We’ve joined thousands of other #BakersAgainstRacism supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement by doing what we know best: making delicious food! All profits from the purchase of our brownies and spiced nuts supports Planting Justice, a non-profit organization with the mission to “Grow Food. Grow Jobs. Grow Community” by empowering “people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequities with the skills and resources to cultivate food sovereignty, economic justice, and community healing.” On this brief episode, we share our reasons for joining this movement, and why we chose Planting Justice to receive our donations. Links and Show Notes Our virtual bake sale is up! www.lettucewrappod.com/bakersagainstracism (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/bakersagainstracism). All profits from your purchase goes to support Planting Justice (https://plantingjustice.org) and the #BlackLivesMatter (https://blacklivesmatter.com) movement. "Planting Justice (https://plantingjustice.org) is a grassroots organization with a mission to empower people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequities with the skills and resources to cultivate food sovereignty, economic justice, and community healing." #BlackLivesMatter (https://blacklivesmatter.com) Bakers Against Racism (https://www.bakersagainstracism.com) TheKitchn.com: This Worldwide Anti-Racism Bake Sale Already Has 1000 Bakers Signed Up. Here’s How to Join. (https://www.thekitchn.com/bakers-against-racism-bake-sale-23047584) La Cocina (https://lacocinasf.org/) —“a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color.” Links and Show Notes Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show.

Lettuce Wrap

27: Bakers Against Racism (T&C Talk)

We’re back! We didn’t plan to be away this long, but the world changed, quickly. In this episode, we share what it’s been like running three essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we’re coping with all the changes it’s brought about. We’ll have more episodes throughout 2020, so thank you for staying subscribed (or for resubscribing)! Links and Show Notes COVID-19 Poster https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/ff67b32d-68dc-4ffa-8e3e-157bcf552e52/Ka3mf9nf.jpeg Essential businesses in California (https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf) Sourdough starter recipe from King Arthur Flour (https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/sourdough-starter-recipe) County of San Mateo Health Department COVID-19 safety requirements (https://www.smchealth.org/coronavirus) You can learn more about Amanda, NeoCocoa’s chocolatier, on Episode 1: A Crust and Fudgy Center (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/1) Flatten the curve (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatten_the_curve) Cabin fever (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabin_fever) Catch up on our previous episodes (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/episodes) Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show.

26: We're Social Distancing (T&C Talk)

In our final episode of 2019, we take a break from interviews to talk about our favorite (and busiest!) time of the year: The holidays! We get personal and chat about our holiday history, how we prepare (business-wise and personally), how we celebrate, and what we miss. Along the way, we admit a few shocking truths, from Tammy’s feelings on pumpkin pie to Christine’s childhood Halloween costume, and we wrap up with a holiday-themed Wrapid Fire and a heartfelt thank you to you, our listeners! Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and see you in 2020! (Recorded in November just ahead of Thanksgiving.) Links and Show Notes Turkey Brine (https://spicehound.com/products/turkey-brine?_pos=1&_sid=7674f51cd&_ss=r)—"To make a moist, juicy turkey, you should use our turkey brine. One package of our turkey brine is enough for a 14-20 pound turkey.” Spice Hound giftsets (https://spicehound.com/collections/giftsets)—For the adventurous or aspiring chef, collections of four to twelve tins of herbs, rubs, and blends, from Adobo (https://spicehound.com/collections/giftsets/products/adobo-seasoning) to Za’atar (https://spicehound.com/collections/giftsets/products/zaatar). London Fog (https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/how-to-make-london-fog-tea-earl-grey-latte) drink Earl Grey & Vanilla (https://neococoa.com/products/earl-grey-vanilla?_pos=1&_sid=3e0103352&_ss=r)—“A spin on a classic winter pairing - earl grey tea and vanilla bean combined with dark chocolate ganache and tossed in cocoa powder.” Pumpkin Spice Milk Chocolate (https://neococoa.com/products/pumpkin-spice?_pos=1&_sid=89dba5f1b&_ss=r)—“A holiday favorite, our milk chocolate pumpkin spice truffle is infused with a classic blend of spices traditionally used in making pumpkin pie, resulting in a rich, creamy morsel that is as good as if not better than actually biting into a freshly baked slice of pumpkin pie.” Pumpkin Pie Spice (https://spicehound.com/products/pumpkin-pie-spice?_pos=1&_sid=3b1c55ef3&_ss=r)—“A favorite holiday spice blend that makes delicious pies. Though it is called Pumpkin Pie Spice, it makes wonderful apple, sweet potato or any fruit pie that you want that spiced flavor. We recommend 2 teaspoon of this spice blend in your fruit pies.” Cinnamon (https://spicehound.com/products/cinnamon?variant=9586663948324), including Vietnamese, Sri Lankan and Indonesian varieties. Mulling Spices (https://spicehound.com/products/mulling-spices?_pos=1&_sid=5e221738f&_ss=r)—“An aromatic blend to mull apple cider or red wines.” Peppermint truffle (https://neococoa.com/products/cool-peppermint?_pos=1&_sid=38989376d&_ss=r)—“Like a cool breeze on a balmy summer day, our dark chocolate peppermint truffle envelopes you with just the right amount of minty coolness for a refreshing bite that is sure to brighten your day.” Peppermint Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Squares (https://neococoa.com/products/peppermint-hot-chocolate-marshmallow-squares?_pos=2&_sid=38989376d&_ss=r)—“We have taken a quintessential childhood treat and given it a sophisticated make-over. Our artisan crafted Peppermint Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Squares are fluffy and delicate in texture. Made with Guittard Chocolate’s cocoa rouge powder and peppermint extract, our marshmallows have a robust, fudge-like flavor. The 72% dark chocolate exterior further enhances the chocolate experience resulting in an intensely satisfying treat that is sure to awaken that inner child and to please even the most discerning gourmand.“ Ambrosia fruit salad (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16123/ambrosia-fruit-salad/) Beef Wellington (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16899/beef-wellington/) Salmon terrine (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241882/salmon-terrine/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=Search) Haystacks (https://www.thespruceeats.com/chocolate-no-bake-haystack-cookie-recipe-2096947) Rainbow cookies (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10118/rainbow-cookies/) “Christmas Tree Lane” in Palo Alto (https://www.yelp.com/biz/christmas-tree-lane-palo-alto) plus similar streets in San Carlos (https://www.yelp.com/biz/christmas-tree-lane-san-carlos), and Alameda (https://www.yelp.com/biz/christmas-tree-lane-alameda), or find more at California Christmas Lights & Displays (http://californiachristmaslights.com) Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show.

