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.

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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.

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

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 15- Ryan Yarnell

Chef Patrick is back on the mic, and this time he is joined by Chef Ryan Yarnell, Nutrition Services Chef with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). Listen in as they discuss how MNPS has continued to serve students despite staffing shortages, supply-chain issues, and more.

2022-01-21T12:03:56-06:00January 21st, 2022|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 14- Erin Primer

Garrett Berdan and guest Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services for San Luis Coastal Unified School District, taste California-grown finger limes and discuss the importance of creating memorable food experiences for children.

2021-11-30T13:32:42-06:00November 30th, 2021|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 13- Ben Atkinson

CICN’s Garrett Berdan interviews Ben Atkinson, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, Auburn School District in Washington state.

2021-11-04T14:01:10-05:00November 4th, 2021|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 12- Warren DeShields

Chef Patrick is joined by Warren DeShields, Director of Food Services Bridgeton Public Schools. Listen as they discuss their journey to child nutrition and the work the Bridgeton Public Schools team has done to close the food insecurity gap during the pandemic. Warren also shares how their district is using online ordering for [Read More]

2021-08-04T11:58:07-05:00August 4th, 2021|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 11- Devinder Kumar

Join Chef Patrick Garmong and Chef Devinder Kumar of Wonderful College Prep Academy. Chef Devinder shares how he and his team move forward to bridge the food insecurity gap while serving nutritious and delicious global cuisine. In addition, Chef Devinder sheds light on his journey to the child nutrition world and the impact [Read More]

2021-07-06T20:36:31-05:00July 1st, 2021|
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