Confessions of a Private Chef
We are passionate individuals who put our hearts and souls into nourishing people. Our journey is filled with ups and downs, but at the end of it all the joy and pleasure of feeding people and creating amazing experiences is at the core of what we do and why we do it.
Episodes
28 episodes
From Faith to Flavor: Trey Blocker’s Salvation Spirits Journey
Trey Blocker is truly one of a kind! The mastermind behind Salvation Spirits and a man of unwavering virtue. In today’s episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation about what brought him to our Hill Country community. Trey and his team are ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:17:36
Grinding in FBG: Matt’s journey is bound to be a SureShot!!
☕ FBG’s coffee scene and small business spirit shine in today’s episode! Meet Matt, the mastermind behind Fredericksburg’s finest espresso at @sureshottx. 🚚 This weekend warrior runs a beloved coffee truck and pop-up espresso bar, serving up cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:04:17
Global Flavors & Epic Cocktails with The Traveler Collections
Get ready for a culinary adventure on the latest episode C.O.A.P.C We’re diving into the vibrant world of The Traveler Collections, where Chef Andrea Alvarez is serving up bold, globally-inspired dishes that fuse Latin roots with flavors from a...
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1:05:03
Tasting room tales, with Tyler Long the Wine Viking
Join the chefs as they chat with Tyler Long, the “Wine Viking” and local legend! From corporate life to the heart of Texas wine country, Tyler’s journey is inspiring. Starting as a wine steward at Becker Vineyards, he found his passion and now ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:12:12
Turning a dream into reality- Six Twists Sparkling wine’s origin story
Big cheers from the Texas Hill Country! On this week’s episode we’re sipping with the founders of @sixtwistssparkling, Fredericksburg’s go-to sparkling wine bar.Tune in as we chat with Bobby—25 years in global tech, sales, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:47
"Beyond the Bar: Carlos Aguirre's Epic Tale of Passion and Pursuit"
Season 2 of C.O.A.P.C. is here! We're thrilled to kick off our new season with Carlos Aguirre, the master mixologist behind the 78624 The Bar. Join us for a captivating conversation as Carlos shares his inspiring story of hard work, dedicati...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:31:16
Coffee Shop Conversation
On today’s episode, we take a little field trip to the newly revamped Kaffee Haus! This Main Street favorite has moved just a block down to a historic location right across from Market Platz. Our chefs explore this cozy new cafe, enjoying ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:32:39
Season Re-cap with Chef Leo & Chef Theo
On today’s episode we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the podcast so far. Chef Leo and Chef Theo talk about the private chef industry and what it's like running the podcast behind the scenes. We also talk about future p...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:44:35
Buddy DiFonzo of Buddy Love - Episode 20
Buddy DiFonzo, AKA Buddy Love, is truly a gem of a dude. He is a ferocious marketer and business man. He is the driving force behind a wildly successful women's apparel brand named after his true “Buddy Love”! Alongside Buddy is his equally ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:27:49
Enchanted Mushrooms with special guest Ricky Grant - Episode 19
Meet Ricky and Lisa Grant, the bad ass dynamic duo behind a truly exceptional brand in the heart of the Hill Country! @enchanted_mushrooms Their line of gourmet culinary mushrooms is unlike anything you’ll find at your local grocery store. K...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:25:54
The Outpost- Special guest -Michael Carew
Michael Carew has truly created something great in the Texas Hill Country. His Property “The Outpost” is truly an amazing, unique property. On this Podcast, you will hear about the methods and the process he used to design and develop this t...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:02:29
The Hill Country Bon Vivant - Episode 17
JeriLynne, AKA The Hill Country Bon Vivant, is a chef, entrepreneur, innovator, and all around certified badass. In this podcast episode, she shares some of her amazing stories that gives us a real insight on the journey that has made her wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:15:57
Helping Hospitality - Special Guest Kaleigh Wiese Episode 16
On today's podcast we are having an in depth conversation with Kaleigh Wiese, She is a true titan in the business and hospitality realm. She is a home-school prodigy who got her start in the industry at a young age and has made her way throu...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:01:25
Sugar Rush with Cookies By Kendal - Episode 14
Get to know the lady behind all the amazing and beautiful sugar cookies that can be found in and around our Texas hill county! Kendal Zwinggi of Cookies by Kendal shares her origin story with us and all the ups and downs of her business. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:53
Cultivating a new path with Chef Ryan Lacy - Episode 13
Chef Ryan Lacey is a ture beast in the culinary world. He has had an amazing career working for some amazing A list celebrities and musicians. But found his true purpose getting back to nature and cultivating a his passion project Terra C...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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50:53
Roam Ranch: a Beacon of Hope for the Future of Land Restoration and Ranching! Episode 13
Taylor Collins: the man, the myth, the legend- takes us to school on all things Bison; restoring natural land rhythms that not only promote the history of his ranch, but also help him lead the way in the future of providing an amazing product w...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:33:37
Standing the test of time - special guest Tim Dooley Episode 12
A general store that stands the test of time- Special guest Tim Dooley. A brief history of the general store, how long was it open, ups and downs in Fredericksburg. Best products to sell, favorite products to sell. Tourism in Fredericksburg tho...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:16
Kitchen and Local culture - with guest Henery Gutkin Episode 11
From Germany to Fredericksurg. Building a kitchen team and the importance of trusting your team. The difference between Kitchens in germany and kitchens in Texas. Approach on sourcing product, preparing product and executing. Recipe of the week...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:33:39
Farm to local with Chef Ashley Odom of Feast & Merriment
We focus on the local economy and how important it is along with farm to table trends. Seasonality and food vendors, wine pairing and menu development, true respect for ingredients and the actual work that it takes to source, produce, exe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:46
Branding and managing growth - Special guest Brooke Rogan Episode 9
Branding and managing growth- Special guest Brooke Rogan, Building a brand successfully. Being at the right place at the right time. All things pink, is fredericksburg the bachelorette capital of texas? Unfiltered story on a private event, d...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:11
Kitchen Equipent with Guest Jay of Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. - Episode 8
Kitchen equipment, knives, pans, cast iron, dream equipment, one piece of equipment you can’t live without, best place to buy equipment. Special guest Jay Mallinckrodt of Fredericksburg Cast Iron Company and Chef JC of Becker Vinyards sitting i...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:16:17
Recipe Development - Episode 6
Inspiration for new dish, seasonality, trends, accessibility, family recipes and traditions. The recipe of the week will be based on family tradition. Special guest Jean Claude (JC) Balek of Becker vinyard.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:13:44
Launching A Dream - Episode 7
Conception to reality, entrepreneurship and working for yourself. The correlation between hospitality and entrepreneurship, inspiration and summoning the muse. The dream phase, the honeymoon phase, the reality phase. Recipe of the week is a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:12