We are happy to welcome Kelly Patraju as one of our newest co-hosts. Welcome Kelly! Kelly interviewed the world's only sourdough librarian- Karl De Smedt. Karl was in New Jersey to share about the 10 year anniversary of the Sourdough Library. Find out more about Karl and the Library here: https://www.questforsourdough.com/puratos-library https://so…

I sat down with Michelle Sacchetti and Tom Del Rossi from Puratos to talk about our journey of implementing Trust and Inspire. Make sure you listen to our episode with David Kasperson to fully enjoy this episode as it is a followup and dives into the journey and work it takes to bring an organization on a trust and inspire journey. Find Puratos at:…

We get insight into what return guest Jeff Akin has been up to since his last appearance and what he has learned about leadership. Find more about Jeff here Jeff's Other Podcast Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Connie, Jeniz, Kelly, Meg & Sloan

We spoke with David Kasperson a Director at Franklin Covey's Global Trust Practice and co-author of Trust and Inspire. You don't want to miss these insights on leadership from David! Learn more about David and the great work he and the team at Franklin Covey do around the future of leadership. David on Linkedin Franklin Covey Trust and Inspire Find…

We spoke with Jillian Donie a CIA student and Puratos Intern. She also likes Star Trek! We learn about what an education is like in the culinary arts and play a fun game involving a very old book that no baker should be without. Find out more about the CIA Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We spoke with Fred Wasiak the President and CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey. Fred shares about their mission and how everyone can be involved. We also learned a lot about the YMCA. Tune in to hear how that came up. Find the Food Bank at: https://foodbanksj.org/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We spoke with Beth Karam-Putt from Erika Record about her journey as a pastry chef and how she landed a job helping companies find just the right equipment for their baking, pastry, and chocolate needs. Find Erika Record on the web at: https://erikarecord.com/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We are back for a 2023 wrap-up to clear the slate of tasting items and share what direction we are going in for 2024. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden & Connie

We talked with Tarsha Joyner about her journey from foster care to parent, artist, bakery owner, TV Competition Star, and so much more. Her journey is amazing so you don't want to miss this conversation. Find Tarsha and her business at: https://mrsjoys.com/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We spoke with Patrick Honeywell the corporate chef at Le Chef Bakery about his life and how he went from traveling to an Alaskan gold mining camp to being a sucessful pastry chef and business person. Thank you Patrick and you can see more of what he does at Le Chef at: https://www.lechefbakery.com/ Find his podcast here: https://bleav.com/shows/ble…

We spoke with Tom Ranc, President of JAC North America all about JAC and their very interesting history and all about bread slicers. Find JAC at: https://www.jac-machines.com/us/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden & Connie

Connie recaps and shares about her trip to the IFT FIRST convention that took place last month in Chicago. https://www.iftevent.org/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden & Connie

Here is part of an unaired conversation with Chef Fran Costigan - Enjoy https://francostigan.com/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We learn about the century egg from Connie and how she made one and how Braden successfully didn't taste it. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We spoke to Kayla Croshaw better known on TikTok and Instagram as Kayla Doughshaw. Look her up. You won't regret it. Seriously we will wait while you go check her videos out. We would also like to apologize for all the noise Connie makes when recording. We are considering replacing her with a bull and recording from a china shop. it would be less n…

In honor of Father's Day coming up this Sunday we have a special bonus episode with a special bonus guest host. Wishing all the dads a wonderful day! Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We spoke with Pedro Sousa from Puratos Canada about how he landed in our great neighbor to the north and his exciting journey in the world of the pasty arts. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We spoke to Jessica Formicola of Savory Experiments all about her journey and her creative endeavors. It was a great conversation with so many wonderful stories and we even met her cat! Find Jessica at: https://www.savoryexperiments.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SavoryExperiments https://www.instagram.com/savoryexperiments/ https://twitter.com/Savo…

We sit down with Founder and CEO of Une Femme Wines Jen Pelka to talk wine and what it takes to grow a successful business and the power and challenges of being women led and working primarily with other women led businesses. Find all things Une Femme here: https://unefemmewines.com/pages/press Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Inst…

We speak with Ari Tulla of ELO Health about food as medicine and living a healthy lifestyle. Find ELO Health at: https://www.elo.health/articles/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We speak with Ellie the founder and CEO of Cocoa Press. Ever wonder what it takes to build a company while engineering a machine and learning the material science behind chocolate? Well then this is the conversation for you! Find Cocoa Press at: https://cocoapress.com/pages/contact @cocoapress- FB/IG/TW https://www.tiktok.com/@elianarose66 Find Pur…

We spoke with Coinneach MacLeod all about baking, Scotland and Euro Vision!?! He is a great guy and a talented baker. Check him and his books out (and maybe stay for the photos of his adorable dog). Fine everything about Coinneach at his website: https://hebrideanbaker.com/ Or follow him on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hebrideanbaker Find Puratos…

we speak with (reformed) pastry chef Monica Glass about her journey and how and why she has transitioned into a more wellness focused mindset and way of working. Enjoy this conversation with a wonderful chef and human being. Find Monica at: https://chefmonicaglass.com/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

Join us and hear from Yumi Komatsudaira the author of the cookbook Japanese Superfoods and the President of K Seaweed. We learn all about sea vegetables and everything you can do with them plus great stories from the making of her book and growing up in Japan. Find Yumi at: https://kseaweed.com/ K-Seaweed Co (@k_seaweed) • Instagram photos and vide…

We spoke with podcaster and filmmaker Reyshan Parker about his journey and how he shares the stories of service industry professionals. Find all about Reyshan and his Beyond the Check series and podcast by Googling his name! Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur plus the fascinating science behind the declious drink kombucha with Courtney Lorenz of Cultured Kombucha. Courtney also gets personal as to the struggles female business leaders go through to succeed. You can find Courtney at: https://www.drinkcultured.com/ Social Link are all on her site Find…

