Ep. 22: AC Boral - Pop-up Chef on Finding Family, Identity, and Self-Care

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Hidden Apron Radio

Paolo Espanola

34 episodes

5 days ago

Hidden Apron, is a roving collective of day jobbers, side hustlers, and weekend warriors who are in love with all things gustatory. We weave stories and experiences through our pop-up dinners, turn flavors into words on our blog, and produce this podcast. In breaking bread, we set out to break the boundaries we've placed on ourselves and between each other. This show features conversations with the people of our food system and their label-defying lives. We talk to chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, farmers, and everyone in between on their philosophies, ambitions, and entertaining detours. Even if you're not a foodie, these episodes have a lot to say about living a deliciously rich life! For more information including notes to the show, please visit hiddenapron.com/podcast.

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Ep. 22: AC Boral - Pop-up Chef on Finding Family, Identity, and Self-Care

Hidden Apron Radio

1 hour 12 minutes 39 seconds

7 years ago

Ep. 22: AC Boral - Pop-up Chef on Finding Family, Identity, and Self-Care

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 challenges.

Grab a steaming bowl of white rice, plop some Longganisa and Egg on it, douse it all with Vinegar and enjoy my convo with Chef AC Boral.