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Eating at a MeetingA Delicious Experience with Lip Smacking Foodie ToursWhile attending PCMA Convening Leaders convention, Tracy had the opportunity to attend one of the Lip Smacking Food Tours. In this episode, she chats with founder Donald Contursi on how he has become an award-winning tour company that offers unique dining experiences in Las Vegas and beyond. https://www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LipSmackingFoodieTours https://instagram.com/lipsmackingfoodie https://twitter.com/VegasFoodieTour Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2022-06-2137 minEating at a MeetingA Delicious Experience with Lip Smacking Foodie ToursWhile attending PCMA Convening Leaders convention, Tracy had the opportunity to attend one of the Lip Smacking Food Tours. In this episode, she chats with founder Donald Contursi on how he has become an award-winning tour company that offers unique dining experiences in Las Vegas and beyond. https://www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LipSmackingFoodieTours https://instagram.com/lipsmackingfoodie https://twitter.com/VegasFoodieTour Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2022-06-2137 minEating at a MeetingPromoting an Overall Better Quality of Life Through FoodThis is a special Women's HERstory month edition Tracy does every March. With a passion for global cooking and holistically nourishing the body through food, Chef Elizabeth Johnson, by way of her restaurant Pharm Table, shares plant-forward meals that are locally sourced, globally inspired, and promote an overall better quality of life. With her rich and unique background in multi-disciplinary studies like Anthropology, Culinary Arts, and Ayurvedic medicine, she has a deep understanding the healing capacity food offers us. Join Tracy as she talks to Chef Elizabeth with "arguably the only anti-inflammatory restaurant of its kind" about...2022-04-0743 minEating at a MeetingPromoting an Overall Better Quality of Life Through FoodThis is a special Women's HERstory month edition Tracy does every March. With a passion for global cooking and holistically nourishing the body through food, Chef Elizabeth Johnson, by way of her restaurant Pharm Table, shares plant-forward meals that are locally sourced, globally inspired, and promote an overall better quality of life. With her rich and unique background in multi-disciplinary studies like Anthropology, Culinary Arts, and Ayurvedic medicine, she has a deep understanding the healing capacity food offers us. Join Tracy as she talks to Chef Elizabeth with "arguably the only anti-inflammatory restaurant of its kind" about...2022-04-0743 minEating at a MeetingIt's On UsThis is a special Women's HERstory month edition Tracy does every March. Aliza Tuttle is combining her own personal experiences with food. Growing up volunteering with her grandma in the local soup kitchen, studying food systems and urban studies in college to understand the systemic issues that affect food and inequality, and personally experiencing food insecurity and time poverty — to help build community and help the economy through food. As a volunteer with the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Food Action Team during the early days of the pandemic she helped start a group that used crowd funding to bu...2022-04-0545 minEating at a MeetingIt's On UsThis is a special Women's HERstory month edition Tracy does every March. Aliza Tuttle is combining her own personal experiences with food. Growing up volunteering with her grandma in the local soup kitchen, studying food systems and urban studies in college to understand the systemic issues that affect food and inequality, and personally experiencing food insecurity and time poverty — to help build community and help the economy through food. As a volunteer with the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Food Action Team during the early days of the pandemic she helped start a group that used crowd funding to bu...2022-04-0545 minEating at a MeetingAmplifying Black CulinariansAfter years of participating/attending food and beverage festivals and not seeing themselves represented, restaurateurs Subrina and Chef Gregory Collier decided to start their own. Eighteen months later the Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival was born, celebrating Black culture. "highlighting the richness of Black culinary traditions and advancing Black cuisine in innovative ways." Listen in as Tracy is chats with them at the beginning of Women's History Month about how they were inspired by women in their own families. Useful Links www.leahandlouise.com https://www.facebook.com/leahandlouise https://instagram.com...2022-03-221h 07Eating at a MeetingAmplifying Black CulinariansAfter years of participating/attending food and beverage festivals and not seeing themselves represented, restaurateurs Subrina and Chef Gregory Collier decided to start their own. Eighteen months later the Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival was born, celebrating Black culture. "highlighting the richness of Black culinary traditions and advancing Black cuisine in innovative ways." Listen in as Tracy is chats with them at the beginning of Women's History Month about how they were inspired by women in their own families. Useful Links www.leahandlouise.com https://www.facebook.com/leahandlouise https://instagram.com...2022-03-221h 07Eating at a MeetingWomen's HERstory Month — Creating Meaningful Experiences with ProduceTo kick off Women's HERstory month, Tracy is chatting with Jamie Gonzalez, aka the “Puta De La Fruta," who has, since 2020, partnered with over 50 organizations to distribute more than 3 million pounds of food. With the mantras “Everybody Eats” and “Cultivating Community” she is using her voice and her experience to help people find pathways to quality, affordable, and healthful food choices. Her professional and philanthropic feeding efforts — and actions — are creating private-public partnerships that show there are better ways to feed people, while promoting accessibility, supporting an equitable food system and the economic stability of local food economies, and creating meani...2022-03-0855 minEating at a MeetingWomen's HERstory Month — Creating Meaningful Experiences with ProduceTo kick off Women's HERstory month, Tracy is chatting with Jamie Gonzalez, aka the “Puta De La Fruta," who has, since 2020, partnered with over 50 organizations to distribute more than 3 million pounds of food. With the mantras “Everybody Eats” and “Cultivating Community” she is using her voice and her experience to help people find pathways to quality, affordable, and healthful food choices. Her professional and philanthropic feeding efforts — and actions — are creating private-public partnerships that show there are better ways to feed people, while promoting accessibility, supporting an equitable food system and the economic stability of local food economies, and creating meani...2022-03-0855 minEating at a MeetingRinging in the New Year with Beverages for EveryoneWhat are the cocktail (alcoholic and non!) basics that everyone should know about making excellent drinks? Grab a glass and tune in to learn from cocktail editor, coach and mixologist, Erin R. Petrey about how cocktails are made, why they are made the way they are, and the history behind what's in the glass. Learn what to serve for your New Year celebrations and events in 2022, including non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails. Useful Links www.bourbonbanter.com https://www.instagram.com/livelongandcocktail/ https://twitter.com/erpdc https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpetrey/ Want more Eating at...2022-01-1841 minEating at a MeetingRinging in the New Year with Beverages for EveryoneWhat are the cocktail (alcoholic and non!) basics that everyone should know about making excellent drinks? Grab a glass and tune in to learn from cocktail editor, coach and mixologist, Erin R. Petrey about how cocktails are made, why they are made the way they are, and the history behind what's in the glass. Learn what to serve for your New Year celebrations and events in 2022, including non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails. Useful Links www.bourbonbanter.com https://www.instagram.com/livelongandcocktail/ https://twitter.com/erpdc https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpetrey/ Want more Eating at...2022-01-1841 minEating at a MeetingEvents Industry Council Sustainability StandardsIn this final session recorded at IMEX America 2022, Tracy chats with Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability at MGM Resorts International and Mariela McIlwraith, Vice President Sustainability and Industry Advancement at Events Industry Council. