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Pardon My ForkThrowback Episode with Debi SaltzbergWe're doing a throwback episode today! Debi Saltzberg was one of the first guests on Pardon My Fork, and is an absolute treat to speak with and listen to! Help us give her a warm welcome back!
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Just Forking AroundAmanda Smith: How Menehune Chef Brings Cooking Education & Community to Hawaiian ChildrenAmanda Smith is the Founder and Executive Director of Menehune Chef, a non-profit that offers functional, intuitive, and practical cooking education to children on the Garden Island of Kauai, using all local Hawaiian-sourced ingredients. They work with local chefs and farmers to really infuse the essence of community involvement, sustainable living, and locally-grown ingredients into the lives of these children. Amanda's vision is to impact future generations – starting with a single poi smoothie – and generate a powerful movement that will be shared through our keiki (or "the little ones") of Hawaii. "Beli...
2018-12-251h 08Just Forking AroundDr. Beth Ricanati: The Transformative Power of Challah & One Woman's Journey to WellnessDr. Beth Ricanati is a physician, mother, and the author of Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs. Dr. Ricanati's debut book chronicles her journey creating a thousand challahs, showcasing a woman's quest for wellness and peace. She has created a career focused on bringing wellness into women's everyday lives, especially busy moms juggling life and children, but her book is meant for anyone who is carrying a myriad of responsibilities and rarely takes even a few minutes to stop and smell the rising yeast. "For the first time, I made challah and the most...
2018-12-1849 minJust Forking AroundAmy Falbaum: The Invisible Backbone of the Hospitality IndustryAmy Falbaum is the founder and president of Amy Falbaum & Associates (AF&A), a global hospitality recruiting firm based out of New York. This is a very different side of the industry than we usually talk about on the show, but Amy has a fascinating story and fills an often-overlooked role for the often-underappreciated people who make our meals and trips truly special. "In recruiting, before even the skillset, we look for that cultural fit and that citizen, that human being with integrity." –Amy Falbaum AF&M also serves a unique cl...
2018-12-1156 minJust Forking AroundAni Torosyan: How DishDivvy is Solving the Dinner DilemmaAni Torosyan is the CEO and Founder of DishDivvy, an online platform that connects approved home cooks with hungry neighbors. If you're one of those hungry people, you can download the DishDivvy app to find homemade food with the click of a button – and if you're someone who makes food with love, you can get paid for sharing it with your community! "Everyone who's different and bringing something different to the table – literally and figuratively – thank you! We appreciate you." –Ani Torosyan Raised in an Armenian immigrant family and growing up in a div...
2018-12-041h 03Just Forking AroundShoop's Delicatessen | Friday ForkisodeOne part delicatessen + one part European market + one part cafe = a recipe for a delicious day in Santa Monica. If you want a European delicacy of sweet treat for entertaining your guests (or yourself), Shoop's Delicatessen on Main Street is the place to be – and if you then want to sit down in for a quick-but-mouth-watering lunch or breakfast, it's still the place to be. The menu is dense with choices ranging from pancakes and avocado toast to frankfurters and in-house smoke salmon – and it's so, so difficult to narrow it down to just one thing...
2018-11-3009 minJust Forking AroundChelsea Poling: Natural Tools to Bring Out the Wisdom WithinChelsea Poling is a certified Reiki Level I Practitioner, natural beauty authority and wellness expert, and the founder Rose Botanica, a natural online health and wellness boutique. Formerly employed by NASA and USAID, Chelsea has worked on behalf of the U.S. government to do everything from procuring parts for the shuttle program to promoting women's rights abroad – and in the process, she learned some secrets about natural wellness and beauty. Now Chelsea's mission is to seek out natural, organic beauty products and share these secrets with the world. Today, Chelsea shares some of this li...
2018-11-271h 02Just Forking AroundChristopher Mercier: What Goes into Iconic Restaurant Spaces?People may not understand or even stop to consider the depth or complexity that goes into designing and building restaurant spaces, but today we're going to learn a LOT more about this often-overlooked aspect of the hospitality industry. Here to discuss what goes into creating iconic restaurant spaces is Christopher Mercier, the founder and principal designer of (fer) studio. You may have seen (fer)'s handiwork at iconic restaurants like Father's Office in Culver City, Connie & Ted's in West Hollywood, Officine Brera in downtown Los Angeles, or Sixth and Mill in Downtown Los Angeles.
2018-11-2049 minJust Forking AroundLUIGI al TEATRO | Friday ForkisodeAlmost hidden behind a sneaky doorway on 2nd St. in Santa Monica, hungry and curious walkers by are just a few steps away from LUIGI al TEATRO, a secret piece of heaven nestled near Main St. High ceilings, wall frescos of theater actors, and custom furniture direct the diner towards the star of the show: the open kitchen. If you're lucky, you might even get a smile and a nod from Michelin Star Chef Luigi Fineo (and if you're like me, you might blush). I went with a group for brunch an...
2018-11-1610 minJust Forking AroundCharles Duque: The Five French Cheeses You Must Try Before You DieDid you know that there are over 1,300 different varieties of cheese – just in France? I'm not forking with you! Joining the show to teach us more about these delicious dairy delicacies is Charles Duque, Managing Director of the Americas for the CNIEL (Centre national interprofessionnel de l'économie laitière), AKA the French Dairy Board. Charles also oversees the French Cheese Board, a NYC location for all things fromage. "We're all overwhelmed these days going into a cheese shop... but we all know what we like! If you like hard cheeses, you like soft cheeses, you...
2018-11-131h 00Just Forking AroundDevon Loftus: How Moon Cycle Bakery's Hormone-Supportive Treats Celebrate Our Cycles & Empower WomenDevon Loftus is the founder of Moon Cycle Bakery, a sweet treat service that delivers hormone-supportive treats to people on their cycle. Devon and her team at Moon Cycle value celebration, empowerment, choice, and knowledge – and the power of a forking delicious brownie. Stigma is used to isolate people, but Moon Cycle is combatting that through community. Together, these Moon Cycle Mamas are breaking down the stigma surrounding menstruation and femininity, striving to reunite people with the awesome power of being a woman. The tools in their arsenal? Education, Matcha Coconut Bi...
2018-11-0659 minJust Forking AroundJudging the San Diego Mac n' Cheese Fest | Friday ForkisodeTwo award-winning top chefs, a news station producer, a fine-palated foodie, and a podcast host sit down at a table together – no, this isn't the first line of a very obscure bar joke, this is what happened at the 4th annual San Diego Mac 'n Cheese Fest! I had the honor of joining the expert panel of judges at the San Diego Mac & Cheese Fest, and I had a forking blast helping decide the winner of the Best Gourmet Mac n' Cheese in San Diego. I can't reveal everything that went down behind the scenes, but...
