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Hey I’m Pat Perdue and I want to introduce you to my latest podcast.  This one is a co-production between my company, YCASTR, and Seneca College, in Toronto. 

Seneca College is a really great school.  I know, because over the past couple of years I’ve been teaching some marketing and customer service courses there.  People come to study at Seneca from all over the world which makes it a hotbed of innovative thinking.  And a big part of that thinking is driven by our amazing faculty, many of whom are, well, like me, professionals who are thriving in their own businesses, and teach at Seneca as a way to share their passion for what they do.  Needless to say I’ve been hugely inspired by the people I’ve met.

 And what happens when I get inspired?  Well, apparently I launch a podcast.  So, here we are!  Welcome to #SenecaProud!  Where I get to introduce YOU to some of Seneca College’s amazing faculty. 

So subscribe, download, and join me, as we meet some of the super inspiring folks who teach here at Seneca College, in Toronto.      

I’m Pat Perdue, and I’m glad you’re here today.

Mar 2, 2020

About Today's Show

In this episode, we visit Aramark Executive Chef Nancy Gilmour, who oversees all of the food options at Seneca College.  Ever wonder how they decide on what specials to offer?  This episode introduces you to one of the people who make Seneca College such a delicious place to work and study.  

Also in this episode, you will learn:

1.  How Seneca College menus differ from campus to campus.

2.  How Nancy gets the input of our international student communities and staff to help her dishes stay as authentic as possible.

3.  You will also learn that if you make chocolate cake with eggplant, it's actually really good!  :)

About Today's Guest, Nancy Gilmour

Often times the most rewarding journeys aren't made in a straight line, and that's certainly the case with Nancy Gilmour.  Being a successful food professional wasn’t always the plan she had for her life.  She originally set out to be a painter and sculptor, and like many with a passion for the arts, she supported that passion with work in the restaurant industry.  While living in Spain in her 20s she discovered her passion for cuisine.  Living with a group of artists, money was understandably tight, but despite that, they always managed to eat well.  With beautifully set tables, and beautiful food, Nancy discovered that she could combine her love for art, and a newfound passion for excellent food. 

That journey led to her owning and operating her own restaurant for eight years, as well as working with some top chefs, before accepting her role as Executive Chef at Aramark.

This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!

#SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Thanks for listening!  

Pat Perdue