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yalmazsiddiqui/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielamcilwraith/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-12-1438 minEating at a MeetingEvents Industry Council Sustainability StandardsIn this final session recorded at IMEX America 2022, Tracy chats with Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability at MGM Resorts International and Mariela McIlwraith, Vice President Sustainability and Industry Advancement at Events Industry Council. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yalmazsiddiqui/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielamcilwraith/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-12-1438 minEating at a Meeting107: Enhancing Dining Experiences Born out of Necessity But With IngenuityThis episode is the second of three recorded at IMEX America. Tracy is chatting with Mark Cooper, CEO and Sean Anderson, Global Board President of IACC, an international collection of 400 small to mid-size conference, training and meeting venues that specialize in meetings and events. Listen in as Tracy, Mark and Sean talk about food and beverage trends. From QR codes for each person's dietary needs, food waste and food safety to redesigning dining environments, evaluating a food service partners and how accelerating investment in desing are good for people, business and the planet. Be committed to the venue and...2021-12-0739 minEating at a Meeting107: Enhancing Dining Experiences Born out of Necessity But With IngenuityThis episode is the second of three recorded at IMEX America. Tracy is chatting with Mark Cooper, CEO and Sean Anderson, Global Board President of IACC, an international collection of 400 small to mid-size conference, training and meeting venues that specialize in meetings and events. Listen in as Tracy, Mark and Sean talk about food and beverage trends. From QR codes for each person's dietary needs, food waste and food safety to redesigning dining environments, evaluating a food service partners and how accelerating investment in desing are good for people, business and the planet. Be committed to the venue and...2021-12-0739 minEating at a MeetingIMEX America's Sustainability EffortsLIVE from IMEX America 2021 in Las Vegas, Tracy chats with Dale Hudson, Knowledge and Events Director for IMEX Group and Eric Wallinger, Director of Sustainability at MeetGreen on the sustainability efforts that IMEX Group has championed at the meetings industry's largest exhibition. Learn the steps taken and the milestones reached over the last 10 years in regards to reducing the show's carbon footprint. Useful Links IMEX America — https://www.imexamerica.com/ MeetGreen — https://meetgreen.com/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-11-2345 minEating at a MeetingIMEX America's Sustainability EffortsLIVE from IMEX America 2021 in Las Vegas, Tracy chats with Dale Hudson, Knowledge and Events Director for IMEX Group and Eric Wallinger, Director of Sustainability at MeetGreen on the sustainability efforts that IMEX Group has championed at the meetings industry's largest exhibition. Learn the steps taken and the milestones reached over the last 10 years in regards to reducing the show's carbon footprint. Useful Links IMEX America — https://www.imexamerica.com/ MeetGreen — https://meetgreen.com/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-11-2345 minEating at a MeetingCultivating MushroomsI met Kyle Winfrey and Austin Roper a few months ago when visiting the New Bern (NC) Farmers Market. Through Urbia Farms they were selling mushrooms. And, they were selling big white blocks for customers like me to grow mushrooms on their own kitchen counter. What?!?!? That's right. In this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, Tracy chats with both of them about why mushrooms and why and how can they and I grow mushrooms inside. Are mushrooms — fungi — a food that can save the world? Useful Links https://www.instagram.com/urbi...2021-11-0234 minEating at a MeetingCultivating MushroomsI met Kyle Winfrey and Austin Roper a few months ago when visiting the New Bern (NC) Farmers Market. Through Urbia Farms they were selling mushrooms. And, they were selling big white blocks for customers like me to grow mushrooms on their own kitchen counter. What?!?!? That's right. In this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, Tracy chats with both of them about why mushrooms and why and how can they and I grow mushrooms inside. Are mushrooms — fungi — a food that can save the world? Useful Links https://www.instagram.com/urbi...2021-11-0234 minEating at a MeetingCreating Inclusive Neurodiverse Food & Beverage EventsPeople don't eat or drink at events for a variety of reasons: food allergies, religious, moral, personal, disability, pregnancy, mental health, etc. Haley Moss says (and I agree) that "they shouldn't always feel pressured to disclose why or feel they have to opt out of socializing!" because of their need. Menus and environments should be designed so they are able to participate. As an attorney, neurodiversity expert, author, speaker and educator who is also autistic, Haley speaks to and consults top organizations seeking guidance in creating a diverse workplace. Her accomplishments and commitment to advocating...2021-10-1246 minEating at a MeetingCreating Inclusive Neurodiverse Food & Beverage EventsPeople don't eat or drink at events for a variety of reasons: food allergies, religious, moral, personal, disability, pregnancy, mental health, etc. Haley Moss says (and I agree) that "they shouldn't always feel pressured to disclose why or feel they have to opt out of socializing!" because of their need. Menus and environments should be designed so they are able to participate. As an attorney, neurodiversity expert, author, speaker and educator who is also autistic, Haley speaks to and consults top organizations seeking guidance in creating a diverse workplace. Her accomplishments and commitment to advocating...2021-10-1246 minEating at a MeetingCelebrating National Goat Cheese MonthDid you know August was National Goat Cheese Month. Who knew!?! To celebrate, Tracy chatted with passionate goat farmer Mary Rigdon of Decimal Place Farm located in southeast Atlanta, GA. While the history of goat cheese goes back 9000 years to Ancient Greece, self-taught cheese-maker Mary has been making it for 26 years when she first acquired Decimal Place Farm and two goats. Since 2008, her commercial cheese has been consistently lauded and used by some of Atlanta best chefs and restaurants. She says that tending to the goats is "not so