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Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) Today on Chefs Without Restaurants, I speak with Chef Tristen Epps, a Season 22 finalist on Top Chef and a James Beard–recognized chef. From his Trinidadian heritage to a globe-trotting childhood in Guam, Japan,…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear is joined by spirits expert and acclaimed author Kara Newman. Known for her extensive work as a spirits journalist and for writing innovative cocktail…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) This week, I’m joined by Jeff Koehler, food writer, traveler, and author of The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook, out now from Phaidon. Jeff has written nine books exploring the intersection of food, culture, and…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Eden Grinshpan, the chef, author, TV host, and culinary creative behind the new vegetarian cookbook Tahini Baby. You might know her as the host of…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Arash Hashemi, the creator of Shred Happens, a social media movement and brand that’s helping millions eat better through low-carb, high-protein cooking. Arash is also…

On this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Chef Takeshi Nishikawa, founder of Snow Crane—a Japanese-inspired ice cream shop coming to Hyattsville, Maryland in 2025. After years leading high-profile kitchens like the Michelin-starred Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple and Pearls, Takeshi is now channeling his energy into small-batch, seasonal…

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, I sit down with Maria Baradell, the founder of Leaf & Loaf, a thriving home-based sourdough bakery. Maria shares her inspiring journey from baking bread for her family to building a successful cottage bakery—and how she scaled up quickly to meet demand.

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. (https://mailchi.mp/fe0d8a0cc7a6/chefs-without-restaurants-email-list) This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, we celebrate two major milestones: our 250th episode and five years of podcasting. To mark the occasion, we’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in the…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan | Chefs Without Restaurants In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Joe Yonan, the award-winning food and dining editor of The Washington Post and author…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, redefines plant-based food, focusing on creating flavorful and approachable dishes without…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love that has been over ten years in…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Ben Mims, cookbook author and food writer, to discuss his latest book, Crumbs. They dive into the fascinating history of cookies, what defines…

Chris Spear shares the exciting changes coming to Chefs Without Restaurants. With the 250th episode and five-year mark on the horizon, Chris announces a short hiatus and the launch of his new podcast, Personal Chef Business Startup Guide. The new show will focus on helping culinary entrepreneurs grow their businesses.…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Sarah Fennel, the creator behind the popular blog Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. Sarah shares her journey from starting…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his first food video to building a social media following…

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business. Go here: https://chefswithoutrestaurants.org/ In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear interviews @owen.han , a culinary content creator and TikTok sensation with over 6 million followers. Known as the “Sandwich King,” Owen shares his journey from delivering…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/725607/open_sms) In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear speaks with Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. What began as a simple creative outlet during her college years has now become a widely successful platform that…

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear chats with legendary Chef David Burke about his career, innovations, and how the culinary industry has evolved. Burke shares stories from leading the kitchen at New York’s River Café at a young age to creating signature dishes like Pastrami Salmon and…

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho (https://www.mophonola.com/about/) , Maypop (https://www.maypoprestaurant.com/) , and the newly opened Italian restaurant, Tana (https://www.tanaitalian.com/) . Michael shares his journey from attending culinary school to working at Restaurant August, and…

Who influenced your love of cooking? In our latest podcast episode, chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi sCounter shares how his grandmothers shaped his culinary journey—one with traditional Hungarian roots and the other with Martha Stewart vibes. In the full episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, host Chris Spear sits…

Have you ever heard of Körözött? Jeremy compares it to a Hungarian pimento cheese, and talks about how he uses it. Interested in learning more... In the full episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n23LkiRvmxU&ab_channel=ChefsWithoutRestaurants), host Chris Spear sits down with James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Salamon, the owner of…

In this episode of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast, host Chris Spear sits down with James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Salamon, the owner of Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn. Jeremy shares his journey from a young cook in Florida to opening his celebrated restaurant in New York, where he brings a modern…