Comfort Food Creations: Chicken and Dumplings, Flavor Pairings, and Catering Adventures
Ready for some serious comfort food? Join us as we whip up a mouthwatering Chicken and Dumplings dish, sharing the secrets to getting that chicken just right and capturing all the flavors that make this dish so irresistible. We'll also explore the fascinating world of black garlic and chat about the importance of using the right juicing equipment, with a special shout-out to Peninsula Food Services and Citrus America for making this episode possible.
But we're not stopping there! We'll dive into food ideas and collaborations, discussing the magic of pairing flavors to create scrumptious dishes. From marinating pork with peach flavored White Claw Vodka +Soda to using the pineapple flavor in a black bean relish with tri-tips, the possibilities are endless. We'll also share our experiences with the Flavor Matrix book and debate which pasta noodle reigns supreme for certain dishes.
Finally, we'll take you behind the scenes of catering, from the thrilling experience of cooking for an F1 race team to tackling projects like the Audi event in Downtown Miami. Hear firsthand the story of the Chef who cooked for the McLaren F1 team and our upcoming White Claw video shoot featuring the creative cocktail, The Dirty Dash. Don't miss this delicious and entertaining conversation!
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Walk-In Talk Podcast
Where kitchen culture meets raw storytelling.
Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, this #1 Apple-ranked food podcast dives deep with chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and frontline pros. From trade shows to short films, we bring the food world to life—one honest conversation at a time.
We’re the Official Podcast Partner for the NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open.
Brand Partners:
RAK Porcelain USA
Metro Foodservice
SupraCut Systems
Aussie Select
Crab Island Seafood
Pass the Honey
The Burnt Chef Project
Citrus America
Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Aussie Select - Fully cooked, premium Australian lamb
Fully cooked, premium Australian lamb—ready to serve and packed with clean flavor.
Auto Citrus Slicer Streamlines Prep
Boost efficiency and cut waste with SupraCut's automated citrus slicer for streamlined prep.
RAK Porcelain USA -Tableware
We use RAK for all in-studio tableware—clean, durable, and designed for chefs.
Metro Foodservice Solutions
Kitchen and back-of-house systems for better flow and function.
Citrus America
Citrus America – Commercial-grade juicing systems built for speed and yield.