25: The Pumpkin in the Room (T&C Talk)

In 2007, Anucha Kongthavorn stepped off a plane in San Francisco from his native Thailand, and got a job cooking the same day. He's spent his career in the service industry, from restaurant busser to cruise ship butler, culminating in opening his own Thai food take out, Mae Krua. He joins us to talk about his journey, shares his philosophy on serving others, provides advice on starting a restaurant, and explains why his restaurant regulars asked about his emotions before ordering. In this episode, he tells us the origin of the name "Mae Krua" how he got into the service business the value of persistence why he uses feeling and emotion when making food how to recognize if you're in the wrong job why thinking deeply about food is the first step of opening a restaurant the impact of emotions on the size of a tablespoon why he stopped using food delivery services like GrubHub much, much more... we get philosophical on this one. Links and Show Notes 331 Cortland (https://www.facebook.com/331cortland/) Star Cruises (https://www.starcruises.com/us/en) Princess Cruises (https://www.princess.com/) CCSF: City College of San Francisco (http://www.ccsf.edu/) ESL (English as a Second Language) (https://www.ccsf.edu/en/educational-programs/school-and-departments/school-of-international-education-and-esl/english-as-a-second-language-esl.html) de Young Café (https://deyoung.famsf.org/deyoung/visiting/de-young-cafe) Paulie’s Pickling (https://pauliespickling.com/) Lonely Planet (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/) Mae Krua in Lonely Planet (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco/restaurants/mae-krua/a/poi-eat/1518213/1329643) Yelp (https://www.yelp.com/) Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&linkId=%7B%7Blink_id%7D%7D&primeCampaignId=prime_assoc_ft&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&tag=lettucewrap-20) (Amazon Restaurants is now closed) Grubhub (https://www.grubhub.com/)/Eat24 Uber Eats (https://www.ubereats.com/) Definition of veganism | The Vegan Society (https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism) The Vegan Diet — A Complete Guide for Beginners (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-diet-guide#section5) Ukiah Temple/City of 10,000 Buddhas (http://www.cttbusa.org/) Our thanks to Anucha for joining us. We wish him the best of luck in whatever he decides to do next. Save 25% at Spice Hound and NeoCocoa! The holiday season is upon us, and as a special “thank you” for being a Lettuce Wrap listener, we’re offering you 25% off all items at both NeoCocoa and SpiceHound online stores! Listen to the episode for the special website and discount code! Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Anucha Kongthavorn, Mae Krua.

24: My Medium, Not Your Medium, with Anucha Kongthavorn of Mae Krua

This episode we talk about something we both know a bit about: farmers’ markets. Both NeoCocoa and Spice Hound owe their early success to these neighborhood marketplaces, and we firmly believe they’re an amazing way for new food entrepreneurs to get started. We visit a local market to chat with vendors and shoppers, ponder their growing popularity in urban areas, and share our experiences from over a decade of being behind the table. Links and Show Notes La Cocina (https://lacocinasf.org/) —“a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color.” Markets we mentioned San Mateo farmers’ market (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=2ahUKEwj-r5Cf3dnlAhW6JzQIHR3uCNQQFjADegQIABAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCollegeofSanMateoFarmersMarket%2F&usg=AOvVaw2PrdJ4-rgfFHDyOMC4qZcY) Ferry Building farmers’ market (San Francisco) (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwibosm03dnlAhVRIjQIHVZwD0oQFjAAegQICBAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com%2Ffarmers-market%2F&usg=AOvVaw2ANUhqyfCAP-LCAmj0ild3) Downtown Palo Alto farmers’ market (https://www.pafarmersmarket.org) California Avenue farmers’ market (Palo Alto) (https://uvfm.org/palo-alto-sundays) San Carlos farmers’ market (https://sancarloschamber.org/farmers-market/) Stonestown Galleria farmers’ market (San Francisco) (https://www.stonestowngalleria.com/en/visit/stonestown-market.html) Daly City farmers’ market (http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/daly-city-farmers-market) Coastside farmers’ market (Half Moon Bay) (https://www.coastsidefarmersmarkets.org) Certified Farmers’ Markets by San Francisco Bay Area County (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/docs/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf) Farmers’ market associations Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA) (https://pcfma.org/) Urban Village Farmers’ Markets (UVFM) (https://uvfm.org/) CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture) (https://cuesa.org/markets) Save 25% at Spice Hound and NeoCocoa! The holiday season is upon us, and as a special “thank you” for being a Lettuce Wrap listener, we’re offering you 25% off all items at both NeoCocoa and SpiceHound online stores! Listen to the episode for the special website and discount code! Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show.

