Bästa Chef Roc podcaster (2024)

Branded, hosted by Celebrity Chef Roc, goes behind the curtain to hear the ups and downs of launching a new Brand. On today's episode you will hear an incredible story about a plant-based company called My Jinka. Alberta and her family created a product line that are now available in stores like Whole Foods, Big Y, Bristol Farms and many more. You …

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Aunt Jemima for B. Smith? Nah 40:32

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Links Mentioned Mammy History https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/ Aunt Jemima Website as of June 17, 2020 http://www.auntjemima.com/our-history Dan Gasby petition for B. Smith https://www.change.org/p/ask-pepsico-to-replace-aunt-jemima-with-b-smith Lawsuit against Aunt Jemima https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/2014/10/03/pancake-flap-a…

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100 Million Dollar Fund 17:49

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Laura Hayes of The Washington City Paper asked me the question and here's the beginning of my response. Email me at rock@rocksolidfood.comAv Chef Rock Harper

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Zella Palmer 1:30:39

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Director of the Dillard University of the Ray Charles Program in African American Material CultureAv Chef Rock Harper

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Chef Chris Hayes 42:55

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Chef Chris Hayes is a beast in the kitchen and an honorable, servant of his community. We met in New Orleans at Howard Conyers' Gumbo Jubilee where he and several other chefs roasted a whole cow led by Conyers and his father. Flanking the whole cow bbq were the most amazing oysters I'v ever had in my life. Chef Chris would not even begin to tell me…

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1% Percent Better, Chef 4:21

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What do you stand to gain if you get 1% better each and every day?Av Chef Rock Harper

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Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching 53:13

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Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching sits down with Rock to share his wildly cool background, exactly what an executive coach does and who his favorite rapper of all time is. Gideon believes that embracing curiosity is essential to creating the world we want. Life today is accelerating at a ferocious clip. The stability, predictability, and certainty…

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How Chefs Can Avoid Burnout 6:47

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If you'd like to avoid burning out as a chef, awareness is the first step. Sit still and be honest with yourself.Av Chef Rock Harper

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You Fall to The Level of Your Systems 3:30

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Goals sound super sexy, right? They don't work, it's your system that does! Listen to this quick (> 4 minutes) visit https://jamesclear.com for the book.Av Chef Rock Harper

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How to Fry Better - 6 Enemies of Fat 10:19

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Frying is an often underestimated cooking method. It doesn't get the same amount of care and respect as sautés or braises. Listen in for the 6 enemies of fat and how they can help save you money and flavor.Av Chef Rock Harper

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Food Cost? Next Steps... 10:14

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In this episode I breakdown what food cost actually is and how to calculate it. I’m giving more homework too-but it’s easy. Send this to 3 chefs that you believe in. foodcost.toasttab.com Rocksolidfood.com/tcrx70Av Chef Rock Harper

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PreBus Your Life! 7:39

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If you're in the restaurant business, you know what pre-bussing is. I need you to treat your life like your tables. Go!Av Chef Rock Harper

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Chef David Hannah 13:54

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Last year, I had the opportunity to sit with some of the most amazing chefs and hospitality professionals at IGF's @internationalgourmetfoods Shift Drink-the industry's first after-hours food show. I'll be releasing those interviews over the next few months. IGF took the show to Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlotte and Atlanta. Their territory runs …

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1.2 Trillion in restaurant sales! 6:09

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The restaurant industry is on a path UPWARD! Here's a couple of things to keep in mind, listen in.Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 67: You Get What You Repeat 3:41

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Tune in to hear my thoughts on this week's quote: "You get what you repeat." -James Clear Visit https://jamesclear.com to sign up for his newsletter, download a free chapter or buy his powerful book, Atomic Habits.Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 66: Remy or Bradley, who ya got? 9:46

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Movie time! Gordon Ramsay's Burnt versus Disney's Ratatouille. If you could stage under one chef, who would is be?Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 65: 1st Steps to Food Cost 9:24

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The biggest pain point I hear from chefs and restaurant industry folks is not having enough money. Before we can get to the bag, we have to deepen our understanding of how food and money work in the restaurant business. Food cost is a great start, chefs. Listen in as I talk about food cost.Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 64: Trey, Ciera and Kristin 10:46

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Trey, Ciera and KristinAv Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 63: Hugo 13:08

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HugoAv Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 62: Scott Elmore 15:56

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Scott ElmoreAv Chef Rock Harper

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Ross Riddle -Part 2 28:07

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A brief summary of this episodeAv Chef Rock Harper

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Ross Riddle Part 1 19:35

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Ross RiddleAv Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 58: Eric King - Part 2 8:17

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Eric KingAv Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX #49 Shift Drink Atlanta with Chefs Todd Richards and Joseph Paire 47:58

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International Gourmet Foods host the food industry's first after-hours food show and I speak with the chefs, restaurant owners and everyone in between that attend the show. Sipping on cold beverages, checking out new and exciting ingredients, and all after a shift-what could be better? Grab your shift drink and take a listen!…

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SRVC3 with Angel Baretto 55:37

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Can restaurants create a culture of mutually reinforcing culinary excellence and personal dignity? Gideon Culman of K Street Coaching and I try to find out.Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX #47 Chef Lazarus Lynch 43:10

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Rising star and author of "Son of Southern Chef", Chef Lazarus Lynch joins me to talk about his book, his family and spiritual self-care. This was such a wonderful conversation. Chef Lazarus humbly shared with me that is an "old soul" and I certainly agree. It's my practice to only speak with people that intrigue me and I can say that I was pleasan…

