In this engaging conversation, Kimberly Locke shares her journey from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Perth, Australia, exploring her dual citizenship, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her culinary roots. She discusses her passion for cooking, the challenges of introducing Southern cuisine to Australia, and her entrepreneurial venture, Fifth Fork, a kitchenware brand designed to bring joy to cooking. The conversation highlights the importance of family, food culture, and the aspirations of a chef navigating life in a new country. #SouthernCookingAustralia #CulinaryJourney #ExpatChef
Chapters:
00:00 From Chattanooga to Perth: A Journey of Change
02:59 Navigating COVID-19 in Australia
05:53 The Culinary Roots: Family and Food Memories
08:58 The Birth of Fifth Fork: Kitchenware with a Twist
11:46 Balancing Nursing and Culinary Passion
15:09 Cultural Culinary Exchange: Southern Food in Australia
17:53 The Challenges of Cooking Abroad
20:56 Innovating Kitchenware: Addressing Needs in the Kitchen
23:49 Dreams of Spain: Culinary Aspirations
26:53 A Taste of Home: Food Memories and Favorites
Kimberly Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/5thFork/
https://www.instagram.com/5thfork/
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