A Foodie's World

On the series finale of A Foodie’s World we have the Queens Foodie herself Jessica L’Whor! She talks about how she developed an eating disorder, how she was able to overcome it, and how she wants to beat the concept that drag queens need to be thin. You can follow Jessica L’Whor here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jessicalwhor 0:00-Introduction 1:18-How did Jessica grow up with food? 7:10-What was Jess...

Holistic nutritionist, certified natural chef, and coach Denise Kennedy gives health tips on A Foodie’s World today! She talks about how she went from teaching classes on natural eating to becoming a coach, why there’s more types of wellness than just losing weight, and why, of all things, a perception of self is the most important thing to have! You can follow Denise here: https://www.totalwellne...

Our next guest was born and raised in New Orleans! Meet Marc Thomas as he talks about why food is a big part of New Orleans culture, how he became a food traveler, and how living in New York has helped him travel the world. 0:00-Introduction 3:29-What was it like growing up in New Orleans? 9:15-What is Marc’s comfort food? 11:46-What was Marc’s experience like traveling the world? 19:08-What was M...

Actor, Foodie, Director, and Forensic Science Major Ryu Cayenne joins A Foodie’s World! He talks about how he went from getting a degree in Forensics Science to being an actor, how Tournament of Champions influenced his love of chefs, how chefs have inspired his own drive to be creative, his thoughts on in home cooking, and why, even on the outside looking in, he knows why it’s important to love t...

Casting Director Jordan Wiles, known for his work on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen, talks about what made him a foodie, his work with The Food Network, tasting different kinds of food while traveling, and his new show, Jordan’s Fight Club. 0:00-Introduction 1:35-Meeting Jordan 5:12-What was it like working on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen? 9:59-Does personality help in casting these shows? 14:38-Have...

Social Media Influencer Shadena Lutin joins A Foodie’s World today. She talks about how she uses food to influence her brand, whether or not she’s a new age cook, how her Mac and Cheese recipe got viral, and how she’s always experimenting when it comes to her recipes. You can follow Shadena here: https://www.instagram.com/shadenalutin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shadenalutin?lang=en 0:00-Introduction...

We are joined on A Foodie’s World by not another chef but another foodie named Bonnie Priever. We talk about how her family inspired her to become a foodie, how her love of food has increased in her retirement, and how foodies are really food travelers. 0:00-Introduction 1:21-How did Bonnie’s family influence her love of food? 3:30-Was Bonnie’s Mom a good cook? 4:31-Was there a specific type of fo...

On A Foodie’s World we are joined by foodie Malik Justice. He talks about what started his passion for food, why he never became a chef himself, and why he loves seafood and fine dining more than any other type of food. You can follow Malik here: https://www.instagram.com/malikjustice2100/ 0:00-Introduction 2:50-How does Malik make his own food? 5:36-Why didn’t Malik ever go to culinary school? 9:...

We have another interesting guest today on A Foodie’s World as we are actually joined by James Tai, who brews beer rather than cooks. He talks about his journey making beer, what Micro Breweries and Stout Beer are, and what foods go well with what beers. You can follow James here: https://www.instagram.com/beeracolyte/ https://x.com/BeerAcolyte 0:00-Introduction 1:07-James’ journey starting his ow...

We talk about eating disorders on A Foodie’s World today! Actor and freelancer Alex Crowley comes on to talk about his journey, what led him to have an eating disorder in the first place, and how he eventually grew out of the disorder. 0:00-Introduction 2:00-What led Alex to have an eating disorder in the first place? 5:08-How did society’s expectations lead to Alex wanting to develop muscle? 8:01...

A Foodie’s World is back and this time we’re bringing on two previous guests, Krista Lepore and Brian Duffy! Listen as Krista and Brian interview each other and talk about how their management styles differ, how COVID changed the way many restaurants run, and the way to ensure great interactions between employees and customers while also ensuring greatness in the quality of your restaurant and foo...

In the season finale of A Foodie’s World, as well as the second part of the Foodie’s World interview with Krista Lepore, she dives more into the importance of being a food critic. She explains the different levels of food criticism, how food critics help explain what is really healthy and what’s really worth the price the food is marketed at, and what else food critics look for when critiquing a r...