much a job as a lifestyle.” Join us as...2021-10-0551 minEating at a MeetingCelebrating National Goat Cheese MonthDid you know August was National Goat Cheese Month. Who knew!?! To celebrate, Tracy chatted with passionate goat farmer Mary Rigdon of Decimal Place Farm located in southeast Atlanta, GA. While the history of goat cheese goes back 9000 years to Ancient Greece, self-taught cheese-maker Mary has been making it for 26 years when she first acquired Decimal Place Farm and two goats. Since 2008, her commercial cheese has been consistently lauded and used by some of Atlanta best chefs and restaurants. She says that tending to the goats is "not so much a job as a lifestyle.” Join us as...2021-10-0551 minEating at a MeetingDrink, Food & CultureBryan Dias is the host of the NOLAdrinks radio and podcast show, exploring the world of drink and food in New Orleans and beyond! With his guests through in-depth interviews and features he discusses a unique array of topics and conversations from the culinary, beverage, and cultural landscape across the hospitality industry — diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and, of course the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. https://noladrinks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NOLADrinks https://www.instagram.com/noladrinks/ https://twitter.com/NOLADrinks1 Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-09-2155 minEating at a MeetingDrink, Food & CultureBryan Dias is the host of the NOLAdrinks radio and podcast show, exploring the world of drink and food in New Orleans and beyond! With his guests through in-depth interviews and features he discusses a unique array of topics and conversations from the culinary, beverage, and cultural landscape across the hospitality industry — diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and, of course the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. https://noladrinks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NOLADrinks https://www.instagram.com/noladrinks/ https://twitter.com/NOLADrinks1 Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-09-2155 minEating at a MeetingProsecutor to Gluten-free Person of the DecadeDespite obvious differences, Jules Shepard sees the work she used to do (prosecuting domestic violence crimes) and what she does now (owning a hashtag#glutenfree flour and mixes company), as fundamentally the same. "At the end of the day I feel good about what I have done to help others and I derive positive energy from my work." It has been 22 years since she was first diagnosed with celiac disease. Since then she has been on a mission to help others who live gluten free by necessity, live an easier, better tasting life. Tune as Tracy chats...2021-09-1456 minEating at a MeetingProsecutor to Gluten-free Person of the DecadeDespite obvious differences, Jules Shepard sees the work she used to do (prosecuting domestic violence crimes) and what she does now (owning a hashtag#glutenfree flour and mixes company), as fundamentally the same. "At the end of the day I feel good about what I have done to help others and I derive positive energy from my work." It has been 22 years since she was first diagnosed with celiac disease. Since then she has been on a mission to help others who live gluten free by necessity, live an easier, better tasting life. Tune as Tracy chats...2021-09-1456 minEating at a MeetingNancy Sutta Berns & Deborah ShapiroWith two major Jewish holidays happening in September — Rosh Hashanah (Sept 6-8) and Yom Kippur (15-16), Tracy chats with meeting planner Nancy Sutta Burns and Marketing, Merchandising and Operations Strategy executive Deborah Shapiro about "Convening Kosher". Nancy and Deborah share their personal and professional knowledge about eating kosher and celebrating Jewish rituals as well as why it's important for planners and event hosts to refer to all religious holiday calendars before scheduling meetings, how to meet the needs of attendees who eat kosher, what kosher certifications mean and so much more. Nancy Sutta Berns — https://www.linkedin.com/i...2021-09-0754 minEating at a MeetingNancy Sutta Berns & Deborah ShapiroWith two major Jewish holidays happening in September — Rosh Hashanah (Sept 6-8) and Yom Kippur (15-16), Tracy chats with meeting planner Nancy Sutta Burns and Marketing, Merchandising and Operations Strategy executive Deborah Shapiro about "Convening Kosher". Nancy and Deborah share their personal and professional knowledge about eating kosher and celebrating Jewish rituals as well as why it's important for planners and event hosts to refer to all religious holiday calendars before scheduling meetings, how to meet the needs of attendees who eat kosher, what kosher certifications mean and so much more. Nancy Sutta Berns — https://www.linkedin.com/i...2021-09-0754 minEating at a MeetingHow Food is CultureThe Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SoFAB) was founded in 2004 by Liz Williams, who wanted a place where the intersection between culture and food could be studied. Through exhibits, classes, library, entrepreneurships, and podcast, Liz, SoFAB and the National Food & Beverage Foundation are dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of food, drink and its related culture and folklife in America and the world. Liz joins Tracy for this Eating at a Meeting episode to discuss how food and beverage are culture. Links www.southernfood.org https://www.facebook.com/liz.williams.75873708/ 2021-08-2449 minEating at a MeetingHow Food is CultureThe Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SoFAB) was founded in 2004 by Liz Williams, who wanted a place where the intersection between culture and food could be studied. Through exhibits, classes, library, entrepreneurships, and podcast, Liz, SoFAB and the National Food & Beverage Foundation are dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of food, drink and its related culture and folklife in America and the world. Liz joins Tracy for this Eating at a Meeting episode to discuss how food and beverage are culture. Links www.southernfood.org https://www.facebook.com/liz.williams.75873708/ 2021-08-2449 minEating at a MeetingThe Black Tie Experience — No Matter What You Eat or Don't EatBob Pacanovsky knows catering. He also knows customer service. With 25+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, he is going to chat with Tracy about how both Service Excellence and Hospitality are needed to separate yourself from your competition, especially when it comes to serving food and beverage at events and meetings. His expertise helps planners, caterers and organizations improve the skills of the staff, retain and earn new customers and improve the bottom line. Connect with Bob www.BobPacanovsky.com https://www.facebook.com/BobPacanovskyBlackTie https://www.instagram.com/black_tie_experience/ https://twitter...2021-08-1752 minEating at a MeetingThe Black Tie Experience — No Matter What You Eat or Don't EatBob Pacanovsky knows catering. He also knows customer service. With 25+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, he is going to chat with Tracy about how both Service Excellence and Hospitality are needed to separate yourself from your competition, especially when it comes to serving food and beverage at events and meetings. His expertise helps planners, caterers and organizations improve the skills of the staff, retain and earn new customers and improve the bottom line. Connect with Bob www.BobPacanovsky.com https://www.facebook.com/BobPacanovskyBlackTie https://www.instagram.com/black_tie_experience/ https://twitter...2021-08-1752 minEating at a MeetingInclusive: The New Exclusive in Food ServiceHeather Landex is Food Safety