Just a Sec with Professional Chef Ben Jaffe

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Jared chats with his childhood friend and professional chef, Ben Jaffe, about his journey to the culinary world, how a failed plan led to a big break with a major celebrity, and more!

0:00—Growing up with a creative touch

4:00—Going to college not really knowing what he wanted to do

6:30—Dealing with an unknown illness and how it pushed him to the kitchen

10:00—The impact of New Orleans 

15:00—Making the jump to culinary school

18:00—Climbing the ranks in New York City

25:00—How a plan gone wrong in Utah ended up being a big break

31:00—Cooking for Rihanna and other celebs

37:00—The pressures of being a private chef

43:30—Finding creativity in food

45:00—Quick hitters