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Nov. 14, 2024

Mastering Plant-Based Cooking: Insights from Joe Yonan of The Washington Post

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan | Chefs Without Restaurants In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Joe Yonan, the award-winning food and dining editor of The Washington Post and author…

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Nov. 11, 2024

The terrible kombucha that started it all. #BradLeone #bonappetit #cookingfail #cheflife

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Nov. 11, 2024

Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, redefines plant-based food, focusing on creating flavorful and approachable dishes without…

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Oct. 31, 2024

German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love that has been over ten years in…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Exploring Cookie History & Recipes with Ben Mims | Author of Crumbs

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Ben Mims, cookbook author and food writer, to discuss his latest book, Crumbs. They dive into the fascinating history of cookies, what defines…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants

Chris Spear shares the exciting changes coming to Chefs Without Restaurants. With the 250th episode and five-year mark on the horizon, Chris announces a short hiatus and the launch of his new podcast, Personal Chef Business Startup Guide. The new show will focus on helping culinary entrepreneurs grow their businesses.…

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Oct. 9, 2024

From Baking to Blogging Fame: How Broma Bakery’s Sarah Fennel Built a Sweet Empire

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Sarah Fennel, the creator behind the popular blog Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. Sarah shares her journey from starting…

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Oct. 9, 2024

The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his first food video to building a social media following…

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Oct. 8, 2024

How Owen Han Became TikTok’s “Sandwich King” + His New Cookbook “Stacked”

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear interviews @owen.han , a culinary content creator and TikTok sensation with over 6 million followers. Known as the “Sandwich King,” Owen shares his journey from delivering…

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Oct. 3, 2024

Mastering Baking, Blogging and Photography with Broma Bakery's Sarah Fennel

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear speaks with Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. What began as a simple creative outlet during her college years has now become a widely successful platform that…

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Sept. 25, 2024

Chef David Burke on Culinary Innovation and Building a Restaurant Empire | Chefs Without Restaurants

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear chats with legendary Chef David Burke about his career, innovations, and how the culinary industry has evolved. Burke shares stories from leading the kitchen at New York’s River Café at a young age to creating signature dishes like Pastrami Salmon and…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Balancing Passion and Profit in the Restaurant Industry with Chef Michael Gulotta

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho (https://www.mophonola.com/about/) , Maypop (https://www.maypoprestaurant.com/) , and the newly opened Italian restaurant, Tana (https://www.tanaitalian.com/) . Michael shares his journey from attending culinary school to working at Restaurant August, and…

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Sept. 18, 2024

How My Grandmothers Shaped My Cooking Journey - Chef Jeremy Salamon #CookingInspiration #ChefLife

Who influenced your love of cooking? In our latest podcast episode, chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi sCounter shares how his grandmothers shaped his culinary journey—one with traditional Hungarian roots and the other with Martha Stewart vibes. In the full episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, host Chris Spear sits…

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Sept. 13, 2024

#Chef Jeremy Salamon Shares His Unique Hungarian Pimento Cheese Recipe #easyrecipe #cheflife

Have you ever heard of Körözött? Jeremy compares it to a Hungarian pimento cheese, and talks about how he uses it. Interested in learning more... In the full episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n23LkiRvmxU&ab_channel=ChefsWithoutRestaurants), host Chris Spear sits down with James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Salamon, the owner of…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Hungarian Traditions & Modern Twists: Chef Jeremy Salamon on His New Cookbook & Restaurant

In this episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, host Chris Spear sits down with James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Salamon, the owner of Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn. Jeremy shares his journey from a young cook in Florida to opening his celebrated restaurant in New York, where he brings a modern…

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Sept. 11, 2024

Reimagining Hungarian Cuisine with Chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Jeremy Salamon, the talented chef behind Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn and author of the newly released cookbook, Second Generation. Jeremy, a second-generation Hungarian Jew, has made waves in the culinary world, earning accolades like a James Beard…

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Sept. 6, 2024

Private #chef Aaron Elliott on his #vegan fried artichoke sandwich #privatechef #personalchef

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear speaks with Aaron Elliott, a vegan chef with a unique background in punk music. Aaron shares his journey from being a drummer in various bands to becoming a private chef for high-profile clients like Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and director…

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Sept. 4, 2024

From Punk Drummer to Vegan Private Chef: Aaron Elliott’s Culinary Journey

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear speaks with Aaron Elliott, a vegan chef with a unique background in punk music. Aaron shares his journey from being a drummer in various bands to becoming a private chef for high-profile clients like Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and director…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Exploring Landrace Heirloom Grains & Sustainable Farming | Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear is joined by Glenn Roberts, the founder of Anson Mills, a company renowned for its dedication to preserving landrace crops and advancing sustainable farming practices. Glenn shares his fascinating journey from a career in restaurant design and management to becoming a…

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Aug. 29, 2024

The Business of Food Content Creation with Preppy Kitchen’s John Kanell

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear continues his conversation from last week with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen. Part 1 of their conversation can be found here (https://www.podpage.com/chefs-without-restaurants/super-easy-recipes-with-preppy-kitchens-john-kanell-part-1/) . John's a former middle school teacher turned cooking personality, and currently has more than 10 million followers across…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Super Easy Recipes with Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell - Part 1

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen for part 1 of their discussion. John's a former middle school teacher turned cooking personality. They discuss John's new cookbook Preppy Kitchen Super Easy, which is filled with quick, family-friendly recipes. The conversation…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Navigating Client Communication and Building Authentic Brands with Meghan Kix of BeeCat Creative ...

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Meghan Kix for part 2 of their discussion on marketing and branding. You can find part 1 here (https://www.podpage.com/chefs-without-restaurants/mastering-your-brand-with-meghan-kix-a-deep-dive-into-marketing-and-branding-for-food-entrepreneurs/) . Meghan's a marketing and branding specialist who's worked with major brands like Flying Dog Brewery, and now runs…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Mastering Your Brand with Meghan Kix: A Deep Dive into Marketing and Branding for Food Entreprene...

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Meghan Kix, a marketing and branding specialist who's worked with major brands like Flying Dog Brewery, and now runs her own creative agency, BeeCat Creative. They delve into the essentials of branding, the importance of knowing your target…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Heirloom Beans and Beyond: Inside Rancho Gordo with Steve Sando

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear welcomes Steve Sando, the founder of Rancho Gordo, a company known for its heirloom beans. Steve shares his unconventional journey from a diverse range of careers, to becoming a renowned bean entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of preserving heirloom varieties, the…

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