All of our guests on this week’s Food Farms and Chefs Radio Show are passionate in what they do, and emphasize how their culinary journeys stem from a labor of love.
Cake Life Bake Shop has always been a popular spot in Philadelphia, as a result of Owner and Pastry Chef Nima Etemadi using the highest-quality ingredients with a zeal for the arts. His journey to becoming a Pastry Chef and owner of Cake Life Bake Shop had its ups and downs, as he transitioned from working in the culinary industry to working in the arts. It wasn’t too long before Nima realized his true passion was founded in the culinary world. Since then, he has gained world-wide attention after designing and baking cakes for well-known celebrities, and we are happily sharing his journey with all of you, along with baked goods that are Queen Bey approved.
Speaking of celebrities, our next guest has been seen on television, in mass media, and numerous publications. Chef Jen Carroll has achieved a lot in her career, and continues to do so with her self-named brand Carroll Couture Cuisine. Carroll’s love of cooking began at an early age, and continued throughout her entire life. Even while pursuing a pre-law degree in college, she still found herself drawn to cooking, so she changed course and graduated with her culinary degree as a Chef. Today, Chef Carroll offers a wide variety of opportunities through her business, along with helping other women in the industry as one of the Co-Founders of Sisterly Love Collective. If you want to learn more about what Chef Carroll offers, and to hear a big announcement–stay tuned till the end to find out!
Our final guest, Chef Christiana Ruiz who owns Manny Vibez, is passionate about serving you some of the best ‘Brotherly Love’ that you’ll find around. Growing up, Chef Ruiz and her brother dreamed of one day owning a restaurant. A passion that Chef Ruiz shared with her grandmother who also inspired Chef Ruiz’s love of cooking as she was growing up. After graduating high school, Ruiz joined the military. When she left the military, Ruiz pursued her dream, earning a culinary degree from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. After working for various catering companies and inside Jose Garces’ Buena Onda, she learned how to manage and run her own restaurant. So when the opportunity to own a space in her neighborhood, she took the faithful leap and named the restaurant in honor of her brother. To hear more about Chef Ruiz and Manny Vibez, stay tuned till the end of this week’s show!