290: The Next Right Thing in the Kitchen with Bri McKoy
Aug 29, 2023
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Accidental home cook and author Bri McKoy joins the host to talk about the next right thing in the kitchen. They discuss decision fatigue, trusting oneself, embracing foundational techniques, taking the shame out of cooking, starting a cooking YouTube channel, and gaining confidence and joy in the kitchen.
Trusting oneself and embracing personal preferences are key to finding joy and confidence in the kitchen.
Recognizing individuality and letting go of perfectionism can lead to a more fulfilling cooking experience.
Deep dives
The Importance of Confidence and Joy in the Kitchen
The podcast episode explores the importance of confidence and joy in the kitchen. The host and guest discuss how personal identity and shame can affect one's experience in the kitchen. They emphasize the significance of trusting oneself and recognizing that mistakes and learning are part of the cooking process. The guest shares her own journey of realizing that she doesn't need to know every cooking technique to be a good home cook. The conversation highlights the importance of creating a welcoming and organized space in the kitchen that aligns with one's own preferences and priorities.
The Value of Being the Most Important Item in Your Kitchen
The episode emphasizes the idea that the cook is the most important item in the kitchen. They discuss how cookbook recommendations for various tools and ingredients may not work for everyone. The guest shares her own experience of realizing that she needs to trust herself in the kitchen, rather than relying solely on recipes and external guidance. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and understanding that each cook has their own unique kitchen, tools, and preferences.
The Power of Recognizing Individuality in Cooking
The episode delves into the power of recognizing individuality in cooking. The guest discusses her journey of discovering her own style and preferences in the kitchen. She encourages listeners to let go of the pressure to learn every cooking technique and instead focus on foundational skills that can be applied to various recipes. The conversation emphasizes the joy and confidence that comes from embracing personal preferences and trusting oneself in the kitchen.
Overcoming Shame and Embracing Growth in the Kitchen
The episode addresses shame and growth in the kitchen. The guest shares personal experiences of feeling shame and frustration when meals didn't turn out as expected. She highlights the importance of separating mistakes in the kitchen from personal identity and realizing that learning and growth are ongoing processes. The conversation encourages listeners to see cooking as an opportunity for creativity, joy, and nourishment, rather than a source of pressure and judgment.
The kitchen is the room of our house where we make many of our daily decisions which means it also has the potential to be the root cause of a lot of decision fatigue. Today I’m glad to welcome one of my in-real-life friends, Bri McKoy.
Bri is an accidental home cook, a lover of gathering people around her everyday table, and the author of two books: the first is Come and Eat and the second is her brand new release: The Cook’s Book, the only cookbook I’ve ever read cover to cover. I’m thrilled to have her join us today to talk about our next right thing in the kitchen. Listen in.