BIO ~Janet Balderas
In this episode of Irresistible Tucson, we’re honored to welcome one of the most essential icons of our culinary community:
Chef Janet Balderas. A celebrated member of the Gastronomic Union of Tucson and one of the city’s most respected chefs.
Janet’s culinary leadership has been felt throughout our city, from Executive Chef at the historic Tanque Verde Guest Ranch Resort to celebrated kitchens like Dante’s Fire and Casa Madre.
We’ll explore her impressive journey, including her work with ARAMARK and her popular Culinary Graduate Food Truck. Join us as we celebrate her vast influence on our city’s food scene and get her own personal list of Irresistible eating and drinking experiences.
ABOUT THE HOST: Jennifer English
Jennifer is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, writer, Hospitality Industry consultant and culinarian who is the founder and host of the Food & Wine Radio Network, and host of Friends in The Business.
Her in-depth interviews and intellectual musings on the craft, history and culture of all areas of food and drink have earned Jennifer the prestigious Gracie Allen Award from The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television and The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Radio Show. Jennifer served on the Board of the New Orleans Culinary & Cultural Preservation Society, and was proud to participate on the very first Seminar Panel at Tales of the Cocktail.
Jennifer is a co-founder of the World Margarita Championships, and is a Founding Editor of Tea Journey Magazine.
Jennifer developed and launched the Let’s Make A Meal cooking segments for NBC affiliate KVOA TV-4 and the Around the Table, “Bottoms Up Radio Hour”, and R.S.V.P. Radio Shows.
Jennifer is delighted to welcome friends, old and new, to her table to cultivate conviviality.
