Jul 26, 2019
Time to talk MasterChef and Cowboy Cooking here on the 5th episode of The Cowboy Perspective! In this episode I get to talk to Cowboy Chef Mike Newton along with special guest Melanie Newton. Newton as he was call on the hit TV show MasterChef walks us through his journey and some behind the scenes insights. Mike likes to talk about his second chance at life and what that means to him and giving back! I hope you find value in our discussion!
Books mentioned
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Norsrat
For more info on Cowboy Chef Newton visit Cowboy Chef Newton's Website
We also talk about Bacon Bash Texas I highly recommend you come checkout this event if at all possible!
Other Chef's mentioned: Dean Fearing, Stephan Pyles, Kevin Rathbun, Kent Rathbun, and Joe Snaufer
(5:38) In your own words, tell everybody a little bit about yourself.
(7:55) Explain what front of house means?
(11:25) Describes own growing up with cowboy aspirations; family cooking role models – younger kids don’t see as much of it today, is that important?
(14:33) The difference of accessing information on cooking; modern technologies.
(16:15) Life before Masterchef vs. life after Masterchef; talk to us about recognition.
(18:39) The word ‘chef’ and what that implies.
(19:37) A lot of esteem and revery based on the word ‘chef’ and how that relates to being on a ranch.
(24:00) Did you die?
(24:20) Discussion about insurance.
(33:52) You’re not allowed to leak any of this, right.
(37:43) Commentary on the attention and opportunity that can come from something small; people that take advantage of that.
(39:30) A large base of knowledge is important in succeeding in the competition.
(42:00) The misconception of how difficult it is to be on televised shows; distance from family and outside community; keeping faith and family at the forefront can stop problems of fame.
(45:54) What is the value of a dollar or a Bitcoin?
(48:00) Discussion of the Great Depression and how it affected different businesses; analyzing what a bad economy is; change is only change/reality.
(51:25) Value of conversation around hard experiences; difficulty to learn until you’re in the situation.
(52:00) How listening to books has been life-changing having not read throughout life; book: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.
(53:20) What’s the best way for someone to get some food from Mike Newton?
(54:27) Explanation of Mike’s position as a table judge and his charitable work.
(55:22) Self-protection in a successful business; joy of eating together and the bonding memories.
(57:18) Comfortable, fond memories (nostalgic barber shop anecdote).
(1:00:40) Being a piece of God’s puzzle (re. Trump, actors and actresses); tattoos, particularly the verse on Mike’s arm; tell us a bit about your faith and how that plays in your life?
(1:03:23) ‘Good’ kids getting themselves into trouble despite parental protection; put faith in God’s hands.
(1:07:27) Describes own tattoos; artistic and tattooed people can be found in the smoking area or back of house; tattoos as art.
(1:09:25) Tattoos as a social thing; difference between different people’s views.
(1:10:00) Anecdote about cooking bacon in LA and the transparency of company values and integrity.
(1:12:13) Culinary arts becoming more popular with the young population.