2018-11-0210 minJust Forking AroundGino Campagna: Raising the Food IQ of American FamiliesFor over 15 years, Chef Gino Campagna has made it his personal mission to raise kids' food IQs and help fight childhood obesity, and he has a forking awesome philosophy that helps him tackle this much-needed task: if kids are involved in their food choices and preparations – and having fun! – they'll be more motivated to try new and nutritious foods. Chef Campagna has created, gotten involved with, or been featured on things like Disney Channel's Gino's Kitchen, Italy's top-rated morning cooking show la Prova del Cuoco, Kitchendaily.com's Kitchen Kids, NBC's Garden Party, and Jamie Oliver's Food...
2018-10-301h 00Just Forking AroundShelley Callahan: How Children Incorporated Gives Kids in Need an Opportunity to SucceedShelley Callahan is the Director of Development at Children Incorporated, meaning she's basically a media correspondent who gets to share the stories of incredible children all around the world who are given a chance to succeed and thrive in spite of the circumstances they're born into. "A toast to generosity – because I really believe that when we give back to others, our lives become more fulfilling!" –Shelley Callahan By providing food, clothing, healthcare, and education to tens of thousands of children across 23 countries, the people who work for and support Children Inco...
2018-10-2355 minJust Forking AroundBONUS - Dr. Tilar Mazzeo: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled ItAh, champagne... there is something so mysterious, so sexy, so celebratory about this delightful bubbly beverage. But it can be difficult to put our fingers on what exactly this mystical drink represents; maybe it has to do with the trajectory of the drink, the games that were played, and the controversy over the Champagne industry that still translate into each bottle and sip. As we trace back the history of this delicate treat, it's impossible not to discuss the importance of Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin – the Grande Dame of Champagne and one of the most in...
2018-10-191h 33Just Forking AroundFriday ForkisodeZinqué cafe exudes LA cool: almost-famous and striving youngs ambitiously scribing their tales to pitch mixed with mature, seasoned, well-dressed dudes and very attractive women. It's a melting pot of all who have made it and those who are striving to arrive. The vibe is far from pretentious – it's just cool. Although it's a French-inspired restaurant, I'm greeted by a handsome man with kind eyes and a British accent. Sitting at a four-top, I appropriately fill it with four plates of forking delicious food. Debi's order: St André Figuière, Le St-A...
2018-10-1914 minJust Forking AroundKaitlin Mogentale: How Pulp Pantry is Upcycling Would-Be Waste, Changing the Food System, & Creating Delicious SnacksIn the beginning, there was juice – then there was pulp. But what do you do with it? That's the question that led Kaitlin Mogentale to found Pulp Pantry, a fruit and vegetable snack company on a mission to usher in a new wave of good nutrition and sustainability that's accessible to everyone. "A toast to all of the amazing women who are changing our food system!" –Kaitlin Mogentale It all started with a carrot. Kaitlin saw her friend making juice and, always wearing her environmental studies hat, she immediately saw how much...
2018-10-1654 minJust Forking AroundTing Feng: Kula Ai & the Future of AgricultureDid you know we're living in the future? It became crystal clear for me during this conversation with Ting Feng, CEO & co-founder of Kula Ai & the Kulafoods App. Kula Ai is an Australian-based Agriculture tech startup that's creating sustainable tech to find new ways to feed the world. "We want to find a new way to feed the world." –Ting Feng They are using two technology-driven approaches to accomplish this forking huge task: the @Kulafoods app that connects users to all of the sustainable and healthy food vendo...
2018-10-0950 minJust Forking AroundMalibu Farm Cafe | Friday ForkisodeFrom the moment you park to dine at the Malibu Farm Pier Cafe, you get the Malibu vibe: fresh, old, new, exciting, chill, and dreamy... and it only gets better from there. After a short stroll, you're in the restaurant and it feels like Massachusetts has drifted to the West Coast; a little bit of Martha's Vineyard sprinkled with Chatham charm. And like the Vineyard, this isn't a cheap trip – but it is forkilicious! Debi's order: crab cakes with caper aioli sitting gently on a bed of tomatoes and arugula Frie...
2018-10-0513 minJust Forking AroundMatthew Mabel: Helping Restaurateurs Be as Good to Themselves as They are to Their CustomersMatthew Mabel is the president and organizational development team leader of Surrender, a boutique restaurant consulting firm that helps restaurateurs run successful businesses and live happy lives. "Why aren't restaurateurs as good to themselves as they are to their guests?" –Matthew Mabel If you'd ask Matthew what a successful business was back in 1991, when he started Surrender, he probably would have had some numbers and metrics, possibly even a graph. But today he has a new barometer for success: happy and loyal guests, happy and fulfilled employees, and ownership that can li...
2018-10-0255 minJust Forking Around#079 - Patrick Smith: What's Your Food Tribe?Today we're chatting with a true food pioneer, Patrick Smith, who is on a crusade to make wellness a sustainable, scalable business model that celebrates local flavors, local chefs, local ingredients, and small carbon footprints – one meal at a time. "Helping people make the connection between food and health is one of the biggest challenges of the century." –Patrick Smith Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Territory Foods, and he's using his expertise from the software space to develop a unique food delivery platform that's doing more than just saving peop...
2018-09-2552 minJust Forking Around#078 - Little Prince | Friday ForkisodeWelcome to the very first forkisode! These tasty little audio snacks will be released every other Friday, celebrating my favorite restaurants in the LA area with a story. The star of today's story is Little Prince, Ari Taymor's pop-up turned permanent restaurant. The setting is Main Street, Santa Monica. The plot is classy, cozy, and a little French, with Californian simplicity sprinkled on top for flavor. Debi's brunch order: Market fruit plate with coconut yogurt and honey Smoked salmon hash with seaweed hollandaise, crispy potatoes, and a slow-cooked yolk Tuna ta...
2018-09-2112 minJust Forking Around#077 - Daphne Maxwell Reid: Soulful Food, Open Doors, & Fresh PrinceI am so excited to be kicking off season two with an absolutely delightful guest: Daphne Maxwell Reid – AKA Aunt Vivian from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. And as you'll learn in this episode, Daphne is so much more than just Aunt Viv. But before I get into Daphne's incredible story, I want to share a little bit more about why I decided to start season two of the show. It wasn't just for a fun Summer break – I went to Costa Rica for that ;) – it was so that I could make the show even better...
2018-09-1855 minJust Forking AroundA New Beginning: The End of Season 1Today I want to share a very special toast with all of you, so let's raise our glasses to celebrate Season 1 of Just Forking Around. We've spent 75 episodes talking to some of the incredible people who grow, craft, brew, serve, and create the food & beverage we all love – and we're just getting started! I'll be back on September 18th for SEASON TWO with new guests, new tales, and new Friday Forkisodes, a delectable bonus audio snack that will bring you even more stories and suggestions based on my weekly food adventures. I'll...
