Chef Plum
Host of Seasoned and Restaurant Road TripChef Plum has hosted Seasoned since its launch in 2020 and is the host and executive producer of Restaurant Road Trip.
Originally from Virginia, Chef Plum has lived in Connecticut since 1999 and is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He’s been a professional chef for more than 25 years.
Chef Plum has been featured on The Food Network, ABC's The Taste, Ehow.com, Jamie Oliver’s Foodtube, The Hallmark Channel, and The New York Times. He spearheaded the Dinner Underground restaurant pop-up in Connecticut, and he’s been the host and executive producer of multiple video series, including Random Acts of Cooking, On the Road (with Edible Magazine), Elite Chef (with Eli’s Restaurant Group), and Restaurant Road Trip.
He hosts his own podcast, Plum Luv Foods Live and is a contributing chef on WTNH’s “CT Style,” WFSB’s “Great Day Food,” and Star 99.9.
When he’s not on the air, you can find Chef Plum judging food competitions like the New York Hot Sauce Expo; the Bacon and Beer Classic; The World Food Championship; the New York Best Wings Festival, and most recently, the New York Mac & Cheese Fest. He’s also a featured chef at the Sun Wine and Food Festival at Mohegan Sun and Cuisines of the Sun at La Estancia.
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This hour on Seasoned: local organic tomato farmers and the chef at Tony D's. Plus, scientist Harry Klee breeds flavor back into tomatoes. -
This hour on Seasoned, we’re celebrating summer food with local author, Terry Walters. Terry explains her philosophy around clean eating. Plus, we head to the West End Farmers’ Market in Hartford. -
This hour, we’re celebrating our 100th episode of Seasoned by listening back to conversations with Pati Jinich and Darina Allen, and local chefs David Standridge and Tyler Anderson. Plus, we tour Hummel Brothers Hot Dogs in New Haven. -
Queer spaces are a haven for the LGBTQ community. This week on Seasoned, we explore three of the state’s LGBTQ bars and cafés. Plus, we talk with the co-founder of Dyke Beer and learn about the Queer Food Foundation. -
This hour on Seasoned, Oliver Milman talks about his book, ‘The Insect Crisis,’ and how a world without insects is a world without food. Plus, hear the experiences of five local BIPOC farmers and what a locavore learned about eating 100% local. -
Bridget Lancaster, co-host of America's Test Kitchen, joins us this hour on Seasoned. Do you have a favorite recipe from the show? Is there a skill you’ve yet to master? We'll help you become a better home cook! -
This hour of Seasoned is devoted to craft beer (pairings!) and the changemakers working to make the craft brewing industry a more inclusive space. -
Ali Slagle's recipes call for simple ingredients, no special kitchen equipment, one or two pots, and can be made in less than an hour. This hour on Seasoned, we talk with Ali about the philosophy behind her first cookbook, 'I Dream of Dinner So You Don’t Have To: Low-Effort, High-Reward Recipes.' -
Seasoned talks with Jake Cohen about his first cookbook and how practicing Shabbat affirms his connection to the gay and Jewish communities he’s passionate about celebrating. Plus: The Zabar family on their iconic New York City market and two Connecticut bagel makers we want you to know. -
This hour on Seasoned, we’re exploring the beauty and complexity of the food of Puerto Rico with chef María Mercedes Grubb and writer Von Diaz. Plus, listeners share their favorite restaurants and personal connections to the cuisine.
