Stella Culinary School Podcast

The Stella Culinary School PodcastIf you’ve ever dreamed about cooking like or becoming a professional chef, you’ve come to the right place. Hosted by Chef Jacob Burton, an executive chef by day, wanna be broadcaster by night, we feature instructional style episodes that unpack professional level cooking techniques in an approachable fashion, and interviews with culinary taste makers, including chefs, cook book authors, wine makers, brewers, coffee roasters, and anyone else who is passionate about the world of food and beverage.

If you're new to the Stella Culinary School Podcast, it is recommended you listen to the first 22 episodes in sequence, starting with episode 1. This is known as our "Core Content," and will give you the foundation you need to build a wealth of culinary knowledge.

Subscribe to Podcast

Subscribe to the Stella Culinary School Podcast and never miss a new episode. It's quick, easy, and free. Simply select your preferred method for podcast listening below.

Subscribe Via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe Via Spotify Subscribe Via Google Play

Recent Podcast Episodes

SCS 014| Salad Greens & Dressings

Stella Culinary School Podcast Episode 14 | Salad Greens and Dressings

In this episode of the Stella Culinary School Podcast, we start a four part series on basic Garde Manger, also known as the "cold kitchen". In the discussion segment, we talk about flavor structure and how it applies to making your own mixed greens. In the technique segment, we go over the building blocks of a vinaigrette, including the science behind vinegar, and why it's so important in flavor extractions. Then, in the culinary quick tip, how to properly wash and store your salad greens.

SCS 013| Espagnole Sauce - Five French Mother Sauces Part 5

The Five French Mother Sauces

In this episode of The Stella Culinary School Podcast, we finish our five part mother sauce series with a lesson on Sauce Espagnole. Also known as Sauce Brown, Espagnole is the base inspiration for modern day demis and pan sauces. In the discussion segment we go over the evolution of Escoffier's version of Espagnole into modern day demi-glace, and in the culinary quick tip, the three components you need to finish a pan sauce for optimum flavor balance.

SCS 012| Sauce Tomat - Five French Mother Sauces Part 4

The Five French Mother Sauces

In part four of our five part mother sauce series, we talk about Sauce Tomat, the base for many variations of modern tomato sauce. We finish up our talk on thickening agents, with a quick discussion on purees, bread crumbs, and food grade gums like Ultra Tex 3 and Xanthan Gum. In the main technique segment, we go over Escoffier's classic recipe for Sauce Tomat, and then cover some modern variations.

SCS 011| Béchamel Sauce - Five French Mother Sauces Part 3

The Five French Mother Sauces

In part three of our mother sauce series, this lesson focuses on Béchamel Sauce, from which many milk and cream based sauces are derived. We continue our discussion on thickeners, including white wash, beurre manié, corn starch and arrow root. And in the culinary quick tip, how to make a simple macaroni and cheese using a common Béchamel derivative, Mornay.

SCS 010| Sauce Velouté - Five French Mother Sauces Part 2

The Five French Mother Sauces

In part two of our French Mother Sauce series, we go over how to make sauce velouté , including some of the more popular secondary sauces, including Sauce Supreme, Allemande and Vin Blanc. In the discussion segment, we start a three part series on thickening agents used in both sauces and soups. In this episode, we go over roux and liaison.

SCS 009| Hollandaise Sauce - Five French Mother Sauces Part 1

The Five French Mother Sauces

In this episode of The Stella Culinary School Podcast, we start our five part mother sauce series. First up, sauce hollandaise, which is the base on which all other emulsified sauces are inspired and built. In the discussion segment, we talk about the science behind emulsified sauces, including the molecular make up of an emulsifier and how to use them to your advantage.

SCS 007| Braising, Poaching & Roasting

Stella Culinary School Podcast Episode 6| Braising, Poaching and Roasting


In this episode, we continue our three part series on basic cooking technique with a lesson on braising, poaching and roasting. In the discussion segment, Jacob answers Scott's question on becoming a chef, and some of the hurdles he will have to overcome in the process. And in the Culinary Quick Tip, we talk about Sous Vide, and how it can be applied to the braising process.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Stella Culinary School Podcast