Imagine yourself at 26, leading a team in a bustling kitchen, crafting innovative dishes that tantalize taste buds and celebrate cultural heritage. That's the reality Chef Amanda Rios built for herself, a journey that began not in a fancy culinary school, but in the heart of Southwest Georgia.
In this episode, Chef Amanda takes us from her Georgia upbringing, steeped in family feasts, to her international training grounds in Wales. We'll discover how travel broadened her palate and ignited a passion for cultural fusion cuisine. You'll also hear about her innovative use of cannabis in her cooking, not just to get high, but to unlock a world of unique flavors and medicinal benefits (featured on Netflix's Cooked with Cannabis!).
Ready to explore the world through food, hone your hospitality skills, and maybe even learn how to plan the ultimate Black girls' travel adventure? Tune in and get ready to be inspired!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Chef Amanda's entry into the culinary world and training
- Language and professional jargon in culinary education
- Hospitality and communication in customer service
- Cultural influences on culinary practices
- Importance of informed decision-making in food consumption
- The role of travel in shaping culinary experiences
- Bringing culturally significant elements into culinary experiences
BEST MOMENTS
“Some of us are super, have lots of raw talent, but we might not have the resources. Like, there are just so many things that might take us from being able to perform at our best.”
“We have options. It's just a matter of being available to that.”
“I get more travel folks come in because that actually was probably one of my favorite things, really, about moving out here were the types of people who come here to visit and have a cannabis experience.”
“I've always said that, you know, when you go to different places, it's good to recognize that we're more the same than we are different. But it's also important to celebrate the differences. Yeah. Because somewhere, like, where they meet is where the magic happens.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Website | www.chefamanda.co
- Instagram | @chefamandasbusy
- Facebook | www.facebook.com/chefamandasbusy
CONTACT THE HOST
- Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
- Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
- Instagram | @createlifeyourway
- Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
- LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock
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