The Just a Taste Podcast with Kelly Senyei

Kelly Senyei
The Just a Taste Podcast with Kelly Senyei

Welcome to The Just a Taste Podcast hosted by Kelly Senyei. Grab a seat at her table, where she’s talking food, entrepreneurship, parenting and more. Kelly’s goal is to introduce you to inspiring people who have helped shape the world’s food scene, from chefs and authors to restaurateurs and inventors. Food is at the core of so much of what we do in life, including family, so you’ll also get a hearty helping of the good, the bad and the downright hilarious world of parenting. Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday and get more details at: justataste.com/just-a-taste-podcast-with-kelly-senyei/

  1. 05/18/2021

    Expert Tips on How to Make a Charcuterie Board with The Cheese Gal

    Meet Cortney LaCorte, also known as The Cheese Gal! Cortney is the founder and owner of the popular Nashville-based company, Cheese Gal, which serves up awe-inspiring charcuterie boards for some of the biggest country music stars in the business (hello, Shania Twain and Tim McGraw!).  Born out of a small Nashville kitchen, and with a quick expansion into a brick-and-mortar storefront, Cortney realized that cheese boards have an importance that extends far beyond the delicious nourishment of our bodies, but also our relationships and spirits. Cortney is a cheese board expert and mom of two who has grown her passion for all things cheese and entertaining into a company beloved by so many. In this episode, Cortney and Kelly chat about: How Cortney made the jump from a single customer on Instagram to a bustling company  How to impress guests with your own ultimate cheese board using Cortney’s tips and tricks  The professional way to cut each type of cheese, where to source the perfect wood boards and what filler items to use to add a wow factor How Cortney handles the ever-present “mom guilt’ of balancing work life and mom life The all-time favorite cheese for one of her regular customers, Tim McGraw!   Follow Cortney here! https://www.instagram.com/cheesegal/ Snag Kelly's brand new The Secret Ingredient Cookbook here!  https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Ingredient-Cookbook-Family-Friendly-Surprisingly/dp/0358353971/ For full episode details, head to: https://www.justataste.com/expert-tips-on-how-to-make-a-charcuterie-board/

    27 min
  2. 04/27/2021

    Food Styling Tips and Secrets with Kate Buckens and Tiffany Schleigh

    Ever wondered what the job of a food stylist entails?  How do they get the dishes you see on TV and in magazines to be so picture-perfect? I’ve got two of the best food stylists in the business dishing out their expert tips and secrets for how to style food like a pro. In today’s episode of The Just a Taste Podcast, Kelly is chatting with food stylists Kate Buckens and Tiffany Scheligh. These two talented women were the masterminds behind the styling in Kelly’s forthcoming cookbook, The Secret Ingredient Cookbook. Tiffany is a New York City-based self-proclaimed culinary nerd who worked in kitchens under Christina Tosi, Daniel Boulud and Alex Guarnaschelli before jumping into the food styling world. You may recognize her or her work from Food Network's Chopped, HBO's Succession, and AMC's Dietland. Kate is a food stylist living and working in New York City and has more than 10 years of experience in the food world. She began her food career by working front of house at restaurants in New Orleans, San Francisco and New York. In this two-part episode, Kelly, Tiffany and Kate chat about:   The perceived versus actual job description of a food stylist  The food styling myths that have been around for ages The intense logistical planning that goes into a cookbook photo shoot How Kate transitioned from her business background to food styling Her top three food styling tools she can’t live without … and you shouldn’t either!   If you’re ready to style your plate like a pro, this episode is for you!   For full episode details, check out: https://www.food-styling-tips-and-secrets-kate-buckens-and-tiffany-schleigh/   To PRE ORDER Kelly’s upcoming The Secret Ingredient Cookbook, click here!  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0358353971/

    53 min
  3. 04/13/2021

    From Top Chef to 15-Time Restaurateur: Brian Malarkey’s Path to a Zero-Failure Rate

    Brian Malarkey first made a name for himself on Bravo’s Top Chef, but the boisterous TV personality, host, and soon-to-be food product innovator has delivered big on the restaurant scene as the mastermind behind 15 concepts and 35 different establishments across the US. A master of both casual and fine dining, Brian has been at the helm of countless uniquely curated restaurant experiences, and he’s remained steadfast in his mission: Take care of people.  The ability to open and sustain successful restaurant concepts has been tested more than ever this past year, and Brian is here to dish on the good, the bad and the wildly surprising elements of seeing an idea from conceptualization to brick-and-mortar and beyond.  In this episode Brian and Kelly chat about: How Brian got started in the restaurant industry and his three non-negotiables for opening and operating a successful restaurant Brian’s zero-failure rate and how he has even successfully navigated the global health crisis How Brian raised more than $100k in relief efforts for his employees through online efforts Brian’s unique connection with professional skateboarder and entrepreneur, Tony Hawk The true heart and simplicity behind hospitality that can be applied anytime, anywhere    For full blog notes, check out:  https://www.justataste.com/brian-malarkey-just-a-taste-podcast Follow Brian here: https://www.instagram.com/brianmalarkey/

    39 min
4.8
out of 5
31 Ratings

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Welcome to The Just a Taste Podcast hosted by Kelly Senyei. Grab a seat at her table, where she’s talking food, entrepreneurship, parenting and more. Kelly’s goal is to introduce you to inspiring people who have helped shape the world’s food scene, from chefs and authors to restaurateurs and inventors. Food is at the core of so much of what we do in life, including family, so you’ll also get a hearty helping of the good, the bad and the downright hilarious world of parenting. Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday and get more details at: justataste.com/just-a-taste-podcast-with-kelly-senyei/

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