Chef Down Under

​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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