by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | May 18, 2021 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Eating: Cake Bash Studio & Bakery
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
Family traditions have long preserved the history of multiple generations. Cooking and recipes especially have played an integral part in the nurturing of this family connection. On our final episode of Eating we have the pleasure of talking to Miredys Peguero, one of the sister Co-Owner’s of Cake Bash Studio & Bakery. Ms. Peguero shares how her Puerto Rican family’s traditions intertwine with her passion for cakes, how she’s focused on the community around her bakeshop, and gives us a peek into her future plans for both her and her sister. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to listen to Eating and hope that your future experiences are as deliciously sweet as a slice of cake.
Cake Bash Studio & Bakery Info:
17246 Vanowen St unit c, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
https://cakebashstudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cakebashstudio/
https://twitter.com/cakebashstudio
https://www.facebook.com/cakebashstudiobakery/
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | May 4, 2021 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Eating: Crème Caramel LA
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
Being able to combine different culinary traditions from around the world and create foods that have amazing flavor and texture is one of the most difficult things to master as a chef. On this episode of Eating, we have the pleasure of talking to Kristine De La Cruz the Chef and Owner of Crème Caramel LA famous for their Filipino and American custards and confection desserts, you may have seen on Food Network. Chef De La Cruz shares her intertwining passion for business and baked goods, her phenomenal success, and how eating turned her bakery into the community hub it is today.
Crème Caramel LA’s Info:
14849 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
https://www.cremecaramella.com/
https://twitter.com/CremeCaramelLA
https://www.facebook.com/CremeCaramelLA/
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | Apr 9, 2021 | FEATURED, PROFILES, Spring 2021
Podcast: Tim Nowak
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
There are hundreds of thousands of people who live stream on Twitch, however, there are only a few creators who manage to consistently create an environment filled with joy for their viewers. Tim Nowak or as many people online know him “TimTam ” has built a community stemming from his simple enjoyment of playing video games. In this Podcast, Nowak shares how streaming helped fight his depression, reinvigorated his life, and has allowed him to be happy both in the present and moving forward.
More Info:
You can catch Tim Nowak’s stream every Sunday Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 4:30 pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/timtam89
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | Mar 31, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Eating: History and Culture
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
The easiest way to dive deeper into the history and role that eating has played in our lives is to look at food and culinary practices through the lens of cultural anthropology. On this episode of Eating, we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Erin Hays, one of our very own Professors at Pierce and the Head Department Chair of Anthropology. Dr. Hayes shares her anthropological perspective on eating, numerous different examples of cultures and their food around the world, and gives us her thoughts on the effects globalization will have on the way we eat in the future.
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | Mar 17, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Eating: Howlin’ Rays
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
Stories of culinary success have long been identified with the path of chefs who work their way up from street food to Michelin-class restaurants in large cities. However, to every rule, there is an exception. On this episode of eating we have the pleasure of talking to the esteemed Johnny Ray Zone, the Chef-owner of Howlin’ Rays, one of LA’s hottest new eateries on the food scene. Chef Johnny shares the challenges he overcame to open his restaurant, his passion for Nashville Fried Chicken, and gives his perspective on the influence culture has on eating.
Howlin Ray’s Info:
727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012
https://howlinrays.com/
https://www.instagram.com/howlinrays/?hl=en
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver | Mar 2, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Eating: Joe’s Cafe
Hosted by Gabriella Gregor-Splaver
In a highly competitive market, there are only a few chef-owners that can leverage their passion for cooking and food into a highly successful full-service restaurant. On this episode of eating we have the pleasure of talking to the esteemed award-winning chef Joe Weatherbee about the phenomenal success of his restaurant, Joe’s Cafe. Joe shares his passion for food describes his path to success and provides a glimpse of his future plans and his perspective on how eating will evolve.
Restaurant Address: 17823 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