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TCRX #46 Stacy Luntsford 16:24

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Bingo Beer Special Events Coordinator, Stacy Lunstford speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.b…

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TCRX #45 Kyra Creek 11:50

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Johnson & Wales Graduate and line cook, Kyra Creek speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingo…

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TCRX #44 Filippo and Giuseppe Giambanco 9:41

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Owners Filippo and Giuseppe Giambanco speak with me here. http://www.thegiambancos.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company h…

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TCRX #43 Paige Drewry 9:41

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Paige Drewry of Kelsick Speciality Market speaks with me here. https://kelsickmarket.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company…

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TCRX #42 Amy Baum 11:05

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Amy Baum of Grafton Village Cheese speaks with me here. https://www.graftonvillagecheese.com/ International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Com…

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TCRX #41 Rachel Sargent and Moni Mi 6:51

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Rachel Sargent and Moni Mi of The Quark Hotel speak with me here. https://www.destinationhotels.com/quirk-hotel International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.c…

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TCRX #40 Chef Landon Saul 6:51

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Chef Landon Saul of Vivace Restaurant speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingorva.com/ http…

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TCRX #39 Eric King 13:58

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry’s first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Founder of 100 Proof Strategies, Eric King speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingorva.com/…

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TCRX #38 Chef Jason Alley 41:39

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry's first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods at Bingo Beer Company in Richmond, Virginia. Chef and Owner Jason Alley speaks with me here. International Gourmet Foods http://igf-inc.com/ Bingo Beer Company https://www.bingorva.com/…

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TCRX #37 Chef Ryan Westover 11:49

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I speak with chefs, owners and many others in the food business in the industry's first nighttime food show presented by International Gourmet Foods.Av Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX #36 Dr. Erinn Tucker, Part 2 32:42

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Erinn D. Tucker, PhDof Georgetown University is the faculty director, associate professor of the practice in the Global Hospitality Leadership master's program and co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week. She has worked for over 20 years in academia, sport, hospitality and event management with companies such as Charlotte Knights and Hornets, Gener…

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TCRX #35 Dr. Erinn Tucker, Part 1 42:58

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Erinn D. Tucker, PhD of Georgetown University is the faculty director, associate professor of the practice in the Global Hospitality Leadership master’s program and co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week. She has worked for over 20 years in academia, sport, hospitality and event management with companies such as Charlotte Knights and Hornets, Gene…

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TCRX #33 Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau 45:44

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EP #033: Suzanne & Michelle Rousseau of Summer House at the Liguanea Club Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau are Jamaican born sisters, cookbook authors and restaurateurs who developed the concept of Modern Heritage Dining. Their sophomore cookbook Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking (click to buy from Amazon) is as much a catalogue of West India…

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TCRX #32 Dr. Howard Conyers 58:09

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Howard Conyers is a Manning, SC native, specifically Paxville or Home Branch if you really know the area. Google Manning, to see the rural town he is from in South Carolina. Howard did not know what engineering was officially until his 11th grade year.Howard was 1 of 32 students nationwide awarded the prestigious USDA/1890 scholar to study Bioenvir…

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TCRX #31 How I've Ever Won Anything 14:23

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EP #031: How I Ever Won Anything Recap of the last two episodes and what’s on the way Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir Magazine Chef Therese Nelson Comin up on The Chef Rock Xperiment Dr. Howard Conyers - Rocket Scientist, Pitmaster and host of Nourish on PBS Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau - Chefs, and authors of Provisions Paul V. Grant - Senior Pro…

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TCRX #30 Chef Therese Nelson 56:09

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EP #030: Therese Nelson of Black Culinary History Chef Therese Nelson is a proud Newark, NJ native where she was born and raised in its historic Weequaic section. She is a suma cume laude graduate of Johnson and Wales University where she holds degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. In addition to her culinary life Therese is the foun…

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TCRX 029 Sheree Wiliiams of Cuisine Noir Magazine 42:44

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EP #029: Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir Magazine Sheree Williams is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the first print and digital magazine that connects the African Diaspora through food, wine and travel, Cuisine Noir, based in Oakland, CA. Subscribe to The Chef Rock Xperiment Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Sheree starts off by sharing som…

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TCRX 000 About This Season 5:51

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What up everybody! Welcome to The Chef Rock Xperiment, Season 3! A little about myself: My name is Rahman Harper and I’m from Alexandria Virginia I’ve been in food for over 20 years Restaurants have been great for me-I’ve even owned a couple Service and the power of community are important to me and what I do. The March of Dimes, DC Central Kitchen…

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Biggie and 2Pac are chicken heads? 18:57

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Cultural appropriation is on the rise. Not this time. The Facebook post I mentioned https://www.facebook.com/priestdn?fref=pb&__tn__=%2Cd-a-R&eid=ARA8qSDy2giQ9cl2RlmOjbQbbpRNSGGFhFJoivubvxDZ8aMW9vxewaGForexmsOWIW8wuR6GBP8kcxwZ&hc_location=profile_browserAv Chef Rock Harper

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TCRX 027: Chef Danny Lee of ChiKo and Mandu 1:16:59

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Musician, biologist and legal assistant are a few of the hats Danny Lee tried on before finding his perfect toque as Chef and Owner of Mandu, a traditional Korean restaurant in Washington, DC. No stranger to the restaurant business, Lee’s mother, Yesoon Lee, also chef at Mandu, owned a sandwich shop in Old Town Alexandria, VA in the 1980s, and in t…