Heaping Spoonful

Ben E. Keith Mid-South
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Heaping Spoonful

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    David Hesselbein of George's in Little Rock, AR

    In this episode of Heaping Spoonful with David Hesselbein, we’ll uncover the story behind David’s evolution from Heights Taco & Tamale Co. to the beloved George's in Little Rock.

    44 min

  2. NOV 5

    Nate Miller of BCW (Bread Cheese Wine) in Little Rock, AR

    On this episode of Heaping Spoonful we hear from Nate Miller, chef/owner of Bread Cheese Wine (BCW) in SoMa. We hear about Nate's days selling produce to his days at PFG. Now Nate owns the hottest little spot in Little Rock.

    1h 4m

  3. OCT 15

    Josh Woodard of Shotgun Dan's Pizza in Central Arkansas

    On this episode of Heaping Spoonful we chat with Josh Woodard, Owner/Operator of Shotgun Dan's Pizza. We hear how Josh took the reins from his father, runs three locations and his thoughts on work ethic and customer service.

    1h 19m

  4. OCT 1

    Shanna Merriweather of Trio's in Little Rock, AR

    In this episode of Heaping Spoonful hear how Chef Shanna became what she is today by using local, fresh ingredients. Hear about her inspirations and Thursday night Jazz Night.

    55 min

  5. SEP 17

    Kelley Bass, Former Heaping Spoonful host & Mid-South food scene advocate

    Kelley Bass, one of the two founding members of Heaping Spoonful is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of Discovery. This episode is a "passing of the torch" as Kelley did 100+ episodes of HS leaving a well paved trail for Brayan to get started. Rusty and Brayan thought it was only appropriate to have Kelley on as the first guest of the new era.

    53 min

  6. FEB 6

    Rusty Mathis, GM of Ben E. Keith Mid-South Division

    Heaping Spoonful began as an idea -- and a name -- created by Rusty Mathis, general manager at Ben E. Keith Foods Mid-South Division. And after nearly 100 episodes, the podcast series ends with an interview with Rusty, who tells listeners about his background and how BEK works to differentiate itself in a crowded marketplace.

    34 min

  7. JAN 16

    Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald of The Croissanterie in Little Rock, AR

    Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald tell listeners how a friendship forged as students and then instructors at culinary school led to selling their wares at farmer's markets, then from a food truck and today at The Crossainterie, a popular restaurant in West Little Rock.

    38 min

  8. 12/05/2023

    Gilbert Alaquinez Regional Chef of Hanks Brokerage Inc.

    How can a career lead from washing dishes to having three home freezers full of top-quality meat -- and not visiting the butcher counter for at least two years? Tune into Heaping Spoonful and let Chef Gilbert Alaquinez tell you how that happened to him.

    44 min
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About

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben E. Keith Mid-South
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Ben E. Keith Foods
  • Show Website
    Heaping Spoonful

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