5-in-20 Podcast

Summary In this episode, Joshua Miller chats with Justin Oas, M.Ed., who serves as the Food Service Director & a Culinary Teacher at Chimacum School District in Washington. Justin discusses his journey into school nutrition. And while he has successfully written grants for other sectors, it's proven advantageous for Chimacum's program. Justin covers the school's food truck initiati...

Part 1 of 3 of our “Grow” series on the podcast. In this episode, an international landscape architect Matthieu Mehuys discusses some best practices for gardening. He shares his fascination with growing plants and the connection between healthy soil and healthy food. Matthieu provides insights on weeds, including why they exist, mulching, and using perennial plants. Learn more about Matthieu’s com...

Summary Get ready for a casual conversation listening to the incredible journey of Tom Christine, the Founder of Smoke'n Dudes Barbecue Co. This family-owned business has seen it all - from amateur beginnings to becoming an award-winning competitor, restaurant owner, supply store operator, and even a smoked meat processing kitchen supplying authentic BBQ to various schools! But that's not...

In this episode, Joshua interviews Greg Gorgone, the president and co-founder of Pineapple Academy. Pineapple Academy is a training and education platform that focuses on improving the skills and knowledge of employees in the foodservice and hospitality industry. Greg emphasizes the importance of fundamentals in training, such as knife skills and core competencies, and how Pineapple Academy provid...

Chef David spills the beans on common pizza-making blunders and serves up easy fixes. He's got your back when it comes to different types of ovens, like wood-fired, brick, and deck ovens. Find your perfect match! Plus, he's got a goldmine of resources for pizza enthusiasts looking to step up their game. To connect, check out www.marraforni.com or www.pizzauniversity.org.

In this episode, Jason Holman, explains Cahokia Rice's health benefits and sustainable practices. Developed over a decade by rice researchers at Louisiana State University, Cahokia rice is the only non-GMO variety with higher protein content and lower blood sugar spikes, making it a healthier option for diabetics. Additionally, the episode highlights the positive impact of a low GI diet on stu...

Get ready to be amazed by Chef Christopher Galarza, a pioneer of electric kitchens! As schools contemplate switching from gas to electric equipment, Chef Chris unveils some of the remarkable benefits backed by scientific research. Dive into this electrifying episode with knowledge bombs on this scorching hot topic!

This episode introduces the 5-in-20 Podcast by Remarkable Academic Foods, shedding light on its purpose and the types of episodes that will be featured after its debut.