HFFA: Recent Episodes
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In this episode we interview Michael Sollinger, owner and chef of Braisin' Hussies food cart. Specializing in slow-cooked meats, his food cart is a three-time winner of the Madison food cart review and has become a fixture of the Madison food scene. Before moving to Madison, he spent time working in top kitchens around the country and owned restaurants in Eastern Europe. We discuss his culinary inspirations and training, why he chose to open a food cart in Madison, and the opportunities provided by operating a mobile food business.
In this episode we speak with co-founders Amadeus Benitez and Arek Schmoker about their innovative edible product for dogs. They talk about their love for their pets, and how their biscuits can help save yours in the event of accidental chocolate ingestion. Chocolate Rescue absorbs the toxins in chocolate that can have serious and potentially fatal effects for our canine friends. We learn about some of the science behind this, and how they have approached building their business around this unique product.
This week we interview Kathy Krusiec to learn about their unique take on pesto, being a veteran owned business, and growing fresh herbs in Monroe, WI.
This week we talk about everything tea with Jack & Mary Herbert, and how each of their journeys inspired them to build a business that sources from around the globe. We also got to learn about tea, how it's processing affects flavors and caffeine levels, hear stories from their travels to tea fields in Georgia (the country) and more. Grab a cup of tea, and enjoy this episode!
In this episode we talk with Lisa Jacobson about her specialty bagel company Mermaid Kitchen, building a business during the pandemic, and plans for an expanded menu in the future!
This week we interview China Moon, whose luxury bartending business Bartender 608 has been crafting memorable events with unparalleled service since 2007. We talk about her upbringing in New York, the differences between East Coast and Midwestern cocktail preferences, and the wide range of considerations she takes into account when preparing for your next big celebration.
Josey Chu of Madame Chu Delicacies talks about the growth of her sauce business and the inspiration behind her Singaporean offerings, including her grandmother's cookbook and the time when these unique and tasty recipes literally fell into her lap. One of FEED Kitchens longtime members, Josey's personality and culinary expertise shines through in this wide-ranging conversation.
In our very first episode of the FEED Kitchens Table Talk podcast we interview Chef Thony "Mango Man" Clarke, the entrepreneur behind Cafe Costa Rica food cart, catering, and the Mango Man Cooks line of bottled sauces. We hear about his upbringing in Costa Rica, moving to the United States, and journey from being an international touring musician to local chef and longtime favorite of the Madison, WI food scene. We are treated to a taste of his musical talents as well. Enjoy!
Maurice "Mo" Banks is already sort of an institution in the local food movement. As a young adult, Mo got involved in various urban agriculture projects including starting the original Off The Block Salsa project. Mo has worked for many years in the neighborhood in support of the Darbo Pantry Project and other efforts. Mo now works for HFFA and is helping lead a cutting edge project distributing Purpose Grown Produce from Crossroads Community Farm and other locations. Want to know his Spirit Vegetable? Listen to the outtake at the very end!
Hello, again!
This episode is the second half of an interivew with long-time local food activist and HFFA co-founder Chris Brockel.
Enjoy!
Hello, all!
Healthy Food For All of Dane County is proud to release our first ever podcast featuring Chris Brockel, Manager at FEED Kitchens and one of the founders of Healthy Food For All of Dane County.
The second half of the interview with Chris will be posted next. More podcast episodes will be posted soon.
Enjoy!