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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Book • 2017
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a culinary guide that focuses on mastering the four essential elements of good cooking: salt, which enhances flavor; fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; acid, which balances flavor; and heat, which determines the texture of food.

Written by Samin Nosrat, this book bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens with its simple yet revolutionary philosophy.

It includes 100 essential recipes, dozens of variations, and vibrant illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton.

The book is designed to empower readers to become more confident and creative in the kitchen, regardless of their skill level.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book worth reading, and its author is mentioned in other Freakonomics episodes.
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616. How to Make Something from Nothing
Mentioned by Marielle Segarra as a chef and author of a best-selling cookbook.
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How to cook when you're not into cooking
Mentioned by Anna Martin as the chef and author of the cookbook and TV series "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat."
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Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'
Recommended by Darya Rose for its practical approach to cooking skills and understanding flavor.
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Real Food and The Science Behind Healthy Lifestyles with Darya Rose Ph.D.
Mentioned by DongWon Song in relation to the four essential elements of cooking: salt, fat, acid, and heat.
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20.19: Cooking as a Writing Metaphor
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book about cooking, recommended for its insights.
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25. How to Make Something from Nothing
Mentioned by Luke Kerr-Dineen as a book that helped him understand cooking better, relating it to understanding golf.
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The Evolution of Golf Instruction w/ Luke Kerr-Dineen
Mentioned by Latif Nasser as a special guest and ancient Rome enthusiast who helped make garum.
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A Little Pompeiian Fish Sauce Goes a Long Way
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a best-selling book about food and cooking, and about Samin herself.
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Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
Mentioned by Brené Brown as an upcoming guest on the podcast, highlighting her revolutionary cookbook 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat'.
Brené with Dr. Angus Fletcher on Life-Changing Inventions in Literature
Mentioned by Neil Freeman in the context of adding salt to tea to reduce bitterness.
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Mentioned by Brené Brown as a revolutionary cookbook and Netflix documentary.
Brené with Samin Nosrat on Grief, Gratitude, and Connection
Mentioned by Eric Kim in the context of taking breaks in one's career, referencing Samin Nosrat's break after her TV show.
568: Food Writers Talking About Food Writing with Eric Kim & Matt Rodbard
Mentioned by Amos as a food show combining science and on-location cooking, similar to Anthony Bourdain.
2024 Killies
Mentioned by Matt Rodbard as a legendary cookbook.
496: Samin Nosrat & Flynn McGarry
Mentioned by Samin Nosrat during a cooking segment on her podcast.
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