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On this episode Chef Plum recaps vacation and Hot Sauce tasting. We also talk to Chef Jeff Purrazzi (@forkingchef) one of the founders of JK collection, a premier private Chef firm based out of the Hamptons. We also have a conversation with Chef Kevin Levine (@chefscatoris). This polarizing Chef is one of those guys that is always supportive and super friendly. We talk hot bloxx what happened with True cooks and more. Plum will also plead with Kevin to stop using the balsamic reduction. Lots of ball busting on this one guys!!!  Plus we also announce the next shoe giveaway! We will do all this LIVE!! PLease rate review and subscribe on Itunes!!!

On this episode we recap the NY Hot Sauce expo Judging, aka the screaming mimi awards! We chat with hot sauce legend and expo creator Steve Seabury, NYC beer icon Jimmy Carbone, Food Network Star contestant Rob Burmiester, Matt Kourie, Adam Poch and so many more! It was a spicy night but great times with awesome people! I was joined by my buddy Ken Tucio from Welcome 2 CT and of course the adonis like Redleader aka Sous Chef Erik. Lots of laughs hot sauce and more on this episode. Also if you are in the Tri State area check out the NYC Hot sauce Expo April 23 and 24 info at nychotsauceexpo.com

On this episode our friend Matt Kourie stops by to talk about his newest event the NY Craft Cocktail expo! This event is sold out and if there is a promoter on the planet that can do it better than Matt I would like to meet them! This event is just awesome some of the greatest cocktail makers from the the NY area showing their stuff. Great food, great cocktails and of course Matts awesome mustache, this event is sure to kick ass. Also Chef Plum shares an ebarrassing story from this weekends past catering.. yea its pretty bad.. and we talk Edible Nutmeg on the road! For more info on the Craft Cocktail expo check out www.nycocktailexpo.com 

On this episode we talk to Hells Kitchen season 15 chef Hassan (Hass) Musselmani. Hass is a very cool down to earth guy, and looks to be a great chef. We talk Hells Kitchen, Gordon Ramsey and more. Hass has a very cool pop up dining series and is making plans for a food truck. We also give away another pair of shoes from our friends over at Shoes for Crews, talk tipping, catering and more on this episode! Find Hass on twitter @HMusselmani and on Instagram @chef_hassan_hk15 and check out www.chefhassandetroit.com

On this episode we chat with the head honcho over at Atlas Films Stephanie Soechtig! Stephanie is one of the most important people in food and she is not even a cook! Stephanie is the one of the brains behind the incredibly important movies, and the bain of the plastic water bottle industry "Tapped", and of course "Fed Up" that deals with the sugar crisis we have in this country. We chat about how documentries can affect Chefs and the hospitality bussiness, what it takes to make a documentry successful, upcoming projects and so much more. Of course there will be the usual brand of sophmoric humor as well (this show IS hosted by Chef Plum) Learn more about Atlas Films at atlasfims.comStephanie Soechtig is an award-winning writer, producer and documentary film director. Her most recent film, FED UP premiered at Sundance where it was acquired by Radius/TWC and received a wide theatrical release. A New York Times Critic's Pick, many have likened FED UP to Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth for the way we eat; it spo

OIn this episode we talk to host of WTNH's CT Style and talented event host Ryan Kristafer, Ryan has be a part of many, many food segments we talk the good the bad and the complete disasster of doing live food segments on TV.  Also how he got into doing a live morning show will for sure be a topic. Also lots of discussion about events and hosting events. Chef Plum also talks about what does working with private clients do for making the food business a better place. We also drop the news about the new show The Lounge, as well the new project with Edible magazine!

On this episode we talk to the super cool Buck Hollywood (Micheal Buckley) Talk about taking social media to another level, Buck has made a unbelievable career from youtube (over a million subscribers on his What the buck show) and social media. How on earth does that happen? What brought on the idea for the crazy funny youtube show, and how can social media help with any bussiness. The show is sure to be full of great insight and of course a plethora of dick jokes. oh yea and and I am giving Buck a live microphone..... oh boy..

On this episode we talk to pepper sauce hustler and all around good dude Jamie Glover from Glovers Pepper sauce. Jamie created his product to pay homage to his grandfather and is about to take it to another level, we talk with him about that process as well what he is currently making and more! Also Chef Plum spends a few minutes with friend of the show and host of Welcome 2 CT Ken Tuccio and talk the Sono Bowl event as well as the Instagram drama that took place this week, some of you may not like Chef Plum's response.

Truecooks radio is back on the air, we check in with the man Chef Chad about the holidays, the voting issues that happened with all star of the year and more. As always we talk food, people and take questions from the chat room! Its one of a kind interactive culinary lifestyle experience, #truecooks radio

On this episode we talk pop up dinner prep, snow catering and does the weather really affect bussiness? We are also pleased to be joined by NY burger icon Jamie Schweid. At 36 Jamie Schweid is the President of Schweid and Sons, a family owned fourth generation ground beef purveyor. Jamie works along side his father David and brother Brad to bring "The very best burger" to consumers by offering a range of high quality ground beef blends. You like burgers, well Jamie is the man when it comes to them. We talk beef selection, how ground beef happened for his family, and what does it take to make the very best ground beef. Don't forget to follow Schweid and Sons on Social media @schweidanssons on Twitter and check out schweidandsons.com to find out how you can get some awesome burgers!

