Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet Episode 52: Cooking as Self-Care: Routines, Trends & Seasonal Tips
Jul 30, 2025
In a delightful chat, food writer and former personal chef Kari from Food Friends shares her insights on the art of seasonal cooking. She discusses practical tips for hosting, such as preparing in advance and delegating tasks. Kari also introduces easy summer dishes, like braised ribs and delectable amaretti cookies. Emphasizing food as self-care, she explains her concept of 'food flow' for meal planning, while highlighting fun trends like glow soup. From farmers market wisdom to portable picnic ideas, her tips make cooking accessible and enjoyable.
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Let Fruit Warm And Go Early To Markets
- Do let high-quality stone fruit or cherries sit at room temperature for a bit to unlock more flavor.
- Go early to markets for better vendor attention, parking, and cooler shopping conditions.
Learning Produce At A Farm Stand
- Kari volunteered at a farm stand and learned practical produce knowledge and vendor conversations.
- That experience helped her connect to local food culture and improve selection skills.
Stock Freezer Staples Like Bone Broth
- Keep homemade bone broth in the freezer as a flexible, everyday base for meals.
- Freeze other staples like soups and sauces to simplify weeknight cooking.