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Chef and restaurateur Lucas Sin shares his success story, starting with the first restaurant he started in his hometown of Hong Kong at just 16 years old. Lucas talks about what he loves about his culture and the family member who told him not to become a chef. He talks about his time at Yale University and the inventive popup restaurant that he ran out of the basement of his dormitory. Lucas details how he found himself in a Michelin-starred kitchen in Kyoto as a college student, what he learned in such an elevated fine-dining setting and the reminder he received from a fellow chef that changed the course of his career. He talks about the landscape of the Chinese food industry in the United States and how it shaped his own foray into opening fast-casual Chinese establishments. He talks about the balance of blending tradition with modernity and how to push boundaries while remaining true to the history of Chinese cuisine. Lucas talks about his feelings towards the accolades and recognition he has received in the culinary world and his Crack An Egg With episode on FoodNetwork.com.Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Lucas Sin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucas.sin/Watch Lucas Sin’s Crack An Egg With Episode: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-with/episodes/crack-an-egg-with-lucas-sinFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/lucas-sin-on-his-why-not-mentality-affection-for-microwaves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Juni 202253min

Writer, educator and Harvard graduate Caroline Randall Williams reveals the staggering number of cookbooks she owns and how her personal experiences and history as a Black woman shaped her vision for her show, Hungry for Answers. Caroline talks about how the women in her life shaped her culinary perspective and what it means to be a steward of Black food and culture. She details the stories she uncovered over the course of filming, including the Black family that created the famed Nashville Hot Chicken and the reality of appreciation versus appropriation. Caroline shares the systemic lack of credit and ownership given to Black creators and what it means to course correct using the story of Nearest Green, the Black man who taught Jack Daniel’s how to distill whiskey, as an example. She explores the history of sugarcane and its relationship to convict leasing and the shocking inequities that Black farmers face. Caroline talks about the delicious food she got to experience on the show and her advice for someone who has a story they need to share. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Caroline Randall Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroranwill/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/caroline-randall-williams-on-appreciation-appropriation-hungry-for-answers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Maj 202236min

Sophie Flay, daughter of culinary icon Bobby Flay, shares why she chose a journalism career over following in her dad’s footsteps and tells us her favorite types of stories to cover in the Los Angeles area. She talks about her experience covering the Olympics in Beijing and Pyeongchang, and why she is drawn to stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Sophie talks about what it’s really like to work with her dad and why she sometimes avoids calling him for help in the kitchen before sharing her favorite go-to meals. Sophie recalls memories of watching her dad on television and why she hated when he would lose in a competition. She reveals who chooses restaurants when she goes to dinner with her dad and what their new show, Bobby & Sophie on the Coast, is all about. She shares what it’s like filming and working with her dad, teases some of her favorite food spots that are featured on the show and shares her thoughts on why she thinks her dad is such a talented competition chef. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Sophie Flay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc7sophie/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/sophie-flay-on-forging-her-own-path-father-daughter-dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Maj 202229min

Author and critic Simon Majumdar shares the research and process behind the scenes of his podcast that explores the rich history of food and his favorite interview so far with a Food Network star. He reveals the shocking turning point in his life and the renewed mission he set forth to pursue at 40 years old. Simon shares his journey through 31 countries in just a year and why he believes food is a healing and unifying force in a world that feels divided. He also gives his advice for how he overcomes language barriers and his most memorable meal to-date. Simon shares his personal philosophy on eating and consuming in a thoughtful way and his thoughts on food waste. He dives into his time on Guy’s Grocery Games and his honest and passionate approach to judging, his experience on the latest season of Tournament of Champions as a co-floor reporter and his thoughts on this season’s fierce winner. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Simon Majumdar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmajumdar/Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsLearn More About Guy’s Grocery Games: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-gamesSuicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/simon-majumdar-on-changing-his-life-at-forty-eating-around-the-world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maj 202258min

