Ep. 22: AC Boral - Pop-up Chef on Finding Family, Identity, and Self-Care
Hidden Apron Radio
English - November 28, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFood Arts Society & Culture cooking farming food foodcultures foodhistory foodindustry foodwriting Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Chef AC Boral (Long Beach, CA) is the creator of the RICE & SHINE Pop-up Brunch Series. Previously a graphic designer, AC began hosting his popular brunches on the West Coast featuring Brunch classics with a Filipino-American flair as a way of introducing guests to the feelings and flavors he grew up with. From RICE & SHINE (Filipino-American Brunch Party) to Naks Tacos (exploring the culinary connection of the Philippines and Mexico) to concept menus like a Wu Tang Clan tribute dinner, AC has fed thousands across the country and center around the Family and our shared identities as diners.
In this episode we talk about:
* His thoughts on Filipino-American cuisine and how food relates to identity,
* How to find inspiration from mentors andfamily,
* The nuances of creating a brand and identity by experimenting with various concepts,
* Using food to educate folks on culture, and
* The darker side of cooking including the importance of self-care in dealing with the grueling physical and mental challenges.
Grab a steaming bowl of white rice, plop some Longganisa and Egg on it, douse it all with Vinegar and enjoy my convo with Chef AC Boral.