Episodes

Feb. 15, 2022

Chef Virginia Willis on Writing Cookbooks and Her Wellness Journey

This week I have James Beard Foundation Award-winner, chef Virginia Willis. She was the TV kitchen director for Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay, and Nathalie Dupree and executive producer for Epicurious TV on the Discovery Channe…
Feb. 11, 2022

Show Your Work and Don't Fear Criticism

This is a mini-episode about showing your work. I made this episode for the new creators out there. Whether you’re blogging, podcasting, or posting photos on Instagram, there are going to be people out there (usually strange…
Feb. 8, 2022

Learn How to Start an Online Cooking Class Business with Chef Matt Finarelli

This week I have personal chef and cooking instructor Matt Finarelli. Matt was a guest on our show way back in March 2020. In fact, he might’ve been the last in-person show that we recorded before the Covid shut down. If you…
Feb. 1, 2022

From Fine Dining to the Personal Chef Business with Chef Lana Lagomarsini of Lana Cooks

This week, we're joined by Lana Lagomarsini. Lana is the chef and owner of Lana Cooks, a personal chef business based in the New York City area. Lana comes from a fine-dining background, having cooked at Blue Hill at Stone B…
Jan. 21, 2022

What is a Chef with Justin Khanna

This week, we have a mini-episode about what it means to be a chef. This is something I'm asking many of the guests as part of my upcoming season 3 interviews. I thought it would be great to get as much insight on this as po…
Jan. 12, 2022

What is a Chef with Cody Marwine of The Perfect Truffle

This week, we have a mini-episode about what it means to be a chef. This is something I'm asking many of the guests as part of my upcoming season 3 interviews. I thought it would be great to get as much insight on this as po…
Dec. 28, 2021

2021 Wrap-Up and Things to Come in 2022

This week, we're wrapping up 2021, and ready to welcome in 2022. Listen to this episode for an update on the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, and what you can expect in 2022. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and safe hol…
Dec. 21, 2021

Intuitive Eating and the Anti-Diet Approach with Registered Dietitian David Orozco

This week, we're joined by David Orozco. David owns Orozco Nutrition, a nutrition and wellness practice in Atlanta Georgia. David’s been in practice for close to 20 years as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and he’s a Ce…
Dec. 13, 2021

Sobriety and Starting a Baking Business - Louis Remolde The Single Baker

On this episode, we're joined by Louis Remolde, otherwise known as The Single Baker. Louis is someone who's worked in the food and beverage industry in Philadelphia, PA since he was 14 years old. At the age of 39, he decided…
Dec. 7, 2021

Pot Liqueur - Personal Chef Gabrielle Jenkins Shares Her Story

On this episode, we're joined by Gabrielle Jenkins. She's the chef and owner of Pot Liqueur, a catering, personal chef, and meal prep business that serves the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia) area. We discuss her cul…
Nov. 30, 2021

Running a Successful Food Truck Business - A Return Visit from Jerrod Cline of Bub-B-Que

On this episode, we're joined by Jerrod Cline of Bub-B-Que, a food truck based in Frederick, Maryland. Jerrod was the 2nd guest we had on the podcast way back in Dec 2019. The food world, and the world in general, has change…
Nov. 23, 2021

Even More Cooking Issues and Food Science with Dave Arnold - Part 2

On this episode, we're joined by chef Dave Arnold. He’s the host of the Cooking Issues podcast, author of the cocktail book Liquid Intelligence, and creator of the Searzall and Spinzall . Dave is also the founder of the Muse…
Nov. 16, 2021

Cooking Issues and Food Science with Dave Arnold - Part 1

On this episode, we're joined by chef Dave Arnold. He’s the host of the Cooking Issues podcast, author of the cocktail book Liquid Intelligence, and creator of the Searzall and Spinzall . Dave is also the founder of the Muse…
Nov. 9, 2021

Leaning Into Your Passion with Plant-Based Pop-Up Chef Pete Carvelli

On this episode, we're joined by chef Pete Carvelli. Pete’s the founder of Twelve (Plants), a plant-based pop-up and personal chef business in Rhode Island. Formerly, both a photojournalist and reporter, Pete currently works…
Nov. 2, 2021

From Pop-Ups to Cookbooks: Zoe Adjonyoh on Celebrating Ghanaian Cuisine

In this episode, Chris Spear talks with Zoe Adjonyoh, the chef, writer, and entrepreneur behind Zoe's Ghana Kitchen. They discuss Zoe's journey in bringing West African cuisine to the forefront through pop-ups, her restauran…
Oct. 26, 2021

Is Culinary School Worth It? -with Ray Delucci of Line Cook thoughts

Is culinary school worth it? On this episode, we’re joined by Ray Delucci. Ray’s the founder of the Line Cook Thoughts community, and host of the podcast of the same name. Having recently left the restaurant industy, Ray now…
Oct. 19, 2021

Advocating for a Better Foodservice Environment - Ray Delucci of Line Cook Thoughts

This week my guest is Ray Delucci. He’s the founder of Line Cook Thoughts, a platform that shares the stories of food service workers. This is done through his website, social media, and podcast of the same name. Ray is an a…
Oct. 12, 2021

Flavors Unknown with Emmanuel Laroche

This week my guest is Emmanuel Laroche. Emmanuel has more than 20 years in the food ingredient industry, and is currently in charge of marketing for a company that manufactures flavors for food and beverage companies like Un…
Oct. 5, 2021

Restaurant Critic and Food Writer Hanna Raskin- The Food Section, and Not Reviewing Restaurants During the Pandemic

This week my guest is Hanna Raskin. Hanna spent the past 8 years as food editor, and chief critic for The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. During her time there, she was nominated for four James Beard Foundation awards, …
Sept. 28, 2021

Farm to Table, Indian Cooking, and More Than Masala with Chef Keith Sarasin

This week my guest is chef Keith Sarasin. With his business, The Farmers Dinner , Keith and other guest chefs bring a multi-course dinner out to the farms of New England. Keith also has a deep love and respect for Indian coo…
Sept. 21, 2021

Culinary Education, Microgreens, Food Aversions and Unsung Heroes - with Personal Chef Steven Lash

This week I have a short episode with chef Steven Lash , owner of Blue Duck personal chef service. If you haven't heard our full episode yet, you can go back and listen to Episode 107. I really enjoyed that one, and we recei…
Sept. 14, 2021

Marketing That Works with Matt Plapp

This week, my guest is Matt Plapp, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants. He’s a marketer, author, speaker, consultant, and business coach. He’s owned his own marketing firm since 2008, and since then he’s helped hundreds of co…
Sept. 7, 2021

Pastry Chef Erin Kanagy-Loux - Drawing Inspiration from Her Japanese, Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch Heritage

Over the last 20 years, Erin Kanagy-Loux has worked in various arms of the hospitality industry, most recently as the Executive Pastry Chef for Union Square Events, and Reynard at the Wythe Hotel. She’s a first-generation Ja…
Aug. 31, 2021

Your Reputation is Everything - Success Tips for Personal Chefs with Steven Lash

This week my guest is chef Steven Lash. He’s the owner of Blue Duck personal chef service in Georgia. Steven’s food combines fine dining with local influences, inspired by his extensive travel, passion for the outdoors, and …