How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience: Live with Samin Nosrat and Alice Waters & Fanny Singer
May 14, 2020
Samin Nosrat, acclaimed author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," shares her journey in adapting to the cooking revival during lockdown, emphasizing community ties. Fanny Singer, daughter of culinary innovator Alice Waters, discusses the vital role of supporting local farmers and the joys of growing a victory garden. Together, they reflect on the creativity born from cooking challenges, the significance of sensory experiences at home, and the profound connections forged through food. Their insights inspire a passionate approach to home cooking and community support.
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Baking Without Flour or Yeast
- If you can't find all-purpose flour, explore whole wheat bread recipes online.
- Borrow yeast or consider starting a sourdough culture, which requires time and flour.
Cooking Salmon and Cabbage
- Roast cabbage slices with butter, spices, and wine until sweet and tender.
- Slow-cook salmon at a low temperature, checking for flakiness to determine doneness.
Craving Diverse Flavors
- Samin Nosrat misses the variety of flavors from different cuisines.
- She craves foods outside her usual Mediterranean palette, like Korean hot tofu soup and kimchi pancakes.
