recipes for life

Nicole Bassolino
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A show about navigating your 20s told through learning family recipes, hosted by Nicole Bassolino. Recorded and produced in my bedroom, “recipes for life” is part cooking, interview, advice, and personal journal. Each episode features a new recipe through which we explore bigger topics like learning to trust your intuition, moving somewhere new, and how those opportunities we label as “chance” aren’t really about luck. For the recipes we talk about and more visit recipesforlife.substack.com. Spotify Sound Up Finalist Artwork by Sofija Kamasi

Episodes

  1. ep 07: "breaking (coconut) bread"

    12/22/2023

    ep 07: "breaking (coconut) bread"

    How many tools does it take to open a coconut? Like so many things in life, something intimidating or a little difficult often comes right before something beautiful. And this episode is a toast to that. Hosted by @nicole.bassolino Subscribe to recipesforlife.substack.com to get the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up Music featured in this episode from Pixabay: 1, 2, 3, 4

    24 min

  2. 03/23/2023

    ep 06: "Hi, our name is Shan!"

    Radish pancakes and a scientific look at where our sense of self comes from (they’re kind of related, I promise). Thank you for your patience as I worked to produce this episode! I know, it took me a little longer. I am taking a spring/summer break from production to be with family (reunion!!!!) and plan out season 2. If you have an idea for an episode, I’d love to hear about it :) Email me at recipesforlife@substack.com or via Instagram @nicole.bassolino. Whether you have a recipe that has been passed down through the generations and is loaded with history and butter, a dish that got you through a tough time, maybe not even anything food-related, but rather a recipe for the perfect outfit, the perfect song.... pitch it! The world is our oyster and no idea is off the table. Talk soon :) Hosted by @nicole.bassolino Subscribe to recipesforlife.substack.com to get the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your email inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. Music from Pixabay: 1, 2, 3, 4 Other works cited: "Underwater Astonishments" by David Gallo, "Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look" by Anil Ananthaswamy, Center of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

    40 min

  3. 02/09/2023

    ep 05: "This is not like spaghetti."

    A loosely Valentine's Day-themed episode about mom’s soy sauce noodles and how maybe intention, more than love, is the secret ingredient. 3 Hosted by @nicole.bassolino Subscribe to recipesforlife.substack.com to get the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your email inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. Music and sound effects featured in this episode are from Pixabay & Orange Free Sounds: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

    19 min

  4. 01/26/2023

    ep 04: "sTudY aBRoAd cHanGEd mE"

    A tofu-shiitake mushroom stir fry my dad learned as a foreign exchange student in Nanjing, served with a side of his advice for anyone considering a big move—new city, country, job, etc.—and a helping of bravery to take the road less traveled, even if it scares you. Hosted by @nicole.bassolino For the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your email inbox, head to recipesforlife.substack.com :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. Music from Pixabay: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    30 min

  5. 01/12/2023

    ep 03: "It just tastes better with friends."

    Dumplings, creating new traditions, and Lunar New Year stories to ring in the Year of the Rabbit. And for fun, a dumpling dinner party playlist for ya. Hosted by @nicole.bassolino Head to recipesforlife.substack.com to get the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your email inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. Music and sound effects featured in this episode from Pixabay:  1, 2, 3, 4

    25 min

  6. 12/29/2022

    ep 02: "Tongue and heart, the same."

    Mom's recipe for a tomato and egg stir fry and advice about letting go of the desire for perfectionism and being creative with what you've got on hand. See you in 2 weeks (in 2023!), happy new year :) Hosted by @nicole.bassolino Subscribe to recipesforlife.substack.com to get the recipes we talk about and more delivered straight to your email inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. TikTok featured in this episode from @demchakras Music featured in this episode from Pixabay: 1, 2, 3

    31 min

  7. 12/15/2022

    ep 01: "Cinderella got dressed for the party, dear!"

    How asking for mom's pork chop recipe led to her theory that Cinderella is not just a fairytale, but a lesson about fate, chance and luck and what your 20s are for: dressing up and going to the party. Hosted by Nicole Bassolino Subscribe to recipesforlife.substack.com to receive the recipes we talk about, cooking playlists and more delivered straight to your inbox :) Spotify Sound Up Finalist: "recipes for life" is made possible thanks to the continued support of Sound Up. Show is artwork by Sofija Kamasi Music featured in this episode is from Pixabay: (1) (2) (3) (4)

    28 min
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About

A show about navigating your 20s told through learning family recipes, hosted by Nicole Bassolino. Recorded and produced in my bedroom, “recipes for life” is part cooking, interview, advice, and personal journal. Each episode features a new recipe through which we explore bigger topics like learning to trust your intuition, moving somewhere new, and how those opportunities we label as “chance” aren’t really about luck. For the recipes we talk about and more visit recipesforlife.substack.com. Spotify Sound Up Finalist Artwork by Sofija Kamasi

Information

  • Creator
    Nicole Bassolino
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Bassolino
  • Show Website
    recipes for life