Expert, Inclusivity Consultant & Trainer for Restaurants & Food Service Industry in Denmark and across the European Union. In her new book, Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service How the Food service Industry Can Stop Leaving Money on the Table," she talks about how to earn more revenue while reducing risk. In this episode, Tracy and Heather chat about ways meeting professionals and food service providers can create more inclusive dining experiences so everyone can eat. Useful Links www.heatherlandex.com https://www.facebook.com/heatherlandex1 https://www.instagram.com/heatherlandex...2021-07-1350 minEating at a MeetingInclusive: The New Exclusive in Food ServiceHeather Landex is Food Safety Expert, Inclusivity Consultant & Trainer for Restaurants & Food Service Industry in Denmark and across the European Union. In her new book, Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service How the Food service Industry Can Stop Leaving Money on the Table," she talks about how to earn more revenue while reducing risk. In this episode, Tracy and Heather chat about ways meeting professionals and food service providers can create more inclusive dining experiences so everyone can eat. Useful Links www.heatherlandex.com https://www.facebook.com/heatherlandex1 https://www.instagram.com/heatherlandex...2021-07-1350 minEating at a MeetingDon Ross, VP Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas RegionTracy sits down with Don Ross, Vice President of Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region just as MPI WEC kicks off. Listen in as they chat about his role, the new Caesars Forum. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-ross-9665a78/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/caesars-entertainment-inc/ https://www.facebook.com/CaesarsMeetings https://www.instagram.com/caesarsmeansbusiness/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2943 minEating at a MeetingDon Ross, VP Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas RegionTracy sits down with Don Ross, Vice President of Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region just as MPI WEC kicks off. Listen in as they chat about his role, the new Caesars Forum. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-ross-9665a78/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/caesars-entertainment-inc/ https://www.facebook.com/CaesarsMeetings https://www.instagram.com/caesarsmeansbusiness/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2943 minEating at a MeetingHow Choosing to Go Vegan Changed HerLearn how swimming champion, author & competitive performance expert Deborah Gardner's life, body, and taste buds change after she and her husband went on a vegan diet. Tracy and Deborah talk about poop, eating vegan on the road, and much more. Useful Links https://www.deborahgardner.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgardner1/ https://www.facebook.com/deborah.gardner01 https://twitter.com/deborahgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKinLWENPhAOfnWsFdqFDW A Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2237 minEating at a MeetingHow Choosing to Go Vegan Changed HerLearn how swimming champion, author & competitive performance expert Deborah Gardner's life, body, and taste buds change after she and her husband went on a vegan diet. Tracy and Deborah talk about poop, eating vegan on the road, and much more. Useful Links https://www.deborahgardner.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgardner1/ https://www.facebook.com/deborah.gardner01 https://twitter.com/deborahgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKinLWENPhAOfnWsFdqFDW A Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2237 minEating at a MeetingMindful Eating - Is it Possible at an Event?Having a calm and kind presence when sharing a meal can make it more enjoyable and literally digestible for everyone. But is this doable at an event or meeting? the hustle and bustle of getting from sessions to the lunch and back again doesn't usually provide for that kind of opportunity. Corporate Well-Being Consultant Liz Cohen who worked in the hospitality industry for 32 years understands the challenges of eating mindfully at events. Listen in to get her tips on appreciating and being aware of the foods you are eating, taking a mindful moment to taste and smell...2021-06-1542 minEating at a MeetingMindful Eating - Is it Possible at an Event?Having a calm and kind presence when sharing a meal can make it more enjoyable and literally digestible for everyone. But is this doable at an event or meeting? the hustle and bustle of getting from sessions to the lunch and back again doesn't usually provide for that kind of opportunity. Corporate Well-Being Consultant Liz Cohen who worked in the hospitality industry for 32 years understands the challenges of eating mindfully at events. Listen in to get her tips on appreciating and being aware of the foods you are eating, taking a mindful moment to taste and smell...2021-06-1542 minEating at a MeetingHow to Feed a Kid (And Adults)Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed., knows a thing or two about feeding kids. She has several of her own, but she has been teaching kids about food for more than a decade. In her new book. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide she peels apart the complexities of "picky eating" and provides practical information to troubleshoot specific topics or challenges that are fairly common in each family and every kid. In this conversation, Tracy and Asata also discuss how some of her guidance can be applied to feeding attendees at meetings and for aging parents. 2021-05-2050 minEating at a MeetingHow to Feed a Kid (And Adults)Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed., knows a thing or two about feeding kids. She has several of her own, but she has been teaching kids about food for more than a decade. In her new book. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide she peels apart the complexities of "picky eating" and provides practical information to troubleshoot specific topics or challenges that are fairly common in each family and every kid. In this conversation, Tracy and Asata also discuss how some of her guidance can be applied to feeding attendees at meetings and for aging parents. 2021-05-2050 minEating at a MeetingTaking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team"It's our responsibility to do the work." Assistant Executive Chef and Food Safety Manager Keith Norman of South Point Casino talks about how attitude, committment and knowledge are necessary to provide safe meals for guests with food allergies. He shares their processes for the flow of food from the time a guest communicates an allergen through the guest being served and how it takes one team - management, front of house, and back of house - to create an excpetional dining experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-norman-9006b711/ https://www.facebook.com/southpointlv https://www.instagram...2021-05-1339 minEating at a MeetingTaking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team"It's our responsibility to do the work." Assistant Executive Chef and Food Safety Manager Keith Norman of South Point Casino talks about how attitude, committment and knowledge are necessary to provide safe meals for guests with food allergies. He shares their processes for the flow of food from the time a guest communicates an allergen through the guest being served and how it takes one team - management, front of house, and back of house - to create an excpetional dining experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-norman-9006b711/ https://www.facebook.com/southpointlv