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Episode 6 – Memories of Gnocchi and Wine from my birthplace of Pacentro, Italy with Mr. Michael Morrone

In this episode guest speaker Michael Morrone,
Accounting Specialist and Professor of Finance, shares memories of Food, Family, Friends and other Pacentrani descendants, who emigrated to the Americas from his birthplace of Pacentro, Italy. Mr. Morrone shares his story of reuniting with his long time neighbour from West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Mr. Silvio “Tony” Ciccone, at his vineyard and winery in Suttons Bay, Michigan. “His name is Ciccone, his daughters name is Louise Ciccone. Louise Ciccone is Madonna. The singer Madonna. This was her father. The man is an absolute gentleman, a wonderful man !” Michael Morrone
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Episode 5 – The Power of People and the ’51/49 Rule’ with Operator Kevin Gratton

In this episode guest speaker Kevin Gratton, Head of Operations 21 Hospitality Group, Newcastle, England joins me to discuss a more ‘People focused Hospitality Industry’. “In our industry my focus has drifted more towards people, than it has about product.” Kevin Gratton
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Episode 4 – “Gardening Up” with Chef Nikki Healy

In this episode Chef Nikki Healy discusses her learning experiences with Vertical gardening and best practices used in both her indoor and outdoor gardens.
Vertical gardening is the practice of “gardening up,” in which a variety of structures are used to elevate plant growth to take advantage of vertical space.
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Episode 3 – A Beekeeping Baker Explained with Chef Aron Weber

Chef Aron Weber is the Chair and Baking Instructor in the Professional Baking and Pastry Arts certificate and Baking and Pastry Arts Management diploma programs at Vancouver Island University. In this episode Chef Weber explains how his Beekeeping Journey impacted his career in Industry and now as a Baker and Teaching Professor at VIU. Join me for this podcast. Take a break. Listen in. A xx

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