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On this episode we talk Chefs United for Future Chefs of America with Chef Kevin Levine. Chef is hosting an amazing charity event, January 16 in Myrtle Beach SC. The event is an 8 course wine dinner with a silent auction.  We also talk about the bussiness moving forward in 2017. Whats up with Hotbloxx and seasonal work in a destonation town. We check out the trending news story and play what did we learn. Follow Chef Kevin on Instagram @chefscatoris

Happy New Year! on this episode we talk food and hotel business with Chef Nick Calias. Nicholas Calias has lead the culinary operation at The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo for nearly a decade. In 2013, he received “Chef of the Year” honors from the Boston Chapter of The American Culinary Federation, and in 2015, he won the “Chef of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. We chat about regional food, hotel operations, winning awards and planning for huge events like new years eve in Boston! Of course the age on question on this show millennials in the kitchen...  Chef Nick is an amazing chef and an even better person so this conversation is sure not disapoint! 

On this holiday episode we talk about some of the best holiday parties and what its like in the bussiness when you have kids. Our guest is Chef Ninamarie Bojekian from ooh la la catering. I met Ninamarie on the show the Taste and we have stayed in touch over the years. She is now a new mom and a chef and the two are hard to juggle for sure! We talk about balence and what makes it so hard to be a parent in this bussines. We also talk a little news and of course play what did we learn. and of course Updates on the future of show itself, and of course Edible Nutmeg on the Road on Mynetwork tv Saturday mornings.

On this late bloomer episode, we talk to Chef Jeff Purrazzi about mentoring and staffing. Chef Jeff has ton of guys that work for him, so we cover interviewing, what to look for and mentoring the next generation. We also touch on holiday parties and more. We talk about the the show and whats coming up this week on Edible Nutmeg on the Road and what the plan for the future is. We also cover this week's top food news story and play what did we learn!

On this episode its all about the wine as we welcome in Girish Patel, "G" is a expert on wines and his families bussiness own and run  serveral wine shops. We talk about holiday wine pairing and whats hot this year. We also chat about 100th episode plans, Boston and of course the Tv show, Edible Nutmeg on the Road on WCTX My Network TV. As always we play what did we learn and provide the absolute best comentary ever on the top news of the week!

On this episode we talk with Mike and Scott Staib from Ergo Chef Knives! Ergo chef makes a fantastic knife but these guys are even better people! The boys have taken a great family company and given it a national presence. They have worked with chefs such as Guy Fieri, Micheal Symon, and more! Their products are a staple of my culinary arsenal and you hear about them every week on this show! We talk about why make a knife with an angle, from chef to knife maker, and more! Plus what did we learn and this weeks top food story! check out ergochef.com

On this episode we chat with the fantastic Kierstin Pupkowski from WTNH ABC CT about getting booked. Kierstin will help us get the inside scoop to getting booked. What does she look for initially, what does she want to see in the segment, and what does it take to get invited back. How important are food segments these days and if she see's the trend of food segments on lifestyle shows continuing. We also chat about the Veteran at a local Chilis restaurant story that is taking over the internet and what does a new president mean for the hospitality industry all on this episode of Plum Luv Foods Live.

On this episode we chat with Chicago's own Chef Aram Reed. We talk about private chefs vs traditional chefs. Do we miss the rush of the restaurant line, the commraderie, or does it make us a stronger chef because of how much we work alone and have to promote ourselves. Its a conversation that is sure to make everyone have an opinion if you have ever worked in a kitchen. Also, is it worth it to take catering jobs out of state? We think so I and will tell you why! Plus the cat is out of the bag on Edible Nutmeg on the Road!

ON this special halloween episode of Plumluvfoods we have special guest Omar aka culinary harassment and Hassan Muscelmani from Hells Kitchen having a round table discussion with Chef Plum about some of the scariest moments ever in the kitchen. From knife wounds to demon chefs this storytime episode is sure to entertain!