23: Support The Farmers Directly (T&C Talk)

Dan Mills turned his hobby of collecting commercial kitchen gadgets into Tinker Kitchen, a makerspace for community cooking. He joins us to talk about his inspiration for the space, why entrepreneurs need grit in the face of never-ending roadblocks, and how his very understanding girlfriend provided the (literal!) space he needed to succeed. Links and Show Notes Maker culture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maker_culture) CAD (Computer-aided Design) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design) SketchUp (https://www.sketchup.com/) R&D (Research and Development) (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/randd.asp) ROI (Return on Investment) (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnoninvestment.asp) Pared (https://www.pared.com/) —Making restaurant life easier Liquid nitrogen (https://makezine.com/projects/liquid-nitrogen/) Sous vide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide) Molecular Gastronomy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_gastronomy) Stage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_%28cooking%29) —“An unpaid internship when a cook or chef works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisines.” Chez Panisse (https://www.chezpanisse.com/) Opportunity cost (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/opportunitycost.asp) Burnout (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout) Tinker Kitchen Kickstarter project (funded, 2018) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/20846993/tinker-kitchen) Microsoft Excel (https://products.office.com/en-us/excel) SBA (https://www.sba.gov)—Small Business Association SBDC (https://americassbdc.org)—America’s Small Business Development Centers SEO (https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo)—Search Engine Optimization Processed Food Registration (PFR) (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DFDCS/Pages/FDBPrograms/FoodSafetyProgram/ProcessedFoodRegistration.aspx) —“Processors of general food commodities (e.g. baked goods, noodles, processed fresh vegetables, seafood, snack foods, dietary supplements, etc.) must obtain a Processed Food Registration (PFR) from FDB. A PFR certificate is a firm’s basic health permit. The PFR allows firms to manufacture products not specifically covered by another FDB license.” We talk more about the PFR in episode 7 with Guilianna Glassman of Alma Superfoods (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/7) . Ideating (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideation_(creative_process)) Combi-Oven (https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/628/types-of-combi-ovens.html) Cataplana (Portuguese tomato chorizo stew) video recipe (http://how2heroes.com/videos/seafood/portuguese-cataplana) Laziness, Impatience, Hubris: The Three Virtues of a Programmer (http://threevirtues.com) Takeru Kobayashi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeru_Kobayashi) Episode 8, The Ice Cream Atmosphere, with Lori Phillips of Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/8) where Lori answers our "take a bath in what food" Wrapid Fire question (@ 56:48). Our thanks to Dan for joining us. You can find him at tinkerkitchen.org (https://tinkerkitchen.org), and follow him on Twitter (@tinkerkitch) (https://twitter.com/tinkerkitch) and Instagram (@tinkerkitch) (https://instagram.com/tinkerkitch/). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Dan Mills, Tinker Kitchen.

22: Like a Gym, Except a Kitchen, with Dan Mills of Tinker Kitchen

Kelly Zubal of Inticing Creations made a custom guitar birthday cake for Journey guitarist Neal Schon, and appeared on TV next to Martha Stewart. Now she’s here with us to talk about how she got started in her sculpted edible cakes career, her experiences as a “reality tv star”, and why her husband “Home Boy” Pete is her third favorite kitchen tool. Kelly also tells us - Why 4 years La Cocina (https://twitter.com/lacocinasf) was “the best bootcamp” - How she “stumbled on” edible art as a business - Why not eating her sculptures “breaks her heart” - The origins of “Inticing Creations” as a name - Why she “redefined what success meant” to her - Why she did TV food shows, and why she doesn’t do more - What is was like being on TV with Martha Stewart (https://twitter.com/marthastewart) - About lighting the fireworks on Neal Schon’s (https://twitter.com/nealschonmusic) custom guitar birthday cake - The food she’d take a bath in. Links and Show Notes Metal Radio (https://geo.music.apple.com/us/station/metal/ra.985499642?mt=1&app=music&at=1010lKVW&ct=lw21) on Apple Music La Cocina (https://lacocinasf.org/) —“a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color.” Cakes To Dream On: A Master Class in Decorating (https://amzn.to/2MiNj1A), by Colette Peters (http://colettescakes.com) How to Make Fondant (https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/how-to-make-fondant/) Kelly’s episode of Duff Till Dawn: Monster Mayem (https://watch.foodnetwork.com/tv-shows/duff-till-dawn/full-episodes/monster-mayhem)—“Duff Goldman, master of cake mayhem, challenges Kelly Zubal, queen of clean cakes, and former punk rocker Wiley Saccheri to bring their ultimate monster cakes to life. Will Kelly's partnership with her husband trump Wiley's collaboration with his mother-in-law? Can they make their cakes before the sun comes up or will their dream monsters turn to into cake nightmares? Guest judges Haylie Duff and Geof Manthorne will help Duff crown the team that delivers the boldest cake of the night.” Martha Stewart (https://www.marthastewart.com) Martha Stewart Weddings (https://www.marthastewartweddings.com) Neal Schon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Schon), Journey (https://geo.music.apple.com/us/artist/journey/486597?mt=1&app=music&at=1010lKVW&ct=lw21) News story about Neal Schon’s birthday (https://rockdocumented.com/2019/02/26/neal-schon-is-celebrating-with-heartfelt-birthday-messages-sold-out-journey-through-time-shows/), including photos of Kelly’s custom guitar cake Watch a fondant sheeter in action (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6r9-33-Mdc) Bursitis (https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/arthritis-bursitis#1) Craig’s List (https://craigslist.org) Our thanks to Kelly for joining us. You can find her at inticingcreations.com (http://inticingcreations.com) and on Twitter @kellyzubal (https://twitter.com/kellyzubal). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Kelly Zubal, Inticing Creations.