We close out Season 1 with a two part interview with Krista Lepore, host of Travel Channel's American Roadhouse! Listen as she discusses her journey on what made her the FOH expert and iconic TV show host she is today. This is an episode you won't want to miss! #AFoodiesWorld#AmericanRoadhouse#TravelChannel#AnmarHerbst

We have an exciting surprise at A Foodie’s World today as we have beloved chef and TV personality Brian Duffy! He talks about what it was like growing up in a family of chefs and entrepreneurs and how traveling the world influenced his skills as a chef. He also gives us a peak into the kitchen as he explains what it is like to mix being a chef with being an entrepreneur. You can follow Brian Duffy...

Cuisine by Noel’s Noel Cunningham talks about how his journey from Jamaica to Canada led him to become the chef he is today. He talks about how he realized he prefers cooking at restaurants to hotels, why he also preferred being a chef to a cook, and what the art of being a chef is like in general. You can order his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisine-Noel-Culinary-Journey-Through/dp/1999144...

Author of Talk to the Trees Rachel Strivelli talks about how you can be a foodie while keeping your diet from the earth to the table. She talks about how she was a foodie before anyone knew who a foodie was, why caring for the environment leads to not only tastier but more nutritious food, and why it’s always important to eat organic. You can follow Rachel Strivelli here: www.rachelstrivelli.com h...

Private chef John Cifrese joins A Foodie’s World. He talks about how not only his family but how working at an Italian Deli as well as working as a cook for the CIA started his love of cooking. He then talks about how his Italian roots influenced his cooking, the science of baking, and the ways he is always playing around with his menu. 0:00-Introduction 3:05-Did John’s Italian roots influence his...

Kadin McElwain joins A Foodie’s World to talk about his efforts to raise awareness about autism, his experience living with autism, and his relationship with food. He talks about how his family influenced his food tastes, how he developed cooking skills growing up, what he’s doing to reach his goals once he’s done with college, and why he’s trying to eat healthier. You can follow Kadin here: twitt...

Caterer Crystal Harden Hill talks about her journey on A Foodie’s World. She talks about how she went from hairdressing to making steak sauce to catering. She also talks about what it is like to be a self taught cook and caterer as well as how, in general, she brings her personality to anything she does while helping out her clients.      0:00-Introduction 9:39-What Was The #1 Dish You Made Your O...

Today on A Foodie’s World we talk to retired chef Ben Umayum. We talk about how his upbringing traveling the world developed his love of food, how he went to cooking school late in life, why Ben doesn’t like the word foodie, and how his taste buds have developed the more he’s traveled the world in retirement. 0:00-Introduction 1:00-Ben’s life as an Army Brat and How That Led Him to Cooking School...

Foodie Marci Macari talks about being a personal chef, baker, and culinary instructor. She talks about how a unique health crisis and studying a holistic wellness regime to get rid of it developed her love of food. She also talks about how it influenced her business helping others with their mental and physical health through food and how she’s kept this holistic approach up while running her busi...

We are joined by Burger chef Ash! He talks about how he got started in the culinary business when he was a teenager. He also learned how his father taught him the basic skills of running a business, traveling, and being in the corporate world got him to start cooking Italian Food. 0:00-Introduction 1:28-Ash’s journey into the food world 14:50-How To Keep Up The Passion of Your Staff 20:24-How Ash’...

Chef Filipe Fernandes, the creator of Chef So Fresh, joins A Foodie’s World today. He talks about the power of texture, how food tastes shape chefs and their art, and why chefs are, at the end of the day, artists!

Chance Healy joins A Foodie’s World today. He talks about how his family started their own business after immigrating from Italy, how he went from Wall Street back into the kitchen, and how he incorporated his business background with his food background. #AFoodiesWorld#ChanceHealy#1776

Steve and Dave McKenney join A Foodie's World today! They talk about starting a business when moving, the fun of catering, going from majoring business to being in the food industry, and how they fell into the food industry in the first place.