In this episode, I talk with Chef Dennis Littley. Chef Dennis has had a multifaceted culinary career and he was able to leverage his experience into a new pastime and profession: food and travel blogging. Learn more about his career and life journey as well as his experiences travelling on the only show where the discussions are delicious and there's chatter to chew on.
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10/05/22 • 35 min
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The Flaky Foodie - 23. Journey From Chef to Food/Travel Blogger with Chef Dennis
Transcript Summary
In episode 23 of The Flaky Foodie podcast, Chef Dennis takes listeners on a captivating journey from being a chef to becoming a food and travel blogger. Despite his canceled trip due to COVID-19, Chef Dennis shares his unforgettable experiences with food in Italy, Ireland, and his favorite city, Madrid. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing social media platforms and discusses his slow social media period during the pandemic, which reignited his love for cooking. Aiming to combat burnout, he suggests taking breaks from social media while exploring the potential of platforms like TikTok. Chef Dennis also delves into his accidental entry into travel blogging, sharing his experiences with hotels and cruises. Don't miss out on this episode that combines mouthwatering food stories with valuable insights into the world of blogging and social media. As an added incentive, the host invites listeners to share their holiday food memories or traditions for a chance to win a raffle.
Transcript
Hi, it's Jess and you're listening to another episode of The flaky foodie podcast. The only show where the discussion is delicious and there's chatter to chew on. On today's episode I have with me Chef Dennis, he's going to talk about his journey from chef to retired chef to social media and internet culinary Guru. It's an interesting ride. So sit back and enjoy. After the break, we'll talk with Chef Dennis. It may only be October, but I'm already pre
23. Journey From Chef to Food/Travel Blogger with Chef Dennis Top Questions Answered
How did Chef Dennis get into cooking?
Chef Dennis started cooking at the age of 12 and managed a local hamburger stand at 13.
Who inspired Chef Dennis to cook?
Chef Dennis was inspired to cook by the TV chef Graham Kerr.
What did Chef Dennis do before retiring as a chef?
Before retiring as a chef, Chef Dennis worked at an all-girls high school as a chef and started a culinary program there.
Why did Chef Dennis start blogging and using social media?
Chef Dennis got into blogging and social media to share recipes and connect with others in the food industry.
Which social media platform did Chef Dennis gain popularity on?
Chef Dennis gained popularity on Google Plus and had over a million followers before the platform shut down.
What platforms did Chef Dennis transition to after Google Plus closed?
After Google Plus closed, Chef Dennis transitioned to other platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
What did Chef Dennis enjoy doing on Twitter?
Chef Dennis enjoyed using Twitter and started speaking at conferences about his experiences there.
What social media platform did Chef Dennis hire someone to manage?
Chef Dennis hired someone to manage his Pinterest account.
How did the pandemic impact Chef Dennis' love for cooking?
The pandemic reminded Chef Dennis of his love for cooking and reinvigorated his creativity in the kitchen.
How did Chef Dennis become a travel blogger?
Chef Dennis became a travel blogger by chance when he was invited to write about a hotel and realized he could write about places and get sponsored trips.
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