Plumluvfoods

On this episode Chef Plum chats with Chef Uno Immanivong from Dallas's Chino Chinatown. Chef Uno is an amazing chef who is on the forefront of Latin Chinese fusion cuisine.  We talk about the blend of these amazing flavors and how receptive the clientelle is to new flavors. We also chat about social media in the hospitality industry, and how new media can expand your brand. We also check out whats...

On this episode we take a step off the normal path to talk with one of my favorite sports casters David Todd from ESPN Pittsburgh. David also co-hosts the very popular Terrible Podcast which is all about the Pittsburgh Steelers. We talk about digital media versus traditional media, David's thoughts on the end of FM radio in Norway, and of course gameday foods and how they differ from all the diffe...

On this episode we chat with Chef Ryan Peters. Ryan just finished an amazing stage at an amazing restaurant called... the French Laundry.  Ryan is a young chef that gives me hope for young Chefs in this industry. We talk about the business, social media and how it affects hiring, Chefs Roll and more. We also play what did we learn, and talk some news!

Tonights episode is all about the Chef and shining a little spot light on awesome chefs across the country. ChefLife magazine is on the show. We talk about the history of the magzine and what made it happen. All the cool chefs across world that we meet through social media and more. Plus we touch on Norway the first country to do away with FM radio, pop up dinners, and more on this episode!

On this episode we talk Chefs United for Future Chefs of America with Chef Kevin Levine. Chef is hosting an amazing charity event, January 16 in Myrtle Beach SC. The event is an 8 course wine dinner with a silent auction.  We also talk about the bussiness moving forward in 2017. Whats up with Hotbloxx and seasonal work in a destonation town. We check out the trending news story and play what did w...

Happy New Year! on this episode we talk food and hotel business with Chef Nick Calias. Nicholas Calias has lead the culinary operation at The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo for nearly a decade. In 2013, he received “Chef of the Year” honors from the Boston Chapter of The American Culinary Federation, and in 2015, he won the “Chef of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association....

On this holiday episode we talk about some of the best holiday parties and what its like in the bussiness when you have kids. Our guest is Chef Ninamarie Bojekian from ooh la la catering. I met Ninamarie on the show the Taste and we have stayed in touch over the years. She is now a new mom and a chef and the two are hard to juggle for sure! We talk about balence and what makes it so hard to be a p...

On this late bloomer episode, we talk to Chef Jeff Purrazzi about mentoring and staffing. Chef Jeff has ton of guys that work for him, so we cover interviewing, what to look for and mentoring the next generation. We also touch on holiday parties and more. We talk about the the show and whats coming up this week on Edible Nutmeg on the Road and what the plan for the future is. We also cover this we...

On this episode its all about the wine as we welcome in Girish Patel, "G" is a expert on wines and his families bussiness own and run  serveral wine shops. We talk about holiday wine pairing and whats hot this year. We also chat about 100th episode plans, Boston and of course the Tv show, Edible Nutmeg on the Road on WCTX My Network TV. As always we play what did we learn and provide the absolute...

On this episode we talk with Mike and Scott Staib from Ergo Chef Knives! Ergo chef makes a fantastic knife but these guys are even better people! The boys have taken a great family company and given it a national presence. They have worked with chefs such as Guy Fieri, Micheal Symon, and more! Their products are a staple of my culinary arsenal and you hear about them every week on this show! We ta...

On this episode we chat with the fantastic Kierstin Pupkowski from WTNH ABC CT about getting booked. Kierstin will help us get the inside scoop to getting booked. What does she look for initially, what does she want to see in the segment, and what does it take to get invited back. How important are food segments these days and if she see's the trend of food segments on lifestyle shows continuing....

On this episode we chat with Chicago's own Chef Aram Reed. We talk about private chefs vs traditional chefs. Do we miss the rush of the restaurant line, the commraderie, or does it make us a stronger chef because of how much we work alone and have to promote ourselves. Its a conversation that is sure to make everyone have an opinion if you have ever worked in a kitchen. Also, is it worth it to tak...

ON this special halloween episode of Plumluvfoods we have special guest Omar aka culinary harassment and Hassan Muscelmani from Hells Kitchen having a round table discussion with Chef Plum about some of the scariest moments ever in the kitchen. From knife wounds to demon chefs this storytime episode is sure to entertain!

