Send us a Text Message. **Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy to many. **Key Discussion Points:** 1. **Rasha's Background and Journey:** - Transition from architect to chocolatier. - The inspiration from childhood memories of enjoying i...

**Episode Description:** In this episode, Ellen Bayens shares her powerful journey of living with celiac disease and how her experiences have fueled her passion for advocacy and awareness. From her family's immigrant history to her mother's undiagnosed struggles and her own accidental discovery of her diagnosis, Ellen sheds light on the challenges and importance of early detection. Join us as we delve into her story of resilience and determination to make life easier for those affected by cel...

**Introduction:** In this episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, we sit down with Ben Hodgetts, the mastermind behind Bar Harbor, a seafood hotspot in downtown Seattle. Ben shares his journey from the East Coast to the West Coast, his love for seafood, and the story behind Bar Harbor's success. **Background:** - Ben Hodgetts opened Bar Harbor in downtown Seattle in 2016, drawing seafood lovers from around the world. - Growing up on the East Coast, Ben developed a deep appreciation...

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, James Trees embarked on his culinary journey at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before honing his skills at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. With a foundation in five-star restaurants and outside projects assisting chefs with their Certified Master Chef tests, James gained invaluable experience under culinary legends like Eric Ripert, Michael Mina, and Gordon Ramsay. Joining Eric Ripert as a line cook and later working...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, host Michael Dugan sits down with Jaynie Wetherbee a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry with a deep-rooted passion for the farm-to-table movement. shares insights into her culinary journey, from her early experiences in the kitchen with her grandmothers to her formal training at the Seattle Culinary Academy. She discusses the inspiration behind opening her restaurant, The Well and Table, in Issaquah, Washington, and highlights...

**Introduction:** Explore the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine and culture with Quyền Phan, the visionary behind Seattle's largest Vietnamese restaurant, Anchovies and Salt. Join us on a culinary adventure as Quyền shares the inspirations and stories that have shaped his approach to Vietnamese food. --- **Segment 1: Origins of Anchovies and Salt Quyền's culinary journey began influenced by Hanoi's Fat Tin. Originating from Nam Dịt Town, the fall of Hanoi became the focal point inspiring Anc...

Quyen, the owner of Anchovies and Salt, shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in Vietnam to establishing his successful Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle WA. **Early Beginnings and Culinary Memories:** - Quyen grew up in Vietnam, learning to cook at a young age, often preparing rice for the family using an open fire. - Fond childhood memories include using bamboo pipes to control the fire, resulting in playful moments and charcoal mustaches from the smoke. **Immigration Jour...

#### Introduction: - **Warm Welcome:** The episode kicks off with a cozy vibe as the guest Felicity Rose, a passionate baker, recalls childhood memories centered around food. - **Childhood Food Memories:** The guest fondly remembers visiting their great grandma during the holidays, savoring her delightful Christmas tree cookies, and experiencing the bond that food created within their family. #### Early Culinary Influence: - **Impact of Childhood:** The conversation delves into th...

****Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle***** **Introduction:* In part two of our podcast series, we reconnect with Kimberley from RocksNDirt Bakery. Dive into her world of seasonal baking and discover her passion for teaching. Join us as we explore her top four seasonal dishes and the creative process behind each one. * Kimberley’s Top Four Seasonal Dishes:* **1. Winter Delights: Tuscan Kale Chicken Pasties** - Kimberley’s shares her love f...

****Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle**** *Introduction:* - In today's episode, we have a special guest, Kimberly Pierson, the founder of Rocks and Dirt Bakery. Kimberly's mission is to create nourishing food using seasonal local ingredients that are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free, catering to allergen-friendly diets. *Opening Conversation:* - Kimberly shares her inspiration behind Rocks and Dirt Bakery, dedicated to her aunt Nancy, who has celi...

**Introduction:** - In this captivating episode, we dive into Hiromi's remarkable journey, from her early days as a Disney blogger to becoming a celebrated Clubhouse icon and social media influencer. - Host Michael expresses his admiration for Hiromi's versatile talents and creative endeavors. - Hiromi's impressive career spanning acting, martial arts, content creation, and her entertaining "mom acting challenges" on TikTok is introduced. **Segment 1: Discovering a Passion for Writin...

In this friends of Voice4Chefs episode, we dive into the personal journey of our guest, Jennifer, who shares her lifelong dream of becoming an actress and how she's pursuing it. She discusses the importance of having a chosen family, mental health, and strategies for coping with challenges. We explore the significance of therapy, meditation, and self-care. Jennifer emphasizes the power of finding your voice and getting involved in public speaking, sharing insights from her experience with Toastm...