https://www.instagram...2021-05-1339 minEating at a MeetingProviding Peace of Mind with a Gluten and Dairy-free MenuAfter one nightmarish night in his restaurant back in 2015, on his way home Chef Dominic Teague of One Aldwych Hotel asked himself "Why is it so tough?" With one special dietary request after another there has got to be a better way. There was...convert the menu of the top class, high level restaurant to be completely gluten and dairy free. Listen as Tracy and Chef Dominic talk about how that change helped increase sales by 25% in 3 months and employee satisfaction to 89%. The change went with chef's and the hotel’s philosophy of health and wellbeing. The episode is on...2021-05-0432 minEating at a MeetingProviding Peace of Mind with a Gluten and Dairy-free MenuAfter one nightmarish night in his restaurant back in 2015, on his way home Chef Dominic Teague of One Aldwych Hotel asked himself "Why is it so tough?" With one special dietary request after another there has got to be a better way. There was...convert the menu of the top class, high level restaurant to be completely gluten and dairy free. Listen as Tracy and Chef Dominic talk about how that change helped increase sales by 25% in 3 months and employee satisfaction to 89%. The change went with chef's and the hotel’s philosophy of health and wellbeing. The episode is on...2021-05-0432 minEating at a MeetingTaking a Holisitic View of Event Food and BeverageChef Francois Agenbach thrives on designing food solutions that are unique and focused. Loves experimenting with food to create surprises...it looks like something familiar but tastes totally different. Learn how the Executive Chef of the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa is designing catering solutions that consider the social, environmental and health impact and allow for opportunities to engage in the design and thought process of the guest experience. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-francois-agenbach/ https://www.csiricc.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/csiricc/ https://twitter.com...2021-04-2945 minEating at a MeetingTaking a Holisitic View of Event Food and BeverageChef Francois Agenbach thrives on designing food solutions that are unique and focused. Loves experimenting with food to create surprises...it looks like something familiar but tastes totally different. Learn how the Executive Chef of the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa is designing catering solutions that consider the social, environmental and health impact and allow for opportunities to engage in the design and thought process of the guest experience. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-francois-agenbach/ https://www.csiricc.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/csiricc/ https://twitter.com...2021-04-2945 minEating at a MeetingWhat Food Safety Means for Those with Celiac DiseaseHaving celiac disease means you need to be diligent about what you eat ALL THE TIME. Although the disease is manageable and treatable with a completely gluten-free diet, it can be overwhelming with the considerable lifestyle changes it requires when eating at home, at restaurants and at events. Safe food handling, preparation, storage and service is a necessity. In this episode, Margaret Clegg, author of MI Gluten Free Gal, will share her "hands-on" experience of living with celiac disease for almost two decades and what food safety means to her and the millions of other people living...2021-04-2741 minEating at a MeetingWhat Food Safety Means for Those with Celiac DiseaseHaving celiac disease means you need to be diligent about what you eat ALL THE TIME. Although the disease is manageable and treatable with a completely gluten-free diet, it can be overwhelming with the considerable lifestyle changes it requires when eating at home, at restaurants and at events. Safe food handling, preparation, storage and service is a necessity. In this episode, Margaret Clegg, author of MI Gluten Free Gal, will share her "hands-on" experience of living with celiac disease for almost two decades and what food safety means to her and the millions of other people living...2021-04-2741 minEating at a MeetingCreating Earthy-friendly Eating ExperiencesWould you have ever thought that the food and beverage ordered for your event could impact the environment? When I first became a planner 30 years ago...no way. It never crossed my mind nor was it discussed by my bosses. Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues, prompted the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that same year. Twenty years later, Earth Day was a global event celebrated by more than 140 countries. Today, more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries work together to drive positive action for our planet. In...2021-04-2246 minEating at a MeetingCreating Earthy-friendly Eating ExperiencesWould you have ever thought that the food and beverage ordered for your event could impact the environment? When I first became a planner 30 years ago...no way. It never crossed my mind nor was it discussed by my bosses. Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues, prompted the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that same year. Twenty years later, Earth Day was a global event celebrated by more than 140 countries. Today, more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries work together to drive positive action for our planet. In...2021-04-2246 minEating at a MeetingEncouraging Healthier, More Inclusive Food Choices with Laura Lee CascadaLaura Lee Cascada is the Campaigns Director for the Better Food Foundation, where she works to make institutional food menus more inclusive and sustainable through an innovative strategy called DefaultVeg. She has over a decade of experience in environmental and food advocacy and has helped major brands like Starbucks, Subway, and Nestle introduce plant-based options to their menus. She has a master's degree in environmental policy from Johns Hopkins University. DefaultVeg resource guide: https://res.cloudinary.com/hyjvcxzjt/image/upload/v1578002945/resource/default-veg-resource-guide.pdf One-of-a-kind recipe tool, the largest all-plant-based recipe search engine on the...2021-04-2034 minEating at a MeetingEncouraging Healthier, More Inclusive Food Choices with Laura Lee CascadaLaura Lee Cascada is the Campaigns Director for the Better Food Foundation, where she works to make institutional food menus more inclusive and sustainable through an innovative strategy called DefaultVeg. She has over a decade of experience in environmental and food advocacy and has helped major brands like Starbucks, Subway, and Nestle introduce plant-based options to their menus. She has a master's degree in environmental policy from Johns Hopkins University. DefaultVeg resource guide: https://res.cloudinary.com/hyjvcxzjt/image/upload/v1578002945/resource/default-veg-resource-guide.pdf One-of-a-kind recipe tool, the largest all-plant-based recipe search engine on the...2021-04-2034 minEating at a MeetingFood & Beverage Trends for 2021What and how will we be eating in 2021? Comfort food in shipping containers? Functional and healthy? Ethically, sustainably and contactless? Join this conversation with Felicia Trujillo, founder of Food Seen, a creative marketing agency specializing in food and beverage, and Mark Cooper, CEO of the IACC, an international association of world-class venues and the bi-annual Meeting Rooms of the Future report. Felicia Useful Links https://www.foodseen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/foodseennc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciaperrytrujillo/ Mark Useful Links www.iacconline.org