Lessons in Leadership and Hospitality from Jon Swan
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Jon Swan, the visionary behind the Swan Family of Restaurants in Rochester, New York, joins host Chef Ryan Jennings for a conversation about his journey from dishwasher to restaurateur. Jon...
Nourishing the Next Generation with FoodNerd's Sharon Cryan
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this week’s episode of Shelling Peas, Sweet Pea's Chef Ryan Jennings dives into a conversation with Sharon Cryan, founder of FoodNerd, who shares a vision that aligns perfectly with ours: combating the barriers to...
Junabar: The Plant-Based Nutrition Bar That’s Redefining Healthy Snacking
Posted by Jami Sassone onAt Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, we’re excited to introduce Junabar, a granola bar like no other. Created with care right here in Rochester, NY, Junabar is redefining what it means to snack healthily and sustainably....
How Maureen Ballatori and Agency 29 Are Elevating New York’s Food and Ag Industry
Posted by Jami Sassone onAs we prepare to attend the 2024 Grow-NY Summit on November 6th & 7th, it feels like the perfect time to shine a light on one of the driving forces behind Sweet Pea’s own success...
Grow-NY Spotlight: Meala FoodTech's Clean Label Revolution
Posted by Jami Sassone onAt Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, we’re excited to spotlight Meala Foodtech, a Grow-NY finalist whose mission aligns with our own: encouraging plant-based choices by improving access to healthy and delicious options. The Grow-NY competition empowers food and agriculture...
Grow-NY Spotlight: ClearLeaf’s Path to Revolutionizing Agriculture
Posted by Jami Sassone onThe annual Grow-NY competition drives agribusiness innovation across New York State, backing visionary ideas that enhance sustainability and foster growth in agriculture. Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, a proud 2022 Grow-NY finalist, remains actively involved in...
Insights on Food & Ag Innovation with Jenn Smith
Posted by Jami Sassone onKicking off a week focused on this year's Grow-NY competition, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Jenn Smith, Director of Food and Ag Innovation at Cornell's Center for Regional Economic Advancement. In this episode of Shelling...
Dr. Michael Greger: Unlocking the Life-Saving Power of Plant-Based Nutrition
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this special episode of Shelling Peas, renowned health expert Dr. Michael Greger explores the transformative power of plant-based nutrition. Inspired by his grandmother’s remarkable recovery from end-stage heart disease, Dr. Greger shares his mission to...
Designing Restaurant Experiences with Chuck Cerankosky
Posted by Jami Sassone onIn this episode of "Shelling Peas," Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Rochester restaurateur Chuck Cerankosky, to discuss his multifaceted career in the hospitality industry. Chuck recounts his experiences from managing Java's Cafe to co-founding...