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Amira Alvarez of The Unstoppable Woman Discusses Setting Financial Goals May 26, 2020

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On this episode, Chefs Without Restaurants founder Chris Spear speaks with Amira Alvarez of The Unstoppable Woman. Amira is our first podcast guest that’s not in the food and beverage industry. Her mission is to teach entrepreneurs and business owners the skills that helped her take her business from the low six-figures to over $700k in one year, and then going on to hit seven-figures.

We discuss money and setting financial goals, the mindset to achieve those goals, and some of the tactics to get you there.

Recommended Reading: Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill, The Science of Getting Rich – Wallace Wattles, Working With the Law – Raymond Holliwell

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From The Olive Garden to Hell's Kitchen - Chef Benjamin on Starting a Food Business During the Covid-19 Pandemic May 22, 2020

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On this episode, we speak with chef Benjamin from Dallas, Texas. Starting his culinary career at The Olive Garden in Montgomery, Alabama, Benjamin worked his way up the culinary ladder, from cooking on a cruise ship, to cooking at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas.

He ended up moving to Dallas, right before the Covid-19 pandemic started, and soon found his employment options limited. Instead of giving up on cooking, he actually decided to start a business amid this. Deciding to focus on just a couple of items, he’s had tremendous success in a short period of time, selling his Pineapple Bang Boats, and the Vanilla Banana Pudding Soft Sweet Bread Tacos.

We talk about his culinary path, using Instagram to market his business, and starting a food business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Food Sales Rep Jacob Pratt Discusses the Affect of Covid-19 on the Food Industry May 18, 2020

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On this episode, we speak with Jacob Pratt. Jacob is a sales rep with International Gourmet Foods. Prior to working there, he’s spent most of his career working in, and running, kitchens.

We discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the restaurant industry including diminished sales, the supply chain, pivoting to the carry-out model, and restaurants turning into mini grocery stores. We also talk about work/life balance and being addicted to the restaurant lifestyle.

We asked Jacob to share some love for some of the restaurants still open, so check out The Tasting Room, Guide House Grill, Brewer’s Alley, Canapes Catering, Chrysalis Vineyards, Dolce & Ciabatta, Dan’s Restaurant & Tap House

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Story on the Pass - Telling the Back-Story of a Chef Through Their Recipes May 11, 2020

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On this episode, Chefs Without Restaurants founder Chris Spear speaks with Billy Trakas of Story on the Pass. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, Story on the Pass is aimed at revealing the backstory of a chef through a recipe. Oftentimes, food ignites influential emotions that remind us of childhood memories, significant individuals or an event that has helped shape the story of a chef. Occasionally, these occurrences can become the catalyst that launches an individual into a culinary career.

Story on the Pass is currently in the process of creating a community cookbook. Proceeds will go directly to participating restaurants and restaurant relief programs.

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Easy Cooking Tips for Families with Chef Chris of Perfect Little Bites May 10, 2020

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This episode is a little different than the other episodes. On this episode, chef Chris Spear of Perfect Little Bites gives some easy cooking tips to a group of moms from a local MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) group. They had scheduled a Zoom session to learn some easy ways to make dinner a little more interesting, without having to invest a lot of extra time or money.

I hope you all enjoy this episode. If there are any recipes you’d like, or want some personal tips, you can email Chris at PerfectLittleBites@gmail.com. You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

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Thanks to this week’s sponsors: Tyler Wright, Danny Spletter, Little Fig Bake Shop in Baltimore, Maryland, Café Bueno in Frederick, Maryland, Ron Creger, Maryland Bakes in Frederick, Maryland and The Savory Spoon Catering Company in Frederick, Maryland

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Chef Christian Blouin of Hootch & Banter Restaurant Talks Covid-19, Kitchen Culture and Culinary Inspiration May 08, 2020

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On this episode we have Christian Blouin, the executive chef of Hootch & Banter restaurant in Frederick, Maryland. Christian is the first restaurant chef we’ve had on the show. Obviously, we talk a lot about the impact of covid-19 on the restaurant industry. We also touch on kitchen culture, continuous learning and culinary inspiration.