https://www.facebook.com/IACCmeetings https...2021-04-1540 minEating at a MeetingFood & Beverage Trends for 2021What and how will we be eating in 2021? Comfort food in shipping containers? Functional and healthy? Ethically, sustainably and contactless? Join this conversation with Felicia Trujillo, founder of Food Seen, a creative marketing agency specializing in food and beverage, and Mark Cooper, CEO of the IACC, an international association of world-class venues and the bi-annual Meeting Rooms of the Future report. Felicia Useful Links https://www.foodseen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/foodseennc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciaperrytrujillo/ Mark Useful Links www.iacconline.org https://www.facebook.com/IACCmeetings https...2021-04-1540 minEating at a MeetingSustainable SeafoodWhat is sustainable seafood? Should you buy farm-raised or wild caught? How do you find responsibly-caught, sustainable fish? Virginia Willis, chef, James Beard Award-winning Cookbook Author and a Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force Member, will share her passion and expertise on what sustainable seafood is, how to find it and how to cook it. Useful Links http://virginiawillis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChefVirginiaWillis/ http://instagram.com/virginiawillis https://twitter.com/virginiawillis https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiawillis Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-04-1340 minEating at a MeetingSustainable SeafoodWhat is sustainable seafood? Should you buy farm-raised or wild caught? How do you find responsibly-caught, sustainable fish? Virginia Willis, chef, James Beard Award-winning Cookbook Author and a Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force Member, will share her passion and expertise on what sustainable seafood is, how to find it and how to cook it. Useful Links http://virginiawillis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChefVirginiaWillis/ http://instagram.com/virginiawillis https://twitter.com/virginiawillis https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiawillis Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-04-1340 minEating at a MeetingHow Whole Food Plant-based Diets & Fighting Hunger Helped Save Jim SpellosWhile you may know Jim Spellos for his fabulous practical technology training, did you know he spends his "free" time volunteering for organizations that help fight hunger as well as helping people understand the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle? In this segment, Jim and Tracy will chat about eating at a meeting with a plant-based diet, how it has helped him and how to recover event food to help others. Episode Resources: www.rockandwrapitup.org www.nutritionfacts.org Connect with Jim: www.meeting-u-.com https://www.facebook.com/jspellos https://www.instagram.com/jspellos/ https...2021-04-0639 minEating at a MeetingHow Whole Food Plant-based Diets & Fighting Hunger Helped Save Jim SpellosWhile you may know Jim Spellos for his fabulous practical technology training, did you know he spends his "free" time volunteering for organizations that help fight hunger as well as helping people understand the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle? In this segment, Jim and Tracy will chat about eating at a meeting with a plant-based diet, how it has helped him and how to recover event food to help others. Episode Resources: www.rockandwrapitup.org www.nutritionfacts.org Connect with Jim: www.meeting-u-.com https://www.facebook.com/jspellos https://www.instagram.com/jspellos/ https...2021-04-0639 minEating at a MeetingSharing a Rich Tribal History Through FoodKristina Stanley, a member of the Red Cliff Lake Superior Chippewa, celebrates her indigenous heritage by creating, selling and promoting the use of food that features indigenous ingredients and tribally-sourced products to produce healthy meals. In this episode of Eating at a Meeting celebrating Women's History Month, learn how Kristina, through her plant-based company Abaaso Foods, her leadership role with I-Collective, and as Food & Culinary Program Manager for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, she prioritizes balance and reciprocity with the earth, promotes healthy eating through nutrient-dense plant-based foods and champions for indigenous food sovereignty. ...2021-04-0145 minEating at a MeetingSharing a Rich Tribal History Through FoodKristina Stanley, a member of the Red Cliff Lake Superior Chippewa, celebrates her indigenous heritage by creating, selling and promoting the use of food that features indigenous ingredients and tribally-sourced products to produce healthy meals. In this episode of Eating at a Meeting celebrating Women's History Month, learn how Kristina, through her plant-based company Abaaso Foods, her leadership role with I-Collective, and as Food & Culinary Program Manager for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, she prioritizes balance and reciprocity with the earth, promotes healthy eating through nutrient-dense plant-based foods and champions for indigenous food sovereignty. ...2021-04-0145 minEating at a MeetingTanya Gurrieri, founder of Salthouse Catering in CharlestonIn this episode of Eating at a Meeting, Tanya Gurrieri, founder of Salthouse Catering in Charleston, SC joins us to talk about how there is no compromising when it comes to food safety or quality no matter where we are executing an event or for whom. Useful Links www.salthousecatering.com https://www.facebook.com/SalthouseCatering https://www.instagram.com/salthousecatering/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/salthousecatering Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-03-3039 minEating at a MeetingTanya Gurrieri, founder of Salthouse Catering in CharlestonIn this episode of Eating at a Meeting, Tanya Gurrieri, founder of Salthouse Catering in Charleston, SC joins us to talk about how there is no compromising when it comes to food safety or quality no matter where we are executing an event or for whom. Useful Links www.salthousecatering.com https://www.facebook.com/SalthouseCatering https://www.instagram.com/salthousecatering/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/salthousecatering Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-03-3039 minEating at a MeetingExploring the Journey of Engaging Kids in Eating Fruits & VegetablesNine out of 10 kids don't eat enough vegetables, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. Marketing companies spend $1.8 BILLION marketing junk food to kids as young as 2. A farmer, two farm to school program educators, and a chef have committed themselves to combat this issue by creating meaningful, turn-key resources that are accessible, impactful and fun! Having spent a decade traveling classroom to classroom, school to school, educating kids (and teachers) about how and why to eat fresh fruits and vegetables now run Small Bites Adventure Club, a monthly subscription kits that make it easy for...2021-03-1839 minEating at a MeetingExploring the Journey of Engaging Kids in Eating Fruits & VegetablesNine out of 10 kids don't eat enough vegetables, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. Marketing companies spend $1.8 BILLION marketing junk food to kids as young as 2. A farmer, two farm to school program educators, and a chef have committed themselves to combat this issue by creating meaningful, turn-key resources that are accessible, impactful and fun! Having spent a decade traveling classroom to classroom, school to school, educating kids (and teachers) about how and why to eat fresh fruits and vegetables now run Small Bites Adventure Club, a monthly subscription kits