Jaime and Matt talk trends for 2025. Listen in to see what to find on menu and kitchen tables this year.

Jaime and Matt connect with chef Daniel Lessem to talk all things technology in the kitchen. Focusing on Rational's evolution of the combi and beyond, the chefs talk about how tech can make our jobs easier and more productive.

Jaime and Matt connect on campus with chef Dan Bazzinotti to talk about his journey to becoming a JWU faculty member and how Charcuterie might be the perfect medium to teaching young minds.

Jaime and Matt connect with founder of the Uncanoonuc Mushroom Foraging company and New Hampshire Mycological Society, Christine Gagnon to talk all things shrooms! From basic ID to what not to eat, Christine shares her insight and pass...

Jaime and Matt connect with Gabriel Key to unpack what being a leader in food means today. The chefs dive into how history and pop culture impact our ability to truly evolve as an industry.

Jaime and Matt connect with Made to Sustain founder, Kelly D'Amico to talk about why being more sustainable is easier than you think and what's stopping us from truly adopting this path as the norm.

Jaime and Matt connect with Anchor Toffee owner Peter Kelly to talk all things toffee, the importance of support in starting a business and which candy bar excites the most seasoned candymaker.

Jaime and Matt connect with editor and content guru, Mary King from Restaurant HQ to talk about starting your first restaurant, how to leverage your community and avoiding technology traps.

Jaime and Matt connect with JWU alum Sam Burgess to help inspire new and upcoming graduates on how active listening and asking questions can lead to freedom in your career. Later in the episode, the chefs dive into how to serve to serve a great...

Jaime and Matt connect with Kansas City BBQ Judge, Jeremy Houghton to talk all things BBQ. Brisket to burgers, the chefs cover it all and in perfect timing for the upcoming July 4th holiday. 

Jaime and Matt declare the summer BBQ season open for business.! The chefs debunk misconceptions on what belongs on the grill and lay out some backyard BBQ etiquette to ensure everyone does summer get togethers right. Later in the episode, the ...

Jaime and Matt connect with JWU dean and secret econ guru, Jason Evans to talk about the California fast-food minimum wage increase and how that impacts the future of food.

Matt connects with Asheville chef and James Beard winner, Katie Button to talk about finding success through inspiration, resilience and consistency. 

Matt connects with seafood evangelist Barton Seaver during the 2024 JWU FiT Symposium to talk all things fish, mentorship and cookbooks. This quick conversation results in a trip down memory lane and some "doing a podcast during a symposium" ba...

Jaime and Matt connect with global master chef Karl Guggenmos and JWU alum Michelle Tulloch to discuss their newest venture: The Golden Plate, a global gastronomic experience that offers unique culinary retreats off the beat and path, combining...

Jaime and Matt dive into the annual McCormick flavor forecast and talk about tamarind's versatility and why every emerging cook should have this in their pantry.

Jaime and Matt connect with hot dog aficionado and JWU professor, Bill Lendway to talk about America's favorite sandwich. Later in the episode the chefs share personal stories of how hot dogs played a role in their childhood and a fun game of h...

Jaime and Matt connect with chef Monica Glass to talk all things gluten-free, opening a new restaurant and what chefs look for in a stage. 

Jaime and Matt connect with World Association of Chef Societies managing director, Ragnar Fridriksson to talk about how the white comes with responsibilities to do good, grow your own skills and experience new places and flavors

Jaime and Matt answer holiday questions from listeners - some food - some, well other

Matt connects with JWU junior George Gonzalez to talk about what drives him to be the best. The chefs chat about what bugs and inspires them about the industry and how dining out as a chef has both pros and cons.

Jaime and Matt sit down with Professor Jenn Pereira to talk and taste all things cider. In this episode, the chefs debunk the cider-making process, talk about different applications in the culinary/baking/pastry world and of course.. do a kille...

Jaime connects with pastry chef and momtrepreneur Jessica Lewis to talk all things plated desserts, taking your career in stages and of course.... Chicken and friggin waffles!

Jaime and Matt connect with CKBK co-founder Matthew Cockerill and food journalist Felicity Cloake to talk about cookbook digitization, the importance of saving lost books and why print will never go out of style. 

Jaime and Matt review the 2022 film: The Menu to discuss whether it was a truly a thriller or perhaps a somewhat accurate satire. Spoiler Alert! the chefs discuss a lot of details about the movie, so watch it before you listen.