Melinda Burrows has had a love of food her whole life. That passion has sent her around the world, cooking for Paul McCartney, Phil Collins and INXS while on tour, to name a few, and preparing private dinners for Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney. In recent years, Melinda has worked as an executive chef and earned the elite title of certified executive chef from the American Culinary Federation. She says it’s her love of ingredients and the connection of food that keeps her excited about the profession. In this episode, Melinda talks about her storied life in the culinary arts, her recent departure from the kitchen at Hickory Hills Country Club and her next career move.
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