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Patchwork

by The Starving Gypsy

:A BIPOC journey told through the lens of food, libations, generations, and legacy. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and this is the space where we do that.

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Episodes

  1. B.B.O.B | Frederick McKinley Jones

    Today's episode is about the inventor, entrepreneur, electrician, Army Veteran and innovator that was Frederick McKinley Jones. Known to hold up to 61 patents before his death. His works span the fields of refrigeration, engineering, and audio visual. A true testament that you don't have to…

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  2. The Return of B.B.O.B

    Tomorrow, we kick of Black History Month for the 2024, which means it's time to talk about some of the creatives, innovators and shapeshifters that contributed to some of the foundational work in the food, beverage & hospitality industry. It's going to be a wild ride so strap in!!!

  3. Go Go Gadget.....

    Majority of my career, I was expected to put up with nonsense, clean up what had been the normal mediocrity, learn every position, fill in everyone's gaps at the expense of my well being and self respect. This was part of the reason why I knew if I was going to continue to be in this business, I...

  4. BBOB: 5 - Leah Chase

    The chef, the activist, the woman, the scholar. Today, we are going to talk about one of my personal heroes, Mrs. Leah Chase. Recommended Reading: All Things Leah related Amazon.com: Leah Chase: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

  5. BBOB: 4 - Daisy McAfee Bonner

    A small bit of insight into FDR's White House Chef. Recommended Reading: The President's Kitchen Cabinet by Adrian Miller The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas: Miller, Adrian: 9781469632537:...

  6. BBOB: 3- Cleora Butler

    Today, we are going to talk about a Tulsa, Oklahoma native who fused the journeys she had in life with the food that was created along the way in her memoirs aptly titled, "Cleora's Kitchen." Recommended Reading: Jubilee by Toni-Tipton Martin Jubilee (Recipes from Two Centuries of African…

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  7. BBOB: 2- Zephyr Wright/“Eating with Uncle Sam

    Today, we’re gonna discuss someone Texas specific.

  8. Introducing BBOB: 1- James Hemmings/Michael C. Twitty

    Happy February you guys!! Welcome to a special segment that we call "Something Borrowed, Something Black, Oftentimes Blue" where we're going to talk about history of black food and how it influences current culture, community and the life and food around us as we know it. Every day I will bring…

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  9. 18.5: Letter From The Editor

    We need to address some things this blustery morning.

  10. 18: Chi Ndika, Founder of Luv Fats Ice Cream

    I am a firm believer in things happening for a particular reason and it just so happens that when I took myself to the Farmer's Market some months back to clear my head and perhaps be inspired, I came across this young lady with some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Lavender Cookies N'…

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  11. 17: Reyana Radcliff

    Today, I had the pleasure of chopping it up with Reyana, owner of Your Braisen Chef, LLC (@your_braisen_chef). We talked about movement, music, being a mother while still trying to do what you see as a bigger vision of your future and her upcoming Food & Wine Festival appearance. We also talked...

  12. The Self-Care Series: Conversation #1 - Therapy & The Black Experience w/ Chef Blaise

    Every now and then, we need to break up talking about the regular woes and successes within the food game. For this month, I wanted to connect with people that have always had great things to say but are the greatest to banter with about everything in life under the sun. For this particular...

  13. 16: Nicole Hicks (aka Chef Nikki)

    This time I had the opportunity to chop it up with a fabulous and focused lady that is working currently in the Southern Black Mecca that is Atlanta. We talked about her beginnings, the ins and outs of being an entrepreneur, the importance of marketing, business boundaries and taking what you…

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  14. 15: Merline "Smily" Muscadine

    We are closing out not only March but the first quarter and I don't think there could have been a better ending/beginning to it all. I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with this young lady who is Haitian Born, but Brookyln Raised. I seem to always connect with the ones that have a tie to the...

  15. 14: Kyle Barr

    To say this young man's energy is the definition of effervescent is an understatement. This was easily one of the most entertaining interviews I have by far. Fueled by a "just happy to be here" enthusiasm, we talked about his time traveling through the theme park world of kitchens, his travels to...

