Hidden Apron Radio
Ep. 22: AC Boral - Pop-up Chef on Finding Family, Identity, and Self-Care
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- Duración: 1:12:39
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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 chall