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• How to Start a Successful Cottage Bakery with Maria Baradell of Leaf & Loaf

  Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter.Have you ever thought about turning your love for baking into a real business? That’s exactly what Maria Baradell, founder of Leaf & Loaf, did. Starting in her home kitchen, she quickly scaled her sourdough micro-bakery into a thriving business. In this episode, she shares her journey, tips for success, and how she turned a viral moment into brand growth.We discuss:How Maria got started in the cottage baking industryThe realities of running a profitable home bakeryUsing Hotplate and other tools to streamline ordersSocial media marketing for micro-bakeriesHer viral TikTok moment—mixing sourdough on an airplaneAs always, stay connected to the Chefs Without Restaurants community and look out for the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide podcast, launching January 2025.MARIA BARADELLMaria's Instagram (Leaf & Loaf) and TikTokFind Maria's resourcesBuy the bread pans Maria usesCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEListen to the podcast hereFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected] in touchSupport the show

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• Jacques Pépin: A Culinary Legend Reflects on 75 Years in Food

  Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter.This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, we celebrate two major milestones: our 250th episode and five years of podcasting. To mark the occasion, we’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in the culinary world, Jacques Pépin. Chef Pépin shares insights from his legendary seven-decade career, including advice for young cooks, his thoughts on balancing tradition with technology, and the inspiration behind the Jacques Pépin Foundation. We also discuss the year-long celebration of his 90th birthday and the remarkable chefs joining him in fundraising for the foundation.As always, stay connected to the Chefs Without Restaurants community and look out for the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide podcast, launching January 2025.JACQUES PEPINThe Jacques Pépin Foundation websiteCelebrate Jacques: 90 Chefs/90 Dinners and MoreBuy the book: Jacques Pepin: New Complete TechniquesThe Jacques Pépin Foundation on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube Podcast: The Jacques Pépin Foundation and Culinary Education with Rollie WesenCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected]... More Coming soonGet in touchSupport the show

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• Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan

  Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, redefines plant-based food, focusing on creating flavorful and approachable dishes without dietary labels or limitations. Together, they discuss the nuances of plant-based vs. vegan terminology, the cultural roots of global plant-based cuisine, and practical techniques to elevate vegetable dishes. Tune in for Joe’s insights on culinary creativity, low-waste cooking, and embracing plant-based meals—whether for a day or a lifetime. JOE YONANBuy the books Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking and Cool BeansJoe on Instagram and Threads Joe's WebsiteCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected]... More Coming soonGet in touchSupport the show

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• German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler

  In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love that has been over ten years in the making. She dives into her family's baking legacy and her journey to adapt traditional German recipes for American kitchens. Heidrun also discusses how she’s blended these old-world recipes with modern technology—adding QR codes that link to her own instructional videos. Highlights & Timestamps:[00:02:04] - The inspiration behind German Heritage Baking and the importance of preserving tradition[00:06:04] - The art of intuitive baking and tips for experimenting with liqueurs and alternative ingredients[00:10:00] - Challenges of baking traditional German recipes with American ingredients[00:25:00] - Creative ways to adapt classic recipes using local ingredients like macadamia nuts[00:27:57] - Heidrun's experience in creating videos for her recipes and how technology helps share old-world baking techniquesHeidrun MetzlerBuy the book German Heritage BakingHeidrun on Instagram, Vimeo and YouTubeHeidrun's WebsiteCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected]... More Coming soonGet in touchSupport the show

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• Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs

  In this episode, Chris Spear chats with cookbook author Ben Mims about his new book, Crumbs. The conversation delves into the cultural history of cookies, what defines a cookie, and Ben's research process for compiling recipes from around the world. They discuss holiday cookie exchanges, ingredient nuances, and advice for aspiring cookbook authors. If you love cookies and culinary history, this episode is for you.BEN MIMSBuy the book CrumbsBen Mims on Instagram & ThreadsCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected]... More Coming soonGet in touchSupport the show

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