Episodes

  • Curious Students Learn Best

    Curious Students Learn Best
    Sep 16 2023

    Understanding the brain's tendencies to avoid excessive thinking is crucial for educators. We need to leverage this knowledge to help foster a love for problem-solving and critical thinking among our students. Listen in as Dr. Colin Roche explores the idea that the human mind isn't inherently designed for thinking, and how we, as educators, can optimize our teaching strategies to encourage curiosity and encourage thoughtful engagement in our students.

    In this episode, Chef Roche also mentions the book "Why Don't Students Like School" by Daniel Willingham (https://amzn.to/3PlJKIj), which is an invaluable resource that all educators should read and the information source for the majority of content in the episode. The book's subtitle is "A cognitive scientist answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for the classroom".

    CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get even more information on a wide variety of teaching topics, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips).

    SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef.

    We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.

    Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

    The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.

    RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!

    RESOURCES:

    Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)

    LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetwork

    Culinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com

    Chef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.com

    Kitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/

    Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColin

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChef

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRoche

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/

    Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    Sign up for our email list /newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contact

    MUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio Library

    Chef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!

    Copyright 2023
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    29 mins
  • Preparing Engaging Presentations

    Preparing Engaging Presentations
    Sep 2 2023

    It is a fact that effective and engaging presentations are the result of proper preparation. They don't happen by accident or chance. So whether you are a culinary educator, business professional, or anyone else just looking to improve your presentation skills and get some help on how to convey your ideas effectively, then this episode is for you. Listen in as Dr. Colin Roche talks about presenting with purpose and creating change in your audience.

    In this episode, Chef Roche also mentions the book "The Naked Presenter: Delivering Powerful Presentations With or Without Slides" by Garr Reynolds (https://amzn.to/3YQZcRc), which is an invaluable resource that will help you discover how to get to the core of your message and deliver presentations that are as natural as they are memorable!

    CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get even more information on a wide variety of teaching topics, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips).

    SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef.

    We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.

    Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

    The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.

    RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!

    RESOURCES:

    Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)

    LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetwork

    Culinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com

    Chef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.com

    Kitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/

    Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColin

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChef

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRoche

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/

    Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    Sign up for our email list /newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contact

    MUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio Library

    Chef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!

    Copyright 2023
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    30 mins
  • Naked & Natural Presenting

    Naked & Natural Presenting
    Aug 27 2023
    We all know the struggle of enduring a monotonous presentation that leaves us counting down the seconds until it's over. But fear not, because in this episode we will be talking about some of the various ways that we can all become a more captivating and impactful presenter, by learning to deliver more powerful and engaging presentations. Listen in as Dr. Colin Roche talks about naturalness (the natural expression of ourselves) and presenting naked, which means putting your audience first, being transparent, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable and exposed. In this episode, Chef Roche also mentions the book "The Naked Presenter: Delivering Powerful Presentations With or Without Slides" by Garr Reynolds (https://amzn.to/3YQZcRc), which is an invaluable resource that will help you discover how to get to the core of your message and deliver presentations that are as natural as they are memorable!CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get even more information on a wide variety of teaching topics, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips).SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef.We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!RESOURCES:Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetworkCulinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.comChef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.comKitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChefTwitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRocheInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comSign up for our email list /newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contactMUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio LibraryChef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!Copyright 2023
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    16 mins
  • Active Learning Facilitation

    Active Learning Facilitation
    Jul 2 2023
    Active learning is an instructional approach that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning process. In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche focuses in on how to facilitate an effective experiential active learning activity, including some suggestions on ways you can form your student groups quickly and efficiently in the classroom. Creating effective learning groups requires some thoughtful planning and implementation and Chef Roche gives you some strategies to help you form successful learning groups that foster a dynamic and conducive learning environment for your classroom. Chef Roche also mentions the book "Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject" by Mel Silberman (https://amzn.to/3XxgjXk), which is a comprehensive collection of active learning techniques to help enliven any subject in high school, college, or the adulty classroom!CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get even more information on a wide variety of teaching topics, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips).SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef.We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!RESOURCES:Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetworkCulinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.comChef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.comKitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChefTwitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRocheInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comSign up for our email list / newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contactMUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio LibraryChef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!Copyright 2023
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    21 mins
  • Introduction to Active Learning

