Welcome to Episode 6 of Chop Chop. I am delighted to be joined by Norma Kelly, pastry chef and owner of Praline, café, pastry and chocolate shop located in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
Norma left school in 2002 to begin her training as a pastry chef. Norma studied and worked as a pastry chef in Dublin and beyond. She has a degree in Culinary Arts with Pastry major, a Masters in Food Product Development and Culinary Innovation and a diploma in Third level Education from DIT. Norma returned to DIT to lecture in pastry for almost ten years until she returned home to follow her dream and open Praline in 2017.
In Praline, everything is made by hand in our little kitchen using fresh ingredients, Irish and local where possible.
In this episode we chat:
Norma’s education and career
Pivoting her business during covid and her future plans
The nostalgia of her mums queen cakes
Normas culinary dilemmas and lessons
The perfect brownie
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I am hosting Catering Confidence on Sunday April 7th and I would love you to join me.
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Chop Chop is a podcast that dives deep into the world of food, chatting with guests who are experts in their field from across the food industry in Ireland. Together, we will explore funny food stories, tackle culinary dilemmas and share mouthwatering recipes that will leave you craving for more. It will be a feast of knowledge, inspiration and of course, lots of fun!
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Chop Chop is hosted by Donna O’Driscoll, a dynamic entrepreneur and culinary enthusiast, has been in the hospitality industry for over 23 years. Born with a passion for creating delightful culinary experiences, Donna earned her degree in culinary arts, specialising in pastry. After working in many kitchens and gaining invaluable experience, Donna took the plunge into entrepreneurship establishing Roots Kitchen back in 2017. Roots Kitchen is a corporate catering company that has since become a staple in the industry. With a commitment to excellence and a keen understanding of the power of good food, Donna has carved a niche for Roots Kitchen in the corporate catering landscape.
In 2023, Donna established Chop Chop to share her love for fresh salads and features easy-to-follow recipes. Through Chop Chop, Donna shares her culinary insights, inspiring individuals to bring a touch of gourmet magic into their own kitchens. Chop Chop the Podcast is an extension of this love. The Podcast will feature a range of guests sharing the culinary journeys and shared love of food through tips, tricks and stories.
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Find Norma:
Instagram: @praline.pastryandchocolate
Website:praline.ie
Find Donna:
Website: chop-chop.ie/
Instagram: @chopchop_ie
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This podcast is sponsored by Roots Kitchen
Roots Kitchen is a boutique catering company in Cork City, Ireland that has a passion for sourcing local ingredients, providing a unique service as the menu is tailored to the customer and we always come up with fresh new ideas to keep it exciting. We know how to bring out the best flavour in what we cook and believe simplicity is key to always delivering delicious food to you.
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Podcast Music:
Abstract Lo-Fi | Aesthetic by Alex-Productions
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This podcast is produced by @themondaymethod_