21: Cake Scraps and Hugs, with Kelly Zubal of Inticing Creations

We discuss the state of “plant-based meat alternatives” then taste seven different burgers, beef and not-beef, to see if we like (or can even identify!) the plant-based ones from Impossible Food and Beyond Burger. These are definitely not your old-school alternatives like Boca Burger or Gardenburger. Do these lab-engineered foods actually taste like beef? Can a self-described carnivore and a non-beef eater find common ground in these patties, or will we be left asking “Where’s the beef?!” We start off talking about the explosion in the public consciousness about “plant based meat alternatives”, driven in part by Burger King, Carl’s Jr., White Castle and other fast food places including them on their menu (and the generally positive reviews they’ve gotten). Then we dive into the healthiness of eating plant-based burgers compared to beef burgers, talk a bit about the general squickiness we feel about eating foods engineered in a lab, and briefly explore their environmental impact. Then we get to eating! Producer Jason, a self-professed burger lover, joins us in the taste test, where poke, prod and closely examine each burger to figure out which is which, while debating the definition of “burger” and “meat”. We wrap up this episode with a philosophical discussion on knowing vs. not knowing what we’re eating, if beef will always be our first choice, and whether the next generation will consider animal flesh to be the weird thing to eat. Links and Show Notes What we tried: Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger patty Version 1 Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger patty Version 2 (“now even meatier” (https://www.beyondmeat.com/products/the-beyond-burger/) Carl’s Jr. Famous Star with Cheese (https://www.carlsjr.com/menu/nutritional_calculator) Carl’s Jr. Beyond Famous Star with Cheese (https://www.carlsjr.com/menu/nutritional_calculator) Burger King Whopper (https://www.bk.com/menu-item/whopper) Burger King Impossible Whopper (https://www.bk.com/menu-item/impossible-whopper) Jack’s Prime Classic with Impossible Patty (https://www.jacksprime.com/menus/#main-menu) Meatless burgers vs. beef: How Beyond Meat’s environmental impact stacks up (https://www.fastcompany.com/90241836/meatless-burgers-vs-beef-how-beyond-meats-environmental-impact-stacks-up) Great Veggie Burgers are Here, But Are They Any Healthier? - Men’s Journal (https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/great-veggie-burgers-are-here-but-are-they-any-healthier-w449490/) Impossible Food (https://impossiblefoods.com) Beyond Meat (https://www.beyondmeat.com) Carl’s Jr. (https://www.carlsjr.com) Carl’s Jr. Beyond Famous Star with Cheese (https://www.carlsjr.com/beyondburger) Burger King (https://www.bk.com) Burger King Impossible Whopper (https://www.bk.com/menu-item/impossible-whopper) Jack’s Prime Burgers & Shakes (https://www.jacksprime.com) Mouthfeel (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthfeel) Highway 5 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_5) Boca Burger (https://www.bocaburger.com) Gardenburger (http://www.gardenburger.com) San Francisco Zoo (http://www.sfzoo.org) Red meat (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_meat) vs. White meat (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_meat) IPO (Initial Public Offering) (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/ipo.asp) BYND (https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/bynd): Beyond Meats stock ticker Impossible Foods raises $300 million with investors eager for bite of meatless burgers (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-impossible-foods-fundraising-exclusiv-idUSKCN1SJ0YK) JUST (https://www.ju.st/en-us) (scrambled “egg” made from plants) GMO (Genetically modified organism) (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_organism)—“any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The Barn (https://www.thebarnhmb.com) Dad’s Luncheonette (https://www.dadsluncheonette.com) Our thanks to Producer Jason for joining us. You can find him on Twitter @jasonanthonyguy (https://twitter.com/jasonanthonyguy). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Jason Anthony Guy.

20: Petri Dish Meats (T&C Talk)

Growing up in a big Greek family, cooking for large groups was a natural part of Marissa Daskalakis Tsangaropoulos’ youth. She eventually turned that passion for bringing people together over food into a business, Fete Fraiche, first as a personal chef, and now as an event chef and caterer for the likes of Google and Stanford. Marissa shares the challenges of unanticipated growth, why saying no is such an important part of success, and the reason she’s such a gigantic fan of… lists and spreadsheets? We start by talking about being born Greek, growing up in Queens and Chicago, and learning to cook at her grandmother’s side. Her best friend’s graduation gift led to a California visit, where she met her husband and they now live with their four kids. Before she started her cooking career, she earned two degrees (in Philosophy and Industrial Organizational Psychology) and started an MBA. After living in Florence, Italy for a minute (where she got her first chance to cook in a commercial kitchen), she returned to the States and completed her culinary training at the legendary California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. A stint at Michelin-starred Commonwealth, Ladies Who Lunch, and a few other local establishments, and she was ready to strike out on her own, creating Fete Fraiche. She didn’t initially plan to do catering and events. She started as a personal chef, making meals for for families in their home kitchen. Her clients loved her so much, they started asking her to cater large gatherings and events, eventually requiring her to sublease a commercial kitchen to handle the unanticipated growth. We chat about how her nightmare scenario of arriving at an event without any food almost came true, and the value of word of mouth in both marketing and hiring (especially when your website is “incomplete”!). And while her time in CCA didn’t completely prepare her for running a catering business, it turns out leading weeks-long holiday events for your kids’ schools most certainly does. We wrap up with a frank discussion about the challenges of educating customers who want custom catering for less than what they’d pay at Chipotle, and the importance of telling those customers it’s not me, it’s you.... Links and Show Notes Starter (bread) (https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-bread-starter.htm)—“A bread starter is the base for many artisan breads, including sourdough and Amish (https://www.wisegeek.com/who-are-the-amish.htm) Friendship Bread. It uses naturally occurring wild yeast (https://www.wisegeek.com/why-does-yeast-make-bread-rise.htm) as a leavening agent, lending a distinct flavor and texture to the bread that cannot be replicated by commercially harvested yeast. Some bread companies use starters that are over 100 years old to create dependably flavored bread every time. Many home bakers make their own starter as they explore the varied world of bread baking.” How To Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch (https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-your-own-sourdough-starter-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-47337) California Culinary Academy (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Culinary_Academy) Commonwealth to close on Aug. 26 (https://hoodline.com/2019/08/sf-eats-commonwealth-says-goodbye-kezar-bar-restaurant-adds-brunch-more) Stage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_%28cooking%29) —“An unpaid internship when a cook or chef works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisines.” Ladies Who Lunch (http://lwlcatering.com) United States Personal Chef Association (https://www.uspca.com/)—“USPCA provides a one-stop shop for everything you need to effectively and efficiently manage your Personal Chef business with day to day support from the association as well as the NETWORK with other Personal Chefs to help you grow your Personal Chef business.” Sole Proprietor vs. Partnership vs. LLC (https://www.legalzoom.com/knowledge/limited-liability-company/topic/llc-sole-proprietor-partnership-comparison) Pared (https://www.pared.com/) —Making restaurant life easier Word of mouth marketing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word-of-mouth_marketing) Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsive_disorder)—“a mental disorder (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_disorder) in which a person feels the need to perform certain routines repeatedly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_behavior) (called "compulsions"), or has certain thoughts repeatedly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrusive_thoughts) (called "obsessions"). [...] The phrase obsessive–compulsive is sometimes used in an informal manner unrelated to OCD to describe someone as being excessively meticulous, absorbed, or otherwise fixated.” Marzipan (https://www.thespruceeats.com/marzipan-521098) from The Spruce Eats Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga)—“a group of physical (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_body) , mental (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind) , and spiritual (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul) practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_India) .[...] The term "yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_yoga) , yoga as exercise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_as_exercise) , consisting largely of the postures called asanas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asana) .“ Meditation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation)—“a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness) , or focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.” “Steven Hollifield walked into a kitchen dish-pit, found it magical, and remained in food service his entire career.” Listen to episode 17 of Lettuce Wrap (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/17) “BBQ is a Little Mystical with Steven Hollifield of Seismic BBQ. Our thanks to Marissa for joining us. You can find her on Instagram @fetefraichecooks (https://instagram.com/fetefraichecooks) and www.fetefraiche.com (https://www.fetefraiche.com). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Marissa Daskalakis Tsangaropoulos, Fete Fraiche.

