Food and Lasting Memories: Brining People Together With Chef Aly Romero

In this episode, private chef Aly Romero shares her culinary journey, from her beginnings in cooking to her experiences on cooking competitions and her evolution into a private chef. She discusses the influence of her diverse background on her cooking style, the challenges she faces in the culinary world, and the importance of family meals. Aly also highlights her innovative cooking techniques, including sous vide, and shares insights into her upcoming cookbook that focuses on barbecue fusion. 0:00 - Start 0:15 - A Culinary Journey Begins 05:48 - Challenges of Cooking Competitions 12:00 - Cooking for Celebrities 17:54 - Sous Vide Techniques in Barbecue 24:24 - The Importance of Family Meals 29:46 - Building a Private Chef Business 35:35 - The Joy of Cooking for Others 44:08 - Connecting with the Culinary Community Join our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/ Follow Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/ Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/all Merch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandise More Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videos Printable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipes Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to you Heath Riles, pitmaster • 81x BBQ Grand Champion, • 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections #podcast #heathrilesbbq #privatechef #culinary #journey #outdoor #cooking #grilling #sousvide #cookbook #cookingcompetitions #family #meals #culture #barbecue #fusion