that make it easy for...2021-03-1839 minEating at a MeetingWhat are Heritage Grains & Why Should We Use Them?Mona Esposito, aka "The Grain Lady," is an activist and advocate of restoring heritage grains to Colorado. She is a resource for all things grain, in the field and in the kitchen. Through the Noble Grain Alliance she co-founded in 2016 and founding board member of The Colorado Grain Chain in 2019, she is supporting and recreating the network of farmers, millers and makers needed to make a regional grain economy thrive. Learn how Mona's passion and commitment are helping encourage environmental sustainability, access to whole food-rich in flavor and nutrition, diversification on farms and supporting a community’s food resilience st...2021-03-1639 minEating at a MeetingWhat are Heritage Grains & Why Should We Use Them?Mona Esposito, aka "The Grain Lady," is an activist and advocate of restoring heritage grains to Colorado. She is a resource for all things grain, in the field and in the kitchen. Through the Noble Grain Alliance she co-founded in 2016 and founding board member of The Colorado Grain Chain in 2019, she is supporting and recreating the network of farmers, millers and makers needed to make a regional grain economy thrive. Learn how Mona's passion and commitment are helping encourage environmental sustainability, access to whole food-rich in flavor and nutrition, diversification on farms and supporting a community’s food resilience st...2021-03-1639 minEating at a MeetingHistory Lessons & Cocktails — A Woman Making HERstoryA bartender who gives history lessons with every cocktail she serves? You bet! Her name is Tiffanie Barriere, aka "The Drinking Coach" and her main goal is education, service, and fun with every pour. Her history lessons pay homage to her ancestors, culture, and family, as well to the labor of the Black women before her who shaped the modern-day hospitality industry. Her cocktails are inspired by history, designed from the heart, and connect culinary and farm culture with spirits. Listen as the Tastemakers of the South award-winner, former beverage director of the “Best Airport Bar in th...2021-03-1138 minEating at a MeetingHistory Lessons & Cocktails — A Woman Making HERstoryA bartender who gives history lessons with every cocktail she serves? You bet! Her name is Tiffanie Barriere, aka "The Drinking Coach" and her main goal is education, service, and fun with every pour. Her history lessons pay homage to her ancestors, culture, and family, as well to the labor of the Black women before her who shaped the modern-day hospitality industry. Her cocktails are inspired by history, designed from the heart, and connect culinary and farm culture with spirits. Listen as the Tastemakers of the South award-winner, former beverage director of the “Best Airport Bar in th...2021-03-1138 minEating at a MeetingWhat's in Your Sausage? The Importance of Certifying Food free-from AllergensFrom first selling sasuage for a local 4th of July Festival in 1990, Loree Mulay Weisman is proud to run the 31 year old food company that sells all products that are clean, paleo-friendly, gluten-free an top 8 allergen free. Though the ingredients are now “on-trend” her recipes is from her family’s centuries old tradition. Learn how Loree ensures her food is certifed allergen-free foods and how that allows everyone to eat together. She shares how she sources the pork and beef, been successful in marketing the products, where to buy them in stores and for food service. http...2021-03-0937 minEating at a MeetingWhat's in Your Sausage? The Importance of Certifying Food free-from AllergensFrom first selling sasuage for a local 4th of July Festival in 1990, Loree Mulay Weisman is proud to run the 31 year old food company that sells all products that are clean, paleo-friendly, gluten-free an top 8 allergen free. Though the ingredients are now “on-trend” her recipes is from her family’s centuries old tradition. Learn how Loree ensures her food is certifed allergen-free foods and how that allows everyone to eat together. She shares how she sources the pork and beef, been successful in marketing the products, where to buy them in stores and for food service. http...2021-03-0937 minEating at a MeetingA Warrior for Free Range Grass-Fed MeatCelebrate Women's History Month, we're honoring women who are doing amazing work— creating their own HERstory — within the global food and beverage system. Caroline McCann is passionate about sustainable, ethically-produced food, and assisting communities around southern Africa to develop local food economies using the principles of #SlowFood - good, clean & fair food for all promoting biodiversity. An accomplished entrepreneur and a warrior for free range grass-fed meat, learn how she is advocating for improving the environment and the lives of marginalized communities one meal at a time. Useful Links https://chefswithcompassion.org.za/ http...2021-03-0434 minEating at a MeetingA Warrior for Free Range Grass-Fed MeatCelebrate Women's History Month, we're honoring women who are doing amazing work— creating their own HERstory — within the global food and beverage system. Caroline McCann is passionate about sustainable, ethically-produced food, and assisting communities around southern Africa to develop local food economies using the principles of #SlowFood - good, clean & fair food for all promoting biodiversity. An accomplished entrepreneur and a warrior for free range grass-fed meat, learn how she is advocating for improving the environment and the lives of marginalized communities one meal at a time. Useful Links https://chefswithcompassion.org.za/ http...2021-03-0434 minEating at a MeetingFostering Inclusive Workplace Culture Through FoodPositive office culture is essential to happy, productive employees. Food and beverage have often been part of office culture, but what and how it was served may have subversively impacted diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, leadership and workplace culture expert Nora Burns talks about how to advocate for inclusion-based employee meal planning and shares ways employers can strengthen cultural diversity and foster inclusion and belonging at work through food. www.theleadershipexperts.com https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipExperts https://www.instagram.com/thenoraburns/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns Connect with Tracy: facebook.com...2021-02-2349 minEating at a MeetingFostering Inclusive Workplace Culture Through FoodPositive office culture is essential to happy, productive employees. Food and beverage have often been part of office culture, but what and how it was served may have subversively impacted diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, leadership and workplace culture expert Nora Burns talks about how to advocate for inclusion-based employee meal planning and shares ways employers can strengthen cultural diversity and foster inclusion and belonging at work through food. www.theleadershipexperts.com https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipExperts https://www.instagram.com/thenoraburns/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns Connect with Tracy: facebook.com...2021-02-2349 minEating at a MeetingHow to Live & Travel Confidently with Food AllergiesAllie Bahn, also known as Miss Allergic Reactor to many in the food allergic community, has lived with life-threatening allergies to numerous foods, including four of the top eight allergens, as well as having environmental allergies and asthma her entire life. In this conversation learn how she lives and travels confidently with food allergies. She will share best practices for those with food allergies