19: 850 Item To-Do List, with Marissa Daskalakis Tsangaropoulos of Fete Fraiche

The lack of decent lunch options led Koji Kanematsu to launch Onigilly, serving onigiri—traditional Japanese rice balls—to busy American workers. He now has an ambitious mission to build Onigilly into a nationwide chain of at least 500 locations, as a healthier alternative to Subway and McDonald’s. He joins us to share his vision, how his early career in high tech and mobile gaming prepared him for the food business, and why the death of his childhood friend inspires him to always move forward. The end of this episode mentions the death of Koji’s friend by suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “home” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org). Links and Show Notes Onigilly - Japanese gourmet rice balls (http://www.onigilly.com/)—“ Healthy, Handy, Yummy! ONIGILLY [Oh-KNEE-Ghee-Lee] serves traditional Japanese rice balls made with partially milled organic brown rice and savory fillings wrapped in seaweed.” Onigiri - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigiri) Spam musubi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_musubi) Subway (https://www.subway.com/en-us) Fast Casual Dining (https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-fast-casual-dining-2888308) McDonald's (https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html) La Cocina (https://lacocinasf.org/)—“a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color.” Getting A Food Startup Off The Ground With A Co-Packer (https://www.pacmoore.com/blog/food-startup-co-packer/) 4 Tips For Scaling Your Food Startup With a Co-packer (https://foodtechconnect.com/2015/10/07/4-tips-for-scaling-your-food-startup-with-a-co-packer/) Off the Grid (https://offthegrid.com/) Non-Profit Lenders (https://www.businessloans.com/guide/non-profit-lenders/) Panda Express (https://www.pandaexpress.com/) If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “home” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org). Our thanks to Koji for joining us. You can find him on Twitter @onigilly (https://twitter.com/onigilly) and www.onigilly.com. Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Koji Kanematsu, Onigilly.

