About this episode
Go to my New Substack Here: https: //chefspsa.substack.com/ Defining Good Food with Chef Andre. Perspectives, Techniques, and Memories In this episode of Chef's PSA podcast, host Andre Natera discusses the transition to a new podcast format alternating between guest appearances and solo episodes, with an emphasis on the culinary industry and best practices. Chef announces the upcoming guest, pastry chef Casey Doody, and her expected contributions on pastry, female chefs' perspective, and burnout. He also teases a new book, 'Bad Cooks Everywhere,' sharing its theme and cover. The core of the episode dives into the concept of good food, influenced by simplicity, technique, personal and cultural memories, and the essence of home cooking versus restaurant dining. Chef explores how food ties to memories, special moments, and the balance between technique, presentation, and taste. He concludes with his process for critiquing and perfecting a dish before it's added to the menu, emphasizing balance in flavor, technique, and presentation to align with the restaurant's brand and the dining experience. 00:00 Welcome to Chef's PSA Podcast! 00:19 Exciting Updates and Future Plans 01:48 Introducing the First Guest-Centric Episode 02:42 New Cover Art and Book Preview 03:52 Exploring the Essence of Good Food 08:48 The Art of Critiquing and Creating Dishes 16:40 What Makes Food Good? A Chef's Perspective 17:23 Support the Show and Get Exclusive Content 🔗 FOOD COST ORACLE Get it here : https://chat.openai.com/g/g-QXwmj87P7-food-cost-oracle 📘 **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** 📘 Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills. 🔗 Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ 📚 **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** 📚 Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence. 🔗 www.chefspsa.com/books 👕 **FRESH OFF THE PRESS: CHEF’S PSA MERCH!** 👕 Upgrade your chef wardrobe with our stylish and professional merch. Perfect for the kitchen or the street! 🔗 Chef’s PSA Merch Store: shop.chefspsa.com 👨🍳 **BE A PART OF OUR CULINARY JOURNEY** 👨🍳 Adore the wisdom dished out on Chef's PSA? Support us to keep the culinary conversations and insights flowing. 🔗 Support the Podcast : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andre-natera/support 🔔 **STAY IN THE CULINARY LOOP** 🔔 Never miss a beat from the culinary world. Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for notifications - your front-row seat to all things chef and kitchen. 🔗 **LET'S GET SOCIAL** Join our vibrant culinary community across all platforms! - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en • Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555 • Website – www.chefspsa.com