Strained Thoughts - Food Talk: Recent Episodes
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Food Food Food! Two chefs from opposite coasts bring you a fun yet informative show with a wide range of topics. Both chef Damien Gonzalez and Joe Holberg are current food industry professionals who just enjoy talking food.
We talk about making tacos, Tamales, and Tortillas at home. Helpful hints on how to make them.
Wondering what the buzz is about sous vide. Let us break it down for you with some helpful advise.
Chefs Damien and Joe give you some tips on purchasing seafood from vendors. What to look for and what to watch out for.
Cooking and storing fresh and dried herbs. Chefs Damien and Joe tackle when to use certain herbs.
We discuss what working in a hotel kitchen looks like. Differences between independent restaurants and hotel restaurants.
Wonder what goes into a tasting menu? We discuss our shared experiences and thoughts on designing tasting menus.
The final episode of our 3 part series on yachting. How a normal day goes, provisioning, and guest needs.
In this episode, we continue our talk on yachts. Specifically working onboard how to carry yourself as a professional, food timing, what to expect from guests, and how to stay organized.
We describe the yachting industry for those thinking about a new career. By explaining what the industry is really like, listeners will develop a real plan of what to expect and how to get started.
From automation to 3D printed foods. We discuss our thoughts on where we believe the industry is heading.