pastry chef currently working in Honolulu, Hawaii. Originally from Sacramento, California, Kelsey originally started her life by getting a degree in theater arts. However, after college, she decided to follow her passion and attend the Culinary Institute of America, where she got her degree in baking and pastry arts. Since graduating, Kelsey has moved around the world, working in various kitchens in order to continue to hone her skills. She's currently just hosted a cake and ice cream popup with one of her culinary buddies, and I can tell you, it was a dream come true, because I was there. Kelsey's philosophy to professional baking is to approach each task with integrity and joy. She feels lucky to work in a field that allows her to share her work with so many other people. As she puts it, she wants to spend the rest of her career chasing the infinite possibilities of butter, sugar, flour, chocolate, and fruit.     Find Kelsey:  Instagram    Come Visit BFF with the Chef:  The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Kelsey Morgan, a pastry chef currently working in Honolulu, Hawaii. Originally from Sacramento, California, Kelsey originally started her life by getting a degree in theater arts. However, after college, she decided to follow her passion and attend the Culinary Institute of America, where she got her degree in baking and pastry arts. Since graduating, Kelsey has moved around the world, working in various kitchens in order to continue to hone her skills. She's currently just hosted a cake and ice cream popup with one of her culinary buddies, and I can tell you, it was a dream come true, because I was there. Kelsey's philosophy to professional baking is to approach each task with integrity and joy. She feels lucky to work in a field that allows her to share her work with so many other people. As she puts it, she wants to spend the rest of her career chasing the infinite possibilities of butter, sugar, flour, chocolate, and fruit.   Find Kelsey: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseythecakegirl/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Bake With What’s In Season – CIA Grad and Pastry Chef Kelsey Morgan

Jessica Gavin

Today I'm interviewing Jessica Gavin, the incredibly accomplished blogger behind JessicaGavin.com, a food blog and website that focuses on the science behind cooking. Jessica is a certified culinary scientist and a certified food scientist with a passion for helping home cooks get a good dinner on the table. Jessica worked full time in research and development as a nutrition formulation scientist for 12 years and has been blogging for over seven years. Additionally, she's earned an associates degree in culinary arts, has two foodie kids, James and Olivia, published her first cookbook, Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, and launched a recipe app. She recently quit her job to become a full time food media entrepreneur.   Find Jessica: Website  Book - Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking: Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter   Recipes Mentioned on the Show Grandma’s Famous Italian Meatballs How to Reverse Sear a Steak Homemade Pancakes   Come Visit BFF with the Chef: The BFF with the Chef Website Twitter Facebook Instagram

Today I'm interviewing Jessica Gavin, the incredibly accomplished blogger behind <a href="http://JessicaGavin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JessicaGavin.com</a>, a food blog and website that focuses on the science behind cooking. Jessica is a certified culinary scientist and a certified food scientist with a passion for helping home cooks get a good dinner on the table. Jessica worked full time in research and development as a nutrition formulation scientist for 12 years and has been blogging for over seven years. Additionally, she's earned an associates degree in culinary arts, has two foodie kids, James and Olivia, published her first cookbook, Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, and launched a recipe app. She recently quit her job to become a full time food media entrepreneur. Find Jessica: <a href="https://www.jessicagavin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Culinary-Science-Better-Cooking/dp/1624144845/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book - Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking: Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JessicaYeeGavin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessica_gavin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/foodiegavin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jessica_gavin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Recipes Mentioned on the Show <a href="https://www.jessicagavin.com/grandmas-italian-meatball-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grandma’s Famous Italian Meatballs</a> <a href="https://www.jessicagavin.com/how-to-reverse-sear-a-steak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Reverse Sear a Steak</a> <a href="https://www.jessicagavin.com/homemade-pancakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Pancakes</a> Come Visit BFF with the Chef: <a href="https://www.bffwiththechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BFF with the Chef Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bffwiththechef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BFFwiththeChef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bffwiththechef/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Better Meals through Food Science - Jessica Gavin from JessicaGavin.com

Rizwan Asad

This week guest is Rizwan Asad, a self-taught home baker who runs the blog Chocolates and Chai. Riz was a finalist in the 2017 Saveur Blog Awards Reader’s Choice for Best Baking and Sweets Blog. During the episode we talk about how he got nominated for this award, we go into details on how to make pate choux swans, and we give away our secrets tips to making the best French Madeleine cakes, plus Riz tells us why we should make a habit of mise en place.

This week guest is Rizwan Asad, a self-taught home baker who runs the blog Chocolates and Chai. Riz was a finalist in the 2017 Saveur Blog Awards Reader’s Choice for Best Baking and Sweets Blog. During the episode we talk about how he got nominated for this award, we go into details on how to make pate choux swans, and we give away our secrets tips to making the best French Madeleine cakes, plus Riz tells us why we should make a habit of mise en place.

Mise en Place your life: Rizwan Asad of Chocolates and Chai

Brenda Sickles

This week's guest is Brenda Sickles of Become Betty. Brenda is a full-time teacher and the woman behind the blog: Become Betty. Brenda's blog is dedicated to providing high quality consumer information about all things Trader Joe's and Stew Leonard's. During the interview, we talk about cinnamon rolls, Brenda’s favorite Trader Joes products and why it’s so important to keep your kitchen knives sharp.

This week's guest is Brenda Sickles of Become Betty. Brenda is a full-time teacher and the woman behind the blog: Become Betty. Brenda's blog is dedicated to providing high quality consumer information about all things Trader Joe's and Stew Leonard's. During the interview, we talk about cinnamon rolls, Brenda’s favorite Trader Joes products and why it’s so important to keep your kitchen knives sharp.

Keep your knives sharp: Brenda Sickles of Become Betty

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