2018-08-2103 minJust Forking AroundAhmed Abouelenein: How The Halal Guys Brought Halal (and the White Sauce!) to AmericaIn 1990, you had to go out to Queens if you wanted a Halal meal in New York City. So the three original Halal Guys – Muhammed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed – opened up a food cart for all of the hungry taxi drivers. Today, that food cart has grown into a fast casual restaurant with new locations opening up throu ghout the world – an entrepreneurial success story if I've ever heard one! To learn more about this incredible story and how The Halal Guys is growing like crazy today, I sit down with Ahmed Abouelenein, CEO of...
2018-08-1452 minJust Forking AroundShannon O'Donnell: Using Travel as a Force for GoodMotivation, inspiration, sweet scenery: this episode has it all! And that's because we're talking to Shannon O'Donnell, a responsible tourism advocate who was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year for her work helping travelers use grassroots tourism as a force for good. Shannan accomplishes this through Grassroots Volunteering, the world's largest database of social enterprises empowering travelers to connect to causes and communities in the places they travel, and her book The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook. Shannon also founded A Little Adrift, a massive resource for travellers spanning more than 100 countries and tens of...
2018-08-071h 09Just Forking AroundMike Kelly: Knowing When to Pivot & Embracing the Right OpportunitiesMike Kelly is the creator of Papa Bear's Nut Butter (and the titular Papa Bear). He started the business for a simple reason: he loves nut butter! It's something for the healthy people out there who appreciate life's indulgences. But here's a funny little thing about this conversation – just days after our interview, some big changes happened in Mike's life and business: Papa Bear's is actually dissolving! Mike is partnering with up with two other people to start a new food brand focusing on a more diverse (but similarly healthy) product line.
2018-07-311h 20Just Forking AroundMatt Eisenacher: How Piada Italian Street Food Defies Fast-Casual ExpectationsToday we start our show off with a toast to breakfast for lunch – one of the delicious concepts that Columbus-based Piada Italian Street Food is experimenting with right now. Our guest, Matt Eisenacher, is the Chief Concept Officer for Piada Italian Street Food. It's a great title, and it means he oversees the branding, marketing, IT, and business development efforts as the restaurant expands nationwide. Matt joined Piada in 2013, when they had 16 restaurants open, and has overseen a LOT of growth already. PIada now operates 42 locations across 7 states, offering a healthy and convenient option for tod...
2018-07-2449 minJust Forking AroundJoe Kahn: A Comfortable Culture + Made-From-Scratch Ingredients + Tacos = Condado TacosToday we raise our glasses to the Taco Touchers out there, which is what you call the amazing people that make your food with love at Joe Kahn's Condado Tacos. Joe worked as everything from a busboy at Sizzler to a roller skating server to restaurant manager before he and his wife came up with the idea for Condado Tacos, the go-to taco joint for Columbus that is quickly growing through the Midwest. They specialize in creating unique (stuffed) tacos, guacamole, and margaritas at affordable prices, and they've perfected the build-your-own model over the past f...
2018-07-1754 minJust Forking AroundAlessandra Manias: How Saor Project is Bringing Italy to LAFormerly an architect and marketing consultant in Italy, now a production designer and private chef in LA: today's guest, Alessandra Manias, is just bursting at the seams with passion and creativity. Alessandra started Saor Project with her husband, Gianluca Zago, to share the origin of ancient Italian culture, particularly northeastern Italian cuisine, with a wider audience. The real Italian traditions are based on a peasant culture and poor food, which is disappearing in the modern world. Through private dinners, forking awesome events, and a mouth-watering blog, Saor offers Italian dishes and traditions that are slowly...
2018-07-101h 04Just Forking AroundBirk O'Halloran: The Art, Passion, & Stories Behind Iconic WineBirk O'Halloran leads us in a toast to "getting drunk with the right people at the right time" – and it's so forking appropriate for this episode (and, heck, the past 68 episodes too)! Birk is the owner of winemaker Iconic Wine, the author of Eat Ink, and a former sommelier. When Birk started writing Eat Ink, he was trying to answer an age-old question: Why do all chefs look like pirates? It ultimately became a cookbook, but it began as a photo story about tattoos, misfits, and the culinary world. He didn't come up with a def...
2018-07-031h 33Just Forking AroundNik Hawks & Lee Selman: The Couple Behind Paleo TreatsNik Hawks & Lee Selman are the co-founders of Paleo Treats, and let me just say: you do not have to be paleo to enjoy these forking delicious snacks! These two are a really cute couple and wonderful business partners, with wild backgrounds. Nik is a former Navy SEAL and serial entrepreneur who is really just a badass, genuine, and sweet guy. Lee is pretty much an adventurer-turned-artist and entrepreneur, having previously lived in Nicaragua during the Iran-Contra war and co-founded an expedition company in West Africa. So, basically, they're forking awesome...
2018-06-2648 minJust Forking AroundChef Randy Siles: A Tour for the Tastebuds with Costa Rica's Ambassador of National GastronomyChef Sandy Siles is one of the best chefs in Costa Rica. He is Costa Rica's Ambassador of National Gastronomy and the chef at the incredible Shambala Restaurant. He cooks with a really unique combination of flavors and techniques, resulting in some of the best tasting dishes you've never seen before. On top of that, Chef Randy Siles runs a Foundation named Artesanos de la Gastronomia or Gastronomic Artisans, where he mentors young people in Santa Teresa and gives them the opportunity to develop high culinary skills. "I use everything. There's...
2018-06-1952 minJust Forking Around#066 - Chef James Kelly: Personalized Dining Experiences, a Solar Powered Food Truck, Organic Fruit & Vegetable Pops, and MORE! | Forking Around Costa RicaChef James Kelly, or Jim for short, is a Southern New Jersey boy who relocated to Costa Rica nearly a decade ago. He is now the Executive Chef & Owner of Soma Chef Services, in addition to being a Partner in La Buena Paleta (which produces coconut water-based organic fruit & vegetable ice pops with superfoods in them) and the Owner of Dos Santos Taqueria (a cantina and food truck). Soma is absolutely incredible – a collaborative effort between Costa Rica's finest food, beverage, and event planning professionals specializing in world-inspired gourmet and ingredients driven by Latin cuisine....
2018-06-121h 02Just Forking Around#065 - Georges Lefebvre: Creating Hacienda Okhra, the Community & Farm of the Future | Forking Around Costa RicaGeorges Lefebvre is the magnanimous madman who created Hacienda Okhra, a concept community and farm located in the breathtaking hills of Las Delicias, just above the town of Mal Pais on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Although it started as a home for Georges and a few friends, this community has grown into an impressive business and they actually supply food for a good majority of the locals in the area. This dream-like community features premium facilities, 106 acres of carbon-offsetting tropical forest, hidden waterfalls, a nature-immersed spa, yoga, hiking, horseback...
2018-06-0546 minJust Forking Around#064 - Rima Danielle Jomaa: The Jungle Girl & The Vegan Lifestyle | Forking Around Costa RicaToday our guest leads us in a toast to meeting new people, the beautiful jungle atmosphere, and being able to do what we love and connect with people. It was the perfect toast to kick off my very first conversation with Rima Danielle Jomaa, AKA Rima the Jungle Girl. Rima is an entrepreneur, licensed marriage counselor, and vegan lifestyle advocate. She's really incorporated an incredible brand and lifestyle, inspiring and activating others to reclaim their health, happiness, and freedom through her podcast, coaching, retreats, and more. "I'm a vegan simply because I...
