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Social media star Carolina Gelen showcases her multilingualism, saying “hello” in five different languages. She reflects on her Romanian roots, reminiscing particularly on their produce and bread. She shares her decision to move to the United States, fueled by her passion for a culinary career. Carolina fondly remembers making donuts with her mother, a memory that helped forge her culinary path. She reveals how she coined the name for her newsletter, “Scraps,” and her unapologetic approach to embracing mistakes in the kitchen. The chef remains that even as her platform has grown, she still delights in her followers creating her recipes. Carolina emphasizes her enduring commitment to engaging with her audience by responding to direct messages. She describes her cooking style as approachable and accessible, with a love for locally sourced, seasonal produce. She dishes on her passion for thrifting, highlighting her butter bell find that helped produce her infamous vodka butter. Drawing from her experiences working in a bagel shop, she highlights the importance of humility, a principle that continues to guide her journey. Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Carolina Gelen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinagelen/?hl=en Follow Carolina Gelen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinagelen Follow Carolina Gelen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gelen?feature=shared Check Out Carolina’s Website: https://carolinagelen.substack.com/ Learn More About Crack an Egg With: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Okt 202350min

Food blogger Amy Kritzer Becker recounts her journey of striking a harmonious balance between preserving Jewish culinary traditions and modernizing them with a twist. She recalls being a kid amidst the bustling kitchen of her family, where she took her first steps in crafting rugelach and blintzes. Amy shares that her initial vision for her blog, What Jew Wanna Eat, centered around cupcakes, but her brother encouraged her to spotlight Jewish recipes instead. Amy shares how a pivotal email from a dedicated reader inspired her decision to leave the corporate world behind and embark on a journey to culinary school. The chef delves into her experience as a contestant on Guy's Grocery Games, recounting the challenges she faced and her desire for a rematch in the future. Amy dishes on her episodes of Served Family Style, where she and her mother reimagine her Bubbe's cherished dishes. She discusses the joy of cooking alongside her nine-month-old daughter and her aspirations to pass down the rich traditions of Hanukkah to her.Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Amy Kritzer Becker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatjewwannaeat/Learn More About Guy’s Grocery Games:https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-gamesLearn More About What Jew Wanna Eat: https://whatjewwannaeat.com/Learn More About Served Family Style:https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/celebration-menu-500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Okt 202337min

Chef Franco Noriega shares his biggest influences in his culinary journey, ranging from his restaurateur parents to his Peruvian nanny. Franco recounts how observing his parents manage several bakeries in Peru instilled in him the importance of effective leadership, which he now applies to his own restaurants. Reflecting on his earlier years as a competitive swimmer, Franco reveals the ways in which his surplus of calories led him to explore diverse culinary techniques. The entrepreneur reminisces on his move to New York, where he initially studied acting but later pursued modeling. Franco discusses attending culinary school, where he honed his culinary expertise and culminated his Peruvian heritage to launch his first restaurant upon graduation. Franco offers a glimpse into the exciting new Food Network show, Hot Dish with Franco. The host eagerly anticipates not only entertaining his audience but also empowering them with quick and accessible recipes, inviting viewers to try them in the comfort of their homes. Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Franco Noriega on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franconorhal/ Learn More About Hot Dish with Franco: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/hot-dish-with-franco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Sep 202338min

Iron Chef Jose Garces dishes on his run on Tournament of Champions and answers how he would feel about returning to the challenge. He reveals the personal quality that he attributes to his success in his career as a restaurateur and competitive chef. The James Beard Award winner shares how he finds inspiration in traveling and incorporates that into his diverse restaurant concepts. He reflects on his Latin roots and some of the early food memories that stuck with him. The chef opens up about his experience in culinary school, confessing that he initially enrolled because he was in need of a job. Jose discusses the moment he knew he belonged in the food industry, between his natural talent and all-consuming thoughts of food. The Philadelphia resident speaks on his efforts to support the underserved communities in Philadelphia through his non-profit organization, the Garces Foundation, and divulges his goal to take the organization to the national level. Jose shares what inspired his love for cooking competition shows and reveals his secret to succeeding on them. The Bobby’s Triple Threat competitor chats about his experience facing the culinary titans and weighs in on the potential of a future rematch with Bobby Flay.Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/jose-garces-reveals-the-secret-to-competition-showsFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Jose Garces on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjosegarces/Follow Jose Garces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chefjosegarcesCheck Out Jose’s Website: http://garcesgroup.com/homeLearn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threatLearn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 202336min