AND for those who are ordering and serving food to guests with food allergies. www.missallergicreactor.com https://www.facebook.com/missallergicreactor/ https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactor/ https://twitter.com/AllergicReactor https...2021-02-0438 minEating at a MeetingHow to Live & Travel Confidently with Food AllergiesAllie Bahn, also known as Miss Allergic Reactor to many in the food allergic community, has lived with life-threatening allergies to numerous foods, including four of the top eight allergens, as well as having environmental allergies and asthma her entire life. In this conversation learn how she lives and travels confidently with food allergies. She will share best practices for those with food allergies AND for those who are ordering and serving food to guests with food allergies. www.missallergicreactor.com https://www.facebook.com/missallergicreactor/ https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactor/ https://twitter.com/AllergicReactor https...2021-02-0438 minEating at a MeetingRising Food Costs & Event BudgetsFood and beverage is typically the biggest budget expenditure for an event. COVID-19 has impacted the availability and prices of food, leading to the fastest rise in food prices in more than four decades. With stories of farmers tilling their crops back into the ground and throwing milk away, how will the supply and demand impact food costs for events. Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) will chat with Tracy about what he's seeing and watching from ALHI’s collection of member hotels and across the industry as it relates to food and beverage co...2021-02-0245 minEating at a MeetingRising Food Costs & Event BudgetsFood and beverage is typically the biggest budget expenditure for an event. COVID-19 has impacted the availability and prices of food, leading to the fastest rise in food prices in more than four decades. With stories of farmers tilling their crops back into the ground and throwing milk away, how will the supply and demand impact food costs for events. Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) will chat with Tracy about what he's seeing and watching from ALHI’s collection of member hotels and across the industry as it relates to food and beverage co...2021-02-0245 minEating at a MeetingMaking Healthy Eating Accessible & DeliciousKathy Hester is passionate about making healthy eating accessible and delicious. Her recipes are plant-based and vegan, plus she can help you with your dietary restrictions or allergies with recipe alternatives. In this episode learn how to https://healthyslowcooking.com https://www.facebook.com/veganslowcooker/ https://instagram.com/geekypoet https://twitter.com/geekypoet https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyahester/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KathyHesterVeganRecipes/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-01-2848 minEating at a MeetingMaking Healthy Eating Accessible & DeliciousKathy Hester is passionate about making healthy eating accessible and delicious. Her recipes are plant-based and vegan, plus she can help you with your dietary restrictions or allergies with recipe alternatives. In this episode learn how to https://healthyslowcooking.com https://www.facebook.com/veganslowcooker/ https://instagram.com/geekypoet https://twitter.com/geekypoet https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyahester/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KathyHesterVeganRecipes/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-01-2848 minEating at a MeetingMindfulness & Joyful Eating (including Chocolate)How does eating tie into being mindful and joyful? Can chocolate provide healing? In this episode, Tracy chats with Meredith Whitely, founder of Food at Heart 💚, a London-based mindful eating guide, meditation teacher and passionate lover of all things cacao. She supports people in bringing calm to their minds and their bellies through slow tasting, sensory-filled cooking, and using meditation and mindfulness to get on top of stress. Useful Links https://calmcocoa.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/calmcocoa https://www.instagram.com/calmcocoa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithwhitely/ Connect with Tracy facebook.com/groups/Eat...2021-01-2641 minEating at a MeetingMindfulness & Joyful Eating (including Chocolate)How does eating tie into being mindful and joyful? Can chocolate provide healing? In this episode, Tracy chats with Meredith Whitely, founder of Food at Heart 💚, a London-based mindful eating guide, meditation teacher and passionate lover of all things cacao. She supports people in bringing calm to their minds and their bellies through slow tasting, sensory-filled cooking, and using meditation and mindfulness to get on top of stress. Useful Links https://calmcocoa.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/calmcocoa https://www.instagram.com/calmcocoa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithwhitely/ Connect with Tracy facebook.com/groups/Eat...2021-01-2641 minEating at a MeetingFood as Fuel: Recharging Your Mind & BodyTo be as productive and effective as possible during your day, you may want to ask yourself if the food you're eating is the right fuel for your mind and body. Just like your car may need premium gas, your body needs premium fuel - real food!! Dr. Sabrina Falquier Montgrain feels we have lost our ability to know how to cook and we are paying a high price as far as the declining health of our society. Her goal is to empower people to come back to the kitchen and to know how to do this...2021-01-2145 minEating at a MeetingFood as Fuel: Recharging Your Mind & BodyTo be as productive and effective as possible during your day, you may want to ask yourself if the food you're eating is the right fuel for your mind and body. Just like your car may need premium gas, your body needs premium fuel - real food!! Dr. Sabrina Falquier Montgrain feels we have lost our ability to know how to cook and we are paying a high price as far as the declining health of our society. Her goal is to empower people to come back to the kitchen and to know how to do this...2021-01-2145 minEating at a MeetingCommitted to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage HotelRunning a 110-year-old luxury hotel —Tennessee’s Only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel — is no small task, let alone during a global pandemic. Tracy chats with Dee Patel, managing director of the Hermitage Hotel to get her insights as a trailblazer in the industry and how she’s successfully navigated the tumultuousness of 2020, including maintaining the hotel’s commitment to taking care of the local community. Connect with Dee: www.thehermitagehotel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-patel-8462bb8/ https://www.facebook.com/hermitagehotelnashville Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com 2021-01-1945 minEating at a MeetingCommitted to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage HotelRunning a 110-year-old luxury hotel —Tennessee’s Only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel — is no small task, let alone during a global pandemic. Tracy chats with Dee Patel, managing director of the Hermitage Hotel to get her insights as a trailblazer in the industry and how she’s successfully navigated the tumultuousness of 2020, including maintaining the hotel’s commitment to taking care of the local community. Connect with Dee: www.thehermitagehotel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-patel-8462bb8/ https://www.facebook.com/hermitagehotelnashville Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com 2021-01-1945 min