18: This Country Needs Onigilly, with Koji Kanematsu of Onigilly

Steven Hollifield walked into a kitchen dish-pit, found it magical, and remained in food service his entire career. He now runs two kitchen-based businesses, Seismic BBQ and South Basin Kitchen, and joins us to discuss how he got his start, shares some sobering realities of owning a catering business in San Francisco, and of course, talks barbecue, from sauces to its place in American history. Learn about the value of a good partner, great suggestions for great meals, and why even the chefs at Michelin-rated restaurants go to... Taco Bell? Links and Show Notes Seismic BBQ (https://www.seismicbbq.com)—“BBQ so good, you’ll swear the earth shook” South Basin Kitchen SF (http://southbasinkitchensf.com) CCSF (http://www.ccsf.edu/)—City College of San Francisco Front of house vs. Back of house (https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/5/front-of-house-vs-back-of-house.html)—“The front of the house, also called the FOH, refers to all actions and areas that a customer will be exposed to during their stay at a restaurant, such as the lobby and dining area.” “The back of the house, also known as the BOH, encompasses all the behind-the-scenes areas that customers will not see. This acts as the central command center in a restaurant because it’s where the food is prepared, cooked, and plated before making its way to the customer’s table.” Greasy spoon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greasy_spoon)—“a small, cheap eatery – either an American diner or coffee shop, or a British cafe – typically specializing in fried foods and/or home-cooked meals.” Michelin Guide (https://guide.michelin.com/en) Pastry chef (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastry_chef) Memphis Minnie’s (https://www.memphisminnies.com/) BBQ, Lower Haight, San Francisco Stage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_%28cooking%29) — An unpaid internship when a cook or chef works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisines. Sole Proprietor vs. Partnership vs. LLC (https://www.legalzoom.com/knowledge/limited-liability-company/topic/llc-sole-proprietor-partnership-comparison) Right of First Refusal (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rightoffirstrefusal.asp)—“a contractual right, but not obligation, to enter into a business transaction with a person or company before anyone else can. If the entity with the right of first refusal declines to enter into a transaction, the owner of the asset who offered the right is free to open the bidding up to other interested parties.” Sweat Equity (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sweatequity.asp) Profit Sharing (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/profitsharingplan.asp) Craig’s List (https://craigslist.org) Poached Jobs (https://poachedjobs.com)—Food, Drinks, Jobs Sous Chef (https://jobs.morningadvertiser.co.uk/article/kitchen-hierarchy-different-chef-titles-explained/)—“The sous-chef de cuisine is second in command, and translated it literally means ‘under chef’. The role will typically overlap with the head chef’s, but the sous chef will tend to be more hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen; the sous chef will also fill in for the head chef when they are off....” 401(k) (https://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/08/401k-info.asp)—“a retirement savings account that allows an employee to divert a portion of his or her salary into a long-term investment account. The employer may match the employee's contribution up to a limit.” The Gig Economy (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gig-economy.asp)—“In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees. A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career.” Pared (https://www.pared.com/)—Making restaurant life easier A Guide to American Barbecue Sauce Styles (https://www.seriouseats.com/2011/05/barbecue-sauce-regional-styles-mustard-vinegar-tomato-white-sauce.html) A Comprehensive Guide to Barbecue Sauce Across the Country (https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/201302/regional-barbecue-sauce-styles-from-kansas-city-to-the-carolinas/) Restaurant Gary Danko (http://garydanko.com/)—“award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.” Brisket (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisket) Pork shoulder (aka Boston butt) (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_butt) Cultural appropriation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_appropriation) The Soul of Food, Slavery’s Influence on Southern Cuisine (http://ushistoryscene.com/article/slavery-southern-cuisine/) Franklin’s BBQ, Austin TX (https://franklinbbq.com/) Pecan Lodge (http://pecanlodge.com) The List: The Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas, Texas Monthly (https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/the-list-the-top-50-barbecue-joints-in-texas/) J&R Manufacturing (https://www.jrmanufacturing.com) Steven’s smoker: J&R Little Red Smokehouse (https://www.jrmanufacturing.com/products/smokers/the-little-red-smokehouse/) Big Green Egg (https://biggreenegg.com/) Prime vs. Choice vs. Select cuts (http://www.primesteakhouses.com/how-usda-grades-beef.html) https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/slaughter-cattle-grades-and-standards Taco Bell (https://www.tacobell.com/) Maison Baume (https://www.maisonbaume.com) Palo Alto, Michelin 2 star Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS) (Please consider making a donation (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate)) Pig in a Pickle (https://piginapickle.com/), Corte Madeira, CA, first in Bay Area (https://kcbsradio.radio.com/blogs/jeffrey-schaub/pig-pickle-corte-madera-restaurant-named-michelin-bib-gourmand) to be named Michelin Bib Gourmand (https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-california-2019-bib-gourmand-selection) Boulevard (https://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/), San Francisco, CA Farallon (https://www.farallonrestaurant.com/), San Francisco, CA Perko’s Cafe Grill (http://perkos.com/), Redding CA Nom Nom Now (https://www.nomnomnow.com/)—“Fresh food for healthy pets” Easy Caterer (https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/seismic-bbq-3) Our thanks to Steven for joining us. You can find Steven at Seismic BBQ (https://www.seismicbbq.com) and South Basin Kitchen SF (http://southbasinkitchensf.com). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap: @lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / @lettucewrappod (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan: @spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound) / @spicehound (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Steven Hollifield, Seismic BBQ.

17: BBQ is a Little Mystical, with Steven Hollifield of Seismic BBQ

It was unusually warm in San Francisco in early June, so we took a quick break from interviews to chat with each other about ice cream to keep us cool during these rare, warm San Francisco evenings. If you live in—or plan to visit—San Francisco, consider this a guide to delicious, creamy treats. Links and Show Notes Listen to Lettuce Wrap 8: The Ice Cream Atmosphere, with Lori Phillips of Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/8) Make your own waffle bowls: DASH Waffle Bowl Maker (https://amzn.to/2S204Qk) (Amazon) Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls | Ashlee Marie - real fun with real food (https://ashleemarie.com/homemade-waffle-cones-bowls/) The Lovely Cones: An Examination of Waffle, Wafer, and Sugar Cones — Jessie Unicorn Moore (http://www.unicornlove.com/blog/2010/7/28/the-lovely-cones-an-examination-of-waffle-wafer-and-sugar-co.html) Ghirardelli's Hot Fudge Sauce (https://www.ghirardelli.com/ghirardellis-hot-fudge-sauce-rec1070-p) The Perfect Ice Cream Base | Molecular Recipes (http://www.molecularrecipes.com/ice-cream-class/perfect-ice-cream-base/) Don Bugito (https://www.donbugito.com/), “the Prehispanic Snackeria, is a San Francisco based company focused on planet-friendly protein snacks, featuring delicious edible insects in savory and sweet flavors.” Gilroy Garlic Ice Cream Recipe (https://www.thespruceeats.com/gilroy-garlic-ice-cream-recipe-101385) Gilroy Garlic Festival (https://gilroygarlicfestival.com/), July 26, 27 & 28, 2019 Cable Cars | SFMTA (https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/cable-cars) San Francisco Ice Cream Smitten Ice Cream (https://www.smittenicecream.com/) Cold Stone Ice Cream (https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/) Baskin-Robbins (https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en.html) Swensen's Grill & Ice Cream (http://www.swensensicecream.com/) The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate at Ghirardelli Square (https://www.ghirardelli.com/StoreLocations-SanFrancisco-Original) Dreyer's Ice Cream (https://www.dreyers.com/) Three Twins Ice Cream (https://threetwinsicecream.com/) Humphry Slocombe (http://www.humphryslocombe.com/) Straus Family Creamery (https://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/) Salt & Straw (https://saltandstraw.com/) Dracula's Blood Pudding - Ice Cream Flavor | Salt & Straw (https://saltandstraw.com/flavor/draculas-blood-pudding/) Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey - Ice Cream Flavor | Salt & Straw (https://saltandstraw.com/flavor/salted-caramel-thanksgiving-turkey/) Rocko's Ice Cream Tacos (https://www.rockosicecreamtacos.com/) Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous (https://www.facebook.com/Mr-and-Mrs-Miscellaneous-126193770733086/) Garden Creamery (http://gardencreamery.com/home/) Mitchell’s Ice Cream (https://mitchellsicecream.com/) Double Rainbow Ice Cream (https://www.facebook.com/doublerainbowicecream) Trader Joe's (https://www.traderjoes.com/) It's it Ice Cream (https://www.itsiticecream.com/) Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap (@lettucewrappod): (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan (@spicehound): (http://twitter.com/spicehound)) / (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show.