Viral TikTokker Owen Han reflects on his first viral video and how he found his niche as the sandwich king. He dishes on the key to capturing the perfect TikTok, from the best ASMR sounds to the importance of the first three seconds of content. The USC graduate shares that it was always his hope to work with food, for his alternate career plan was sending him down the food path as well. Owen speaks highly of his fellow food creators, shouting out a few of his biggest inspirations in the space. On that same note, he raves about the uplifting and collaborative community he’s garnered through social media. He reveals the key things he looks for in a perfect sandwich and how listeners can up their sandwich game at home. Owen remembers his passion for cooking forming at an early age, being surrounded by his Italian and Chinese heritage. Reminiscing on his childhood, Owen talks drawing inspiration from the dishes he grew up with and his hopes to ‘sandwich-fy’ them for his audience. The chef cites his biggest inspiration as his Nonna from which he learned to cook from the heart without measurements. Owen gives an inside scoop of what he hopes to tackle next and provides a sandwich suggestion for any upcoming occasions.Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/owen-han-has-a-sandwich-for-every-occasionFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Owen Han on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owen.han/Follow Owen Han on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@owen.hanFollow Owen Han on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owen.hanLearn More About Dig In With: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/dig-in-with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Aug 202331min

In honor of his new show Battle of the Decades, Jonathan Bennett reflects back on the decades that raised him. Jonathan reveals that some of his earliest food memories revolve around Campbell’s soup and Applebee’s lemonade. The actor shares what it’s like for him to witness the revival of fashion staples that he grew up with from the 80s. He shares some of the comedy movies that inspired him as a child to want to perform and ignited his passion to make people laugh. Jonathan recalls asking his father to build him a stage as opposed to a treehouse, where he would go on to perform for his family for a small entrance fee. He dishes on his high school theater career, remembering fondly how it served as a safe space for him to be himself. The 2000s icon claims that his parents always knew he’d be an actor, so they weren’t surprised when he left his liberal arts college to pursue a career in New York City. He remembers landing his first role in TV and his many Food Network hosting gigs that led him to his newest one, Battle of the Decades. He details some of his favorite aspects of his show and how the 3-round competition differs from other cooking competition shows. The host gushes on how he loves witnessing the old school and new school chefs learn from each other and how he’s hopeful the show will spark similar conversations between family members tuning in from home.Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/jonathan-bennett-wants-more-90s-musicFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Jonathan Bennett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathandbennett/Follow Jonathan Bennett on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathandbennett?lang=enLearn More About Battle of the Decades: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/battle-of-the-decades Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Aug 202344min

Food critic Troy Johnson details his start in the entertainment industry from an indie-rock TV show to a San Diego Padres pre-game show. Troy reveals how he set out to conquer his fear of public speaking in college and came out of the other side with a degree in poetry. The San Diego native talks about living in the city he grew up in and how that motivates him as the San Diego Magazine chief content officer. He reflects on the pandemic’s impact on mom-and-pop restaurants and the efforts he made to support them, including hosting Instagram live interviews with the owners. Troy shares that it was in part to these conversations that he and his wife, Claire, decided to purchase the San Diego Magazine. Having covered food in San Diego for 15 years, he provides some secrets to the city’s delicious cuisine. The published writer reveals what it was like unpacking his childhood in his book, Family Outing, and how it was received. He recalls early memories of reading the dictionary front to back and using writing as a therapeutic tool. Troy dishes that he didn’t always want to be a food critic and even spent two years learning the ins and outs of cooking to perfect his reviews. He compares his reviews to his critiques as a judge on Guy’s Grocery Games, shouting out his favorite challenge on the show. He highlights his upcoming event, Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, that he hopes will lift up the local restaurants in San Diego.Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Troy Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heytroyjohnsonFollow Troy Johnson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_troyjohnsonLearn More About Guy’s Grocery Games: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-gamesLearn More About Beachside Brawl: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beachside-brawl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Aug 202356min

Food blogger Meiko Temple dishes on her shift from corporate America to content creator and the skills she had to massage to take her content to the next level. The Dallas resident discusses her thought process during recipe development, leaning in to what her friends need out of food. She talks about pulling inspiration from her grandmother who taught her how to cook in her San Diego kitchen at a young age. Meiko reflects on first meeting her husband on set and shares what it’s like sharing a kitchen as two chefs. She expresses how much they’ve learned from each other between sharing techniques and competing head to head at home. The Eat the Culture founder shares what inspired her to create the organization and how she hopes to further the amplification of black creators. Meiko reveals her future goals in the industry between creating her own cookbook and expanding Eat the Culture to an in-person conference.Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/meiko-temple-corporate-america-to-content-creatorFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Meiko Temple on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meikoandthedishFollow Eat The Culture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatthecultureLearn More About Meiko and The Dish: https://meikoandthedish.com/Learn More About Eat The Culture: https://eattheculture.com/Learn More About Crack an Egg With: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Aug 202333min