Nc F&b Podcast

In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, co-hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss sit down with Kristen Mullins, the owner and head baker of the award-winning Slice Pie Company. From humble beginnings, refining her father's traditional pie recipes to owning a successful business, Kristen shares her journey and the unique challenges she overcame during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As she discusses her experiences of being a pie expert, the future of Slice Pie Company, and her innovative sales strategies, the conversation takes an exciting turn exploring trendy food industry topics such as the growing importance of diversifying roles and the potential decline of sommeliers in mainstream American restaurants.   00:00 Introduction to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast 00:37 Meet the Hosts: Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss 00:54 Special Guest: Kristen Mullins, Owner of Slice Pie Company 02:01 The Art of Pie Making and the Journey of Slice Pie Company 02:54 Exploring the Neighborhood: Saun