Episode Details

What makes a Michelin-starred chef put his life savings into a farm? Host Kerri is asking Jeremy Ford, the Top Chef winner behind Stubborn Seed and The Butcher’s Club, and getting a look at the work going into Ford’s Farm. She’s even volunteering to get her hands dirty.

They get into the practices behind Stubborn Seed’s Michelin Green Star, including turning kitchen scraps into compost, and how growing his own ingredients shapes what ends up on the menu. Jeremy also shares plans for a test kitchen where guests can watch the chefs cook. Kerri’s already picturing her next birthday on the farm.

Jeremy’s story about using a fake ID to get his first restaurant job has Kerri sharing a few confessions of her own. They also talk about the family time that restaurant life can cost, with Jeremy reflecting on raising his daughter while building his career.

And their shared love of ’80s rock comes with some disagreement about Bon Jovi. Kerri has a few things to say about that.

Connect:

Jeremy IG: https://www.instagram.com/chefjeremyford/?hl=en

Ford’s Farm: https://www.fordsfarmmiami.com/

Stubborn Seed: https://www.stubbornseed.com/

The Butcher’s Club: https://www.pgaresort.com/dining/the-butchers-club/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/ Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/ Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.