Food Farms & Chefs Radio Show

Anna Hackman's Journey From Law to Botanicals

We began this week with Anna Hackman. Anna shared how she transitioned from working as a real estate attorney into the world of horticulture, and through persevering through a few mistakes...how her passion for herbs and living a healthy, natural lifestyle led to owning her business, The Naked Botanical. Anna finds joy through helping people improve their health through her herbal produ...

Elijah Milligan's New Restaurant Venture

Elijah Milligan, who is the Chef and Owner of Love Child in Philadelphia, began this week's show, discussing his brand-new restaurant. Set to launch in the Fall, Love Child has been a labor of love and perseverance; Elijah has been working towards this new venture for five years. After explaining the name's significance, Elijah discussed that his restaurant will offer wood-fire contemporary ...

Innovative Catering Concepts and Wawa Welcome America (00:00)

Rocco Gallelli, the food producer for Wawa Welcome America, discusses his role in coordinating food and drink for the festival. He explains that this is his 18th year managing the event, which includes various activities from June 19th to July 4th, culminating in the Party on the Parkway on July 4th that typically attracts about a quarter million people. Rocco describes t...

This week's show began with Kelsey Timmerman and his new book which focuses on regenerative agriculture, where they discussed his journey from anthropology to author, and the different farming practices around the world. The show continued with Melanie Ganzman from Fluffy Farms, who shared her success with a USDA grant for their silvopasture system and sustainable farming operations in New Jersey. The show ended with Lee Leung, the...

Chef Clara Park: Eat Cetera & The Cinema Chefs Podcast

Clara discussed her various projects, including her partnership with Drexel University where she offers recreational cooking classes on weekends, and her podcast " The Cinema Chefs" which is recording its final episode of season one. They cover food scenes from movies, with topics ranging from specific foods to special occasion dining. With her passion for culinary education, Cl...

After learning how Gina Lizzo's career brought her into her role as Main Line Today magazine's Managing Editor, she and our host discussed all the fun and excitement that will happen at this year's Best Of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party happening on July 31st at The Drexelbrook! The annual event is a year in the making, and highlights the top businesses within the region by way of tasting and sampling what those places off...

Northeast Farmers Market Season
Host Amaris Pollock welcomed Devin Cornia who is the Executive Director of the Northeast Farming Association of New Jersey back to the show. They discuss the upcoming farmers market season and the opportunity for people to interact with farmers and learn about agriculture.  They also discussed Devin's history within the industry, along with some of the programs, initiatives, and the publication "The N...

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Tracy's Culinary Career Journey:
Amaris and Tracy discussed her personal experiences and career path that led her into the culinary industry. This included her journey from being a jeweler to becoming a bartender and eventually a manager at various restaurants, including Rosalie in Wayne. She highlighted the opportunities for growth and learning within the Fearless restaurant company, which she has been a part of for many ye...

Michelle Delp is the Regional GM for Fearless Restaurants, and she joined our host so we could SPRING into what's fashionable to eat in University City! Louie Louie offers a vibe that feels very European French Bistro, and with their sidewalk-based seating now open, and new spring menu available and Happy Hours extended...everyone who visits can enjoy the atmosphere and menu options no matter what they're looking for! Whether you...

Chef Nomu Reeves joined us to share her story and path to owning Le Sel Catering & Events. Chef Reeves grew up experiencing life from many different cultures and cuisines, and that exposure opened her to a love of the culinary industry with all of its flavors! Later in life, she started out cooking savory items and working inside the kitchens of some prestigious restaurateurs. At some point she switched her focus to become a pastry...

We began with Chef Anthony Bonett from @Moshulu, who's about to enter into his new role as the Chef at Triple Crown, located in the Radnor Hotel in Wayne, PA.  Chef Bonett has been working inside restaurants in Philadelphia for most of his career, landing a job with Fearless Restaurant's Marty Grims 15 years ago, and has worked for the family-owned business ever since. His career has long since focused on seafood-heavy cuisines whe...

We first heard from Insatiable restaurant's Owner, Denise Gesek.  Denise's passion for the culinary industry began while spending time in the kitchen with her grandparents making gnocchi and other Italian dishes from scratch.  Never losing her love of cooking, Denise attended Johnson & Wales and continued her outstanding career by working at prestigious restaurants across the United States, even meeting one of her childhood idols a...

The owner of Goodlands Food Co, Anna Dausman, joined us to take a more in-depth look into her career and what ultimately led Anna to building a business based on hot sauces.  As a young girl, Anna already showed an entrepreneurial spirit--making her first attempt at a culinary career with a cake-baking business.  Although that initial concept did not pan out, she nevertheless pursued a career which created opportunities for others ...

Elegant and regal is one way to describe the ambience you'll discover upon entering Autograph Brasserie in Wayne, PA, and their General Manager, Willie Fajotina, joined us to describe the entire scene--from the decor, menu, and more!  From extended Happy Hours, to Fearless Restaurant's Restaurant Week (April 7th - 13th), Easter Celebrations, and hosting private events...you can fulfill all of your dining needs when visiting Autogra...

Chris Lerch is a Co-Founder of Not Pizza, a beverage that's grabbing headlines and attention due to a genius marketing plan aimed at grabbing your attention. We all love pizza since it's become a part of our lives as a go-to comfort food, so Chris landed on that name when he thought about what he (and friends) like when hanging out: To have pizza and something that is not pizza (aka a beverage). With a name chosen, Chris and his ...

We began with friends from White Dog Cafe Chester Springs and their Executive Chef, Rob McKee. Chef Rob's culinary career is why he is so versatile in the kitchen, having initially learned on the line, and circled back to the industry via a culinary degree.  Chef Rob earned his marks while working in kitchens across the US, and is now back in his home state working at White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs as their Executive Chef.  He's...