CAFE Talks Podcast

We all have days that focus on accomplishments and the joy of being alive, while on another day, we may feel less than stellar about how things went. Regardless of the perceived outcome, it is oftentimes that plate of food, prepared with care, and shared with friends and family that helps us to either celebrate or refresh, giving us a chance to face the following day with optimism and faith in humankind. Food is that powerful! It is the most powerful elixir of positivity, of unity, and of promise. Various ethnic cuisines, filled with history and tradition are tapped into as antidotes and sources of energy and good vibes. Maybe none more universally referenced than Italian cuisine.  Join CAFÉ Talks Podcast as we chat with Chef Lorenzo Boni, Executive Chef for Barilla Pasta – America for a deep dive into the wonders of Italian culture through food. This is a real feel-good interview that everyone will enjoy.

John and Mary are 15-year-old high school students entering their junior year. The pressure is already on to decide about college and what they intend to do with the rest of their lives. As in the past, they sit at their desks and listen to teachers lecture about algebra, geometry, proper sentence structure, and American history. Standing at a whiteboard, their teacher outlines the critical points in today's lecture while John and Mary take notes pertaining to what they must memorize and work with throughout this phase of their education. In the back of their mind, they are trying to make sense of how this will impact their future jobs and lifestyle. They don't have a clue about what they want out of life, what they might be good at, what careers are available, or where they could fit. Yet, in two years they will need to dive into something.