DeepSummary
Paula Gottlieb Hermann, a private chef and producer of Cooking with Stars, shares her profound connection to food, which stems from her parents' love for cooking and her rabbi's advice to honor her late father's legacy by becoming a chef. She started hosting cooking birthday parties for children, and later transitioned to teaching after-school cooking classes, allowing her to witness the positive impact on kids learning to appreciate diverse cuisines and fresh ingredients.
During the pandemic, Hermann pivoted to virtual cooking classes on Zoom, enabling her to reach a wider audience, including special needs adults and seniors. She emphasizes the importance of engaging participants through hands-on activities, storytelling, and fostering a sense of community. Hermann's mission is not just about teaching cooking skills but also promoting healthier eating habits, independence, and connecting families through shared culinary experiences.
Hermann takes pride in her ability to turn people on to food again while honoring her parents' memory. She highlights the power of involving children in the entire cooking process, from selecting recipes and ingredients to preparation and tasting, which fosters a deeper appreciation for food and its origins. Hermann's diverse programs cater to various dietary needs and aim to empower individuals of all ages and abilities to make healthier choices and become more self-sufficient.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Food can be a powerful means of expressing love, bonding, and honoring family traditions.
- Engaging children and adults in the entire cooking process, from selecting ingredients to preparation, fosters a deeper appreciation and connection with food.
- Promoting healthier eating habits, especially by focusing on fresh produce, can be a game-changer for overall well-being.
- Cooking classes can empower individuals of all ages and abilities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
- Building a sense of community and connection through shared culinary experiences is essential for overall well-being.
- Storytelling and engaging participants' senses can enhance the learning experience and create lasting impressions.
- Catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences is crucial in promoting inclusivity and accessibility in cooking education.
- Pivoting and adapting teaching methods, such as virtual classes, can expand reach and impact during challenging times.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Food was our love language. So whether it was creating a dinner or a brunch or something that my father would want to do a hawaiian luau in the summertime, we would go on these shopping trips to be able to buy all these gourmet items.“ by Paula Gottlieb Hermann
- “Engaging the child in the activity, serving junior a bowl of food or a dish that they had no connection to. They didn't buy the food, they didn't wash the food, they didn't prep the food. So by just giving them the food, there's no connection. But I am saying, hey, guys, help me wash it, help me peel it, help me cut it. And everything they're touching, there's a connection to, and they're a lot more likely to eat it that way.“ by Paula Gottlieb Hermann
- “The reality is that we're priming them, prepping them for independence, and that is something remarkable. And I see the value of what our classes and our instruction. We don't just do group classes. We also do privates and the zoom. Some of my students are with me, like, three times a week.“ by Paula Gottlieb Hermann
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Episode Information
The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
Hannes Hennche
6/11/24
Paula Gottlieb Herman, Private Chef and producer of Cooking with Stars, shares her personal journey and profound connection to food—a passion kindled by her parents and enriched by her rabbi, which she has transformed into a way of honoring family traditions. Chef Paula educates and inspires children and special needs adults and families to cook, make healthier food choices, foster a deeper appreciation for fresh, organic produce, and enjoy hands-on cooking experiences to nurture connections.
Chef Paula, a former NBC News Segment Producer, organized cooking segments for Martha Stewart on The Today Show. Her work has been featured on the Filmmakers Show and Food Network. She also volunteers with Kids Need More, helping children with pediatric cancer, and donates her culinary and media skills to various non-profits across Long Island.
Tune in to learn more about Chef Paula's heartwarming journey and the valuable lessons she imparts about food, family, and community.
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Time Stamps
00:05:09 - Career Path and Working with Children
00:08:07 - Engaging Children in Cooking
00:13:36 - Teaching Kids to Appreciate Real Food
00:16:07 - Transition to Virtual Cooking Classes
00:19:18 - Overcoming Cooking Challenges
00:21:26 - Working with Special Needs Adults
00:24:07 - Favorite Cuisines to Explore with Kids
00:27:29 - Importance of Family Involvement in Cooking
00:33:33 - Special Needs Cooking Programs
00:35:22 - Teaching Healthy Eating Habits
00:36:15 - Challenges of Organic vs. Non-Organic
00:38:17 - Engaging Kids with Gardening
00:45:30 - Where to Find Recipes
00:47:05 - Impact of becoming a chef
Sound Bites
"Food is our love language."
"Being a chef for me is mission-based."
"Engaging children in the activity... there's a connection to, and they're more likely to eat it."
"The more involved in the process, the more invested you get and the more likely you are to try and appreciate it."
"Children can do that if you give them guidelines, if you give them some structure."
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