Healthy Swaps and Home-Cooked Wisdom with Natalie Auer

In this episode of The Okayest Cook, host Chris Whonsetler is joined by special guest Natalie Auer. They discuss home-cooked meals, share tips on making healthier swaps in your diet, and chat about the joys of cooking with wild game and home-raised ingredients. Natalie shares her experiences with switching to animal fats like bear and chicken, making homemade mayonnaise, and the benefits of using coconut aminos as a soy sauce alternative. They also talk about their love for gardening, the challenges it brings, and the satisfaction of nurturing their own food at home. Plus, Natalie provides a delicious fish taco recipe to try. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with practical tips and tasty ideas for your kitchen.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:58 Discussing Today's Meals

03:04 Newsletter and Recipe Sharing

06:20 Natalie's Background and Cooking Journey

14:03 Homemade Ingredients and Cooking Tips

25:17 Switching to Animal Fats

31:57 Dreaming of Bear Encounters

32:05 Duck Fat Delights

32:50 Cooking Adventures and Cookies

33:46 Bear Hunting Fears

34:45 Rendering Chicken Fat

37:44 Experimenting with Bear Oil

39:12 Freezing and Rendering Fat

43:12 Healthy Swaps and Coconut Aminos

46:34 Homemade Sauces and Gardening

53:59 Fish Tacos and Cooking Tips

58:33 Conclusion and Recipe Sharing

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