Some of the people and businesses mentioned are: Jeff Naylor, Brad Deboy, Elle, Chuck Hughes, Rick Bayless, Roy Choi, Lazy Fish Sushi

Two of his favorite books are the classics, Larousse Gastronomique and Escoffier.

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Philadelphia Chef David Pollack and His Non-Profit Organization Cooking Without Kidneys May 04, 2020

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On this episode we have David Pollack, a chef in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. After experiencing kidney failure in 2003, and undergoing dialysis, David finally received a kidney transplant. Like all people with kidney issues, he had to change the way he cooked and ate. Taking what he learned about his new diet, and combining it with his knowledge of cooking, he’s created Cooking Without Kidneys. David is in the early stages of creating this non-profit organization. Currently, he’s sharing recipes on his website https://cookingwithoutkidneys.wordpress.com/. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Listen to Dave tell his story about trying to continue working as a line cook and sous chef as he was undergoing dialysis. He also shares some of his favorite recipe ideas.

Some of the people and businesses mentioned are: Guillermo Veloso, Jose Garces, Caffe Gelato, Cuba Libre, Marc Vetri, Jeff Michaud, Chef’s Table, The Mind of a Chef, Epicurious.com

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Andrew Wilkinson of Pizza Llama Talks About Adapting His Food Truck Business During Covid-19 May 01, 2020

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On this episode we have Andrew Wilkinson from Pizza Llama. Most people know Andrew as the cohost of this podcast. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Andrew has taken a temporary leave from the podcast, as he’s focusing on his business. Pizza Llama is a mobile, wood-fired pizza operation based out of Frederick, Maryland.

Andrew has had to change many of the ways that his business operates due to social distancing and the travel restrictions put into place. He believes that most of the changes he’s made will continue, even as things return to “normal”. He also talks about bringing a new chef into his operation. It’s a great conversation about adapting your business to the current situations, and how you can possibly grow from it.

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Thanks to this week’s sponsors: Tyler Wright, Danny Spletter, Little Fig Bake Shop in Baltimore, Maryland, Café Bueno in Frederick, Maryland, Ron Creger, Maryland Bakes in Frederick, Maryland and The Savory Spoon Catering Company in Frederick, Maryland

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Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm Talks About Changing Her Business Due to Covid-19 Apr 27, 2020

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On this episode we have Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm. Many people know The Sweet Farm from their fermented products such as sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and ginger beer. They were the first business licensed to sell sauerkraut in the state of Maryland. They also had a successful food truck that served their fermented products along with grilled sausages.

They recently made the decision to stop using the food truck, and to end production of the krauts, focusing solely on the production of their ginger beer. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, they lost much of their existing ginger beer business, and have decided to pivot again. Hear Rachel tell her story, and learn more about the pasture-raised pork business they’re focusing on. If you live in the Frederick, Maryland area, you can go to their website https://www.thesweetfarm.com/ to learn more, and to order some pork.

Some of the people and businesses mentioned are: Sandor Katz, Boxcar Burgers, Full Cellar Farm, Open Book Farm, 1,000 EcoFarms, Pleasant Hill, Produce, McClintock Distilling, Tenth Ward Distilling, Idiom Brewing Company

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Baker Katrice Scott of Two Sweet Bakery Talks About Her Cookie Business Apr 20, 2020

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On this episode we have Katrice Scott. Katrice is one half of Two Sweet, the custom confections business she started in Frederick, Maryland with her twin sister Karin.

On this episode:

· Transitioning for baking at home, to cooking out of a commercial kitchen

· The impact of Covid-19 on life and business

· Finding time to be creative

· The cookie business

Businesses Mentioned: Canapes Catering, Frederick Community College, Djs Catering, Dutch’s Daughter, Lazy Fish, and Jerk n Jive

Thanks to this week’s sponsors: Tyler Wright, Little Fig Bake Shop in Baltimore, Maryland, and Café Bueno in Frederick, Maryland.

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