The Voice4Chefs Podcast

Jan 12 2025 75 ep. 33 mins 13
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The **Voice4Chefs Podcast**, hosted by Michael Dugan comes out of the kitchen and into the studio. He celebrates the culinary world by sharing the stories of chefs, restaurateurs, and food innovators. With guests from around the globe, the show explores the art, passion, and creativity behind the culinary profession, offering inspiring insights for food lovers everywhere.

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EP78: A Taste of LA: Chef Johnny Sanchez at Kendall's Brasserie

Jan 12 2025 45 mins  
Send us a textToday, we dedicate this episode to the unsung heroes, the chefs, service workers, and firefighters of Los Angeles and the Palisades. To the chefs and service workers: Thank you for nourishing our communities and creating spaces that bring us together. To the firefighters: Your courage and dedication protect our homes and neighborhoods. This is our heartfelt thanks to

EP77: Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia

Nov 10 2024 23 mins  
Send us a text Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia: A Voice4Chefs Special In this special episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, we travel to Tahiti for a live interview with Tia, the owner of Hotu Mahana, a traditional Tahitian restaurant. The conversation delves into Tia's background, her family's cooking traditions, and her journey from working in tourism to runni

EP76: From Escoffier Culinary School to Private Chef: Bri Murray’s Inspiring Story

Oct 27 2024 33 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Chef Bri opens up about her unique journey—from learning traditional Albanian dishes with her grandmother to becoming a private chef with a repertoire that spans French, Italian, Mediterranean, Latin American, and Southern comfort cuisines. She shares the life experiences that shaped her, including her love for farm-to-table dining and her travels

75 Part II: Leading the Escoffier Institute: Chef Kirk Bachmann’s Culinary Legacy and Vision

Sep 08 2024 38 mins  
Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master bakers in Germany to becoming a

74 Part I: Leading the Escoffier Institute: Chef Kirk Bachmann’s Culinary Legacy and Vision

Sep 08 2024 29 mins  
Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master bakers in Germany to becoming a

EP73: Tom Douglas: The Road to Becoming Seattle’s Food Legend

Aug 18 2024 30 mins  
Send us a text Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Seattle culinary legend Tom Douglas. A James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and media personality, Tom takes us through his remarkable journey from his early days in Delaware to becoming a household name in Seattle's food scene. Tom shares how his love for food was shaped by his childhood influenc

Ep72: Behind the Mic Producer Becky Guzak on The Hot Stove Society Radio with Tom Douglas

Aug 11 2024 34 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Becky Guzak, a podcaster and producer passionate about helping others connect and build confidence through the joy of entertaining. Becky is the creator of the "Host with Confidence" podcast, where she inspires people to gather without stress. She is also the producer of the Hot Stove Society Radio Show, hosted by renowned chef and restaur

EP: 71 Season3 Launch & Checkin with Indonesian Pastry Chef Gunawan Wu

Jul 14 2024 44 mins  
Send us a text Season3 Launch & Checkin with Indonesian Pastry Chef Gunawan Wu Introduction: We're doing something very special to kick off Season 3 of Voice4Chefs. Joining us is my friend all the way from Indonesia, the amazing pastry chef, entrepreneur, and international pastry judge, Gunawan Wu. Known for his humility and dedication to helping others, Gunawan is not just a t

EP 70: Exploring the Sweet Art of Chocolate with Rasha Younan

Jun 09 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text **Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy to many. **Key Discussion Points:** 1. **Rasha's Background and Journ

EP 69: Gluten-Free Living with Ellen Bayens and The Celiac Scene

May 11 2024 41 mins  
Send us a text **Episode Description:** In this episode, Ellen Bayens shares her powerful journey of living with celiac disease and how her experiences have fueled her passion for advocacy and awareness. From her family's immigrant history to her mother's undiagnosed struggles and her own accidental discovery of her diagnosis, Ellen sheds light on the challenges and importance of e