Fermentation and Food Innovation with Ali Lawrence of Spirit & Abundance
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings connects with Ali Lawrence, founder of Spirit & Abundance, about artisan vegan cheese, fermentation, and plant-based entrepreneurship in Rochester, NY. Listen to the Episode From Zen...
Talking Community and Culture with Leah Stacy of City Magazine
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Leah Stacy, Editor-in-Chief of CITY Magazine, to explore her journey through journalism, her deep ties to Rochester’s hospitality scene, and the evolving landscape...
Mark Cupolo: Building Rocco, Mentoring Chefs, and Embracing Change
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Mark Cupolo, the mastermind behind Rochester staples, Rocco and Rella. Mark opens up about his 20-plus years in the restaurant business, sharing lessons...
Catching Up with Cliff Palmore: Food, Family, and the Art of Hospitality
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings reconnects with Cliff Palmore, a wine industry veteran and longtime friend. Cliff shares his journey from working in restaurants across the country to becoming a key...
Ana Northrop on Her Culinary Journey and Leadership at Leonore's
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Ana Northrop, head chef at Leonore’s, a standout restaurant in the Swan family of establishments in Rochester. Ana shares her journey from experimenting...
Dr. Michael Greger: Revisiting an Inspiring Conversation on Plant-Based Nutrition
Posted by Jami Sassone onThis week, Shelling Peas: A Plant-Powered Podcast is revisiting an incredibly inspiring episode with the legendary Dr. Michael Greger. Originally aired in 2024, this conversation captures what Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen is all about: empowering others to...
Rick Rainey on Building Forge Cellars and the Magic of Finger Lakes Wine
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings chats with Rick Rainey, managing partner of Forge Cellars, a renowned winery in the Finger Lakes. Rick shares his unconventional journey, from a childhood filled with...