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We had so much to talk about with Charlotte Wasylik from Chatsworth Farm, we split it into two episodes! Part I is also available now!

This week we're talking about one of the most confusing things for home cooks, cuts of meat:

- what they're called (why are there so many names for the same thing??)

- why the names don't always mean what we think they mean

- and how that can leave even the most confident home cook feeling unsure about what to order from the farmer or butcher. 

To help us make sense of it all, we're joined once again by Charlotte Wasylik from Chatsworth Farm, who brings deep expertise from the producer side of the food system. She explains that names given to cuts of meat often vary by region, so if you're not finding what a recipe calls for, there may be a different name for it -- you just have to ask! Sometimes it helps to explain what you want to cook in order for the farmer to guide you to cuts that will work the best. And understanding that, an unusual cut doesn't have to be intimidating when you know what to do with it.  

Be sure to listen to part I of this conversation if you haven't yet. And please check out Chatsworth Farm for more information. www.chatsworthfarm.ca

 

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We had so much to talk about with Charlotte Wasylik from Chatsworth Farm, we split it into two episodes! Part II is also available now!

This week we're talking about one of the most confusing things for home cooks, cuts of meat:

- what they're called (why are there so many names for the same thing??)

- why the names don't always mean what we think they mean

- and how that can leave even the most confident home cook feeling unsure about what to order from the farmer or butcher. 

To help us make sense of it all, we're joined once again by Charlotte Wasylik from Chatsworth Farm, who brings deep expertise from the producer side of the food system. She explains that names given to cuts of meat often vary by region, so if you're not finding what a recipe calls for, there may be a different name for it -- you just have to ask! Sometimes it helps to explain what you want to cook in order for the farmer to guide you to cuts that will work the best. And understanding that, an unusual cut doesn't have to be intimidating when you know what to do with it.  

Be sure to listen to part II of this conversation next. And please check out Chatsworth Farm for more information. www.chatsworthfarm.ca

 

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It's time for cookies, everybody! To satisfy a craving for almond-flavoured sweet treats, Erin takes on two different cookie recipes this week. One is a large stuffed cookie (she calls it a café style cookie), and the other is a little two-bite (maybe one-bite) cookie ball. 

The café-style cookies are stuffed with a filling made of almond flour, sugar, egg, butter, vanilla, and almond extract. We felt the filling just sort of melted away into the cookie, which was a little disappointing. But recipe #2 is a clear winner...

The almond cookie balls are called mandorlinis. They're made with a base of almond flour, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. And then a full slab of marzipan, which lends them a chewy texture. Along with the little crunch of the sliced almonds on the surface, these are delicious little cookies. We dare you to eat just one. 

Get the almond cookie recipes! 

Almond Stuffed Cookies

One-Bite Almond Cookie Balls

Also mentioned in this episode: 

Stuffed Brown Butter Cookies recipe

 

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This week on the podcast, Heather tackles a recipe for ratatouille, the classic French vegetable casserole. The recipe she uses is from none other than Julia Child, and if you've read one of her recipes, you know that can sometimes be a challenge in itself. Let's go! 

Ratatouille is usually made with eggplant, squash, tomatoes, onion and peppers. It's obviously going to be better when these are in season, but we had it mid-winter and it was still delicious. You can even use canned tomatoes if that's your best option. Heather discovers the key to this recipe is cooking each of the veggies separately (well, the eggplant and squash together, and the onions and peppers together). It's also important to cut them into similar sizes. Oh, and salt the eggplant and squash in advance so they sweat out extra moisture and keep their structure. 

In the end, following Julia's long-winded instructions was well worth it. We'd tried ratatouille before that was all baked together at the same time, and it wasn't nearly as satisfying as this method of cooking each thing separately and then assembling it at the end. Plus this is all prepared on the cooktop, which made it super easy and didn't require turning on the oven. 

Bon appétit!

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Other stuff mentioned in this episode:

- S2 E2: Bon Appétit, a CIFF Special

- Coq au Vin recipe

- Eggplant Parmesan recipe

- Spiced Eggplant Pide recipe

- Dijon Salmon with Capers recipe

 

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This week on Three Kitchens we welcome James and Tim, hosts of Thicc Radio, the award-winning podcast about gaining and feedism, and so much more! 

