Samin Nosrat, author of the bestselling cookbook Salt Fat Acid Heat and host of a popular Netflix show, joins the conversation to reveal how music has shaped her journey. She dives into the significance of Ani DiFranco's 'Untouchable Face' during her transition from adolescence to adulthood. Samin shares personal stories of finding belonging through music at concerts and the transformation of her musical tastes. Excitement builds around her upcoming cookbook and tour, blending the love of food with the power of music.
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Samin's Ani DiFranco Concert Story
Samin Nosrat's defining moment was in 1997 when she attended an Ani DiFranco concert during a college visit.
This event coincided with her family's disapproval of her college choice, creating deep personal conflict.
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Song as Emotional Outlet
The song "Untouchable Face" became Samin's personal anthem to express anger towards her parents.
It represented an emotional outlet for feelings she couldn't otherwise voice in her family.
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From Discomfort to Devotion
After that concert, Samin became an avid Ani DiFranco fan, frequently visiting record stores and attending her shows.
She gradually connected with the music despite initially feeling out of place at the concert.
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Good Things is an essential guide to cooking and living, offering more than 125 of Samin Nosrat's favorite recipes that she loves to cook for herself and friends. The book includes recipes like comforting tomato soup, ricotta custard pancakes, and a showstopping roast chicken, along with tips and techniques to enhance cooking experiences. It captures the warmth and creativity that makes cooking a source of delight and comfort.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Samin Nosrat
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.
My guest today is my friend Samin Nosrat, the author of the bestselling, award-winning cookbook Salt Fat Acid Heat, and the host and executive producer of the hit Netflix show that's based on it. Her second cookbook comes out this fall, and it's called Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love.
Back in March 2020, Samin and I started a podcast together called Home Cooking, where we answered people's anxious questions about cooking in the time of the pandemic and lockdown. And we're bringing that podcast back later this year.
Samin is one of my closest friends. We've been there for each other for all of the most important moments of our lives over the years that we've known each other. But with a total lack of consideration to our friendship, it turns out Samin’s had important moments in her life from before we met. But we're going to make up for lost time, and she's going to talk to me about one of them today.
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