Pastry chef Duff Goldman discusses how his creations speak louder than words, exploring family dynamics, emotive cooking, and the power of art in non-verbal communication. The episode includes a guided meditation on interpreting non-verbal cues and wraps up with a call for personal reflections.
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Teenage Graffiti
As a teenager, Duff Goldman practiced graffiti on a cement wall under a bridge.
He saw it as a way to express his frustration and find his "thing."
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A Culinary Epiphany
Duff realized his passion for cooking while making a steak and cheese sandwich for his brother.
This experience showed him a way to communicate without words.
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Blue Corner, Butterflies
Duff's mom impulsively painted a corner blue and added butterflies, showcasing her artistic drive.
This act resonated with Duff, highlighting their shared creative language.
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Throughout his life, pastry chef Duff Goldman — best known for his long-running Food Network show Ace of Cakes — is driven by his desire to make things and see them out in the world. As chef, painter, woodworker, and musician, he strives to deliver a visceral sensation with his art that is sometimes hard to express in words. This week, Duff shares the story of how the things we create often communicate our thoughts and feelings more clearly than spoken language ever could.
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