2018-05-291h 19Just Forking Around#063 - Ryan Bickle: Beers & Butterflies | Forking Around Costa RicaI had quite the adventure with Ryan Bickle, the owner and master brewer of Butterfly Brewing Company, a "hill-top jungle-brewery-butterfly-garden by the sea." The garden and nanobrewery are located in Montezuma, Costa Rica, on the southern tip of the peninsula. The beers are just forking delicious, but if that isn't enough, you can enjoy them while taking in the view of countless neotropical butterflies. And if you want to see the place, you can check out the videos I took on Facebook: facebook.com/debi.saltzberg! "We just want to make be...
2018-05-2256 minJust Forking Around#062 - Paige Cain: Exploring Mono Azul, an Expat's Hotel & Restaurant | Forking Around Costa RicaThis is the first episode from my forking awesome Costa Rica adventure! I had the opportunity to sit down with Paige Cain, an Owner/Operator of Hotel Mono Azul – which means Blue Monkey. The hotel is family run, located in the heart of the lush Costa Rican rainforests and pacific beaches of Manuel Antonio. Due to different resources, laws, and regulations, things in the food & hospitality world are done quite a bit differently in Costa Rica. Paige gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing how she manages to deliver the best accommodations and meals ava...
2018-05-1546 minJust Forking AroundJessica Jeboult: A Sober Girl's Guide to Food & BeverageToday Jessica Jebout leads us in a toast to our future: where our lovers are the truest, our friends are the staunchest, our bank account is the largest, and our liver is no worse for the wear! And today, we toast with an untraditional drink: the non-alcoholic beer St. Pauli. You see, Jessica is a sober lifestyle guide and the creator of A Sober Girls Guide, a how-to for navigating through love and life from a sober point of view – something that is not necessarily easy to do as a 30-year-old DJ living in LA!...
2018-05-0847 minJust Forking AroundBrooke Rewa: Wellness, Made with LoveToday we're checking back in with our very first guest, Brooke Rewa, Founder of Made with Love Wellness. So much has happened in the last year, so we have a lot to talk about: rebranding, starting over from scratch, new products, a lot of delicious juice, and how she (somehow!) looks even more forking radiant than last time we talked! If you haven't heard Brooke's first episode, or if you just need to brush up on her pro tips, you can find it at justforkingaround.net/001. "One bottle of juice can li...
2018-05-0153 minJust Forking AroundAudra Mulkern: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers #ThisIsWomensWorkToday we toast to the invisible people in the food system: the farmers, the farm workers, the truckers, the people behind the scenes in restaurants, and the women throughout history – a passion for today's forking awesome guest. Audra Mulkern is an author, photographer, and farm-to-table documentarian. She is the Executive Producer and host of the in-development documentary film Women's Work: the untold story of America's female farmers, and Founder of The Female Farmer Project, a multi-platform documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world. "I re...
2018-04-2459 minJust Forking Around#058 - Jeremy Redman: Combining Community & Tech Startups with the Not Boring Business in a BoxToday we toast to building community! I met Jeremy Redman, host of Not Boring Business and Founder of AirFive, at one of his live podcast events just a few weeks ago. It was an amazing event where we enjoyed good beer, great company, and a collaborative atmosphere: the perfect ingredients for a forking awesome community! AirFive has gone through a few different iterations – a digital business card app, an alumni association app, event influencers, and drink subscripscriptions – but, at every step, it's been about connecting people. Today, AirFive is democratizing film distribution by helping creators set...
2018-04-1759 minJust Forking Around#057 – Kelly Roach: Grow Faster, Run Smarter, & Launch an Awesome BusinessYour requests have been answered: Kelly Roach is back for another episode!! If you didn't hear our first episode, Kelly is the host of Unstoppable Success Radio, an international best-selling author, strategist, motivator, and really just a badass. She's also in the process of launching a brand-new company, Give Her Courage, a personal development company for kids that is focused on instilling courage and confidence in girls at a very young age. You might wonder, what does Kelly Roach have to do with the food and beverage industry? Well, I know a lot of you are thinking of starting a b...
2018-04-1033 minJust Forking Around#056 – Eileen Bivalacqua & Mary Anna Rogers: Celebrating 300 Years of New Orleans & 3 Years of Seven Three DistillingResilience, passion, mardi gras, crawfish, beer, music, and the people: there's a lot to love in New Orleans, and the ONE thing that brings people together more than the food is a mutual love of cocktails. In celebration of this – and everything else in the city's vibrant, three-hundred year history – we are chatting with Eileen Bivalacqua & Mary Anna Rogers, co-owners of Seven Three Distilling. Eileen is the distiller's resident "Boss Lady," making sure that everything is organized and that things get done. She is their brand ambassador of sorts in New Orleans and beyond, spreading the word about these delicious local...
2018-04-031h 02Just Forking Around#055 – Pia Carusone: Politics & Bourbon in Republic Restoratives DistilleryPia Carusone, with her co-founder Rachel Gardner, opened Republic Restoratives Distillery in May 2016 – the only crowd-funded distillery in the country and the first women-owned distillery in D.C. So how did Pia get to be the owner of a distillery in our nation's capital? Hold onto something, because this story is full of emotion, determination, calculation, cheer, and inspiration. Are you ready for an adventure? Because I want to show you a side of the LA food scene that most people will never get to see! When you join me for a LA Food Adventure, we will visit 6 restaurants to fill...
2018-03-271h 07Just Forking Around#054 – Litty Mathew: Spiritsmaker of Greenbar Distillery, Makers of The World's Largest Portfolio of Organic SpiritsThis week, our series on the badass women in the spirits world stays local! I got to join Litty Mathew in person at Greenbar Distillery, the first distillery to open in LA after prohibition ended. Litty is the co-founder and spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery, where she and her husband oversee a growing portfolio of small-batch, organic spirits – the largest in the world! https://www.facebook.com/debi.saltzberg/videos/10155512593228042/ Litty kicks the episode off with a toast to being the change we want to see in the world, but she doesn't just talk the talk – she walks the walk. Greenbar Distill...
2018-03-201h 10Just Forking Around#053 – Lacie Thornton: Distiller, Scientist, & Bada**Lacie Thornton is our fourth badass female distiller in three episodes, and she knows a thing or two about both sharks and booze!! Lacie is one of two distillers at Grand Traverse Distillery, where she is responsible for the production of vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and rye whiskey at Michigan's first Craft Certified Grain-to-Bottle distillery. They're a small company, but they produce more booze than any other distiller in the state of Michigan! In a former life, Lacie was a scientist working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Although she's no longer dealing with marine wildlife, she's still...
