EP89: Part I Chef Maricel Gentil:Celebrating Filipino Heritage from Food Channel to PBS | The...

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In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York to founding Maricel’s Kitchen in New Jersey. She has been featured on Hulu, PBS, and the Food Network, sharing the bold flavors and stories of the Philippines. Chef Maricel discusses the influence of her grandmother on her cooking, her experiences at markets in Manila, the inspiration behind her career, her classes at Maricel's Kitchen, her cookbook and her experiences appearing on various TV shows. She also shares highlights from her cookbook and upcoming projects, emphasizing her passion for keeping Filipino cuisine authentic and accessible. Join us as we explore her journey and celebrate the rich culinary traditions of the Philippines.

00:00 Introduction to Chef Maricel
00:53 Connecting Through Chef Mimi Lan
02:07 Influences from Lola's Kitchen
08:00 The Authenticity of Filipino Cuisine
10:19 Chef's Table and Kamayan Feast
17:41 Memories and Mentorship
22:52 The Rising Cost of Seafood
24:34 Corporate Team Building at Maricel's Kitchen
27:32 A Picky Eater's Transformation
28:45 From Cooking Class to TV Stardom
29:14 Unexpected Opportunities and PBS
31:03 Hulu and Food Network Adventures
37:20 Family Competitions and Traditions
40:56 Korean Seafood Ambassador
43:21 The Journey of Writing a Cookbook
46:27 Future Plans and Cooking Classes
51:06 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


Contact Chef Maricel:
IG:@maricelskitchenusa
Website: https://maricelskitchen.com/ (https://maricelskitchen.com/)
Facebook: maricelskitchenusa
Youtube: @maricelskitchenusa


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