When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a week, I found myself cooking hot meals for 135 people out of my studio kitchen. This experience completely changed the way I think about being prepared, and today I'm sharing what I learned, what I wish I'd known, and how you can be ready to help your community when it matters most.

Simply Cooking with Louise Episode 002-I thought I knew how marinades worked until I started digging into the research. What I found completely changed the way I make and use them, and I'm pretty sure it will do the same for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down what marinades actually do and don't do, how the three main components work together to lock flavor onto your meat, and how to customize marinades to any cuisine you love. I've also created a free guide you can download to take all of this into your kitchen. Let's get to it.

In this debut episode of "Simply Cooking," Louise and Jeff debunk common cooking myths and provide insights into various culinary practices. From clarifying misconceptions about meat juices to discussing the effectiveness of seasoning techniques, they offer practical advice for home cooks.

Through engaging dialogue and interactive segments, listeners gain valuable tips for enhancing their cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen.

In this Episode:

[00:00:03.420] - Louise shares her philosophy that her best cooking tips have arisen from her own mistakes, emphasizing the importance of embracing failures as a roadmap to success.

[00:00:14.040] - Jeff introduces "Simply Cooking," a podcast focused on accessible home cooking, and introduces Louise as the host and recipe creator for The Salted Pepper.

[00:00:42.310] - Louise shares her background in cooking and how she transitioned from a career in nursing to pursuing her passion for cooking and running the Salted Pepper website and YouTube channel with Jeff.

[00:01:48.780] - Jeff introduces himself as Louise's husband and the behind-the-scenes person for the Salted Pepper's video and podcast production.

[00:02:00.460] - Jeff discusses his background in television production and his role in video production for the Salted Pepper.

[00:03:32.480] - Louise and Jeff engage in an interactive segment where they explore and debunk common cooking statements.

[00:23:22.440] - Louise concludes the episode, inviting listeners to suggest cooking topics and subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.

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