2018-03-131h 01Just Forking Around#052 – Ashby Marshall: The Grain-to-Glass Story of Spirit Works DistilleryToday we're talking to another kick-ass, badass female distiller: Ashby Marshall, Co-Founder & Brand Director of Spirit Works Distillery. I'm not kidding when I say Ashby is a forking badass. She met her husband and co-founder, Timo, while they were both sailing around on the Rainbow Warrior for Greenpeace. Wow!! Just a few years later, they laid anchor in the Bay area. They originally wanted to work with local microdistilleries to reproduce a version of Timo's family Sloe Gin recipe, but their goal grew into something bigger: creating something sustainable together. This naturally led to Spirit Works' grain-to-glass philosophy, which ensures a...
2018-03-061h 01Just Forking Around#051 – Joyce & Autumn Nethery: The Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Jeptha Creed DistilleryIn November, 2015, this dynamic duo broke ground on the 15,000-square-foot distillery in Shelbyville, KY. Joyce is the Master Distiller behind the operation, while her daughter Autumn acts as Co-Owner and Marketing Manager. And although Jeptha Creed is still very young, they're already creating incredible buzz in the spirits world. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET d...
2018-02-271h 14Just Forking Around#050 – Lorri Moore: Living the CBD LifestyleReturning guest Lorri Moore joins us on the boat once again, with a bottle of bubbly white wine and a toast to living the CBD lifestyle: healthy and abundant in all things wonderful. Lorri is the Founder of Iron Horse Organics, and her mission is to provide both individuals and animals with pharmaceutical grade, full spectrum hemp oil extracts. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you a...
2018-02-201h 03Just Forking Around#049 – Mark Addison: How Cocktail Chameleon Brings Mixology to the MassesMark Addison is an award-winning designer, event planner, TV personality, entertaining expert, and the author of my new favorite book, Cocktail Chameleon. In Cocktail Chameleon, Mark dresses up 12 cocktails in 12 unique variations for 144 signature takes on the classics. Inspiring the creative mixologist in everyone, it is an ally for hosts looking to elevate an occasion, or anyone looking to unwind and end the day on a high note! A lot of people get nervous or intimidated when mixology is brought up, but Cocktail Chameleon makes it easy for anybody. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company be...
2018-02-131h 23Just Forking Around#048 – Jenée Libby: Let's Stop Talking About Our Food & Start Connecting Over ItJenée Libby is the creator and host of The Edacious Podcast, a show for enthusiasts, chefs, producers, and purveyors, as well as anyone ravenous about food in their region. By fostering connection, she celebrates the bounty that exists not only in her hometown, but throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rest of the country. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Or...
2018-02-061h 09Just Forking Around#047 – Foodiamo: LA's Guide to Italian Food Created by Italians for Food LoversRaffaele Asquer and Roberto Croci jointly manage Foodiamo, which leads to an obvious question: What the fork is Foodiamo? Foodiamo is the guide to Italian food created and written by Italians for all Italian food lovers – and a LA foodie's dream come true! Really, you can think of Foodiamo as your local Italian friend who always knows the greatest places to eat and just can't wait to tell you about it. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who...
2018-01-301h 18Just Forking Around#046 – David Pisarra: Come Together, Right Now, Over FoodToday we toast to all of the intrepid restaurateurs who are willing to work long hours and have a lifestyle like nobody else! Although our guest, David Pisarra, doesn't run a restaurant, he does have a unique lifestyle... and he wears a LOT of hats: he is a columnist, author, speaker, filmmaker, podcaster, mentor, dog lover, and father's rights lawyer. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for y...
2018-01-231h 02Just Forking Around#045 – Mercy Baron: Eating Hand to Mouth (in a Good Way)Today we're checking back in with Mercy Baron, AKA the Baroness of Barbecue, a Certified Barbecue Judge for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and host of the new Hand to Mouth Podcast. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and the...
2018-01-161h 09Just Forking Around#044 – Susan Futrell: The Incredible Story Behind Every Apple, Why Sustaining Family Orchards is Essential, & How You Can Help our Food SystemApples are such a staple food for so many people in the United States – almost everyone has a nostalgic memory of picking apples, baking (and eating!) apple pie, or even drinking a kid's juicebox full of apple juice. But have you ever wondered about the story behind every bite of that apple? Susan Futrell, author of Good Apples: Behind Every Bite and Director of Marketing for the nonprofit Red Tomato, joins us today to share some incredible intel on apple history, and the economic and ecological forces that shape consumer choices (oftentimes, unbeknownst to the consumer). This episode is sponsored by...
2018-01-091h 13Just Forking Around#043 – Dr Janet Orion: DIY Natural Healing & KinesiologyDr. Janet Orion is a Natural Medicine Woman and Healthy Lifestyle Coach who specializes in healing pain through kinesiology, which is the study of the human body's movement and performance. Anyone can learn how to use kinesiology and muscle testing for their own self-care, health, and wellbeing – and Dr. Janet will tell you how! This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for y...
2018-01-021h 10Just Forking Around#042 – Live from The Gallery Montecito w/ Bobbi Bennett: Art, Wine, & TriviaThis episode is a little different than usual. I recorded 'live' from the Gallery Montecito a couple of months ago, at an event I co-hosted with Bobbi Bennett. We had a blast, it was PACKED, and we gave away tons of shirts to the JFA contest winners! You'll hear a compilation of really cool clips from some people who were at the event, mixed with my own thoughts. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love s...
2017-12-2652 minJust Forking Around#041 – Katherine Spiers: Food Anthropology & The Smart Mouth PodcastThis week we have a baller guest for you: Katherine Spiers, Host and Creator of the Smart Mouth Podcast, a food history podcast where she talks to some of her favorite people about their favorite food. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! N...
2017-12-191h 07Just Forking Around#040 – Kristian Cosentino: The Positive Mindset Behind Some of San Francisco's Most Interesting Bars and RestaurantsToday we toast to focusing on and maintaining positivity in everything we do! Kristian Cosentino is the owner of two San Francisco bars, Dirty Water and The Rusted Mule. Dirty Water is a high-end bar and restaurant located in the lobby of Twitter's HQ, and The Rusted Mule is a cocktail lounge with a unique steampunk aesthetic. Kristian is also working on a new project, Le Plonc, in which he plans to make wine just as accessible as beer. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL o...
2017-12-1250 minJust Forking Around#039 – Alan Tardi: All About Prosecco: DOCG, DOC, & MoreIt's December, so it's the perfect time to talk about Prosecco – and there's no better person to talk to about this bubbly treat than Alan Tardi (who you may remember from our bonus episode on National Champagne Day). The world of Prosecco isn't quite as well known as Champagne – yet – but that doesn't negate the quality, deliciousness, or history of this delectable drink. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so exci...
