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EPISODE · May 7, 2024 · 43 MIN

Cracking The Corn: A Culinary Quest with Jonathan Correa

from The Layered Onion--Peeling Back the Layers · host The Layered Onion

Jonathan Correa discussing his journey from being a chef to starting his own business during the pandemic. Food has been both an addiction and a means of expression for him, allowing him to reconnect with his culture. With the dream of starting his own business in agriculture, he seized the opportunity during the pandemic after losing his job, setting up a tortilla-making operation in a friend's bar. An essential aspect of Jonathan's work is education and promoting authentic Mexican culture through his tortilla-making process. He values educating people about the traditional art of making tortillas, emphasizing the importance of fresh masa with simple ingredients. Jonathan aims to revive this dying art and dispel misconceptions about store-bought tortillas, highlighting the richness of flavor and nutrition in homemade versions.

Jonathan Correa discussing his journey from being a chef to starting his own business during the pandemic. Food has been both an addiction and a means of expression for him, allowing him to reconnect with his culture. With the dream of starting his own business in agriculture, he seized the opportunity during the pandemic after losing his job, setting up a tortilla-making operation in a friend's bar. An essential aspect of Jonathan's work is education and promoting authentic Mexican culture through his tortilla-making process. He values educating people about the traditional art of making tortillas, emphasizing the importance of fresh masa with simple ingredients. Jonathan aims to revive this dying art and dispel misconceptions about store-bought tortillas, highlighting the richness of flavor and nutrition in homemade versions.

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Jonathan Correa discussing his journey from being a chef to starting his own business during the pandemic. Food has been both an addiction and a means of expression for him, allowing him to reconnect with his culture. With the dream of starting his...

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