On this episode we continue our beer series with one of the best breweries in the country New Belgium Brewing. As of 2015, it was the fourth-largest craft brewery and eighth-largest overall brewery in the United States. Our guest is Lauren Woods Salazar, she is the wood callar director for New Belgium Brewing.While she was developing the wood program, Lauren also built the company’s sensory program, where she developed the sensory program from a basic production check to its present world-class program and education. Lauren and her team focused on the education of New Belgium’s expert taste panel, sales staff and distributing partners in production and flavor profiles of each craft beer.Lauren has served as a judge at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival, and as a faculty member of Siebel Institute of Technology. She has presented for the Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Cup, American Homebrewers Association, American Society of Brewing Chemists, Master Brewers Association of America and ot

On this episode we talk with Taylor from Church owl beer. Taylor is very cool and to top it off makes awesome beer. Oh yeah did I mention its gluten free. We hear Taylor's story and talk about what sets her beer apart from other gluten free beers. this stuff is really very good. We also talk food pairing with beer and more. Also we chat a little about after shift drinks and more. Its all about the hops, the beer, and flavor on this episode!!

On this episode we talk with Chef Mark Henry, I have never seen a man take apart a pig as quickly and perfectly as Chef Mark. This guy is the Charcuterie king of Colorado and a damn fine chef. Chef Mark recently killed it on Cooks vs Cons and has won compitions all over! We also chat about charity gigs and if they are good for business. Its all about the meat on this episode of Plum Luv Foods

On this episode we talk to one of the coolest chefs around Chef Brother Luck, yup that is his real name. Chef Luck has been all over the world making some of the best street eats there is. Spending time in Japan and more. Currently he calls Colorado his home with his restaurant Brother Luck Street Eats. This dude is a Chef's Chef, he has beaten Bobby flay and been on Chopped, and thats not even scrachting the surface. Oh yeah he and Chef Plum have spent time together in a gay bar in New Orleans....(true Story it gets even weirder, his mom was there) Follow Chef @chefbrotherluck on instagram and check out chefbrotherluck.com. We also check in with the brand new 2016 CT Chef's Challenge winner Chef Adam Bedini!! Live Monday night at 10pm!

On this episode we talk to Sweetcakes by Sara, @sweetcakesbySara on Instagram she spent the entire summer in Maine away from her family working at a camp. We talk about the different jobs this career can bring and the places it can take you. We also talk about bakers vs cooks and on going struggle that has lasted for centeries. Also what brought her to truecooks. Late night caterings and more also we check in with the CT chefs challenge happening this week!

On this episode we check in with Carlos from Lost Car. This guys is changing the chef coat game with his coats. As a matter of fact Chef Plum wears the grunt shirt and cannot stop talking about them! We hear his story and learn what it takes to put out the volume lost car does. Also what got him into this end of the bussiness and out of the kitchen. We also chat about the CT chefs challenge as well as compitions in general are they worth it?

On this Labor day edition its all about the working man! We talk about surviving the hurricane, cooking on the road and more. We also check in with our buddy the recently retired WWE and ECW champion Justin Credible. We talk travel, road food, staying in shape and eating clean while working on the road 350 days a year. We also chat about culinary career vs pro wrestling career which is harder! :) Happy Labor day 2016!

On this episode we catch up with Chef Marlon Alexander, chef has been the personal chef to Kiss, Christina Aguilera, Will Smith and more. We talk about the life of a private chef and what it takes, the good the bad and the just downright wierd. Plus Chef Plum talks about food documentries and are they really relevent in the food world today.

On this episode we recap the Chefs Taste Challenge in New Orleans with Redleader. How did we do??? Also we talk road food with the Bookend Baldies Buddy Cassimanio and Eddie Bennett. Why road food with these to funny humans? Because they tour with the one and only Debbie Gibson! Buddy and Eddie have a hystarical show called the book end baldies, and just so happen to tour the country dancing teaching dance oh yeah and dancing with Debbie Gibson. This show is sure to be incredibly entertaining!!!

On this episode we check in with our friend Matt Kourie our buddy and founder of the NY best Wings festival, as we gear up to the final of all the festivals this summer. Matt talks wings, cocktails and more! We also chat a little about catering and the Hamptons. Its wings beer and food on this episode! Plus chef Kyle Schutte stops by to talk Ice cream for dinner!! 

On this episode we take calls and talk about the business of food. There are many things wrong so we try to figure them all out. Chef's Adam Bedini and Jeff Purrazzi join the round table for chop talk, and we discuss the state of the plate. Catering to working the line we want to hear it all. We also touch on cooking outside over a campfire with Chef Plum as well as the how local food differs everywhere. How much beer is too much beer? Follow chef Jeff at @forkingchef on social media and Chef Bedini @a.bedini87