2017-12-051h 23Just Forking Around#038 – Michael Schibel: #TravelWithMeaningToday we toast to a life filled with extraordinary adventures, friendships, love, unique experiences, open roads, and incredible sunsets! Michael Schibel is the Founder of both The Schibel Group and Travel With Meaning, and he has a wonderful story to share that will take us on an adventure all around his world. You can expect tips and tools on travel, and some juicy tales never told before. A little bit more about Michael's businesses: The Schibel Group works with brands and talent wanting to develop innovating travel and hospitality concepts. Travel With Meaning is an online site and event host tha...
2017-11-281h 04Just Forking Around#037 – Dennis Oakley: The Forking Great Story Behind The Original BarBack™ ToolDennis Oakley is the inventor, founder, creator, and patent holder of The Original BarBack™ Tool, an elegant multi function tool for kitchens and bars. This nifty little tool isn't just for bartenders – it's perfect for anyone who likes to make a good drink, and it's forking convenient on my boat. We dive into not just the tool, but also mindset, personal development, and what it takes to achieve a goal. Want to get your own BarBack Tool? Go to originalbarback.com and use the coupon code JUSTFORKING at checkout to receive 33 % off the tool! This episode is sponsored by Ora Organ...
2017-11-211h 17Just Forking Around#036 – Annie Patterson: A Server's Perspective + Preparing to be a SommelierToday we're sharing a super important but under-appreciated perspective: your server's. Annie Patterson joins us to discuss the knowledge, focus, and mental toughness it takes to keep a smile on and provide the top-notch service that everybody deserves when they go into a restaurant. And, of course, we talk about wine! This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a...
2017-11-141h 03Just Forking Around#035 – Farley Elliott: A Brief History of Los Angeles Street FoodToday's guest grew up in a town so small that he had to travel 20 minutes to the nearest "big" town to eat at late-night Denny's with his friends Now, Farley Elliott is the Senior Editor for Eater Mag in LA and author of Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks. How he got there, and what he's done along the way, is incredible. A lot of things have changed throughout the years, but some things remain the same – there probably wasn't a taco or avocado in sight at Denny's, but there was a community. This conversation offe...
2017-11-071h 17Just Forking Around#034 – Chef Chris Hill: Crush Your Career in the Kitchen & OnlineChef Chris Hill returns for another forking delicious episode! In episode 20, Chris discussed the biggest challenges in the food industry and his book, Making the Cut: What Separates the Best From the Rest. Today we dig into Chris' next book, Crush Your Career: A Proven Path to Sustainability in the Kitchen. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a...
2017-10-311h 06Just Forking Around#033 – Chef Rouha Sadighi: The Rooster is Bringing the Breakfast Revolution from LA to AustinCOCK-A-DOODLE-DOO! It's time to wake up because today's guest, Chef Rouha Sadighi, is an over-medium egg perfectionist, a fierce competitor on Chopped, a Cutthroat Kitchen champion, and the woman making breakfast dope (again)! Chef Rouha brought a breakfast revolution to LA when she rolled out The Rooster food trucks, and now the revolution is coming to Austin! Soon, Austinites will be able to enjoy items like the infamous Rico Suave (yes, named after the 90's jam from Gerado), a breakfast burrito filled with eggs, bacon, tater tots, avocado, cheddar & cotija cheese blend, house made salsa, and cilantro crème; the Cho...
2017-10-241h 15Just Forking AroundBONUS – Alan Tardi: Exploring The House of Krug for #ChampagneDay 2017Do you want a peak into a world of champagne mystery, secrets, luxury, and timelessness – a world where wine holds memories of the past and future? Well, you're in luck! Chef, restaurateur, and journalist Alan Tardi joins us to share his experiences within the secret world of the most prestigious wine label: The House of Krug. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora...
2017-10-201h 40Just Forking Around#032 – Nicole Jolly: How the Fork Does Food Grow?You're in the kitchen, and you're about to slice into an incredibly juicy piece of fruit – then, like a flash of lightning, you wonder, "How the fork does this grow?" If you've ever tried to find the answers to these head-scratching questions, then you probably know about TRUE FOOD TV, the web's most-watched series dedicated to food and agricultural education (and other stories that connect us with our food). If you're not familiar yet, then you're in for a treat because my guest is Nicole Jolly, the gracious, intelligent, and beautiful co-creator of TRUE FOOD TV. This episode is sponsored by O...
2017-10-171h 05Just Forking Around#031 – Matthew Biancaniello: Crafting the Biodynamic Mixology Philosophy Behind Eat Your DrinkMatthew Biancaniello is an absolutely inspiring self-made individual – he wrote Eat Your Drink: Culinary Cocktails (and has a second book on the way), hosted the Good Spirits TV series, and has traveled around the world making unique cocktails with unfamiliar ingredients… and he's only been a mixologist for about seven years! This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWE...
2017-10-101h 14Just Forking Around#030 – Robert Dahut: The 21st Century Gentleman Wine FarmerToday we toast to grapes, and the people who grow them! A few weeks ago, I anchored the boat and drove up to Sonoma to chat with Robert Dahut. Robert is a modern-day gentleman farmer, or a person who engages in farming but doesn't depend on it for his living. He started growing a world-class Pinot Noir on his six-acre property about seven years ago. It takes a lot of work to farm on the rocky volcanic terrain, but the vines love it! We also discuss: What it's like to grow and harvest grapes for wine Why Pinot Noir grapes a...
2017-10-031h 09Just Forking Around#029 – Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams of Almost 30: Empowering Women Through TransitionsLet's raise a glass and toast to the creative, excited people that inspire us! Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams, the Almost 30 Podcast hosts, are two absolutely forking amazing women. On their podcast, they have real, raw, and honest conversations about transitions, and shine a spotlight on people who are doing amazing things in their community. This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora O...
2017-09-261h 14Just Forking Around#028 – Jennifer O'Neil of Wood & Vine: An Executive Chef at 26-Years-OldThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and then done! At Checkout use JustForkingAround for your code and happily receive your 15% discount, forking awesome! (I have been using and am obsessed with the Trust Your Gut Probiotic Powder and the...
2017-09-191h 17Just Forking Around#027: Andrew Rasizer – Unique Eats and Attention to Detail at B2 BistroThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and then done! At Checkout use JustForkingAround for your code and happily receive your 15% discount, forking awesome! (I have been using and am obsessed with the Trust Your Gut Probiotic Powder and the...
2017-09-1247 minJust Forking Around#026: Marilyn Schlossbach: Creating a Culture of Happiness in RestaurantsThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and then done! At Checkout use JustForkingAround for your code and happily receive your 15% discount, forking awesome! (I have been using and am obsessed with the Trust Your Gut Probiotic Powder and the...
2017-09-051h 20Just Forking Around#025 – Moe Girton of Gossip Grill: Community Creator for a CauseThis week, I toast the innovators and pioneers in the food world who not only serve amazing food and drinks but also serve their community. Food is such a great thing to rally around, isn't it? We all have to eat, and we all want to have a good time with the people we care about the most. So what better way to celebrate and serve a cause we care about than with a good meal in an even better place? That is exactly what my guest, Moe Girton, did with her Gossip Grill. "My 'secret sauce' is respect. I...
