41 - Why Sampling Matters with Samantha McLeod from Georgia Pecan Growers

EATYALL: Chefs Tell the Story of Farmers

In Episode #41 of the EATYALL Podcast, we dive back into the world of agriculture in my interview with Samantha McLeod, Executive Director of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association. Our visit unfurls a lot of pecan specific stories about why these Georgia grown nuts are so flavorful and sold at such a premium - “all nuts are not created equal.” We also hear from Samantha about what sampling chefs can look like and why it’s important, even during a pandemic because “taste buds don’t lie.” She also talks about an international visit where she learned that some chefs around the world aren’t versed on pecans and how they initially confused them with other nuts.

Later in the episode we hear about feedback Samantha got from her producers after their EATYALL Chef Care Package was distributed to pastry chefs, and you’ll get to hear which question in the Lightning Round was answered, “throwing a burrito!”

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• GeorgiaPecan.org
• https://instagram.com/georgiapecangrowers
• https://facebook.com/GeorgiaPecanGrowersAssociation/

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EATYALL Chef Care Package Program

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The EATYALL Podcast is hosted by Andy Chapman, CEO and founder of EATYALL. EATYALL provides training & culinary support to the global community of chefs on behalf of food farmers and producers, so they can achieve generational sustainability, chefs can serve award-winning food and consumers can access healthier food options.