Cooking Your Way Through "Teaching & Learning" with TJ

Some conversations hit differently when you come back to them later and this is one of those. TJ is someone I have to properly introduce to anyone who is new here because without him none of this exists. He is the reason I started this podcast. That led to my cookbook. That led to this YouTube channel. That led to everything I am building right now. So when me and TJ sit down together it is never just a conversation, it always becomes something more. Today we are talking about teaching and learning. We both feel like we became good at teaching because we never stopped being students and we get into what that actually looks like in practice. There is a real difference between making someone feel small and making sure someone actually understands and we talk about where that line is and why it matters so much. On the culinary side I walk through making Mousse as a teaching example because it is a dish that is only simple when you understand the language of cooking. If nobody ever explains to you what fold means in a kitchen you are already lost before you start. Understanding how to receive and follow directions is a skill and the kitchen is one of the best places to learn it. I also want to be transparent. A lot has changed in my personal life since this episode was recorded but coming back to this conversation reminded me of exactly why I am where I am right now. Sometimes you need perspective before you can fully hear what was already being said to you. TJ is a Show Director and Choreographer with Disney Live Entertainment and one of the most genuinely positive people I have ever had in my corner. Follow TJ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjtekurio TikTok: @tjtekurio Follow Chef Hollywood: Website: https://chculinarycreations.com Instagram | Facebook | TikTok: @ChefHollywood88