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A show about good food, inspiring stories, and deep dive talks featuring the world’s most innovative culinary educators and thought leaders. Join us as we delve into the lives of the amazing people shaping the world of food and drink. Hosted by Chef Kirk T. Bachmann.
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- 3 days ago1h 14m
Chef Eric Skokan: How Black Cat Farm Is Redefining Farm-to-Table Cooking
In today’s episode, we sit down with Chef Eric Skokan, James Beard Award finalist, author of Farm, Fork, Food, and chef-owner of Black Cat Farm Table Bistro and Bramble & Hare in Boulder, Colorado. Eric shares the journey that took him from studying history at the University of Virginia to working in kitchens across the country before finding his home in Colorado. He reflects on how a small backyard garden sparked his passion for farming, eventually growing into an organic farm where the ...
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Michelin-Starred Chef Barclay Dodge: Why Every Service Is a Broadway Show
In today’s episode, we sit down with Chef Barclay Dodge, chef and owner of Michelin-starred Bosq in Aspen, Colorado. Barclay shares the journey that took him from washing dishes as a teenager in Aspen to culinary school in San Francisco, traveling through the Mediterranean, and working at acclaimed restaurants including elBulli before returning home to build Bosq. He reflects on why aspiring chefs shouldn’t skip the rungs of the culinary ladder, how years of experience helped him develop his ...
- Sep 22, 202643 min
Food Photographer Matt Armendariz: Why the Best Creative Careers Aren’t Planned
In today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Armendariz, food photographer, creative director, author, and founder of Matt Armendariz Studios. For more than two decades, Matt has brought food stories to life for an impressive roster of chefs, celebrities, and brands, including Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Tabitha Brown, Tia Mowry, Coca-Cola, Target, Martha Stewart, and Food Network. Matt shares the unconventional path that took him from graphic design and art direction at Whole Foods Market to bec...
- Aug 25, 202658 min
Chef Aitor Zabala: The Five-Year Road Back to Three Michelin Stars
In today’s episode, we sit down with Chef Aitor Zabala, chef and owner of three-Michelin-starred Somni in West Hollywood and the first Spanish chef to earn three Michelin stars outside of Spain. Aitor shares the remarkable journey that took him from discovering cooking at 17 in a military kitchen to working at some of Spain’s most influential restaurants, including Akelarre and elBulli, before a chance meeting with José Andrés brought him to the United States. He reflects on choosing learning...
- Aug 11, 202656 min
Suzy Karadsheh: The "Accidental CEO" Behind The Mediterranean Dish
In today’s episode, we sit down with Suzy Karadsheh, founder and CEO of The Mediterranean Dish and two-time New York Times bestselling author. Suzy shares how the food she grew up with in Port Said, Egypt, became the foundation for one of the world’s most beloved Mediterranean cooking brands. She reflects on shopping at the local market with her father, learning to cook by watching her mother, and how a simple food blog created to preserve family recipes for her daughters unexpectedly grew in...
- Jul 7, 202651 min
Chef Kat McGibbon on Finding Confidence Under Pressure
In today’s episode, we sit down with Scottish chef Kat McGibbon, winner of the 2025 HIT Scotland Scholarship and champion of The Heat, the culinary competition led by multi-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. Kat reflects on the experiences that have shaped her career, from growing up in the Scottish Highlands to working her way through professional kitchens, competing on the international stage, and immersing herself in culinary experiences across Boulder, Barcelona, Australia, an...
- Jun 23, 20261h 1m
Chef Bae: Why You Should Never Take ‘No’ for an Answer
In today’s episode, we sit down with celebrity private chef, entrepreneur, and content creator Brooke Baevsky, better known to millions online as Chef Bae. Brooke shares the unconventional journey that took her from food science and product development to cooking for some of the world’s most recognizable names. Along the way, she reflects on growing up in a household shaped by food allergies and dietary restrictions, building a career that didn’t exist when she was in college, and creating op...
- Jun 9, 202657 min
Two Siblings Who Left It All Behind to Build Food Careers
In today’s episode, we sit down with siblings Orel Zwiebel and Nani Edry, two creatives who took very different paths into the world of food. Orel shares how her background in wellness, yoga, and mindfulness eventually led her to Escoffier and the creation of Zest & Gather, a concept centered around intentional food experiences and community. Nani reflects on his unconventional journey from shaping surfboards and working in tech to building Nani’s Dough and expanding his culinary ventures...
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A show about good food, inspiring stories, and deep dive talks featuring the world’s most innovative culinary educators and thought leaders. Join us as we delve into the lives of the amazing people shaping the world of food and drink. Hosted by Chef Kirk T. Bachmann.
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