Episode 5: Today on the show I'm joined by Matthew Kenney, one of the world’s first leading chefs at the forefront of plant-based cuisine! We're talking all things cooking with PLANTS! Matthew is an author of 12 cookbooks and a best-selling memoir, a culinary educator and the CEO of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, a multifaceted lifestyle company specializing in pl ... Show More
Nov 2024
Learning The Traditions of Food from Elder Women with Chef Jeff Weiss
Rooted in a background as an Olympic-level skater, Chef Jeff Weiss (one of the key chefs behind Dr. Mindy's new book, Eat Like a Girl) highlights the importance of health and nutrition, especially for women. Chef Jeff explores the mentor-driven path through culinary training, hig ... Show More
58m 44s
Oct 2025
Chef Tom Colicchio on Innovation and Inspiration in and out of the Kitchen
For nearly forty years, Chef Tom Colicchio has been one of the most dynamic innovators in the culinary world through his restaurant empire, “Top Chef”, his hit television series and his best-selling cookbooks. The eight-time James Beard Award winner shares his secret sauce to inn ... Show More
26m 50s
Feb 2025
A Pasta Passion Kneading to Get Out at Figulina
In this engaging episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo interviews Chef David Ellis of Figulina, a newly nominated James Beard Award contender for Best New Restaurant in America. Chef Ellis shares his journey from Stoke-on-Trent, England, throu ... Show More
54m 24s
Sep 2024
Beyond Labels: The Power of Plants in Your Diet with Chef Leslie Durso
Chef Leslie Durso advocates for nutrient-dense, plant-based diets, debunk myths, and emphasize experimenting with cooking methods. This episode focuses on gut health, the importance of quality ingredients in salads, and balanced nutrition. Mindy and Leslie share simple, plant-bas ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 2023
The Case for a Vegan-ish Lifestyle with Daniel Humm
Daniel Humm is by all accounts one of the most celebrated chefs in the world: number 1 on the World’s Best Restaurant List, a decade-long streak of 3 Michelin stars, and a starry list of accolades for his kitchens. But after running a community food commissary during pandemic, he ... Show More
52m 9s
Nov 2024
How Do We Host The Best Holiday Dinner Party? with Sohla El-Waylly
This year we’re thankful for you, curious people! It’s the holiday season - a time for office parties, family get-togethers, and friendsgivings. To help us figure out how to make the most scrumptious spread and host the best holiday party with unbeatable vibes, we’re bringing in ... Show More
46m 32s
May 2024
Eat Like A Legend: Chef Dan Churchill On Fueling Your Body For Peak Performance
This week, I’m joined by Dan Churchill, a performance chef redefining what it means to thrive in the culinary world. With a Master’s in Exercise Science, Dan is fueling plates and human performance. As executive chef of Osprey in Brooklyn’s 1 Hotel, a former restaurant owner, coa ... Show More
1h 51m
Oct 2023
Sohla El-Waylly: Chef, On-Camera Personality, and Cookbook Author
<p>Growing up, Sohla El-Waylly always had a passion for cooking, but it wasn’t until after she graduated college with an economics degree that she made the leap to attend culinary school. In the years following, she worked in fine-dining restaurants, even opening and running her ... Show More
52m 59s