THE CHEFS ISSUE NOV 2022
THE FLAVORS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP Why Chefs Need Self-Care
Taste Test Austin with The Tasting Collective
The Life of a Personal Chef
From the Director really fun; but I also remember a handful of times I was hurt, frustrated or tired because of the balancing act of pleasing customers while striving for efficiency. Before I even start talking about chefs for this Chefs Issue, I want to start with the primary unit — food. After all, without food, there would be no chefs. I’ve narrowed down the themes throughout this issue to food, cooking and eating, yet the world’s perspective on these topics has got it all wrong. Food is more than fuel; it’s an expression of our thoughts, feelings and love. Cooking is more than the means to an end; it’s a learning process of growth and leadership. Eating is more than just the action of consuming; it’s an experience to be embraced — whether that’s with friends or alone. With all these elements combined, we get a beautiful understanding of the human experience through food, its creation and how we experience it. In the mundaneness of life, we’ve lost the appreciation for these moments that come with the eating experience. Some of the best conversations happen over a great meal, and some of the best memories are created while cooking. And these experiences we cherish so deeply only happen through chefs, whether it be someone at a restaurant, a friend and their generous skills, or yourself trying out a new recipe. When we think, specifically, about chefs in a traditional sense, those long shifts and tiresome hours of cooking and creating are what make these experiences possible. In this Chefs Issue, you’ll get a taste for more than just delicious food (though, we will have great recipes and cooking tips). You’ll dive into healthy leadership in the kitchen with Suerte’s Fermín Núñez, learn about food waste and insecurity, hear from the Tasting Collective, understand the importance of chef self-care, and see the impact of fitness on food industry workers. I hope you walk away with not only a hunger for more experiences amidst food and cooking but also a greater appreciation for chefs and food industry workers! Have a great feast!
FOOD IS LOVE, COOKING IS GROWTH AND EATING IS AN EXPERIENCE.
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hen I was first offered a job at Austin Fit Magazine, I was working as a barista at the time. I spent most of my days waking up early for open shifts (or staying late for closing shifts), running back and forth between the register, bar and back room, and multitasking by making conversation with customers all while making sure I didn’t ruin their coffee order. Now, I know this is nothing close to what chefs experience in everyday life, but through this experience, I got a small glimpse of what working in the food and service industry is like. To be honest, most days were
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THE GOOD STUFF
TASTE TEST AUSTIN WITH THE TASTING COLLECTIVE
20 “WHAT’S COOKING?” WITH YOUR
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FABULOUS FESTIVE FOODS WITH CHEF TIFFANY BLACKMON
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COOKING FOR LIFE: IT’S PERSONAL
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CHEF TRENDS & SELF-CARE
NUTRITION
Recipe of the Month: Greek Sweet Potatoes 10 Is Soup a Healthy Meal? 16
LIFESTYLE
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How to Cook Like A Professional Chef 22 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Food in ATX 24
The Truth Behind “Eating Your Feelings” 48 The Holiday Gut & Bowels 50 Wellness Wisdom & Sensual Cooking 52
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The Food Industry & Fitness 58 KMB: CryoFit Recovery & Wellness 62
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