Terry John Zila On Cheffing
Terry John Zila is an incredibly passionate chef based in the midwest of America who uniquely brings a level of expertise and creativity to both sides of the kitchen. Terry is a renowned pastry and savoury chef who is absolutely poetic in the way he speaks about food. I find it remarkable how many times during the episode we find parallels in the creative journey and process between cheffing and other creative pursuits. During our conversation Terry puts to rest some longtime myths and stigmas about chefs and certain anger traits. I love some of the refreshing new perspectives we dive into during this chat, like how Terry views food as art and his complete reverence for the process and every part the craft. We go into the risks and rewards of wrapping your identity too tight with your creative profession and Terry talks us through his fascinating journey in showbiz, through LA and back again. The passion this man has for his craft, for food and the emotional connection it carries is enough to inspire anyone to dive a little deeper into your chosen field. Introducing: Terry John Zila On Cheffing
Terry John Zila
Quotes
"I can turn on a dime fairly quickly and I'm a good adapter."
"When you dig in your heels, you stop learning and growing."
"Planning creativity is like planning for a shooting star."
"To try and control the process to bring that idea to fruition is more about time management than it is about creativity, because you have to go where it takes you."
"Pressure comes when you are not prepared."
"The pressure makes the focus that I already have become laser like."
"I'm kind of a culinary whore, I like to do everything!"
"The fact that I have work and I'm able to be creative and get paid for it, I really can't complain about that."
"When you strip something down and you taste every element, that's when food shines."
"Allow yourself to fail."
"When you allow yourself to do something you've never done before, that's when things just start cracking and popping for ya."
"Life lived in a perfect line; oh gosh how boring is that!"
"If you don't enjoy your journey, the destination is never satisfying."
"The minute you allow someone else to edit your existence, that's when creativity really fails."
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