Ingredient Insiders: Where Chefs Talk

Dec 16 2024 125 ep. 37 mins 15
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Inside the minds of the world’s top chefs and how they source the ingredients that inspire them in the kitchen. Join The Chefs’ Warehouse’s John Magazino and Andrea Parkins on a culinary journey with leading food makers.

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Seeds: Chef Dan Barber of Row 7 Seed Company

Dec 16 2024 41 mins  
John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse are joined by Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Co-Founder of Row 7 Seed Company, to dive into the transformative world of produce and seeds.Dan explains why exceptional produce begins with a great seed, sharing insights into innovative creations like the cross between an onion and a leek. They discuss how

California Organic Dairy: Albert Straus of Straus Family Creamery

Dec 02 2024 43 mins  
John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse are joined by Albert Straus, Founder and CEO of Straus Family Creamery, to explore the rich history and sustainable practices of this pioneering organic dairy company.Albert shares how his parents, Bill and Ellen Straus, inspired his commitment to organic farming and environmental stewardship. Learn how Straus Family Creamery grew from a small

Family: Lynn Giacomini Stray of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.

Nov 25 2024 47 mins  
Join John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse as they chat with Lynn Giacomini Stray,Co-Owner and COO of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., a family-run company rooted intradition and innovation.Lynn shares the inspiring story of Point Reyes, co-owned by her and her three sisters, and thejourney of turning their family business into a renowned cheese producer. Discover why bluecheese b

Goat Milk: Janne Rasmussen of Cypress Grove

Nov 18 2024 38 mins  
John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse are joined by Janne Rasmussen, Marketing Manager for Cypress Grove Chevre, to explore the unique world of goat milk.Janne dives into Cypress Grove’s celebrated goat cheese lineup, including fan favorites like Humboldt Fog and Truffle Tremor. They discuss the distinct differences between goat’s milk and cow’s milk, from flavor profiles to

Goat Cheese: Francois Challet of Laura Chenel

Nov 11 2024 26 mins  
Join John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse as they explore the world of goat cheese withFrancois Challet, Head Cheesemaker at Laura Chenel.Francois shares the inspiring story of Laura Chenel, who founded her namesake company in1979 and became a true pioneer in the American cheese industry by introducing high-qualitygoat cheese to the U.S. market. They dive into the unique benefits

California Dairy: Matt Brown of Cowgirl Creamery

Nov 04 2024 40 mins  
Join Andrea and special guest host Michele Glancey from Chef's Warehouse for a delicious dive into the world of artisanal cheese with Matt Brown, head cheesemaker at Cowgirl Creamery.In this episode, Matt shares the story behind Cowgirl Creamery, founded in California in 1997 by Sue Conley and Peggy Smith. He discusses Cowgirl Creamery’s unwavering commitment to organic, farm-to-

Pigs: Chef Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions

Oct 28 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of Ingredient Insiders, John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse sit down with Elias Cairo, co-founder of Olympia Provisions, the pioneering American charcuterie company he started with his sister Jess.Elias takes us through his inspiring journey, from his teenage years as an avid snowboarder to training as a chef in Switzerland, where he developed a deep respect for t

Cheddar Cheese: Chef Josh Archibald of Tillamook County Creamery Association

Oct 21 2024 39 mins  
Join hosts John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse for a special episode of Ingredient Insidersfeaturing Josh Archibald, Executive Chef of Culinary Development at Tillamook CountyCreamery Association.In this episode, they dive into Tillamook’s rich history as a farmer-owned cooperative with over100 years of commitment to producing high-quality dairy products. Josh shares how Tillam

Watercress: Todd Gosule of B&W Quality Growers

Oct 14 2024 26 mins  
Join your hosts, John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse, for an enlightening episode of Ingredient Insiders, featuring Todd Gosule, Executive VP of Sales for B&W Quality Growers. B&W, a company with a 154-year history, is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability.In this episode, Todd delves into the remarkable nutritional and medicinal properties of watercre

Micro Greens: Nicolas Mazard & Chef Taylor Knapp of Flavour Fields

Oct 09 2024 49 mins  
Join John and Andrea from Chef's Warehouse for an insightful episode of Ingredient Insiders,featuring Nicolas Mazard, Partner and Co-Founder of Flavour Fields. In this episode, theyexplore the incredible versatility of micro greens and how these tiny greens can have a bigimpact on dishes and drinks.Nicolas shares the various applications of micro greens, from adding a burst of flav