From Fire Eating to Fine Dining: Chef Autumn Day’s Wild Culinary Journey

Introduction: When Dinner Meets Danger

What do jam jars, bear stew, and fire eating have in common? If you guessed “nothing,” you clearly haven’t met Chef Autumn Day. In this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck, Marley sits down with the private chef, artist, and circus-trained fire eater whose culinary story is equal parts rustic, reverent, and downright wild.

A Childhood Rooted in Homesteading

Raised on a rural New York homestead, Autumn’s childhood was steeped in garden-to-table living before it became a trendy hashtag. We’re talking bartering with neighbors, hunting and fishing for dinner, and stocking cellars with 200 jars of salsa. That upbringing didn’t just feed her body – it fed her philosophy: food is survival, art, and connection all at once.

Fire Eating: The Spiciest Side Hustle Ever

Yes, she’s literally eaten fire. 🎪 Autumn’s years as a circus performer taught her how to play with flames – safely (well, mostly). Spoiler: it doesn’t burn as much as you’d think… unless your hair gets involved. 🔥 This edge-of-your-seat skill reflects the same daring spirit she brings into the kitchen: bold, precise, and a little bit dangerous.

Sugar Sculptures & the Science of Beauty

Autumn isn’t just about hearty stews and rustic roots – she’s also mastered the delicate art of sugar sculpting. Imagine blown-glass artistry, but edible (and likely Instagrammable). It’s this blend of science and beauty that makes her food both soulful and spectacular.

Why Food Shouldn’t Be “Fishy”

Autumn has strong opinions on seafood – namely that fish shouldn’t taste fishy. With years of culinary expertise, she knows how to spot fresh ingredients and elevate them into something unforgettable. Her reverence for ingredients is more than technique – it’s a philosophy rooted in respect for the earth and the people eating the meal.

Food as a Sacred Practice

Whether it’s foraging wild plants, slow-cooking bear stew, or creating plant-based dishes that are anything but boring, Chef Autumn Day approaches food with reverence. In her world, cooking isn’t just about nourishment – it’s about storytelling, tradition, and connecting with something bigger than ourselves.

Why You’ll Love This Episode

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to eat fire, barter for corn soup, or turn a potato into 30 different dishes, this episode will light you up (pun fully intended). Autumn’s story is proof that food isn’t just on the plate – it’s in the grit, creativity, and joy behind it.

🎧 Listen to the Full Episode

Dive into the wild world of Chef Autumn Day on Every Day’s a Train Wreck. From circus tricks to culinary tricks, this convo is fiery in every sense.

👉 Listen here to Episode 44: Jam Jars, Bear Stew & Fire Eating?! Meet Chef Autumn Day