Crazy Money With Paul Ollinger

Chef Frankie Celenza started his culinary career with an illicit George Foreman grill in his prep school dorm room. Today, Frankie is the Emmy award-winning host of the Tastemade's hit show Struggle Meals. Frankie believes you don’t have to spend a lot of money to cook (and eat) well. He wants more people preparing their own food because he believe it is a fundamental way to take control of their health, well-being, and finances. Not only that, but cooking is a social and enjoyable act of service and love, and one of the things that make humans unique. In this conversation, Frankie and I discuss:  The benefits of attending boarding school What it was like to work with Mario Batali  His thoughts on Netflix’s The Menu and Hulu’s The Bear  His favorite books on food and cooking The essential basics to outfit a kitchen Whether organic food is worth it Check out the new season of Struggle Meals here !