Ep 102. Cooking for the Stars with Chef John Desbiens

My Wife The Dietitian

How does cooking on tour with rock stars relate to cooking in a home for elderly people with dementia?

Well, our guest, chef John Desbiens, tells us stories of his culinary origins, which have led him to become a sought-after chef maestro for rock stars, and eventually, a cooking master for residents in dementia care.

John's stories of cooking for over 150 different celebrities, including John Travolta, Meryl Streep, Lyle Lovett, James Blunt, Alice Cooper, and Tom Cochrane, all the way to Twisted Sister, will have you on the edge of your seat and help you understand the importance of feeding people in a nourishing way.

Once, a classically-trained, award-winning chef, who had an ego to match Gordon Ramsay, John recognized his unique role and was humbled by the presence of various personalities, and has come to realize that feeding people is a unique and sacred privilege.

Meals are a cherished time for people, who may be gathering for the preparation of a loved one's funeral, celebrating a child's soccer win, or ready to walk on stage and perform their set in front of thousands of fans, and hence, food means so much more than just fuel for the body.

John's caring and empathetic personality is a cherished bright star in the homestyle kitchen, where he customizes meals and snacks to match elderly residents' cultural roots and brings them back to earlier, warm memories of cooking with grandma. Food offers quality of life for people who may not know how to make tea and toast or remember a spouse's name or their former address. Familiar, comfort foods can bring back tastes of yesteryears and bygone times.

Some key lessons learned from talking with John are the importance of being patient, listening to people, and being flexible and resilient when it comes to creating magic in the kitchen.

Tune in to this fascinating interview with a one of a kind culinary phenomenon, chef John Desbiens.

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