On this episode we continue our beer series with one of the best breweries in the country New Belgium Brewing. As of 2015, it was the fourth-largest craft brewery and eighth-largest overall brewery in the United States. Our guest is Lauren Woods Salazar, she is the wood callar director for New Belgium Brewing. While she was developing the wood program, Lauren also built the company’s sensory progr...

On this episode we talk with Taylor from Church owl beer. Taylor is very cool and to top it off makes awesome beer. Oh yeah did I mention its gluten free. We hear Taylor's story and talk about what sets her beer apart from other gluten free beers. this stuff is really very good. We also talk food pairing with beer and more. Also we chat a little about after shift drinks and more. Its all about the...

On this episode we talk with Chef Mark Henry, I have never seen a man take apart a pig as quickly and perfectly as Chef Mark. This guy is the Charcuterie king of Colorado and a damn fine chef. Chef Mark recently killed it on Cooks vs Cons and has won compitions all over! We also chat about charity gigs and if they are good for business. Its all about the meat on this episode of Plum Luv Foods

On this episode we talk to one of the coolest chefs around Chef Brother Luck, yup that is his real name. Chef Luck has been all over the world making some of the best street eats there is. Spending time in Japan and more. Currently he calls Colorado his home with his restaurant Brother Luck Street Eats. This dude is a Chef's Chef, he has beaten Bobby flay and been on Chopped, and thats not even sc...

On this episode we talk to Sweetcakes by Sara, @sweetcakesbySara on Instagram she spent the entire summer in Maine away from her family working at a camp. We talk about the different jobs this career can bring and the places it can take you. We also talk about bakers vs cooks and on going struggle that has lasted for centeries. Also what brought her to truecooks. Late night caterings and more also...

On this episode we check in with Carlos from Lost Car. This guys is changing the chef coat game with his coats. As a matter of fact Chef Plum wears the grunt shirt and cannot stop talking about them! We hear his story and learn what it takes to put out the volume lost car does. Also what got him into this end of the bussiness and out of the kitchen. We also chat about the CT chefs challenge as wel...

On this Labor day edition its all about the working man! We talk about surviving the hurricane, cooking on the road and more. We also check in with our buddy the recently retired WWE and ECW champion Justin Credible. We talk travel, road food, staying in shape and eating clean while working on the road 350 days a year. We also chat about culinary career vs pro wrestling career which is harder! :)...

On this episode we catch up with Chef Marlon Alexander, chef has been the personal chef to Kiss, Christina Aguilera, Will Smith and more. We talk about the life of a private chef and what it takes, the good the bad and the just downright wierd. Plus Chef Plum talks about food documentries and are they really relevent in the food world today.

On this episode we recap the Chefs Taste Challenge in New Orleans with Redleader. How did we do??? Also we talk road food with the Bookend Baldies Buddy Cassimanio and Eddie Bennett. Why road food with these to funny humans? Because they tour with the one and only Debbie Gibson! Buddy and Eddie have a hystarical show called the book end baldies, and just so happen to tour the country dancing teach...

On this episode we check in with our friend Matt Kourie our buddy and founder of the NY best Wings festival, as we gear up to the final of all the festivals this summer. Matt talks wings, cocktails and more! We also chat a little about catering and the Hamptons. Its wings beer and food on this episode! Plus chef Kyle Schutte stops by to talk Ice cream for dinner!!  

On this episode we take calls and talk about the business of food. There are many things wrong so we try to figure them all out. Chef's Adam Bedini and Jeff Purrazzi join the round table for chop talk, and we discuss the state of the plate. Catering to working the line we want to hear it all. We also touch on cooking outside over a campfire with Chef Plum as well as the how local food differs ever...

Tonight we talk all about shooting in the Hamptons and Long Island for Edible Magazine this past weekend. I also put over Montauk brewing company, one of my favorite beer companies, and I got to hang there this weekend. We also talk to the one and only Shay Motion from Visionary Organics. Shay is an incredibly talented filmaker and has an amazing vision! Visionary Organics founded in 2015 by Jerom...