  16. 13: Jessica Adams

    This time I had the pleasure of talking to a distant newbie. I say that cause I didn't know her before this but felt like I have always known her during this. We talked about her random journey into this culinary wold, finding ways to navigate the space between ultra versatile and misused as well...

  17. 12: Justin Simeon

    Its been a minute but we're back with a vengence!! Today, I had the pleasure of linking up with a fellow culinarian that I came across and virtually "met" by way of the intranets. Technology is funny these days and sometimes, it brings you great things in small packages. I reached out to get him…

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  18. 11: Joana Gracio-Snellenberger

    Hey hey!!!! We are back and this was a great one. I got the chance to catch up with my old roommate from Chicago, who later in this journey became a Chef Assistant & Photographer for the company during this crazy Pandemic. We talked about her life as an Immigrant and what that has meant in this...

  19. 10: Adreanne Ontiveroz

    Today, I participated in a Baker's exchange. Adreanne aka "A" brought me some Philly-Style pretzels (from her amazingly talented Mother) in exchange for a Chocolate & Walnut Babka. First off, I must say the pretzels were delicious. Secondly, while she was here, we chatted about her transition…

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  20. 9: Courtney Wysinger

    Today, I got the pleasure to catch up with 1/3 of the Concerto (another group project) gang to see how this year has been treating her. We talked about the trials and lessons learned being a small business owner during this time, what she's been doing with her mobile bartending company and her...

  21. 8: Sakif Khan

    I am coming a bit full circle with this interview when it comes to my journey here in the food industry. For those of you that do not know, but probably can tell from a great deal of my commentary, I am only almost 2 years into this Austin game. Today, I got to speak with one of the very first...

  22. 7: Chanda Briggs

    Today, I had the beauty and joy of being able to catch up with a longtime buddy that I met many moons ago during my adventures in the Bay Area (She's still there now - lord, the prices.) We talked about her journey into the hospitality industry, her exodus, her experiences being a black woman in...

  23. 6: Stephon Taylor (aka Sean Manhattan)

    The recording of this episode was a little different. Since the pandemic has kicked off and life has become uber crazy, this cat has proven to be super supportive, a help on some of my random events and a decent friend. Therefore, we pow wow'd at his place over Tequila, cheese, doritos, bread...

  24. 5: De’Anthony Colbert (Tony)

    Sooooo, its Veterans Day, therefore it is only right that I introduce a fellow Vet to the group. Today, I chatted with Tony (although, he chooses to be a man of few words at times) about all the things he's up to...even during this pandemic, what are his influences and what keeps him going full...

  25. 4: Deepa Shridhar

    This episode is a bit different because we have not met each other in person so all of you get to witness our virtual introduction. We talked about being female business owners of color (cause in this country, that makes a difference), what living and working through this pandemic has been like…

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  26. 3: Shadrack "Blaise"

    Today, I had the honor to chop it up with Shad. We lightly touched on the election day shenanigans BUT then we jumped into the importance of culture, recognition, black identity, being rooted in who you are, food history and nutrition. We journey through his time on a cruise ship in Hawaii as…

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  27. 2: Jasmine Jackson

    This episode I got to chop it up with a long time homie of mine. We met while we were both working in Big Sky, Montana at one of the most ridiculous of job atmospheres set against a beautiful backdrop. Being the only two black women in the kitchen space there, and having more of a brain than some...

  28. 1: Kimberly Gamble

    To begin our journey into this culinary rabbit hole, I chatted with Kim about the things she's been doing, how it all began, why family is such a thread through what she does and what finding your purpose means in the day to day. You can follow her on the socials at.... FB:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

:A BIPOC journey told through the lens of food, libations, generations, and legacy. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and this is the space where we do that.

HOSTED BY

The Starving Gypsy

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:A BIPOC journey told through the lens of food, libations, generations, and legacy. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and this is the space where we do that.

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