The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 25 – Nicholas Vedia

We are thrilled to have Nick Vedia, the District Sous Chef of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, on our latest episode of “The Mix Up”! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Nick shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs, and the vibrant food culture of Virginia Beach. 🍽️🌊

👉 Don’t miss out on [Read More]

2024-06-24T21:19:32-05:00June 24th, 2024|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 24 – Patrick Kenneally

In this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong talks with Patrick Kenneally, who moved from hospitality to significantly influence school nutrition as the
Capital Region BOCES Shared Foodservice Management, School Lunch Director, in New York State. They discuss overcoming the complexities of district-wide food service management, the shift towards local, scratch-made meals, and the [Read More]

2024-06-24T15:57:59-05:00March 26th, 2024|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 23 – Jason Tepper

Join The MixUp as we sit down with Jason Tepper. Tune in for an inspiring journey of taste and knowledge, serving up an episode that’s too flavorful to miss.

Music: Dirty Gertie by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

2023-12-15T16:43:06-06:00December 15th, 2023|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 22 – Eric Span

Join The MixUp as we sit down with Eric Span, the visionary Director of Nutrition Services at Sweetwater Union High in San Diego! Discover Eric’s unique blend of hospitality and nutrition experience that transforms school meals into sustainable, nutritious, and educational delights for students. Tune in for an inspiring journey of taste and knowledge, [Read More]

2023-09-28T13:19:06-05:00September 27th, 2023|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 21 – Missy Poirier

Join Chef Patrick as he welcomes back Missy Poirier, the Nutrition Services Director of Jurupa Unified School District, for an insightful conversation about changing roles and advancing in the ranks of Child Nutrition Programs. Hear firsthand about Missy’s journey from district chef to her current role and gain valuable insights into the world [Read More]

2023-04-20T11:22:46-05:00April 10th, 2023|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 20 – Jason Hull

Chef Patrick sits down with Chef Jason Hull Director of Culinary Services/Founder of Culinary Farm at Marin Country Day School. Join them as they chat about Chef Jason’s work to develop a culinary culture in his program. Listen to his mission to inspire healthful eating for the children in his program.

[Read More]

2023-03-06T07:21:18-06:00March 6th, 2023|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 19 – Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro

On this episode, we welcome Chef Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro, Executive Chef of Healthy School Recipes and a Child Nutrition Consultant. Learn about her fantastic work bringing culturally important recipes to the schools in her home state of Maine.

2023-02-09T07:39:03-06:00February 9th, 2023|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 18- Stephen Menyhart

Join Chef Patrick as he chats with Stephen Menyhart, Chef, Register Dietician, and Child Nutrition champion. Learn how, and more importantly, why, Stephen began his journey in child nutrition. Hear his story of personal and professional growth in the industry he calls home, child nutrition.

2022-11-07T13:45:29-06:00November 7th, 2022|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 17- Bettina Applewhite

Join Chef Patrick as he Mixes it Up with Bettina Applewhite, Sr. Operations Supervisor, Southwest Area, Baltimore County Public Schools. In this episode, they chat about serving diverse communities, school nutrition as a career path, Bettina’s experience on Bravo’s Top Chef Amateurs, and more!

2022-06-17T10:32:24-05:00June 17th, 2022|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 16- Rachel-Gooding

In this episode, Chef Patrick mixes it up with Chef Rachel Gooding, Senior Research Chef, CCS ® McCormick & Co., Inc. Join them as they chat about the good works of the McCormick Science Institute and how to develop flavorful foods with less sodium. This is an episode you truly can’t miss.

[Read More]

2022-05-22T13:31:13-05:00May 10th, 2022|
Go to Top