37 min listen
Mika Leon on Cuban Classics & Cooking Around the Clock
Mika Leon on Cuban Classics & Cooking Around the Clock
ratings:
Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Rising star chef Mika Leon shares her experience competing in the new around-the-clock culinary competition “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” and what exactly was going through her mind when she stepped on set for the first time. Mika discusses the challenges and pressures of the competition, including a serious lack of sleep and how crucial it is to be resourceful. She talks about her culinary journey, from starting a humble dessert company in her mom's garage to opening her own restaurant, Caja Caliente. Mika emphasizes the importance of honoring her Cuban culinary traditions while infusing her own personal touch. She also shares her aspirations for the future, including scaling Caja Caliente nationally and publishing a cookbook.Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Mika Leon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikabites/Learn More About 24 in 24 Last Chef Standing: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/24-in-24-last-chef-standing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Anne Burrell’s Advice for Bad Cooks & Finding Love on Bumble: This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with Food Network star Anne Burrell to talk all about Worst Cooks in America. Find out if the cooks on the show are really that awful and what it’s like working with her new co-host, Carla Hall. Anne describes her approach to coaching cooks and advice for how to get back to basics if you’re a bad cook. Then, Anne talks about how her love of cooking began and how she lives for what she calls the “head bob.” Finally, she talks about her experiences working in Italy, reveals the pickup line she used to snag her fiancé and insists she started the cat obsession among Food Network stars. by Food Network Obsessed