Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

Be captivated by the heartfelt journey of bread maker and founder of Prairie Sky Breads Travis Gerjets, in this week's episode of the Bread For the People Podcast. Join host Jim Serpico as he delves into Travis's inspiring story of how a unique soup kitchen experience in Liverpool sparked a passion for baking bread like his beloved grandmother. Travis's desire to preserve family recipes and spend...

Join host Jim Serpico as he unleashes his passion for all things bread in this delectable episode of Bread For the People. Get ready to be captivated by the story of Sandy Smith, the co-founder of Sandi's Breads based in Palmyra, PA. Sandy, along with her talented husband Tom, creates magic in their bakery, crafting European artisan breads and pastries that will make your taste buds dance. Prepare...

Join Jim Serpico on a journey of self-reflection, laughter, and enlightenment as he sits down with the one and only Kelly Carlin. They'll explore the meaning of life (no, really), discuss ego and meditation, dive into the challenges of growing up in the shadow of one of the greatest comedians of all time - George Carlin, and even dish on getting laughs (because isn't that the point of life anyway?...

Jim Serpico speaks with Rebecca Firkser, a Brooklyn-based writer, recipe developer, and food stylist. They talk about developing recipes for cookbooks and websites, being on set for a food photography shoot, Taylor Ham, the world of food media, and the job of a recipe tester. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread. Follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccafirkser and at www...

Before Jim interviews Jeanette Candido, the founder of The Granola Plant, he gives you a status update on his mobile food trailer. Jim spoke with Jeanette, an artisan granola producer and distributor known for her Gluten-free, oil-free, and processed sugar-free products about selling at various Farmer's Markets around Long Island, New York. Jeanette is someone Jim trusts to share resources and exp...

Auntie Anne's: Beyond Pretzels - A Delicious Story of Family, Community, and SuccessJoin me, Jim Serpico, on Bread For the People as I sit down with the legendary Auntie Anne's Pretzel founder, Anne Beiler, for an intimate and heartwarming interview. In this episode, we dive deep into Anne's fascinating journey from being a humble farmers market vendor, just like me, to revolutionizing the pretzel...

Join host Jim Serpico as he welcomes an infamous Mafioso introduced only as “Tony.” Tony is a successful entrepreneur and restaurateur who credits his own success due to his unique “management” style.. Jim expresses his surprise to be talking to Tony, stating that he had no idea the guest was still around. They have a casual conversation about Tony's whereabouts and what he's been up to in recent...

Jim Serpico speaks with Patrick Duffy about playing Bobby Ewing on the hit series Dallas, baking sourdough, and the origin of Duffy's Dough, a company specializing in dehydrated sourdough starter which he co-founded with his wife Linda, his 100-year-old starter from Alaska, blowing out his vocal cords, Buddhism, and more. To learn more about Duffy's Dough, visit Duffy's Dough. Follow Jim Serpico o...

Jim Serpico speaks with Tom Cucuzza about sourdough, acid, PH, sourdough starter, temperature, a new rock band of Sourdough Bakers called Protease Enzymes, cold fermentation, rye flour, chasing sour, high protein flour, open crumb, Tartine style, sourdough for busy people, food trucks, focaccia, Italian flatbread sandwiches, baguettes, sourdough baking book reviews, Gozney Dome pizza oven, optimal...

In this episode of "Bread For the People," host Jim Serpico sits down with Auggie Russo, the renowned small batch, handmade pizza maker behind Augie's Infamous. With his Neapolitan-ish style pizzas and two portable pizza ovens, Auggie has gained a dedicated following. Auggie's love for baking extends beyond creating delicious pizzas. He thrives on the experience of serving his creations to a group...

In this episode of "Bread For the People," host Jim Serpico sits down with the multi-talented Olivia Thai, renowned for her incredible musical abilities displayed on American Idol and her exceptional journey as an entrepreneur. However, beneath her well-known accomplishments lies Olivia's deep ardor for baking and the transformative power she discovers in the art of sourdough. Throughout the enlig...

Join host Jim Serpico in this captivating episode as he sits down with the incredible Eamonn Murphy, famously known as @themayorofpizza on Instagram. Eamonn shares his extraordinary story of being a semi-pro pizza maker, music aficionado, and triumphant cancer survivor. Prepare to dive deep into their conversation, where Jim and Eamonn explore the fascinating realms of music and their shared love...