Chef Fariyal Abdullahi shares her childhood memories growing up in Ethiopia and the food rituals she holds close when she is missing home. She talks about picking a sheep every Friday for their family and why these experiences deepened her connection to food and perspective. Fariyal talks about moving from Ethiopia to the states at 16 years old, her first experiences with American food, and why she decided to pivot her career to becoming a chef. She talks about graduating from the CIA and landing in the kitchen of the greatest restaurant in the world in Copenhagen and some hallmarks of Scandinavian cuisine. Fariyal shares why she decided to take a year off to rest and prioritize her mental health and leave kitchens to start consulting in the industry. She talks about her experience walking the red carpet at the Met Gala last year and what kind of kitchen culture is important to cultivate. Fariyal reveals the Food Network shows and chefs that are her favorite and why she doesn’t think her cooking style works for competition. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Fariyal Abdullahi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fariyalabdul/Learn More About Take Care of Home: http://takecareofhome.org/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/fariyal-abdullahi-on-red-carpet-moments-cooking-at-the-met Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Maj 202241min

Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, hosts of the internet sensation Good Mythical Morning, talk about their new show Inside Eats and why it is the perfect extension of their wacky food adventures. They guess Jaymee’s Chipotle order based on her personality and how many different order combinations they uncovered in their show. Rhett and Link share where their curiosity for all things food comes from, why they went on a mission to discover why the Cheesecake Factory menu is so big, and what cheesecake flavor is their favorite. They point out who the picky eater is between the two of them and the foods they absolutely cannot stand. Rhett and Link talk about the experience of visiting Coolhaus Ice Cream and what their personal, signature flavor would be. They talk about visiting Beyond Meat, what it takes to replicate the texture and experience of meat and the surprising experiments they witnessed in their labs. Rhett and Link talk about how Good Mythical Morning started, how it has evolved over the past decade, and their friendship origin story.Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Rhett and Link on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythicalLearn More About Inside Eats with Rhett & Link: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/inside-eats-with-rhett-and-link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Apr 202244min

Tournament of Champions season 3 winner, Tiffani Faison, shares her feelings on being the third woman crowned on the show and how the blind judging on the show removes possibilities of implicit bias. Tiffani talks about her state of mind throughout the competition and going up against former champion Brooke Williamson. She talks about the infamous randomizer and if someone is actually behind it controlling the results. Tiffani shares where her tenacity comes from and the various competitive settings she has experienced throughout her life. She talks about her maverick personality style and how her childhood as a military brat shaped her as a person. Tiffani shares how she didn’t start cooking until the age of 23 and the not-so-Cinderella story of becoming a chef. She talks about her hopes for the Boston food scene and her process when it comes to conceptualizing a new restaurant before talking about the food cities she loves. Tiffani talks about judging on Chopped, why being a competitor makes you a better judge and her perspective on leadership. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tiffani Faison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanifaison/Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Apr 202245min

Chef Karen Akunowicz shares her journey to the Tournament of Champions stage and how her experience working as a sous chef in Modena sparked her love for European-style dining shaped her path forward. Karen shares why she doesn’t have televisions in any of her restaurants and the sacred experience of sharing food together. She talks about returning to the States to work at a restaurant that focused on Middle Eastern cuisine and the growth she experienced in that spice-forward environment. Karen talks about leaving kitchens for a while to work for a nonprofit organization and what compelled her to return to work as an executive chef at Myers+Chang, which focused on Asian cuisine. She shares how her perspective on hospitality evolved during that time and what it was like to create and write for a cookbook. Karen explains why she would describe her culinary style as “modern grandma” and the inspirations behind her restaurants, Fox & Knife and Bar Volpe. She talks about getting the call for Tournament of Champions, how it compares to other food competitions she has done, and what was going through her mind when she found out she was in a tie. VOTE FOR FOOD NETWORK OBSESSED: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2022/podcasts/general-series/lifestyleStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Karen Akunowicz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefkarenakunowicz/Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Apr 202244min