Pastry Chef Margarita Kallas Lee, Crafting Opulence: Inside Scratch Restaurants

Episode 1 of the The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods podcast, hosted by Jeremiah D. Higgins | Culinary, Pop Culture and Music Expert, titled "Pastry Chef Margarita Kallas Lee, Crafting Opulence: Inside Scratch Restaurants" was published on March 5, 2026 and runs 57 minutes.

March 5, 2026 ·57m · The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods

Summary

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Margarita Kallas Lee, a Latvian-born pastry chef and restaurateur, who shares her insights on culinary creativity, restaurant management, and the art of crafting unforgettable dining experiences. Discover her story from Latvia to Los Angeles, her innovative menus, and her vision for the future of fine dining.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:36 Meet Margarita Callis Lee: From Latvia to LA02:18 Latvian Roots and Childhood Memories03:35 Her Culinary Journey and Inspirations04:30 Her Role at Scratch Restaurants05:44 Traditional Latvian Cuisine and Influences09:17 Her Passion for Pastry and Baking13:41 A Day in the Life of a Restaurateur15:35 Menu Development and Creative Process22:42 Challenges in Culinary Innovation35:03 Transporting Guests to a World of Opulence36:14 The Emotional Impact of Culinary Art39:49 Future Projects and Restaurant Expansion40:05 Advice for Aspiring Chefs and Women in Culinary43:48 Maintaining Balance and Mental Strength47:32 Next Steps and Future Aspirations48:42 Her Passion for Sourdough and Baking49:56 Closing Remarks and Gratitude  guest links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scratchbarkitchenInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/margaritacallisleeWebsite - https://scratchbarla.com Listen More. Evolve   - - -   THE JEREMIAH SHOW Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories    POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS    The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE   Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE To Become a Sponsor of The Jeremiah Show CLICK HERE for Media Deck and Rates THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES  Music Connection Magazine MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community  Cuzen Matcha Golda Zahra  The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris   JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS GRAHAM PALMER On Instagram: Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists   TJS Opening Theme Music  By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records   TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday NEW SHOWS - Every Friday   Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE   The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/

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