On this special bonus episode, I interview Chef Léa Piel, a French chef raised in the South of France. Chef Léa originally started her professional life by going to med school, but after deciding to follow her passion, she switched to culinary school and has not looked back. Chef Léa started her culinary career at Fera, the esteemed restaurant of the five-star hotel, Claridges. There she honed her skills. Afterward, she received a tremendous opportunity to return to Paris to work with famed...

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Angela Michelle, the founder and chef owner behind the cooking education company Culinary Kisses. Chef Angela was a fashion model for 25 years before she traded in her stiletto heels for chef whites, driven by her passion for cooking. Chef Angela is also a published author, the host of a cooking and travel show, a culinary curriculum writer, a verified chef on Cozy Meal, and she's certified in plant-based nutrition by Cornell University.

Today, I'm chatting with Becky Striepe, a vegan food writer, cookbook author, and by the time this airs, podcast host. At her blog, Glue and Glitter, you'll find easy vegan comfort food recipes that don't sacrifice flavor along with tips for making eating vegan deliciously easy. Becky has also written two vegan cookbooks, 40 Days of Green Smoothies and Bowls, both of which can be found on her blog. Her podcast, Talkin' Tofu, is scheduled to launch in July 2020.

Today, I'm excited to interview Chef Joel Gamoran, one of the nation's most well-known sustainability focused chefs and the host of A&E's hit series Scraps. In addition to his television show, Joel also previously served as the Head National Chef for Sur La Table and makes monthly appearances on NBC's Today Show. Joel's book, Cooking Scrappy, shows how to turn food scraps into delicious meals. And Joel continues to find new ways to inspire home cooks with the start of his latest show...

Today, I'm excited to interview Jason Logsdon, the brains behind Amazing Food Made Easy, one of the largest sous vide and modernist cooking blogs on the internet and Makin’ Bacon, a website dedicated to helping food bloggers succeed in the business. Jason is also a bestselling author who has published 14 cookbooks that have sold more than 60,000 copies, including the bestselling Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Sous Vide, and the official Instant Pot Sous Vide Cookbook.

This week, I'm interviewing Daina Falk, the founder of Hungry Fan, a food website that is dedicated to helping sports fans have a great time and eat well while doing it. Having been an avid sports fan her entire life, Daina decided to create a platform that focuses on food and entertaining. Daina can often be seen hosting events, TV shows, and segments on game day dishes and treats. Daina is also the bestselling author of The Hungry Fan's Game Day Cookbook.

Today, I'm excited to interview the incredible Nicole Tingwall, the talented chef and food stylist behind the blog and food styling account Windy City Dinner Fairy. Nicole gained a passion for cooking at an early age and as a graduate of the Culinary Hospitality Institute of Chicago, she served in many roles in the food industry, all of which have helped her hone her skills. Nicole has styled for top food brands including All Clad, T-Fal, Protein Bar & Kitchen and Safe+ Fair.

Today, I'm chatting with Brandi Wharton, the creator behind the blog Inspired Fresh Life. She started her blog in 2016 and hasn't looked back. Brandi's blog focuses on easy, healthy recipes, many which fit into either the Whole 30 regimen or the gluten free lifestyle. And while she mostly focuses on health, Brandi also knows that it's good to indulge once in a while, and she provides recipes for that too.

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Josh Walbolt, a chef whose most recent position was at Eleven Madison Park. Chef Josh started his illustrious culinary career in high school where he was a two time Minnesota state champion in ProStart sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Chef Josh honed his skills through a wide variety of experiences around the country, and has done everything from being a Chef de Cuisine, and a catering company owner.

Today, I'm interviewing Chef Tony Maddog Maggert, a 23-year military veteran who decided to become a chef after he retired from the Army. After his military service, he attended the Institute of Culinary Education in New York and graduated in 2019, making him the first amputee to go through the program. He's currently working on his YouTube channel, where he's making videos to teach others how to cook.

Today I'm chatting with Kellie and Aaron Johnsen, the founders of Experience Winefulness, a company that focuses on helping others experience the joy of learning about wine by focusing on mindfulness and positive mental health. They started the company in 2018 after Kellie found that through her counseling practice, people were using wine for self-medication and were not fully appreciating the joy that wine knowledge could bring.

Today I'm chatting with Lola Osinkolu, the writer and voice behind Chef Lola's Kitchen, a blog and YouTube channel that focuses on easy, family-friendly meals and recipes with an African influence. Lola was born and raised in Nigeria, where her passion for cooking started at a very young age. She chose to follow her passion by instead first working in restaurants before moving into blogging. Lola now works on creating delicious recipes and teaching people how to do the same in the comfort of...