16: It’s So Hot In San Francisco

This episode is dedicated to James Yamaoka. Joel Sakakihara and his brother updated their grandfather’s 60 year old toffee recipe, and built a business that’s grown from farmer’s markets to Costco and Whole Foods. Joel joins us to chat about the complexities of running a rapidly-growing food business, advice for starting a food business of your own, and how he launched the company with... Arnold Schwarzenegger? Plus, the return of our favorite segment, Wrap-id Fire! Links and Show Notes Focus group testing (https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/focus-groups.html)—“a moderated discussion that typically involves 5 to 10 participants. Through a focus group, you can learn about users’ attitudes, beliefs, desires, and reactions to concepts.” Carob chips (https://www.thekitchn.com/the-other-chocolate-chip-carob-chips-ingredient-spotlight-177413)—“Carob chips are made from the pod of the carob tree, a small Mediterranean shrub. The pods are dried, roasted, and ground into carob powder before being made into chips or used in other applications. Carob is less bitter than chocolate and has a natural sweetness. The chips require little or no added sugar to make them palatable. To me, carob chips have a roasted flavor that makes them similar to chocolate, but lack chocolate’s richness and melty texture.” Competitive analysis (https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/competitive-analysis)—“a critical part of your company marketing plan. With this evaluation, you can establish what makes your product or service unique—and therefore what attributes you play up in order to attract your target market.” Mission statement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_statement)—“ a short statement of why an organization exists, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation.” Net-30 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_D)—“The notation ‘net 30’ indicates that full payment is expected within 30 days. If a $1000 invoice has the terms ‘net 30’, the buyer must pay the full $1000 within 30 days.” “Net 30 […] terms are often coupled with a credit for early payment.” What is Net 30 & why is it (probably) bad for my business? (https://organizedassistant.com/net-30/) Cash vs. Accrual (https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/accrual-accounting.asp)—“The main difference between accrual and cash basis accounting lies in the timing of when revenue and expenses are recognized. The cash method is a more immediate recognition of revenue and expenses while the accrual method focuses on anticipated revenue and expenses.” Fiscal year vs. calendar year (https://www.indinero.com/blog/how-choosing-your-fiscal-year-affects-your-business-taxes) De Anza College (https://www.deanza.edu) ISO - International Organization for Standardization (https://www.iso.org/home.html)—“an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 164 national standards bodies” HACCP plans (https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp): Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point—“a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.“ Difference Between HACCP and ISO 22000 (https://pecb.com/article/difference-between-haccp-and-iso-22000) Bayside Food Group (http://baysidefood.com) Guittard Chocolates (https://www.guittard.com) Almonds from Modesto (https://www.localharvest.org/modesto-ca/almonds) and Fresno (https://www.localharvest.org/search.jsp?jmp&scale=7&lat=36.83886&lon=-119.800964&nm=prods%3Aalmonds), CA C&H Sugar (http://www.chsugar.com/home) Challenge Dairy butter (https://www.challengedairy.com) California Dairies (https://www.californiadairies.com) Arnold Schwarzenegger (https://www.nga.org/governor/arnold-schwarzenegger/) R&J Toffees on Woot (https://wine.woot.com/plus/rjs-handcrafted-almond-toffee-3-11) Annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest (https://nathansfamous.com/hot-dog-eating-contest/) Professor Xavier, X-Men (https://www.marvel.com/characters/professor-x) McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/double-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.html) and Fries (https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/small-french-fries.html) In-N-Out Burgers (http://www.in-n-out.com) Pirates vs. Ninjas (https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5542447) Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack (https://music.apple.com/us/album/pirates-caribbean-curse-black-pearl-original-soundtrack/1440649561?mt=1&app=music&at=1010lKVW&ct=lc015) on iTunes This episode is dedicated to James Yamaoka In this episode, we mention Joel’s cousin James, and the beautiful work he did designing the packaging for R&J Toffees as the company's Creative Director. Shortly after we recorded, James passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44. R&J Toffees is a family affair, and our hearts go out to the entire Yamaoka, Sakakihara, and R&J Toffees family. James Yamaoka https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/ff67b32d-68dc-4ffa-8e3e-157bcf552e52/jiNdPTyG.jpeg Our thanks to Joel for joining us. You can find R&J Toffee on (@rjtoffees) (https://www.instagram.com/rjtoffees/) and on the web at rjtoffees.com (https://www.rjtoffees.com). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap (@lettucewrappod): (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan (@spicehound): (http://twitter.com/spicehound)) / (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Joel Sakakihara, R&J Toffees.