2017-08-2945 minJust Forking Around#024 – Lorri Moore – The Truth About CBD Oil for You and Your PetsThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic. Organic, plant-based & sustainable supplements. My favorite supplement company and I am excited to offer you all a 15% discount off your entire order. At checkout use JustForkingAround to receive a 15% discount, forking awesome! Enjoy! Check out Ora Organic Here Today, I want to toast good health and wellness from the inside out. We all know that the foods we put in our body can transform us from within. But what happens when good nutrition is not enough? How can we really manage conditions like chronic pain, Parkinson's, and seizures? My guest this week is...
2017-08-221h 16Just Forking Around#023: Brewing Up Success at Subculture Coffee with Sean ScottWelcome back to another episode of the "Just Forking Around" Podcast. Today, I would like to raise a toast to Sean Scott, the founder of Subculture Coffee of Southern Florida. I love coffee, and so, it seems, does the rest of the world. Scott doesn't just love coffee; he loves a challenge. Making it big in the coffee industry is certainly full of them! Not only is the industry challenging, but sourcing coffee responsibly and maximizing its full flavor is full of unpredictable variables. How did he manage to find success? For Sean, coffee is just half of his business. P...
2017-08-1558 minJust Forking Around#022: Bret Oliverio – Re-live Your College Glory Days with Sup Dogs RestaurantsThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, these sustainable supplements are all Organic and plant-based. My favorite supplement company and I am excited to offer you all a 15% discount off your entire order. At checkout use JustForkingAround to receive that 15% discount, forking awesome! Enjoy! Check out Ora Organic Here We all know how hard it is to make it in the restaurant business. It is one of the most rewarding and fun industries, but the work is hard and the hours are long, even for the most seasoned of veterans. This week, I wanted to raise a glass to Bret...
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All Things TherapyFoodie Debi SaltzbergToday I speak with Debi Saltzberg while sharing a bottle of vino, and talking all about her cool and informative podcast on food, wine, farming, and restaurateurs! She has over 30 years experience in the food, wine, and hospitality industry with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from UMass Amherst. Find her at: justforkingaround.net
2017-07-2751 minJust Forking Around#020: Chris Hill: Fixing Restaurant Challenges to Enjoy Ultimate SuccessThis episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements. I am excited to offer you all a 15% discount off your entire order. Use JustForkingAround at checkout to receive that 15% discount, forking awesome! Enjoy! Check out Ora Organic Here With the restaurant business changing faster than ever, and with so much interest generated by TV and food blogs, more people than ever before are being drawn to the food industry. For so many, dreams of running a successful kitchen seem farther and farther away. Are you fee...
2017-07-2559 minJust Forking Around#019: Nicole Landers: Feeding Your Soul with Community Healing GardensThis week's guest, Nicole Landers (aka The Eco Urbanist), is a real inspiration to so, so many people. She's the founder of Community Healing Gardens (CHG), with a mission to foster community and to educate people on the importance of growing food, through community gardening. Their goal is to create sustainable communities which flourish, through the building of Urban Garden Programs with the local communities, the schools and also Community centers, throughout L.A. Listen in as Nicole explains how CHG goes about executing these fantastic programs to really help to grow America, in a green way. Today we dig...
2017-07-181h 06Just Forking Around#018 Chris Luecke: Raising a Glass to the Pubcast WorldwideThis world was meant to be explored. Wouldn't you agree? There is something about the food we eat, the drinks we drink, and the places we go to get them that speaks loudly to the human experience. What better place to have a conversation about life and passion than over a couple of beers at a great local joint? This week's guest thought that might just make an excellent podcast, and he did it! Chris Luecke is a podcaster, punk-rocker, engineer, and adventurer. Those might seem like wildly unrelated job descriptions, but Chris has managed to find a way to c...
2017-07-1153 minJust Forking Around#017 Linda Mark: The Farmer's Market Fairy You Wish You HadWhat could be better than a long, leisurely stroll through one of California's best Farmer's Markets? Bursting with color, life, and the best produce of the season, the Farmer's Market is the right place to buy local and fresh food fit for your finest dishes. However…finding exactly what you want at the Market can be time consuming and unpredictable. Our lives are busy enough as it is! How could we get those quality ingredients we crave without spending the time? Like a wish come true, the L.A. area has it's own Farmer's Market Fairy. Linda Mark is a Fa...
2017-07-0451 minJust Forking Around#016 Kelly Roach: Think Big, Act Big, Chase Your DreamsThis week, we raise a glass to big dreams and even bigger ideas toward reaching those dreams! Where are your dreams today? Do you feel stuck behind a desk? Or maybe you want to follow your dreams, but don't even know where to begin? For so many of us, we can think big but don't know the steps to take to act big. This week, we sit down with Kelly Roach, host of Unstoppable Success Radio and CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. Kelly has walked a unique path to her dreams that stems from her deep compassion for humanity. After f...
2017-06-2731 minJust Forking Around#015 Tapping into Your Unstoppable Power with Eric Cacciatore of Restaurant UnstoppableRestaurants are powerful things. They are places we gather and enjoy one another's company. We can savor new foods and relive memories through favorite dishes. They can teach us how to think, how to eat, and how to dream. The people who run them are an unstoppable power in and of themselves, and that network is growing and changing with the times. However, for many restaurateurs, the road can seem long and lonely. How can they tap into that unstoppable force of power without someone there to go along with them? Enter Eric Cacciatore. Eric has been running the Podcast "...
2017-06-201h 03Just Forking Around#014 How to Eat the Apple, NOT the Candy Bar with Liz JosefsbergIn today's food-obsessed world, you're probably getting a lot of mixed signals. On one hand, advertisers encourage you to eat what you want whenever you want it. On the other, trainers and health gurus post unbelievable Before-and-After Pictures to inspire a strict regimen of health and fitness. You know an apple is healthier than a candy bar, but with all the noise surrounding how we eat and exercise, how are you expected to make the right choices about eating? It turns out it's all in your behavior! Liz Josefsberg has a history of transforming people's lives as a weight loss...
2017-06-1353 minJust Forking Around#013 Growing Food for Profit on Other People's Land with Curtis Stone, The Urban FarmerYou're really in for a treat with today's episode! Debi's featured guest, Curtis Stone (aka The Urban Farmer), has gone from struggling musician, funding his crummy band by being a tree planter, to pedaling down the coast and having a revelation that became his inspiration to turn Urban Farming into a passion and also a very profitable business. He talks openly about the decisions and the mistakes he made that resulted in his becoming such a great source of information, which he just loves to share! Listen in as he shares some specific steps that you can take to earn...
