Food Origins Podcast

Mauricio has spent more than 25 years in food media and publishing, writing for Saveur, Gourmet, Escala, and Lonely Planet. Born in Mexico City and living in the United States for nearly 30 years, he brings a unique perspective to conversations about food, culture, and identity. As founder of the award-winning independent publisher duopress, he has helped create innovative nonfiction and illustrated books for readers worldwide. Mauricio is the author of AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO TACOS AND BURRI...

Chef John's love of cooking started long before he ever opened a restaurant. Rooted in Genovese and Sicilian tradition, his lessons came from family tables in San Francisco, California, with Mamalee, his father John and from summers spent in Italy learning to make pasta by hand alongside his great aunt, Lala Mariuchia and cousins — the same way his family has for generations. That heritage carried him through one previous restaurant in Costa Rica, before bringing him home to Texas. Whil...

Sam Choy's years of cooking alongside his parents gave him the skills and inspiration to make Sam a Hawaiian celebrity chef. His exceptional creativity, love of good food, and aloha for guests propelled him to the status of an internationally recognized chef, Food Network personality, and James Beard award-winner. Choy's colorful personality and welcoming smile have drawn customers to his multiple restaurants over the last 30 years, but it is his award-winning cooking that keeps them co...

David is the founder of Kairos, a premium seasonings and provisions company built around the belief that the best moments in life happen around food, fire, and good people. What started as a pursuit of adventure turned into a lifelong obsession with quality. From learning how to hunt and becoming successful in the field, to chasing surf around the world, getting lost deep in Mexico on dirt bikes, and spending countless days in the mountains, David’s life has always been driven by the search...

Join us as Chef Joel Gil shares his inspiring journey from law enforcement to culinary success, highlighting his passion for open fire cooking, local sourcing, and the importance of resilience. Discover practical insights, memorable stories, and future plans that showcase his dedication to community and cuisine. Chef Joel Gil is a talented chef based in Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana. With a deep-rooted passion for cooking, Chef Gil blends his Mexican heritage with global culinary influences...