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Paul Lillakas Shares His Path to Becoming a TV Chef

August 31, 2022 • VEMU, EMW & Estonian Life • Season 1 • Episode 10

When Paul Lillakas describes his profession, it becomes apparent that thinking on your feet is just another part of working in the media and as a chef.

Listen to the newest episode of EstoCast, where Paul Lillakas shares his path to becoming a TV chef, what watching The Simpsons has taught him, which legendary people he would invite to a dinner party (and what he'd cook for them)... and the conclusion to one of his nerve-wracking early live television moments!

In this episode of EstoCast, Estonian-Canadian chef and recipe writer Paul Lillakas tells us all about:

✅ how taking part in a TV competition changed his life forever

✅ how a Craigslist ad got him work with a world-famous DJ

✅ his transition from developing recipes for magazines to cooking on television

✅ which of his heroes he’d invite to a dinner party (plus what he’d cook for them)

✅ how comedy has made him who he is

✅ and much more!

Content mentioned in this episode:

Jõekääru, the Estonian summer camp that his family has been involved with from the beginning: https://joekaaru.com/

The Healthy Butcher, one of Paul’s early workplaces: https://thehealthybutcher.com/blog/who-we-are/

Food Network’s competition show Chopped Canada (Paul won Season 1, episode 5— "Just Desserts"): https://www.facebook.com/ChoppedCanada/photos/chopped-canada-contestant-paul-lillakas-from-toronto-on-paul-is-a-personal-and-c/461070590660835/

Chatelaine magazine, where Paul interned: https://www.chatelaine.com/author/plillakas/

Canadian Living, where Paul was food editor: https://www.canadianliving.com/author/15463b2e-cf37-4c28-8660-1019ab545d81

CTV, one of the TV networks for which Paul has contributed his recipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQqVfqCYDFI&ab_channel=CTVYourMorning

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, one of Paul’s favourite ingredients: https://www.seriouseats.com/canned-chipotles-in-adobo-sauce#:~:text=Chipotles%20in%20adobo%20are%20smoked,plenty%20of%20balance%20and%20body.

Paul’s Savoury S’mores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjTkw-kP2jU&ab_channel=Cityline

PEI Shellfish Festival, where Paul will be hosting and judging in September 2022: https://peishellfish.com/

Food. Friends. Family. Paul’s online cooking series for Cityline: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa0jkRv-xPpOGhxjP5LA0Dqdpc3QQDH5s

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