Food Network Obsessed

Duff Goldman shares how his nickname came to be and the creative forces that shape his larger-than-life cakes. He talks about the craft he is working on for his daughter, being a new father and the advice he would give to dads. Duff reveals the cover band he was in and tells a crazy story about playing with a certain Foo Fighters front-man. He shares the reason he decided to study history and philosophy in college and why, surprisingly, he didn’t learn to read properly until high school. Duff talks about why he decided to put down roots in Baltimore and the chaotic series of events that led to his show, Ace of Cakes. He shares what he feels made the show so good, his experiences lately judging and competing on festive Food Network shows and the challenges and rewards of working with kids on Kids Baking Championship. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Duff Goldman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duffgoldman/ Learn More About Kids Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/kids-baking-championship Learn More About Buddy vs. Duff: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/buddy-vs-duff Learn More About Holiday Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/holiday-baking-championship Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/duff-goldman-on-rockstar-dreams-chaotic-cake-competitions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Williamson shares the driving force behind her go-getter attitude and success at such a young age. Brooke shares her thoughts as a 19 year-old cooking at the James Beard House and how confidence is key as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She talks about why she decided not to attend culinary school and the lessons she learned from opening her first restaurant at just 24 years old. Brooke reveals the piece of advice she would have given herself back then and how, many years later, she sees the value in learning from failure. She talks about how she met her husband and business partner and how they didn’t like one another at first before illustrating what a brainstorm between them typically looks like. Brooke shares her process for creating a cohesive menu and why she is most inspired by seasonal produce and her own home garden. She talks about overcoming the odds to win the first season of Tournament of Champions, losing to Maneet Chauhan in season two, and how she prepares for competition. Brooke talks about being a Chopped judge for the first time, judging BBQ Brawl and her own California spin on barbecue before talking about Best Thing I Ever Ate. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Brooke Williamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefbrookew/ Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Learn More About Best Thing I Ever Ate: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-best-thing-i-ever-ate Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/brooke-williamson-on-why-she-decided-not-to-go-to-culinary-school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter Fieri talks about growing up with a superstar father and the lessons he has learned as he forges his own path. Hunter talks about how his family and life changed after his dad, Guy Fieri, won Food Network Star when he was just ten years old. Hunter shares his favorite moments from his life-changing European trip with his father and the country he would most like to visit again. He talks about life post-grad, the personal growth he experienced throughout his collegiate career and the pivots he had to make when the pandemic affected his plans. Hunter then shares what it’s like to be a part of the Food Network family and his nerve-wracking experiences on the sets of Guy’s Grocery Games and Tournament of Champions. He reveals the most competitive Food Network stars he’s witnessed on the shows and whether he would rather host or compete before sharing exciting details about the new show, Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Hunter Fieri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterfieri/ Learn More About Guy’s Grocery Games: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-games Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/hunter-fieri-on-flavortown-family-forging-his-own-path Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cake artist Shinmin Li shares her experiences from culinary school down under to creating the world’s first cake gallery. Shinmin talks about how intuition has guided her life decisions and led her to Sydney, Australia for culinary school. She talks about what she loves about Aussie culture and her first experiences in a bakery. Shinmin reveals the craziest and most complex cake creations she has ever made and where she gets artistic inspiration to fuel her creativity. She talks about getting crafty with her daughter, Mina, what Halloween costume they are planning this year, and the adorable holiday traditions they have. Shinmin talks about how the show has evolved over the past decade and what she has personally learned as a judge. She shares the tools and tricks of the cake artists on the show and teases the upcoming season of Holiday Wars and what fans can look forward to before revealing her trick to the perfect cookie. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Shinmin Li on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinminli/ Learn More About Halloween Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-wars Learn More About Holiday Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/holiday-wars Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/shinmin-li-reveals-her-trick-to-the-perfect-cookie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Boswell chats about her career, chef-inspired tattoos, and filming Halloween Baking Championship. Stephanie shares the story behind her two Michelin star tattoos with host Jaymee Sire before diving into the various places her career has taken her. From Chicago to Beverly Hills, Stephanie talks about the lessons learned and innovative dessert creations along the way. She reveals the childhood memory behind her concept, the Faberge Egg, and where she looks for creative inspiration. Stephanie talks about her childhood full of bland foods and void of candy before describing her experience as a judge on Halloween Baking Championship. She talks about how she sourced her own genuine ’80s wardrobe for the current season and the average amount of time she spends in the hair and makeup chair for the show. Stephanie reveals what it’s like to work with fellow hosts Zac Young and Carla Hall and then tells Jaymee where she draws the line when it comes to getting grossed out by contestants’ creations. