Myles Snider: The Art of Cooking, Sharing Meals, & The Kitchen Essentials | MMP #191
The Meat Mafia Podcast
The Importance of Techniques Over Recipes
"I don't use recipes almost ever. I do use them, but not in the way that most people use them," she says. "You need to have these like frameworks, these techniques and then use your senses to guide you towards the outcome that you want" She adds: "There's so many ways to make food more flavorful without changing macros"
There was something about the process that made him fall in love with food. The art. The freedom. The ability to speak the universal language of flavor. Unlike most people with degrees in Economics from Fordham, Myles graduated college without complete conviction in pursuing a career on Wall Street. While the opportunity was certainly there for Myles, he felt called to pursue a different path. That path wasn't conventional, but it felt right. His untapped curiosity for the world of food led Myles to the rich culinary world of Mexico. He spent months studying and training in the kitchen with some of the more talented chefs in Mexico, developing a deep appreciation for the art of creating simple and delicious food through timeless traditions & techniques. He was immediately inspired. As Myles refined his skills in Michelin-star kitchens in Mexico, his appreciation for the elements of quality food shifted. How can you take something as simple as a taco and create an experience that will live with someone for the rest of their life? It's a sensory piece of art that only food can provide. It wasn't simply the food that spoke to him. Myles saw what food meant to culture and bringing people together too. It's as if good food had a way of bridging two separate experiences, two separate lives, and in a moment, turning them into one shared connection. It's this element of cooking that Myles brought back with him to Austin.
As you'll here in the podcast, Myle's experience in Mexico taught him that food is a bridge for human connection. It inspired him to share his knowledge and love for food with friends and family. But that's not all he was sharing with them. The meals and dishes he made are all part of a story. A journey in developing an intuition for life and exploring creativity. A story about where you've been, what you've seen, and the taste for things that inspire you. Our conversation with our friend Myles explored the art of food, the power of creativity, and the process of not only finding, but also pursuing, a life you love. Myles is one of the most cool & inspiring guys we know and it was an absolute pleasure to share this conversation with him. We hope you enjoy!
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TIME STAMPS
3:00- Background
10:15- Learning from cooking in Mexico
15:00- Having frameworks but trusting your senses
19:00- Sourcing high-quality foods
25:00- Carbon Steele Maxi
28:00- The Cooking Essentials
32:15- Open fire cooking (Grilling) for starters
34:50- Content is resonating with people on Social media
42:00- What would you cook on a first date?
44:00- Friendships and food go hand and hand
49:30- Restaurant hopping
51:30- Seed oils obsession is not helping you
57:00- Placebo
58:00- Lessons from the Austin experience
01:02:00- Costa Rica
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