Tavin Dillard: Savoring Small-Town Flavors and Entrepreneurial Spirit with a Side of Nostalgia

02/28/24 • 28 min

After spending time with the lively and eccentric Tavin Dillard, I discovered a world of delightful surprises and heartwarming stories, brought to life by the talented Joel Berry. Join me on this episode of Chef Sense as we explore Tavin's life as a small-town entrepreneur and how he keeps his lawn care business thriving through creative endeavors like personalized video greetings. We also dive into his love for the local burger joint, the Burger Shed, and their secret menu biscuits and gravy. Plus, I share some handy cooking tips to jazz up Tavin's potluck dish of green beans with bacon. Get ready to be entertained and inspired by Tavin's quirky "doughnut ology", likes and dislikes, and peach pie vs. peach cobbler. He even shares some Meemaw baby doll challenges. This episode is sprinkled with humor, wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia that will leave you craving more.
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Chef Sense - Tavin Dillard: Savoring Small-Town Flavors and Entrepreneurial Spirit with a Side of Nostalgia

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Chef James00:00:14.614

Hey everyone , welcome to Chef Sense . I'm your host , chef Massey . So if you haven't heard of Tavin Dillard , he is this well , a fictitious character . He is played by Joel Berry . Now , Joel Berry is this great actor , writer , producer . He's got his own production company called Sweet Tea Films . You can see Tavin Dillard on Instagram , tiktok . He's even got a podcast , which