Special Live Clubhouse Episode Release: The Wandering Foodudes YouTube Success Story from 5K to 55K Introduction: - The hosts Poetic and Fisch recount their journey from ordinary careers to becoming food bloggers. - Taking a passion for dining out together into a full-time business. - The motivation and partnership that fueled their rapid growth to over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube. Segment 1: The Beginning of the Food Blogging Journey - The hosts discuss their decision to bec...

Connect Culture and Cuisine with Diem Nguyen of Litibu Collective This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse. Email: hello@litibucollective.com Website: https://www.litibucollective.com/This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse **Growing Up in a Vietnamese Family:** - Diem's parents are refugees from Vietnam. - Recollection of growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with her family. - Special memories of the beautiful view and connection with nature. - Early understanding of the importa...

In part I of this Clubhouse episode, Chef Andrea Murdoch shares her early food memories from El Salvador and Guatemala, where she discovered the incredible flavors and freshness of ingredients. She recalls the joy of picking and enjoying lemons straight from a neighbor's tree, and the unforgettable experience of freshly squeezed juices at a market in Guatemala. Inspired by these memories, Chef Andrea created CityWalk, a delectable dessert for a fundraising dinner. The dish features a deconstr...

Meet Renee, a Seattle area native, whose journey began as a young teenager working in the restaurant industry. Starting as a hostess in a local bar and grill in Woodinville, Renee quickly developed a passion for people, creating memorable experiences, and recognizing the significance of a place. Her time in the restaurant industry taught her the value of attentive service and the importance of anticipating the unspoken needs of guests. After high school, Renee ventured into the world of...

Today's episode features a double header as we continue with the Lobster Oil Legacy from father to son. Hugo Couton joins us in this clubhouse episode, and shares his motivation for creating a food industry-related podcast and how it serves as another way to promote their niche product, Lobster Oil. He discusses his experience and struggles promoting the product, including using social media and in-person presentations to generate interest. Hugo shares the story behind his father-to-son Lobster ...

In this episode we meet Simona from Bombay aka Mumbai, in India. With a deep love for the written word and a Masters in English Literature, her journalism career focused largely on the hospitality industry. Besides writing on food for 25 years, Simona has also been a national TV contest-winning voice over artist for over 15 years. Bitten by the podcasting bug in 2017, she integrated her writing skills, voice acting talents and food knowledge into 2 food podcasts: “THC HeartBytes” and “Metro Food...

In this episode we meet Simona from Bombay aka Mumbai, in India. With a deep love for the written word and a Masters in English Literature, her journalism career focused largely on the hospitality industry. Besides writing on food for 25 years, Simona has also been a national TV contest-winning voice over artist for over 15 years. Bitten by the podcasting bug in 2017, she integrated her writing skills, voice acting talents and food knowledge into 2 food podcasts: “THC HeartBytes” and “Metro Food...

In this food is religion clubhouse talk show we meet Michelle Gil aka The Griefcurator author, food is religion leader and renaissance woman. Michelle is multi-passionate and talks about her main interests, which include food, public speaking, grief, loss, and mental health. She mentions that food is an important part of her life and is intertwined with love and grief. On Michelle’s mother's side of the family. They grew up literally dirt poor with a dirt floor in their cabin. They had an outhou...

From watching the Galloping Gourmet and learning cooking by his mother’s side, Chef Jack was always fascinated by food. His mother encouraged him to go to culinary school. Taking care that every dish has its own good individual texture, taste, and appearance, he navigated his way from line cook to executive chef and revolutionizing how banquet food looks and tastes while navigating large resort properties and their menus. Now, he owns, The bistro specializing in food without confusion. It’s an e...

Voice4Chefs is partnering with Food Is Religion and releasing this special episode on our podcast. We're proud to share this amazing interview with you. Thanks to Jay India of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is an edited recording from the Food Is Religion room called the food talk show hosted by Chef Mimi Lan, who is the creator of Food Is Religion. She interviews the multi award winning filmmaker Joanna James of...

Jeffray Gardner from Marsatta Chocolate is a chocolatier who is committed to serving the community by providing the highest quality of chocolate to his customers. He has spent the last two decades creating and crafting the best chocolates from locally sourced ingredients and is currently most passionate about the work he is doing to promote a healthy lifestyle and other local businesses. As a professional hockey referee turned confections creator, Jeffray Gardner has developed a unique perspect...

Having served in just about every role from executive chef, tournant, expediter, and saucier to consulting chef, and many in between, he draws from his collective experience to build upon his newest role as a food product developer. Now with Atlanta as his home base, Chef Ed has launched a line of products that include specialty spices, vegan recipes, breakfast foods, and cookbooks, in addition to a line of designer aprons. If he isn't crafting a new flavor fusion in the kitchen, at times he can...