How Chef Bobo Transformed Private School Lunches Across America

EPISODE · Jan 11, 2024 · 19 MIN

How Chef Bobo Transformed Private School Lunches Across America

from The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories · host Carrie Anne

NEW ORLEANS:  Chef Bobo shares what happened when he followed his bliss after being laid off from Air France. Thus began the adventure of a lifetime. Check out the Krewe of Orpheus Parade to catch some throws from Chef Bobo:  https://www.kreweoforpheus.com/*** If you would like a transcript from today's episode, simply email us at [email protected] with TRANSCRIPT in the subject line ***Inside:Graduating at the top of his class at The French Culinary InstituteChef Bobo's passion:  changing the way kids ate in private schools across the nationCooking for Derek Jeter & throwing dinner parties during CovidWhy race relations required a new parade group: Krewe of OrpheusWhy Harry Connick Jr. wanted to start Krewe of OrpheusHow Chef Bobo attracted an international media blitz that ended with a six-figure book dealBIO:Chef Bobo is a highly celebrated French chef who taught at the French Culinary Institute, was the personal chef for Derek Jeter, runs his own catering business, and was hired by an elite school to revitalize their lunch program.And overshot the mark in convincing kids to eat delicious lunches made from scratch every day using fresh, local ingredients.  The lunch program he designed became the #1 lunch program for private schools in the United States.  His philosophy has been adopted in multiple countries around the world. Chef Bobo’s approach to nutrition:  cooking delicious, boldly flavored meals, something he learned from his life in New Orleans.Before becoming a chef, he worked as an executive for an airline which allowed him to sample cuisines in over 60 countries.  He has a broad understanding of how people love to celebrate with food. That is what New Orleans cuisine is all about.  That’s what life in New Orleans is all about – have fun, eat well, and dance! Laissez les Bontemps roulez!Website:  https://www.thequestexpress.comFeedback Survey:  https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9Say Hi:   [email protected] Credits:  INTRO:  Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel

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