2017-06-061h 12Just Forking Around#012 Shooting the Sh*t at One Gun Ranch with Alice BamfordToday's guest is Alice Bamford, who together with, Ann Eysenring, authored the recently released One Gun Ranch Biodynamic Cookbook, which Debi insists is actually beyond a cookbook! It has Biodynamic recipes and explains how to live a really vibrant life. It's a fantastic book and it's doing really well, selling to top chefs. Listen in to find out more about Alice's awesome book and her wonderful, Biodynamic Ranch. One Gun Ranch is a magical, magical place, which is located in Malibu. Debi's been volunteering there, at least once a week, for the last ten months or so, as she's a fi...
2017-05-3051 minJust Forking Around#011 Smoke, Char and a Dry Rub with The Baroness of BBQ, Mercy BaronToday's guest is the passionate host of a podcast with a forking great name - All Forked Up. She is the Baroness of Barbeque, Mercy Baron, a Certified Barbecue Judge, by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Listen in to find out more about this multi-talented powerhouse connector in the Food and Beverage Industry. Mercy was born in New York, moved to LA a short while later and then moved to The Valley. Being the child of hippy parents, she excelled in the arts, with dance in particular. She was in toe shoes by the age of six, but hung up...
2017-05-2352 minJust Forking Around#010 Creating Memorable Moments with Italian Food with Giuliano HazanHave you ever wondered what really makes a dish Italian? Today's guest, Giuliano Hazan, the son of Marcella Hazan, the Godmother of Italian cooking, defines this for you, on the show today. Listen in as he shares his story and his passion, and also some interesting titbits. Giuliano Hazan is a world-renowned chef, author, teacher and entrepreneur, with an exceptional ability to create delicious meals, using only a few ingredients. His cooking has been influenced to some extent by his iconic mother, however, after embracing the experience and the knowledge that was given to him, Giuliano has forged his own...
2017-05-161h 01Just Forking Around#009 The Truths about Perimenopause and Menopause with Ellen DolgenThis episode is AWESOME! And important for women, of course, but also for the men who love them to better understand the phases and stages women progress through and how to better support them during those stages. To call Ellen a women's advocate seems too small. She's made it her mission to empower women to be their own health advocate and not only better survive, but thrive in these stages of life. Debi and Ellen focus in on the topics of menopause and perimenopause, the periods of transition to and process of losing fertility that literally half of the population...
2017-05-091h 02Just Forking Around#008 Laughing our Glass off with Sarah J. Halstead Just Forking Around 008Sarah J. Halstead joins Debi in this episode to discuss some of her many passions. Namely, wine and stand up comedy. From performing her way through groundings in her youth in Flint, Michigan to making her way into the wine business, Sarah has always had an indelible spirit about her. After losing her mother in her 20's Sarah felt a restlessness and followed a man in a nice suit who seemed to enjoy his job into a whole new career. After years of success (and lots of Marriott points) in the Wine industry, Sarah sold off her entire life in Mi...
2017-05-021h 05Just Forking Around#007 Rock and Roll and Wine with Spencer Daley Just Forking Around 007"To actually pop that bottle, taste the wine, see what we did, what we could change…it was really just me and my dad trying it together and that was the best part." - Spencer Daley Spencer Daley, wine-maker extraordinaire becomes our first male guest on Just Forking Around when he came aboard our boat in Marina Del Rey to talk all things wine with Debi. From a taste of cheap wine snuck at the dinner table with his father, to growing a vineyard and creating his first label in the backyard, Spencer Daley is a man who follows his pa...
2017-04-2555 minJust Forking Around#006 Sailing Into the Future of Food Service with Wendy Tuttle Just Forking Around 006Wendy Tuttle "I introduce Talent to Opportunity"...Wendy Tuttle Born to British parents, Wendy grew up in Southern California. Her 17-year career in the hospitality industry began at the Rusty Pelican, where she worked while completing her bachelor's degree at California State University at Fullerton. After graduation and a few stints at boutique restaurants, Wendy landed at the famous La Scala restaurants, founded in the 1950's. Over 9 years with the company she advanced from management to director of operations and finally became vice president of operations. Wendy led La Scala's transition from a family run business to a code compliant...
2017-04-181h 12Just Forking Around#005 From Hospice to Whole Foods with Carolyn Kates Just Forking Around 005"Just for today, I choose to feel good about myself and I'm worthy of my own love." - Carolyn Kates You have the power to change whatever situation you are in right now, by just changing how you think about it. - Carolyn Kates Debi visits with Carolyn Kates, a Delaware native who has spent a decade or more in San Diego. After more than 10 years with Whole Foods, Carolyn is now the founder of Your Product Hub. Debi and Carolyn talk about overcoming obstacles and growing self-confidence, her time in hospice at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and...
2017-04-1159 minJust Forking Around#004 Piggies, Bourbon and Beer with Sara Stroud Just Forking Around 004"A toast to the restaurant community, especially in California…My toast is that we all find a harmonious relationship, keep each other safe and keep each other profitable." - Sara Stroud "When you open a restaurant it's like having a heart attack. You recover, but you're never quite the same." - David Cohn, Owner of Cohn Restaurant Group, San Diego Debi catches up with Sara Stroud, co-owner of Carnitas Snack Shack in San Diego. In this episode, they discuss whether you can teach hospitality, bosses good and bad, wages and tips in the restaurant business and the cutest pig in San...
2017-04-0657 minJust Forking Around#003 Tattoos and the Tasting Room with Jenny Goycochea – Just Forking Around 003Jenny Goycochea is Debi's guest for this episode of The Just Forking Around Podcast. Jenny is Chef de Cuisine at Tasting Room Del Mar and has competed THREE times on Cutthroat Kitchen. Debi and Jenny discuss tattoos, reality tv, becoming a chef and how mothers who always want what's best for you. A San Diego native, from a young age, Jenny Goycochea realized that her career and life passion lied in the kitchen, quickly learning that food is often the common denominator in bringing people together. After studying Women's Studies and Communication at San Diego State University, she broke into th...
2017-04-0347 minJust Forking Around#002 Dreaming Big with Restauranteur Marie Petulla – Just Forking Around 002Marie Petulla, owner of Union Pasadena and Knead and Co. joins Debi to discuss her rise to restauranteur and the highs and lows and running restaurants in LA. You can find more about her restaurants at the links below or if you'd like to contact Marie directly shoot her an email at marie@kphospitalitygroup.com Marie and Debi discuss pay scales and management styles as well as crummy software and first tattoos. UnionPasadena.com Kneadpasta.com 317 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA
2017-04-0353 minJust Forking Around#001 Becoming a Health Resource with Renew Juicery's Brooke Rewa – Just Forking Around Episode 001Brooke Rewa, owner and founder of Renew Juicery and now Made with Love Wellness, joins Debi to discuss how following her own interests and answering her own questions about health and nutrition led her to create a business with multiple product lines and a purpose and passion for helping people live healthier lives. "Brooke came from humble beginnings in a small rural town in Upstate New York. After moving to LA in 2010 she formed health issues due to over working and poor diet. After seeing a number of Doctors who had no answers for her and gave her pills to ta...
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