Welcome to Episode 7 of Chop Chop. I am delighted to be joined by Lou Robbie, chef, recipe developer and content creator @littleloucooks
Lou is a self employed chef that works from her home kitchen. She trained and qualified as a chef in Galway and spent many years in professional kitchens. A couple of years back she started sharing recipes to her social media channels and now works for food brands sharing recipes, images and videos to promote new products. She has hosted zoom cooking classes as well as private and in person cooking classes for adults and kids. Her focus has always been to help parents feed their families easy tasty home cooked food.
In this episode we chat about:
Lous career from working in hospitality since 14 and training as a chef in her late 20s
Moving to self employment when covid shut the cafe Lou worked in
Evolving her business post covid as the world opened up
Her favourite chefs and cookbooks
The stories we all gather from working in kitchens
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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!
This podcast is for anyone who loves food, whether you are a seasoned chef or passionate home cook. Please grab a seat at our virtual table and let's chop chop! Together, we will uncover the secrets behind your favourite dishes, discover new flavours and inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.
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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 Lou:
Instagram: @littleloucooks
TikTok: @littleloucooks
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
Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/
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This podcast is produced by@themondaymethod_