On this episode we dive into the second part of my interview with the enigmatic Omar Zahirovic aka @culinaryharassment. We talk food, baking, being inspirational and more. What brought him to the table and what he can tell others to help them come to the next level! We also talk more about his new book "Walking With Lions" available on amazon right now! The first interview was highly acclaimed and we expect no different from this one!

Tonight we talk to one of the most enigmatic, inspirational people on the food scene, the one and only Culinary Harassment aka Omar Zahirovic. He has taken that name and made it a worldwide tag on social media.  We talk food, his past as a refugee, the military, family life, and of course how he came to be a part of Truecooks. Omar is one of the coolest people I have ever had the chance to meet. His new book "Walking with Lions" is available on Amazon ( http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Lions-Omar-Zahirovi-x107-ebook/dp/B018JWZM1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452558075&sr=8-1&keywords=walking+with+lions ) and is a must read! I cannot wait for him to share his story. This should be a an emotional episode!

Happy New year! On this episode we talk to Burger Weekly's head Jedi master Brad Garoon, Brad has taken buger pics to a whole new level with social media, he has almost 40k on instagram alone. The zombie cult like following that burgers have now-a-days can be a offspring of what people like Brad do. What makes a great burger, how important are fries, mayo or no mayo? these are all the save the world issues that Chef Plum and the great Brad Garoon will tackle on this episode. Also we talk holidays and new projects!

On this episode Chef Plum has a conversation with the casting genius behind Food Network's uber successful show Chopped. Beth Schiff (@castingqueenNY) is the head honcho over at You Choose Creative (youchoosecreative.com) and has cast 39 seasons of Chopped. Plum and Beth talk what it takes to make it on the show, what not to do to get on the show,  and if you should wear a dark brooding cape for your Skype interview. Beth is very cool and loves food, we talk movies, shows and more. If you want to try your hand on Chopped, or have already been on the show then you know Beth! If not and want to do it, I suggest you follow her on social.  Also Chef Plum announces a big project! on this special holiday edition of PlumLuvFoods.

On this episode Chef Plum talks a little about his experience at the Jerry Springer show, and friend of the show makes his season 3 appearence to talk food, west coast vs east, science vs art and more. Chef Kyle Schutte is a LA staple and also happens to be the winningest chef ever on Cuththroat Kitchen winning all 25k! This dude is legit and talented and not to mention a great dude. Chef Kyle and Chef Plum go back and have history and the conversation is always fun! you make the call is food "art" or is food "science" on this episode

On this episode we talk to one of the innovators of the todays culinary industy Chicagos own Chef David Pietranczyk from PolyScience. PolyScience has made terms like "Sous Vide" and Immersion circulator house hold terms, and everyday proffesional kitchen cooking methods. Chef is going to tell us about the latest inovatoins from PolyScience, how do they get these ideas and what does a Chef do day to day at PolyScience. This is it folks sot strap in you flux capacitors because on this episode we will use SCIENCE!!! Of course we will talk a little Thanksgiving food and take some calls! Don't forget to Rate review and subscribe on Itunes!

ON this episode we chat with the super cool host of The Weather Channel's morning show the one and only Stephanie Abrams. Steph and I have a lot of the same feelings when it comes to food, organic, natural and real. Stephanie has a lot of food knowledge and loves to share it. Food was and is a big part of her life and her stories about it are great! We also talk about how you can make your holiday party a winner when it comes to caterers! This is a great show thanks for checking it out! please rate review and subscribe!!

OIn this episode we talk about wine, with Wine Enthusiast's Vice President of Media Jay Spaleta! Its all about wine trends and food with a VP of one of the most influential food and wine companies in the world! Wine and food go hand and hand and Jay has the low down on all the trends and wine tips to make all of us a little smarter when it comes to the vino! Also we recap the Baldanzas take over, and what not to do when catering events like Chef Plum... maybe I should take my own advice, all this right here on Plumluvfoods!

On this episode we talk to the awesome Steve Green the man behind the incredibly popular monday night worldwide phenomenom on twitter #foodiechats. Steve made a hashtag a household term in the food world as well as a thriving business. check out Foodiechats.com and as always #foodiechats Hello and welcome to #Foodiechats, I am Steve Green, Founder and CEO. I’ll start by sharing that I’m born and raised in Downtown Chicago! One of the best foodie towns in the world! So if you’re ever in Chicago, send me a Tweet, so we can Eat, Instagram and MeetThe three core values of #Foodiechats for me are the following:My Love of Food and being a Social FoodieBuilding Communities, Live and OnlineThe Power of the HashtagMy love of food began as a young child. My family always had different theme dinner nights, such as Taco Night, which was my favorite. A tradition that I still love to this day! Growing up, I was introduced to very eclectic food such as Sushi, Oysters, Caviar, Pig Ears, Seafood and much more. We equally had

On this episode We tell the Story of Chef Plum. A number of people have asked so why not! We are lucky to have the one and only Host of Welcome2CT Ken Tuccio on the show tonight to conduct the interview. Lets be honest it would be very strange for me to interview myself. We talk food, TV, my history and how in the world I got to have a popular podcast/radio show. Thank you all for checking out and Lets roll with Season 3!