15: I’m the “J”, with Joel Sakakihara of R&J Toffees

Award-winning pastry chef Robert Hac joins us to taste some of the best chocolate croissants in San Francisco. Robert is the pastry chef at Sons & Daughters, where he builds seasonal desserts inspired by memories of the foods he ate as a kid. He traces his love of cooking to his grandma, and the dumplings and mochi they made together. We talk about the start of his decade-plus career before Robert shares the essential trait needed to enter the culinary world, creeps himself out from his open kitchen, and defends the artisan creator. And what in the world does Jackson Pollock have to do with dessert? Tune in to find out! Links and Show Notes The ten croissants we tasted for episode 14, Two Whole Croissants https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/ff67b32d-68dc-4ffa-8e3e-157bcf552e52/1NJKUkFD.jpg Sons & Daughters (https://www.sonsanddaughterssf.com) 2017 Pastry Chef of the Year, San Francisco Magazine (https://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/story/best-chef-awards-2017) Second Act Marketplace (http://secondactsf.com) California Culinary Academy (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Culinary_Academy) San Francisco Cooking School (https://www.sfcooking.com) City College of San Francisco Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program (https://www.ccsf.edu/en/educational-programs/school-and-departments/school-of-business/CulinaryArtsAndHospitalityStudies.html) Stage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_%28cooking%29)—“An unpaid internship when a cook or chef works briefly, for free, in another chef's kitchen to learn and be exposed to new techniques and cuisines.” The French Laundry (https://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl) Dandelion Camino Verde chocolate (https://www.dandelionchocolate.com/our-beans/camino-verde/) Cruffin (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruffin) Chocolate Croissant map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1hs9DyCkVRfP28NV5ZtLb2nj07yswDgvm&ll=37.769986599968426%2C-122.43076464211424&z=14) Lettuce Wrap Chocolate Croissant map https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/ff67b32d-68dc-4ffa-8e3e-157bcf552e52/eVY8xH7H.jpg Our thanks to Robert for joining us. You can find him on Instagram (@mrroberthac) (https://www.instagram.com/mrroberthac/) and at Sons & Daughters (https://www.sonsanddaughterssf.com). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Lettuce Wrap (@lettucewrappod): (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod) / (https://instagram.com/lettucewrappod) Christine Doerr: @christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr) / @neococoaconfections (https://www.instagram.com/neococoaconfections/) Tammy Tan (@spicehound): (http://twitter.com/spicehound)) / (https://www.instagram.com/spicehound/) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Robert Hac, Sons & Daughters.

14: Two Whole Croissants, with Robert Hac of Sons & Daughters

As an entrepreneur, you do what it takes to make your dream a reality, and Elyce Zahn almost literally built Coco Tutti by hand. She makes gorgeous, “addictively edible” chocolate artwork, an award-winning business she started just as her architectural business was going under. We cover a wide range of topics this episode, from Elyce’s start in the arts to having the vision to see a kitchen where others see an office. Learn what you can accomplish when you’re a one-woman force of nature. Links and Show Notes La Cocina (https://lacocinasf.org/)—“a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color.” Metro rack shelving (https://www.metro.com/Shelving) Lowes (https://lowes.com) / Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com) Chocolate Cooling Tunnel (Selmi) (https://www.selmi-group.com/chocolateCoolingTunnel200-250.html) Continuous Tempering Machines (Selmi) (https://www.selmi-group.com/selmi-one-chocolate-tempering-machine.html) Tutti Frutti (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutti_frutti) Elyce’s jam recipe: 3/4 fruit 1/4 sugar 2-4% pectin “minimal” lemon juice fruit sieved three or four times SCORE (https://www.score.org)—“the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters.” Shark Tank (https://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank)—“The Sharks give budding entrepreneurs the chance to secure business deals that could make them millionaires.” PurColor/Color Blend Creations (http://colorblendcreations.com) Chef Rubber (http://www.chefrubber.com)—“provides Artisan Chefs the finest components with which one refines creative inspiration.” Lettuce Wrap #3: These Shows Stress Me Out (https://www.lettucewrappod.com/3), where we talk briefly about The Great British Bake Off (https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk) Four Roses Bourbon (https://fourrosesbourbon.com) Nikka Japanese Whisky (https://www.nikka.com/eng/) Night Riders/Japanese Internment (http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v02/v02p-45_Weber.html)—“In the six months following the end of the evacuation program there were some 30 attacks by West Coast people against returning inmates. Near Fresno and other places, night riders shot into the homes of newly returned families Anti-Japanese organizations sprang up in the Northwest and in California.” What Color is Your Parachute? (https://amzn.to/2WaRxQx) (Amazon)—More than 10 million copies sold of this book that “demystifies the entire job-search process, from writing resumes to interviewing to networking, expertly guiding job-hunters toward their dream job.” Our thanks to Elyce for joining us. You can find her at @cocotutti (https://twitter.com/cocotutti) and https://www.cocotutti.com (). Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter: Lettuce Wrap (@lettucewrappod (https://twitter.com/lettucewrappod)) Christine Doerr (@christinedoerr (https://twitter.com/christinedoerr)) Tammy Tan (@spicehound (http://twitter.com/spicehound)) or email us at lettucerwrappod@gmail.com (mailto:lettucerwrappod@gmail.com). That’s a wrap! Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DBzg5j) and other links may be affiliates. Purchases help support the show. Special Guest: Elyce Zahn, Coco Tutti Chocolates.

13: I Moved 6,000 Pounds By Hand, with Elyce Zahn of Coco Tutti

We’re Christine Doerr and Tammy Tan: friends, food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Between us, we own three food businesses (including our shared-use commercial kitchen where this podcast is recorded), and have lots to say about food, the food business, and the people who work in our industry. Join us each episode as we explore food and the food business with other entrepreneurs and food lovers, and share our decades of experience owning, running, and marketing our businesses. New episodes are released on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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