Chef Jerry McDonald is currently the Vice President of Culinary at Midas Foods International, and he is responsible for the development of some of the finest, custom, chef-inspired, dry-mix sauces, glazes, gravies, bases, drinks, and desserts. An incredibly passionate culinary ambassador, Chef Jerry and his culinary team work with restaurant chains…

Tune into Episode 5 of The Culinary 360 Podcast where we chat with Stuart Jensen, a master of culinary and cocktail innovation in Denver. From his early days as a line cook to co-owning the Curio Bar and Roger's Liquid Oasis, Stuart shares how he blends kitchen technology farm-fresh ingredients, and his knowledge of flavor combinations into his cel…

Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Good, The Bad, and the Foodservice Industry, where we explore the intricacies and tales from the heart of the foodservice world. We're bringing you a thought-provoking discussion on-site from the MAFSI 2024 conference around "Unreasonable Hospitality," a book written by Will Guidara, the former general manager …

Welcome to episode four of The Culinary 360 Podcast! Today, our Ignite culinary team talks with Karen Kaehler, a corporate chef and culinary consultant. She's worked in a variety of kitchens — the South Beach restaurants of Norman Van Aken, cruise ships in Scandinavia, teaching in classrooms at Johnson & Wales University, and corporate test kitchen…

In this episode of The Culinary 360 Podcast, join us, the Ignite Foodservice culinary team, and special guest Matt Davis, the Foodservice Director at Galesburg Unified School District in Illinois, as we talk school nutrition and the innovative strategies to enhance student dining experiences. Discover what it is like to manage a large-scale foodser…

Welcome to the second episode of MAFSI's “The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry.” This episode focuses on the relationship between foodservice Manufacturers’ Reps and Service Providers and how service plays a crucial role in our industry. Our special guest is Nick Cribb, President of Sam’s Service, Inc., and current president of CFESA. Wi…

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Culinary 360 Podcast! Learn about the personal journeys of three remarkable chefs from the Ignite Foodservice Solutions’ culinary team. Each of us shares our unique story, revealing the pivotal moments and inspirations that led to a career in the culinary arts. We all have a profound love for being in the kitchen and usi…

Welcome to the Culinary 360 Podcast, where we dive into the world of foodservice with Ignite Foodservice Solutions' team of expert chefs! In our first episode, we sit down with Katie Cossette, a Registered Dietitian and School Nutrition Specialist who oversees foodservice for St. Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. With over 10 years of exper…

Your hosts, Mike Colligon, Chris Jeens, and Shaun Gallagher, dive into the tumultuous waters of electrification in foodservice equipment. See what their views are and how to insulate yourself to current, new, and future building and energy codes.By MAFSI