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Stephanie Boswell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.boswell/ Learn More About Halloween Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-baking-championship Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/stephanie-boswell-on-chef-tattoos-frightening-foods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebel chef Justin Warner shares his journey from winning Food Network Star to his quest to become the ultimate Bon Vivant. Justin talks about starting his own podcast and pursuing the things that make life good. He talks about how he first learned to cook and the resources he used before the internet became what it is today. Justin reveals the various influences that have shaped his culinary point of view and his appreciation for Japanese culture before sharing why he and his wife decided to settle in South Dakota and open a ramen restaurant after traveling the country in an RV. He shares what no one ever tells you about owning a restaurant and what he misses most about New York City. Justin talks about his favorite flavor combinations and cooking motto and then his memories with Alton Brown as his mentor on Food Network Star. Justin talks about his experiences on Guy’s Grocery Games and how he manages the pressure as a floor reporter on Tournament of Champions. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Justin Warner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatfellowhumans/ Learn More About Guy’s Grocery Games: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-games Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/justin-warner-on-rebellious-cooking-flavor-laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trisha Yearwood, country music star and host of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, joins host Jaymee Sire to share her journey to country music and home cook superstar. Trisha gives her twenty-six year old younger self advice and shares why she relates to her astrological sign. She talks about her creative process and the “pinch me” moments of her career so far and offers advice for aspiring music artists. Trisha talks about her marriage to fellow country music star Garth Brooks and what they do on a typical date night. She shares the family recipes that inspire her own and who in her life is the best food critic to test her recipes on. Trisha shares the kitchen tools that she can’t live without and her favorite parts of filming Trisha’s Southern Kitchen with the people she loves. She then gives her itinerary for a day in Nashville and explains the meaning of the Southern phrase “bless your heart.” Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Trisha Yearwood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishayearwood/ Learn More About Trisha’s Southern Kitchen: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/trishas-southern-kitchen Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/trisha-yearwood-reveals-her-best-food-critic-advice-for-her-younger-self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastry chef Zac Young talks about how he became Sprinklemaster, his whimsical dessert creations and Halloween Baking Championship. Zac chats with host Jaymee Sire about his epic Piecaken creation, how it created a pumpkin puree shortage in New York City, and what would be in an ideal “Zacaken.” He shares his sources of creative inspiration, how he conceptualizes new and playful ideas, and what he does when he is in a creative rut. Zac shares his relationship with sweets as a child growing up in a vegan household and the treat he would always sneak on his way home from school. Jaymee and Zac indulge in their mutual love of Zac’s home state, Maine, and how it has evolved as a food destination. He shares his memories of cutting his teeth in New York City and the dessert that won over Alex Guarnaschelli. Zac gets into his favorite moments and costumes from Halloween Baking Championship, why he loves working with co-host Carla Hall, and possibly reveals his Halloween look for this year. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Zac Young on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac_young/ Learn More About Halloween Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-baking-championship Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/zac-young-on-his-epic-piecaken-creation-halloween-baking-championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vallery Lomas shares how she made the career pivot from lawyer to baking superstar. Vallery, also known as the Foodie in New York, reveals her go-to spots in the city and her definition of a “foodie.” She talks about her earliest food memories growing up in Baton Rouge and the first delightful dessert she learned to make. Vallery talks about how the recession and loss of a promised job after law school sparked her move to Paris to explore the culture and pastries. She talks about learning through failure and how the work ethic and communication skills she learned in law school have helped her as a baker. She talks about the recipes that inspired her latest cookbook, the experience of filming her own Food Network series, and what’s next for her. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Vallery Lomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodieinnewyork/ Learn More About Vallery Bakes Your Questions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/vallery-bakes-your-questions/episodes Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/vallery-lomas-on-how-she-went-from-lawyer-to-full-time-baker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aarti Sequeira, season six winner of Food Network Star, spills the tea on motherhood, mental health and how food brings us all together. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire talks with Aarti Sequeira about how the “food memories” of our past actively shape our future. She shares what it was like growing up in Bombay and Dubai, and how the weekly fish market trips with her family sparked her lifelong journey of collecting one-of-a-kind food experiences. Aarti walks us through how she successfully transitioned beyond a career in journalism to follow her real passion: Food. She shares the correlation between food and mental health, and recounts how she overcame her own battle with postpartum depression. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Aarti Sequeria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aartipaartipics/Learn More About Halloween Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-wars Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/aarti-sequeira-opens-up-about-mental-health-and-her-journey-to-a-career-in-food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.