This week, I’m joined by Arash Hashemi of Shred Happens. We talk about his journey from struggling with food and weight to becoming a cookbook author and founder of Kaizen Foods. Arash shares tips for building healthier habits through low-carb, high-protein meals that actually taste good. We cover …
Chef Takeshi Nishikawa is trading Michelin stars for ice cream. In this episode, we explore his journey from DC fine dining to launching Snow Crane—a Japanese-inspired ice cream shop coming to Hyattsville, MD. We talk about flavor innovation, hospitality philosophy, and building a business rooted i…
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, I sit down with Maria Baradell, the founder of Leaf & Loaf, a thriving home-based sourdough bakery. Maria shares her inspiring journey from baking bread for her family to building a successful cottage bakery—and how she scaled up quickly to meet demand.
