Not A Single Fork

Let's reflect on the joy of the holiday season, the importance of new beginnings, and the journey of personal growth and how perspective on the holidays has evolved over time. I also discuss my plans for the podcast so I can develop new content that resonates with you. Taking a break for awhile but I'll be back. Here are some quick takeaways: It's all about new beginnings in this episode. The holi...

Let's take a stroll down Memory Lane from our second season when Natalia and I take on the holidays. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought you might enjoy a little nostalgia. Come reminisce with me. Thanks for listening!

Apologies for my allergy-ridden/congested voice today. I always try to keep big cooking events stress-free for you and today's episode is no different. Let's talk about preparing turkey for Thanksgiving. How you prepare the bird (cutting it up before it ever touches the oven), the importance of brining, cooking techniques, and the art of carving are all topics to consider. But try to enjoy! Here a...

How about some insights on planning and executing the perfect dinner party? Here's what's important: preparation, organization, and creating a fun atmosphere for guests. Embrace imperfection and enjoy the process of entertaining. Here's your detailed game plan. THE GAME PLAN Two days before your dinner or event: Make a list, grocery shop and get organized – this is where you make sure you have eve...

Welcome to our first November episode of Not A Single Fork. Let's talk about the joys and challenges of cooking during the busy holiday season. This episode is full of information about the importance of timing in meal preparation, practical tips for quick and easy cooking, and a Black Friday sale looms ahead for the video recipe subscription. Lots of insights on how to entertain without stress an...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Halloween. It's just so fun. There's rich history and traditions surrounding Halloween, including its origins in ancient Celtic festivals, the evolution of trick-or-treating, and the cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos. I just get a big kick out of Halloween activities, such as bobbing for apples, trick or treating and carving pumpkins. It's full...

Let's have some fun...cooking! This is the best time of year to be in the kitchen. We'll explore the joys of cooking, the importance of making mistakes and learning in the kitchen with seasonal cooking, focusing on comfort foods for fall and winter. I'm talking about experiences with various ingredients, including short ribs, winter squash, and grains. There's a versatility to one-pot meals as wel...

Let's explore the rich history and versatility of pasta, share personal anecdotes and insights about cooking as a metaphor for life. It's important to embrace mistakes in both cooking and living, and enjoy the process of learning and creating in the kitchen. Highlights: Life is messy, and that's okay. Cooking is about making mistakes and learning. Pasta has a rich history that predates Marco Polo....

Show Notes: Let's make retro cooler with some modern twists. Revamp the retro! Whether it's mac and cheese, beef stew, or tuna noodle casserole, let's innovate with ideas and substitutions to bring these dishes into the 21st century. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Modern Twists on Retro Classics 03:08 Exploring Retro Recipes and Their Evolution 05:51 Revamping Mac and Cheese: Creative Ideas 11:...

Let's explore the multifaceted world of pumpkin, from its seasonal significance to the pumpkin spice craze. Personal traditions surrounding fall decor and holiday cooking to emphasizing the importance of savoring each season, it's all included. Baking challenges with pumpkin abound, particularly in creating a steamed pumpkin cake. Finally, let's reflect on the evolution of pumpkin'...

I feel compelled to talk about soup because everyone but me loves soup. It is the season of soup so I give you a few pointers about making soup but I mostly complain about it and my mom's predilection for soup. Also, stop with the store-bought tortellini. Enough! Show highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Not a Single Fork 04:11 The Soup Debate: Love It or Hate It 14:04 Making the Most of Leftover...

I have an opinion or two, in case you haven't noticed. And you get to hear them all. Today is all about apples and utensil sets. Apples because fall is upon us and utensil sets because well, I don't like sets or people telling you what you should buy to stock your kitchen. If you're into fall, y'all, like me and you're doing some great or even just good cooking with apples, let...

Before we talk lunch, let me share an experience that I hope will take to heart and keep cooking despite mistakes. I made a final trip to the peach orchard. I was unfamiliar with the variety (Victoria) that was left but I thought, how bad can they be? I didn't love their flavor and they weren't very sweet- recipe for disaster right there but I ignored that and carried on. I mean, I'm a...

It's Fall, Y'All! Almost!! Before we dive into Anatomy of an Easy Recipe...ever wonder where the name Not A Single Fork came from. Well, wonder no more. Here it is and don't take yourself too seriously in the food industry and in cooking. Then, listen up for 'anatomy of an easy recipe' and embrace recipes that are streamlined, straightforward, and enjoyable to make. Show highli...

Charcuterie boards are not going away.  I taught many classes all about making charcuterie boards and they were super popular so lucky you, you’re getting the greatest hits, right here. Now, I can’t totally recreate what we did in class because I gave you lots of cheese, cured meats, condiments, nuts, fruits, etc., etc. AND a the physical board to create on PLUS you got to not only take it home bu...

Let's talk about recipes but not immediately. It's always a journey, right? And not a straight line one, it's a winding one. So, we first travel through my brain to radio, TV, psychology and then Columbia, Missouri to get to chutney and my underlying recipe. Is it a recipe for life? Nah...just a way for you to think about recipes for yourself and how to take something mundane and make...

I do not like tofu. I think its a texture thing. I bring this up because I saw a really beautiful picture of a dish that just can't be good. Chilled tofu with gochujang sauce. Tofu is a good source of protein and it may be possible to make it more palatable with all the varying textures and its nutritional content, I should be able to wrap my head around this. I do love vegetables and the farm...

I don't like following recipes strictly and I want you to make changes and adapt recipes to your own tastes. I found a recipe on NYT Cooking for miso honey chicken with asparagus and I'm going to tell you how I changed it up and why. And don't you love the convenience of one-pan meals? I know I do. So stock your pantry well, choose ingredients you love and changed up your recipes. What...

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 succ...

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 c...

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. Thanks for listening. 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 f...

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...

It’s the final countdown. Thank you, Europe…you said it all. And, thanks to all our listeners and sponsors and partners. WE LOVE YOU! We couldn’t do it without you because well, a podcast is just a podcast but we’ve got listeners! And, YOU make it all worthwhile. So take a little stroll down Memory Lane with us, meet one of our new friends (a super talented musician) who helped give our show a lit...

Let’s face it, the world of vegetables is daunting. I mean, there is just so.much.produce in the groceries, farmers markets, wholesale clubs. Where do you even start? This vegetable mountain of choice was never a problem for our grandparents or even parents. There were carrots, green beans, peas, iceberg lettuce (also known as just lettuce back then), spinach and that was about it. Now, carrots co...