Not A Single Fork Not A Single Fork

Here's what's happened this week:

I did my cooking segment on a local TV show with my boyfriend's bountiful tomato harvest. I've got upcoming recipes for a Panzanella salad, zucchini basil pasta, and stuffed French toast. But as happens, I'm not perfect so had a frustrating incident with my video recipe and forgetting to check the audio. DUH! Despite this, I will produce a successful video recipe next week.

What to know:

Even experienced chefs make mistakes, highlighting the importance of learning from them and moving forward.

Cooking can be a creative and enjoyable process, but it also requires attention to detail, such as checking audio equipment before recording.

Fresh ingredients, such as tomatoes and basil, can elevate the flavors of simple dishes like panzanella salad and zucchini basil pasta.

One-pot recipes are convenient and time-saving, making them ideal for busy individuals who want to minimize cleanup.

Canning fresh produce allows for long-term storage and enjoyment of seasonal flavors throughout the year.

Highlights and where to find them:

00:00 Cooking Segment on Panzanella Salad

03:39 Baking French Toast and Recipes

06:18 Canning Roma Tomatoes

09:14 Reflections on Canning and Summer Traditions

11:40 Failed Video Recipe Recording

17:09 One-Pot Wonders and Embracing Imperfection

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Let's wrap up our discussion of how to outfit your kitchen with appliances you (hopefully) only need to buy once in your lifetime.

Stand mixers are workhorses and an excellent investment. One I think you can put off until later but they do come in handy especially if you whip a lot of eggs.

Get a food processor, you'll be so happy you did.

My personal favorite is an immersion blender. It can do so many things and you have less mess and save time.

Just a word or two about summer wines as we have a wine tasting tonight. Light, crisp, refreshing. Try bubbles but they'll get you drunk faster in the heat. They go straight to your head. Rieslings (not sweet ones), pinot grigio or noir and finally, maybe try an Albarino.

Merrin's making pizza this weekend but ordering in tonight. See how that can work?

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More on outfitting your kitchen with items you may or may not need.

I am a big fan of Dutch ovens but a braiser? I don't know about that...listen in to find out what it is.

Also, maybe oversharing but my sciatica is a thing and a pain and I hope you never have it.

What's happening in NYC? Let's check in with Merrin.

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Leave me a comment...that's a thing, too!

On Not A Single Fork, my intention is to help you cook more at home and enjoy it. So, in the next few episodes, I'm going to talk about outfitting your kitchen with things you (hopefully) only need to buy once. Once we tackle those basics, we'll move on to other essential tools and pantry items that will make your cooking experience a fun adventure. Doesn't sound possible? I'm up for the challenge so hang in there with me.

In addition to your kitchen stock, I have discovered this new fascination on social media with cottage cheese. I couldn't just leave that alone!

I also share some cooking and prep tips about mushrooms. Specifically, portobellos because I just created a reel about how to clean them but I also have a few opinions about all mushrooms.

Finally, we have a short chat with my NYC daughter to find out what happens in the city on July 4th. Turns out...everyone leaves!

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If so, please subscribe, rate and review. And as always, drop me a line. I love to get email. It's candace@thegirlcancook.com.

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And so it begins...a new era of Not A Single Fork and I hope you're here for the ride.

It's Candace and I'm flying solo. Natalia has gone on to greener pastures or just a different one but I'm here for you.



This episode, I'm talking about brain health and grocery shopping. Seems weird, right? But it really does all fit together.



Listen for how to get yourself around the grocery store or if you just can't do it, try Instacart. Shop for the fresh stuff first then fill in with the pantry items and keep it healthy for your brain's sake. You're gonna get old someday.



I also end the episode checking in with my NYC daughter. She just moved back and she always has something interesting to say...at the very least, she has a different point of view.



So, thanks for listening to my first solo episode. Hope you bear with me and come back for more. Please subscribe, rate and review.

I do appreciate it and see you next time.

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