    Introduction to Active Learning
    Jul 1 2023
    Active learning is an instructional approach that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning process. In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche explains why this is important and shares some of the techniques he has used to engage his culinary students in meaningful ways to enhance their learning experience.Chef Roche also mentions the book "Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject" by Mel Silberman (https://amzn.to/3XxgjXk), which is a comprehensive collection of active learning techniques to help enliven any subject in high school, college, or the adulty classroom!CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get even more information on a wide variety of teaching topics, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips).SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef.We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!RESOURCES:Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetworkCulinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.comChef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.comKitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChefTwitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRocheInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.comSign up for our email list / newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contactMUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio LibraryChef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!Copyright 2023
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    11 mins
  • Accepting Personal Responsibility

    Accepting Personal Responsibility
    Dec 6 2022

    Personal responsibility is the ability to respond wisely at each fork in the road with choices that move you closer to your desired outcomes and experiences. In other words, personal “response-ability” is the foundation for creating success!

    In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche shares information from the book "On Course" by Skip Downing (https://a.co/d/aEZn60s), which is intended for college students of any age who want to create success in college and in life!

    CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips)

    SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef

    We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.

    Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

    The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.

    RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!

    RESOURCES:

    Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)

    LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetwork

    Culinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com

    Chef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.com

    Kitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/

    Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColin

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChef

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRoche

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/

    Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    Sign up for our email list / newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contact

    MUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio Library

    Chef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!

    Copyright 2022
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    25 mins
  • Effective Class Discussions

    Effective Class Discussions
    Sep 11 2022

    Whether you are a new teacher / faulty member or a teaching veteran, if you are looking for advice on how to hold a better class discussion, then this episode is for you! Effective class discussions, much like effective lectures, are the result of careful planning!

    In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche shares information from his book "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools & Tips" on how to conduct better and more effective class discussions which is a very important skill for us as teachers to have in our toolbox!

    CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get more information on the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips)

    SPONSORSHIP/ SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef

    We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.

    Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

    The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.

    RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!

    RESOURCES:

    Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)

    Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetwork

    Culinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com

    Chef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.com

    Kitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/

    Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColin

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChef

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRoche

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/

    Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    Sign up for our email list / newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contact

    MUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio Library

    Chef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!

    Copyright 2022
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    55 mins
  • Conducting an Effective Demonstration

    Conducting an Effective Demonstration
    Jul 25 2022

    While there are a number of instructional strategies and methods that can be used to help our students achieve cognitive objectives, such as lectures, discussions, and case studies, the demonstration method is the primary method by which learners receive instructions related to psycho-motor objectives.

    In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche shares information from his book "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools & Tips" on how to conduct an effective demonstration.

    CULINARY EDUCATORS’ BOOK: To get more information on the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check out the book Dr. Roche co-wrote titled "Culinary Educators' Teaching Tools and Tips", which is published by Kendall Hunt (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/culinary-educators-teaching-tools-and-tips)

    SPONSORSHIP/ SUPPORT: If you like the show, or this episode, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses? You can do so easily by going to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche or through Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef

    We truly appreciate any help or support you provide! If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.

    Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Chef Educator podcast was created to be a comprehensive resource for new and "seasoned" culinary, baking & pastry, and hospitality teachers, instructors, and faculty at both secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

    The show addresses the many issues related to student learning and instructor effectiveness and our hope is to offer a collection of practical and effective teaching tools, tips, and techniques that you can use in your classroom and/or labs.

    RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word and helping us to get new listeners, guests, and sponsors!

    RESOURCES:

    Audience Response Hotline - (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)

    Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetwork

    Culinary School Stories Podcast Website - http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com

    Chef Educator Podcast Website - http://www.chefeducator.com

    Kitchen Lingo Podcast Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com/kitchenlingo/

    Main Website - https://foodmedianetwork.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColin

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChef

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChefRoche

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drprofessorchef/

    Email - FoodMediaNetwork@gmail.com

    Sign up for our email list / newsletter - https://foodmedianetwork.com/contact

    MUSIC: "Atlanta" by Jingle Punks, YouTube Audio Library

    Chef Educator is a proud member of the Food Media Network!

    Copyright 2022
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    44 mins