We chat about where the idea for their show originated, all the numerous topics they explore with their guests, and the importance of the community they've created and nurtured. Kink and fetish, gender, sexuality, health and healthcare, dating, culture, politics and body positivity -- Thicc Radio is offering up real talk, hosted by these lovely, genuine humans. We really enjoyed this conversation and think you will too!  

And of course, there's food talk. James shares his mom's potato leek soup recipe that transports him straight back to childhood whenever he makes it. It's easy and classic, and you can zhuzh it up to make it your own. Enjoy! 

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This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, Erin finds inspiration in a book she's reading to try a delicious sheet pan kebab recipe. She also makes flatbread, a quick salad and tahina sauce to make this an easy weeknight meal. 

If you're thinking kebabs on skewers, you'd be wrong (as Heather found out). For these kebabs, Erin mixed ground beef with a blended veggie mixture, and spread it on a baking sheet. Ten minutes in the oven, and you're ready to go. 

The salad is simply red onion and tomatoes with salted lemon and sumac. The tahina sauce is tahini and water -- so simple! All together in a wrap, this is quick, healthy and so tasty. 

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In this episode of the Three Kitchens podcast, Heather shares the bizarre and tragic story of the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. She and Erin discuss the events leading up to the disaster, the mechanics of the flood, eyewitness accounts, and the aftermath, including the legal repercussions and changes in safety regulations. The conversation is filled with humour and insights into the historical significance of this unusual event.

Sources: 

Last Podcast on the Left, episode 642: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part 1 - Killer Condiments

Wikipedia - Great Molasses Flood

 

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In this episode Heather tries an alternative to oatmeal -- a hot farro breakfast pudding with cardamom and dates. It's warm and sweet and just hits the spot, especially on a cold winter morning. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Three Kitchens Podcast! 

Originating in the Middle East, farro is an ancient grain has long been a staple of Mediterranean dishes. Its mild flavour and chewy texture provide an alternative for other grains like rice or barley in soups and stews. In this case, we're thinking of it like a substitute for oats for breakfast. It's cooked in almond milk (or you can sub milk of your choice) with sweet dates and flavoured with vanilla and cardamom. We enjoyed this sprinkled with a little crunchy granola. 

Heather paired this with a homemade cup of spiced chai. It would also be perfectly paired with a latte or other hot beverage of your choice. 

Make a big pot of farro pudding in advance and warm it up for breakfast with a variety of toppings, like granola, nuts or yogurt for everyone to customize their bowl. 

Get the recipe: Farrow Breakfast Pudding with Dates and Cardamom

 

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In this episode we explore the challenges of cooking with tofu as a meat alternative when Erin tries to make tofu "meatballs." We discuss various recipes, cooking techniques, and the importance of flavour and texture. 

These tofu meatballs are baked, which does make the process super simple, but Erin ran into trouble with the lemongrass curry. The recipe said to blend the ingredients into a paste, and let's just say that lemongrass didn't blend well!  

But the flavour was great and we have thoughts for improving our experience with this recipe. Join us on the socials and let us know your lemongrass tips and tricks! 

There is no recipe to share this week, because Erin found this one needed some work. We don't ever share a recipe we wouldn't want to make again ourselves. 

 
Chapters

12:38 Exploring Meat Alternatives: Tofu Meatballs
14:57 Cooking Techniques and Ingredient Challenges
16:31 Flavour vs. Texture: The Lemongrass Dilemma
18:44 Feedback and Adjustments: Learning from Experience
21:14 Final Thoughts and Future Experiments

 

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Get ready to nerd out with your favourite podcast hosts in this Food for Thought episode! Erin explores a study showing that early humans were eating carbs before their teeth were able to chew them. What impact did the food early humans ate have on the teeth we have today? 

The carbohydrates (grains) available at the time required a lot of chewing, which means these early humans recognized this as a high-energy food source, despite not having teeth to properly chew them. The study shows it actually took about 700,000 more years before the size and shape of human teeth were actually suited to eating this food. Cool, right? 

Erin, with her background in science, helps tell the story of this research by explaining evolution. Then she goes down a bit of a rabbit hole about wisdom teeth and changes we see in present day humans and our teeth and jaws today. 

Learn more in the studies Erin has referenced in this episode: 

How Human Diet Influenced Evolutionary Changes in our Teeth

Why we Have so Many Problems with our Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth and Genetics: Why Some People do not Have Wisdom Teeth

 

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