The Voice4Chefs Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In part two Ericka takes us deeper into the culture, cuisine and chefs of Peru.  ### **Restaurants That Carve a Niche in Lima's Culinary Tapestry** Ericka introduces us to the unsung heroes of the food scene in Lima, Peru. El-Cevichano stands as a testament to family perseverance and a humble beginning within the bustling Surquillo Market. This tale of a fish stand evolving i...

Send us Fan Mail In part I we will connect to Erica La Madrid, the owner from Delectable Peru Food and Travel. And she's a local, travel guide, food connector and one of the first people to pioneer food and travel in Peru. Come explore and connect with Ericka and learn her story  in this episode. Ericka La Madrid was born in Lima, Peru and moved to US at age of 18. With studies on Internation...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for our Special Event Food is Religion 5K Clubhouse Celebration.  Sunday February 27th at 5:30PM EST on Clubhouse. The Food is Religion club was founded by Chef Mimi and Chef Ruddini. They had a vision to bring people together from all over the world to share their passions for cooking, chefs and community around food.   https://www.voice4chefs.com/  Season2 Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction: In part two of our series with Chef Gunawan, we delve into his remarkable journey as a pastry artist, instructor, and award-winning culinary maestro. Discover how his transition from savory chef to pastry connoisseur led to groundbreaking creations and international recognition. Highlights: Origins of Innovation: Gunawan's journey began as a savory chef, but his...

Send us Fan Mail **Introduction:** - Meet Australian Chef, Instructor, and Pastry Artist, Gunawan, takes us through his incredible culinary odyssey from Indonesia to France. **Overview of Gunawan's Background:** - Gunawan's upbringing in Indonesia amidst diverse spices and flavors shaped his palate. - Despite being forbidden from the kitchen as a boy, his family's rich culinary trad...

Send us Fan Mail **Introduction:** Welcome back to "Cooking Down Under with Jodie." Today, we're taking you on Jodie's adventure as we chat with her on her ranch in rustic Australia, surrounded by kangaroos, dingoes, and exotic birds. Get ready as we delve into kitchen disasters and explore some of her favorite dishes. **Jodie's Backyard:** Jodie paints a vivid picture of...

Send us Fan Mail #### Introduction: Join us as we explore the culinary adventures of Jody Pollack, the founder of the Chillax Lounge, in the remote cattle ranches of Australia. In this first segment, Jody shares her childhood, roots in Queensland, and the pivotal moments that ignited her lifelong passion for food. #### Episode Highlights: - **Introduction to Jody Pollack:** Jody, the founder of Ch...

Send us Fan Mail **Introduction:** In this episode, we dive into the captivating story of a renowned chef turned podcast host who has pioneered a movement to reshape the hospitality industry. Chef Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef whose family legacy in the restaurant industry dates back to 1900. From working alongside renowned chefs like Debbie Gold to making a mark in Denver's vibran...

Send us Fan Mail #### Introduction In this episode of Voice4Chefs we dive into the world of Italian-American upbringing, music, and culinary passion with the iconic Celebrity Chef Andy LoRusso. The Singing Chef™ and is a best selling author, recording artists Celebrity Chef and entertainer. He's performed and cooked for 1000s of people on stage in places all over the world, including the Isle...

Send us Fan Mail A special start to the year 2022 with Holly Verbeck, a true Voice4Chefs, specializing in assisting chefs in launching their personal and private chef businesses. Guest Introduction - Holly Verbeck: Holly shares her background, growing up in Los Angeles with a mother who cultivated a variety of menus from a backyard garden, instilling a healthy eating environment without a strong f...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode, we connect with Kelsey, a passionate food enthusiast from Wisconsin. Her culinary journey traces back to her childhood in a small town, surrounded by the warmth of family meals and the joy of watching her mother create delicious, hearty dishes. Kelsey's culinary exploration blossomed in 2018 when she ventured into food blogging with "The Tasting...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron Raff gets up before the sunrise to create a true baking experience for his customers. Today on the show we'll follow his path that led from a connection in cooking school in Kentucky, to working for Tom Douglas, becoming a Head Production Baker at the Grateful Bread and eventually the owner of the North Bend bakery in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Washington State....

