Episodes

  • Episode 6: Retail Bakers of America with Chef Marissa Velie
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Christopher Tanner chats with the Executive Director of Retail Bakers of America and Pastry Chef, Marissa Velie, as they delve into all things baking and pastry and the resources RBA offers to pastry chefs across the country.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 5: Pickles with Chef Joe Parajecki
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Christopher Tanner talks all things pickles with ACF Chef Joe Parajecki. As a third-generation Polish-American, Chef Parajecki has a deep connection with pickling and has a passion for sharing the art of preservation with as many chefs as possible.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 4: Chinese Cuisine with Chef Martin Yan
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Christopher Tanner interviews Chef Martin Yan as they talk about Chef Yan's life and career along with the rise of Chinese cuisine in the United States and the impact it has had on the culture.

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    49 mins
  • Episode 3: Innovation & Trends in Equipment with Waring Chef Julia DeCiantis
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, podcast host Christopher Tanner talks with Waring Chef Julia DeCiantis on innovations in kitchen equipment, and how they are working hand-and-hand with the trends we are currently seeing in the culinary industry.

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    22 mins
  • Bonus Episode: ACF National Convention with ACF National President Rene Marquis
    Jul 8 2025

    In this special edition episode, podcast host Christopher Tanner sits down with ACF National President Rene Marquis as they talk about the ACF National Convention taking place in late July and what exciting new changes attendees can look forward to.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 2: Culinary Sport Competitions with Chef Collin Hilton
    Jul 1 2025

    In this episode, Podcast Host, Christopher Tanner, sits down with 2024/2025 World Food Champion, Chef Collin Hilton, as they talk all about culinary sport competitions and Chef Hilton’s career and competition experience.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 1: ACF 2025 Trends with Chef Tim Recher
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, Podcast Host, Christopher Tanner, kicks things off with an overview of the 2025 ACF Trends Report before being joined by ACF Chef Tim Recher who gives his take on this year’s trends and what he’s seeing at his country club.

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    48 mins