In this episode, Jim Serpico speaks with Daniele Brenci, known as @_BreadCrumb on social media, about his culinary journey from growing up in Rome, working at a traditional Roman cuisine restaurant at 16, to becoming a private chef for celebrities in Malibu. Daniele also shares how he started his bread-making project, Breadcrumb, inspired by a gifted sourdough starter. Discover how Daniele's past...

In this episode, Anthony Mongiello, the Founder of Formaggio Cheese, reflects on his accidental invention of stuffed crust pizza. He shares how his background in the cheese industry led him to explore pizza-making and how a fortuitous encounter with more petite dough balls sparked the idea for stuffed crust pizza. Anthony recounts a humorous moment when the crust expanded during cooking, creating...

In this podcast episode of Bread For the People, Emily Hyland and Matthew Hyland discuss the journey behind the success of Emmy’s Squared, a pizzeria with 18 locations throughout the United States. Matthew, who originally had no experience in baked goods, learned how to make pizza from a traditional Neapolitan pizza place. Despite having no prior experience, Matthew fell in love with making and ea...

Join Jim Serpico as he talks to Sam Silverman, a self-proclaimed expert on bagels. Sam's obsession with bagels started at a young age, and it only grew stronger after he moved to New York City and had his first taste of an authentic New York bagel. The experience was a revelation for Sam, who had previously only known bagels from chain stores like Einstein's and Dunkin Donuts. He realized he had b...

Join host Jim Serpico as he interviews Becca Wong, a classically trained pianist who dared herself to start a cottage bakery. In this episode, Becca shares her experience with bread-making and how it allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. Jim also observes the similarities between creative careers like music and bread-making. As a former music student, he has ta...

Amy Emberling is a managing partner of Zingerman’s Bakehouse, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you’ve ever passed through Ann Arbor, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the legendary company. Amy was one of the original staff bakers when Zingerman’s opened in 1992. She soon became the bread bakery's first manager and then the pastry kitchen manager. In 2000, she became a partner. This episode is sponsor...

Join Jim Serpico as he sits down with Nicole Bean, the President of Pizzaro's Pizza in Houston, TX. This renowned establishment has garnered accolades as one of the city's top 100 restaurants on multiple occasions. In 2018, Nicole was honored with the Caputo Cup's Rising Star Award in Atlantic City, solidifying her status as a rising star in the pizza industry. When Nicole isn't managing the resta...

Jim Serpico speaks with the owner and proprietor of Pat's Kings of Steaks, Frank Olivieri, about his family inventing the Philadelphia Steak Sandwich, the Italian Market, sourdough baking, expansion, scaling a business, culinary school, Paris, to cater or not to cater events, Citizens Bank Park, outdoor kitchens, pizza making, the Philadelphia food scene and more! Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram:...

Jim Serpico speaks with Chase Harnett about baking wood-fired bread out of his garage and mobile oven, interning at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, farming, composting, creating content, oven building and engineering, bread production, milling flour, baking kits, bread bricks, bread scavenger hunts and more! You can purchase Chase's Bread Brick here: https://www.thehudsonoven.com/prod...

Jim Serpico speaks with Anthony Laurino, owner of Phil's Pizzeria of Syosset and recipient of Dave Portnoy's Barstool Fund. Anthony chronicles the process of applying for and receiving much-needed support during the pandemic. Jim and Anthony also discuss dealing with customers, employees, food trucks, the elusive Phil of Long Island, family, bad actors, bread, pizza and more. Follow Jim Serpico on...

Jim Serpico speaks with Tom Cucuzza about sourdough, acid, PH, sourdough starter, temperature, a new rock band of Sourdough Bakers called Protease Enzymes, cold fermentation, rye flour, chasing sour, high protein flour, open crumb, Tartine style, sourdough for busy people, food trucks, focaccia, Italian flatbread sandwiches, baguettes, sourdough baking book reviews, Gozney Dome pizza oven, optimal...

Peter Reinhart is one of the most respected bakers and baking educators in America. Three of his books have won James Beard awards, including Book of the Year for The Bread Baker's Apprentice. Peter has a new book out called Pizza Quest: My Never-Ending Search for the Perfect Pizza. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram: @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread Follow Peter Reinhart on Instagram: @pizzaquesting...

Jim Serpico speaks with Alyssa Guidice about keeping restaurants open, raising money for charity, reviewing restaurants, producing events, things that can go wrong, baking, running a business, sales, persevering, and more. Follow Jim Serpico on Instagram at @jimserpico and @sidehustlebread. Follow Alyssa's Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dineli. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...