Salt & Spine

Live from Cookbook Fest with Tyler Florence In this episode of Salt and Spine, host Brian Hogan Stewart interviews acclaimed chef Tyler Florence live from Cookbook Fest in Napa. Tyler shares his inspirational journey from a childhood filled with severe food allergies to becoming a renowned chef and television personality. Growing up in South Carolina and cultivating a deep love for Southern cuisine, Tyler's path led him to culinary school and eventually to New York City's culinary scene. He discusses his passion for live fire cooking, his newest cookbook 'American Grill,' and the importance of sustainable beef production. The episode also features a fun culinary game where Tyler demonstrates his creativity in crafting a dish using randomly drawn ingredients.00:00 The Ceremony of Cooking00:24 Introduction to the Live Episode01:05 Tyler Florence's Early Life and Food Allergies04:11 Discovering a Passion for Cooking08:35 Culinary School and Early Career13:34 Moving to New York and Early TV Appearances15:56 The J