Stir the Pot with Holly & Christopher

Episode 11 – Meat the Plant Boss  In this episode, Holly and Christopher welcome Jace Metzcar, Plant Manager of Midwest Kitchens, Curtze Food Service's sous vide cook plant. Jace shares his journey with the company, starting from his college days and previous experience in the food production industry. He provides insights into the operations at Midwest Kitchens and discusses his personal interest...

Episode 10 - Sales, Chips and Weird Sips - Guest: Dan Mollo A Curtze Food Service Production In this episode, Holly and Christopher chat with Dan Mollo, Erie, PA District Sales Representative. Dan shares his journey with Curtze Food Service, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life in sales and what keeps him motivated. Listeners also get a glimpse into Dan’s hobbies outside of work. The episode...

Episode 9 – Business & Butterbeer - Guest: Janet Dennen A Curtze Food Service Production In this episode, Holly and Christopher sit down with Janet Dennen, Vice President and General Manager, to reflect on her incredible 36-year journey with Curtze Food Service. Janet shares insights into how the company has evolved over the years, highlighting key moments of growth and change. To wrap things...

In Episode 8 of Stir the Pot, a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly and Christopher sit down with Chris Mrozowski, Night Operations Manager. With 36 years at Curtze, Chris shares stories about what the company was like when he started, his journey to becoming a manager, and how things have changed over the years. To wrap up, the trio dives into a unique taste test featuring hot dog–flavore...

In Episode 7 of Stir the Pot, a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly and Christopher discuss Valentine’s Day food suggestions with special guest Sarah Nicosia, Culinary Specialist and Brands Manager. Sarah highlights some of the fantastic food products Curtze offers and shares expert recommendations on what to cook for a memorable Valentine’s Day with a loved one or family. To top it off, t...

In Episode 6 of Stir the Pot, a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly and Christopher welcome Jamie Warner, Plant Manager of 3/S. Jamie dives into his background in the meat production industry, his journey with the company, and the responsibilities he holds today. To wrap up, the trio indulges in a fun taste test featuring Kobe Steak–flavored potato chips from Japan, Steak–flavored Cheetos...

In episode 5 of Stir the Pot, a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly and Christopher welcome a special guest, Bruce Kern II, President and one of the owners of Curtze Food Service. The episode delves into Bruce's career journey, exploring the variety of roles he has taken on within the company, offering insights into his leadership and the evolution of the business. The episode wraps up wit...

In Episode 4 of Stir the Pot, Curtze Food Service’s podcast, hosts Holly Hunter and Christopher Holmberg sit down with Regional Sales Manager Chris Clark. Chris shares his journey with Curtze, from his early days to his current role, and how he supports his team. The episode wraps up with a fun tasting session, as Holly, Christopher, and Chris sample oddly flavored candy canes and unique sodas, ma...

In Episode 3 of Stir the Pot, Curtze Food Service’s podcast, hosts Holly Hunter and Christopher Holmberg welcome special guest Sarah Nicosia. Sarah announces details about the upcoming Frosty Fest Holiday Party and sheds light on a long standing Christmas tradition at Curtze: the Kern family’s gift of a turkey or your choice of Sunday Brunch Ham or Burnt Canyon Ham. Sarah not only explains the dif...

In Episode 2 of "Stir the Pot," a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly Hunter and Christopher Holmberg celebrate milestone employee anniversaries before welcoming Bill Kern, Director of IT. Bill shares stories from his various roles at Curtze over the years, leading up to his current position overseeing the IT department. The episode wraps up with a unique tasting experience, as the hosts a...

In the debut episode of "Stir the Pot," a Curtze Food Service production, hosts Holly Hunter and Christopher Holmberg kick things off with a discussion of recent company news. The first guest, Julie Sherman, Assistant Operations Manager, shares insights into her role and how her work contributes to the company’s success. To wrap things up, the hosts and Julie indulge in a fun tasting session, tryi...