Send us Fan Mail ### Introduction Welcome back to "Voice for Chefs," where we spotlight culinary entrepreneurs and industry pioneers. Today, we explore Chef Jessica's transformative journey—from personal chef to educator—and her tireless advocacy for empowering culinary professionals. Join us as we delve into her experiences, insights, and passion for revolutionizing the culinary la...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sam Rongvi, an American who lived in Japan for over a year, takes us on a flavorful journey through Tokyo's bustling food scene, unraveling the unique aspects of Japanese cuisine, the intricacies of dining culture, and his favorite spots. - **Introduction: Meeting Sam Rongvi**   - Sam's relocation to Japan and living in the vibrant neighborhood of Nishi...

Send us Fan Mail **Episode Summary:** Join us on a captivating journey as Clark Stephanie, the General Manager of a renowned Lebanese restaurant in Bellevue, Washington, shares his experiences. Explore his childhood memories linked with food, his passion for cooking, the challenges faced in the restaurant industry, and the impactful figures that shaped his culinary path. **Introduction:** Meet Cla...

Send us Fan Mail 👩‍🍳 **Meet Chef Traci Calderon:** In this engaging episode, we introduce you to the remarkable Chef Traci Calderon, the passionate force behind the Atrium Kitchen and Cooking School located within Seattle, Washington's iconic Pike Place Market. 🍲 **A Culinary Movement:** Discover how Chef Traci initiated a powerful movement through "Nourished Neighborhood," a hea...

Send us Fan Mail **Introduction**   In this episode, we're joined by Executive Chef Sabrina Tinsley, known for her work at La Spiga, an iconic Italian restaurant. Her journey takes us from Alaska to Europe and culminates in co-founding La Spiga in Seattle, Washington, showcasing her adventurous life and culinary excellence. **Alaskan Roots**   Sabrina's childhood in Fairbanks, Alaska, ce...

Send us Fan Mail **Introduction:** In part two, Pietro Bourghesi shares enchanting stories, from wooing his wife Sabrina to the genesis of La Spiga. Dive deeper into their adventures, culinary creations, and their special connection to Seattle's culinary landscape. **Love at First Sight:** Pietro recounts a chance encounter in Salzburg, Austria, where he met Sabrina in a café, instantly smitt...

Send us Fan Mail 🍽️ Join the Culinary Love Story: Welcome to the first part of our three-part series, "La Spiga's Culinary Love Story." In this episode, we embark on a heartfelt journey with Pietro Borghesi, the General Manager and Co-Owner of La Spiga in Seattle, WA. 🌍 From Congo to Italy: Pietro unfolds his remarkable life story, from being born in The Congo to being raised in th...

Send us Fan Mail Stay Hungry to feel the emotion of food Not everyone can cook, but anyone can appreciate good food. For Carrie Dugan, this started at six years old when she realized cookbooks were too conventional for her. She began to create adventurous experiences around food and became the creative inspiration for Voice4Chefs. In this episode, she shares her impactful, emotional stories around...

Send us Fan Mail Chef Clara Gutierrez Carroll has brought the flavors and inspiration from her home in the Castilla region of Spain to the Pacific Northwest. In this episode we discover what it was like growing up in Spain and how Clara brought her passion for Spanish Tapas to Seattle. She will take you back to Spain and you’ll experience some of her amazing food Tapas and uncover a delicious dess...

Send us Fan Mail Out of the kitchen and into the studio hear real life experiences of Chefs, Restaurant Owners and Culinary Artists. Sit at the Chef's table and experience stories, secret sauces, signature dishes and kitchen disasters. Special thanks to Biggerideas.com for the creative design and to Steve Olson for inspirational cover song. Our website: https://www.voice4chefs.com/ Support th...