Joel Frosch of South Plains Food Company: Serving Up Community
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Ever wondered what it's like to be at the heart of Southern hospitality? Join us as Joel Frosch from South Plains Food Company takes us on a flavorful journey through his life in the food service industry. We reminisce about his great-grandma's unforgettable cooking, his go-to comfort food—the Rib-eye Melt—and our shared mission to bring back the charm of open-door hospitality with heartwarming Sunday gatherings. Joel's story is a testament to how food, family, and community can create unforgettable experiences.
Meet our intuitive self-taught chef who transformed a spontaneous flounder dinner into a culinary passion. He reveals his unique approach to cooking, relying on memory and instinct rather than formal recipes. Despite claiming a poor palate, his knack for perfect timing and remembering customers' preferences paints a vivid picture of an artist at work. Plus, hear about his early days managing Sammy's in St Francisville—a period filled with unexpected love, lifelong friendships, and invaluable lessons in restaurant leadership.
We also discuss the challenges of updating a lunch menu amidst rising costs and the incredible generosity that sustains our community. Finally, take a walking meditation through the heart of Zachary, fostering a sense of unity and connection. This episode is a heartwarming exploration of the ties that bind us through food, family, and community.
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1. Joel Frosch of South Plains Food Company: Serving Up Community (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Rumi.ai (00:15:47)
3. (Cont.) Joel Frosch of South Plains Food Company: Serving Up Community (00:16:37)
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