Today I'm interviewing Chef Rocky Dunnam, the Executive Chef for the Missouri University Healthcare System in Columbia, Missouri. Chef Rocky began his culinary career at the Le Cordon Bleu and has worked for more than 10 years in the hospitality industry. Chef Rocky has competed in the American Culinary Federation Chef of the Year Central Regional Salon. He's also won several awards and competitions in his career, and is also a former competitor on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen.

Aloha friends and foodies, and welcome to season five. The first guest of this season is Joe Gatto, a private chef who hosts the culinary TV series From Scratch, currently debuting on Pluto TV. Bringing his passion for scratch cooking, big personality and knowledge of film, Joe has created a truly unique cooking show that goes all out to show you just how far he's willing to go to make everything from scratch. Joe is also the author of Seriously from Scratch.

Today I'm interviewing Jessica Gavin, the incredibly accomplished blogger behind JessicaGavin.com, a food blog and website that focuses on the science behind cooking. Jessica is a certified culinary scientist and a certified food scientist with a passion for helping home cooks get a good dinner on the table. Her first cookbook is Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, and she has a recipe app. She recently quit her job to become a full time food media entrepreneur.

Today I'm interviewing Belqui, the blogger behind Belqui's Twist, a food blog that focuses on Latin fusion comfort food with a twist. Belqui, an avid home cook for 10 years, started her food blog just over a year ago. Cooking was a way for her to keep herself upbeat through the harrowing journey of working through her son's autism diagnosis. After many years of pouring her heart into her recipes, she would share them with the world.

Today I'm interviewing Amanda Kanashiro, the blogger behind Eat at Our Table, a food blog dedicated to helping others live a gluten free lifestyle. Several years ago, Amanda was diagnosed with celiac disease, which requires a strict gluten free diet. She works full time as a food blogger and has discovered through blogging a community of friends and fellow autoimmune patients.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Ed Harris, winner of Food Network's Chopped Turbo Powered season four and Iron Chef International. He's also appeared as a chef on 24-hour Restaurant Battle, which his team won. For more than 20 years, Chef Ed has progressed from Saucier all the way up to Executive Chef. This eclectic background has allowed him to currently work as a consultant chef where he plays an active role in the planning, supervision, and creative aspects involved in the food industry.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Tristan B. Jones, an American chef who currently lives in Prague. It was curiosity of food that inspired him to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Florida. From there, he's traveled around the world to work in restaurant kitchens where he could hone his culinary skill. He's cooked for presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities. In 2019, he decided to write a book about his life experience in a raw memoir, Blood, Bones and Blisters: A Culinary Rant, available on Amazon.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Joshua Tango, a chef who spent nearly 10 months working at the French Laundry. Josh served four years in the United States Marine Corps infantry. After his time in service, he decided he wanted to cook professionally. Josh worked his way up in the restaurant business for five years until he got the offer to work at the French Laundry. Currently, Chef Josh works at the Charter Oak Restaurant in Napa Valley.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Darnell Ferguson, AKA Super Chef. Darnell's love of cooking started from adolescence and would continue as he graduated from Sullivan University in Kentucky with a degree in the Culinary Arts. In 2012, Darnell began a series of popups serving breakfast within existing restaurants that served only lunch and dinner. He opened his first Super Chef's restaurant in 2015 and now has three locations. He is the winner of the 2018 Food Network Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

Today I'm interviewing Chef Cristina Nishioka, the Honolulu based pastry chef behind the Instagram account Beyond Pastry. A graduate of baking school, Cristina started out her life as an apprentice baker, eventually working her way to become the general manager. Her career has taken her to Qatar & Singapore. In 2018, she won Cookie Corner’s recipe contest and has since become their Research and Development chef. She also works full time as a pastry chef at 3660 on the Rise Honolulu.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Rashad Armstead, a Bay area chef who has dedicated his craft to exquisite cuisines and exceptional customer service. Chef Rashad's passion for cooking started when he watched his mom prepare secret recipes, deploying her knowledge of flavor and imparting on him the wisdom of great taste. Chef Rashad, winner of the Food Network's Chopped show, currently owns two restaurants, Grammie's Down Home Chicken and Seafood, and Crave BBQ.

Today I'm interviewing Chef Martel Stone, Executive Sous Chef of Kith/Kin in Washington, DC. Chef Martel, a native of Philadelphia, started his life journey in the Navy. His love of serious cooking began with a single French omelet challenge. Thirty dozen eggs later, he knew he had found what he wanted to do with his life. His vast culinary experience led to a key leadership role at Kith/Kin, a restaurant that Eater DC has named one of the top essential restaurants.