#6. This episode of The meez Podcast provides a glimpse into the life and relationship of one of the most prominent chefs in the food industry, the late Chef Floyd Cardoz, and the woman behind him, Barkha Cardoz, founder of Cardoz Legacy. The conversation showcases their love for food, family, and each other.

Barkha and Josh discuss how she and Floyd worked together to achieve a work life balance and recognized the importance of being present with their family. Floyd was a quiet person at home, but they would still discuss things when he needed an outsider's perspective. She also talks about the importance of Floyd's ability to balance spices and flavors with respecting the vegetables in his cooking.

The discussion also centers around her launch of FC Masala. In 2021, Barkha launched a line of masala blends that she and Floyd had been working on together for Burlap & Barrel. With flavors such as Garam, Goan, and Kashmir, these incredible masalas are made with high-quality, freshly ground spices to honor Floyd's passion for using freshly ground spices in his own cooking. FC Masala has grown into several other initiatives that Barkha is now launching, carrying on Chef Floyd's name while building a brand of her own.

Where to find Barkha Cardoz:

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Where to find host Josh Sharkey:

In this episode, we cover:

(3:11) Early life in the United States

(8:35) Reconnected with Floyd in NYC

(14:12) Cooking at home and finding work/life balance

(22:59) The future of Indian food in the U.S.

(30:40) What is a masala?

(33:06) The beginnings of FC masala

(38:36) Partnering with Burlap & Barrel

(42:40) Testing out masala flavors

(50:14) The FC masala recipe contest

(54:24) Creating a cookbook

(57:43) The Cardoz Legacy scholarship

(1:01:30) What’s next for Barkha

Barkha Cardoz of FC Masala and Cardoz Legacy