We sat down and spoke with chef and cookbook author Lei Shishak about her new book on plant based eating and he journey from bakery owner to cookbook author and everything in between. Find Lei at: https://leishishak.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leishishak/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

Connie and Braden wrap up the year by antagonizing each other with mystery food and poorly written baking advice. They also share their 2022 podcast highlights and what they will be up to for the holidays. Thank you all for listening and have a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram …

We talk all about overcoming the fact we don't know what we don't know (The Dunning-Kruger Effect) with Deagon Williams from Culinary Business Strategy. Find everything she is up to here: https://www.culinarybusinessstrategy.com/ Don't forget you can check our Trek Talks 2 and support a great organization in the Hollywood Food Coalition: https://ho…

We are joined by Sarah Coughlin the sensory manager at Puratos! We talk what it takes to run a sensory panel, why we do it, and some fun stories about when they go wrong. We are also very happy to share that Trek Talks 2 is happening and you can help a great charity that works to solve hunger and food insecurity. The Hollywood Food Coalition. Go he…

We spoke with Tim Bucciarelli from Ironplane all about e-commerce and what it takes to get that food you buy online from the warehouse to your house. Find Tim at: https://www.ironplane.com/tim https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bucciarelli https://www.ironplane.com/ https://twitter.com/ironplane?lang=en Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS…

We sat down with cookbook author and all around awesome person Patricia Tanumihadia to discuss the art of Asian cooking and developing recipes specifically for the Instant Pot. Find Patricia at: https://ediblewords.com/ Instagram- @ pickles.and.tea Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We sat down and spoke with Dave Hoffman about supply chain and the logistic porcess of getting your food from point A to point B. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

We spoke with Chef Dennis Littley of Ask Chef Dennis all about his inspiration, story, and how he got to be the chef answering questions and helping people learn to cook. Find Chef Dennis at: https://www.askchefdennis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/askchefdennis/ https://twitter.com/AskChefDennis https://www.youtube.com/user/AskChefDennis Find Pura…

We sat down with Anthony Day of the Sustainable Futures Report to discuss who we can all move the needle in a positive direction for both people and plant. Find Anthony at: https://sustainablefutures.report/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-futures-report/id313473372 Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram F…

We spoke with Chef Matt Basile about his journey in the food industry and how his non-traditional path has led to his success. You can find Chef Matt: Instagram @chefmattbasile Chef Matt Basile is adding his most exciting title yet to his repertoire as a food entrepreneur: Co-Founder and Creative Firestarter for Alchemy Grills. After over a decade …

Lee Sanders from the American Bakers Association joins us to share the work she does to help give the baking industry a voice in Washington D.C. Find the ABA at: https://americanbakers.org/ Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We were joined by Nick and Matt from the Appliance Educator podcast to talk about interesting ice cream machines so you can start making the best food ever at home! Find Appliance Educator: Youtube Podcast Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

Connie and special guest Amanda B. spoke with author and expert on salt rising bread Genevieve Bardwell . Find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Rising-Bread-Heartfelt-Appalachian/dp/1943366039 Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We spoke with Marissa the Director of Certification and Education for the RBA and Heather a Certified Master Baker and culinary educator at Schoolcraft College. They share the mission of the RBA and what the journey to becoming a certified master is all about. Find the RBA at: http://www.retailbakersofamerica.org/ Find Schoolcraft College at: https…

We spoke with Bo Babaki all about vegan cheesemaking and his journey to create The Conscious Cultures Creamery. Find Bo At: https://theconsciouscultures.com/ Instagram @The_conscious_cultures Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…

We speak with Jane Z. host and founder of the Farm to Future Podcast, about the history of acorn foraging and acorns as food. Find Jane and her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/farm-to-future/id1540200066 Instagram: @farm.to.future Read her children's book here! https://issuu.com/janezy/docs/nutty_futures_book_final Find Puratos …

We speak to Tristan Noyes the Executive Director of the Maine Grain Alliance about local grain economy, heritage grains, the kneading conference, and maltsters! Find the Maine Grain Alliance at: https://kneadingconference.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mainegrainalliance/ Instagram- @mainegrainalliance Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosU…

We spoke to Chef Fran Costigan all about plant based desserts. Thank you Chef Fran! Find here work here: https://francostigan.com/ On all social media @goodcakesfran Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBray- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS-…

We speak with leadership expert Jeff Akin about the pillars of great leadership and as an added bonus we learn all about food on submarines. Find Jeff at: Starfleet Leadership Academy Twitter: @SFLApodcast Instagram: @jefftakin Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBra…

We spoke with Matthew Kaplowitz of Trek Untold who has an interesting past and was a food critic in New York City. Find Matthew at: Trek Untold Twitter & Instagram- @trekuntold Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBray- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter …

We sit down and talk with Rabbi Chuck Briskin of Shir Ami all about Passover. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBray- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy Braden, Amanda & Connie

In this week's episode John and Norm politely discuss a topic they have been waiting to touch on since the start of the show. Buckle up because it is going to be a fun ride! Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.usBy The Puratos Corporation

We sit down to learn what it takes to get fruit from the orchard to your plate! Thank you to Grant and Chantal from Peterson Farms for taking time to educate us. You can find Peterson farms at: http://www.petersonfarmsinc.com Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBray-…

We sit down with the President of Puratos U.S. Andy Brimacombe to talk all about the company's new purpose. Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram Find Braden at: @BakerBrayBray47- Twitter @Pastry_Chef_BrayBray- Instagram Find Puratos at: @PuratosUSA- Twitter @PuratosUS- Instagram puratos.us…