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Ingredient Insiders: Where Chefs TalkAuthor: The Chefs' Warehouse
Inside the minds of the worlds top chefs and how they source the ingredients that inspire them in the kitchen. Join The Chefs Warehouses John Magazino and Andrea Parkins on a culinary journey with leading food makers. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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111. Persimmons: Chef Jeremy Fox and Sean Mindrum of Comanche Creek Farms | Holiday Miniseries
Monday, 15 December, 2025
In this episode of Ingredient Insiders, hosts John and Andrea from Chef’s Warehouse sit down with Chef Jeremy Fox, acclaimed chef and owner of Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, California. Known for his ingredient-driven, “seed-to-stalk” philosophy, Jeremy shares how his approach to cooking celebrates seasonality and sustainability while transforming humble ingredients into extraordinary dishes. They also discuss his love of persimmons—how he incorporates them into his menus and even uses them as natural décor to bring warmth and beauty into his restaurants.In the second half of the episode, John and Andrea are joined by Sean Mindrum, farmer and owner of Comanche Creek Farms. Sean offers an inside look into how his farm prioritizes regenerative agriculture, nurturing the soil and environment while producing some of the finest persimmons, tomatoes, okra, lettuce, and more.From the kitchen to the farm, this episode is a celebration of the synergy between chefs and growers—proving that the best dishes start with respect for the land, the seasons, and the ingredients themselves.Find Ingredient Insiders on YouTube HERE!Follow @chefjeremyfox @comanchecreekfarms @ingredientsinsiders @wherechefsshopIn partnership with The Chefs’ Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years. https://www.chefswarehouse.com/Produced by Gotham Production Studios. Find them on Instagram: @gothamproductionstudios
