EP95: Chef Check-in Culinary Journeys in the Philippines with Chef Isi Laureano | The...

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Chef Checkin Celebrating Filipino Cuisine with Chef Isi Laureano:
Offering insights into Filipino hospitality, culinary heritage, and the value of pursuing one’s passion, this conversational check-in interview features Chef Isi Laureano, reflecting on her journey as a chef and entrepreneur in the Philippines. Isi shares experiences from the pandemic, describing how lockdowns impacted her private chef career and led to a shift toward home-based cooking and food delivery.
The conversation highlights the evolution of Isi’s business ventures, including the creation of Chili Asylum, a brand focused on spicy products sourced from Filipino farmers, and her long-standing involvement with Traveling Spoon, where she hosts intimate Filipino cooking classes and food tours. Isi emphasizes the importance of family traditions, regional Filipino cuisine, and the adaptability required to thrive in changing circumstances.
Exploring the diversity of Filipino food, the role of local ingredients and cooking methods, and the cultural significance of rice cakes (kakanin) as a national culinary symbol, Isi discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching, collaborating with other chefs, and maintaining work-life balance. The conversation concludes with reflections on personal growth, advice for navigating career stress, and ways to connect with Isi online.
00:00 Introduction to Chef Isi Laureano
01:34 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Pandemic
05:49 The Birth of Chili Asylum
08:12 From Spices to Chili Products
13:12 The Evolution of Haynayan Ketchups
15:59 Traveling Spoon and Culinary Tours
20:03 Malabon Food Tour and Local Heritage
26:42 Finding Passion in the Kitchen
27:11 Dreams of a Filipino Deli
27:56 Recognition and Local Bookings
29:40 Challenges of a Demanding Client
32:31 Rediscovering Joy in Cooking
36:30 A Memorable Trip to Washington
40:48 The Philippines' National Dish Debate
43:42 Regional Cooking Styles in the Philippines
48:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Connect with Chef Isi:
https://eatmattersph.wixsite.com/eatm...
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  / isilaureano  
Recent artice about Chef Isi:
https://sawasdee.thaiairways.com/cook... (https://sawasdee.thaiairways.com/cook...)
Original episode:
https://www.voice4chefs.com/cooking-t...


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