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From Tech to Table: Kimbal Musk's Culinary Revolution : 1125

Jan 16, 2024

Kimbal Musk, restaurateur and co-founder of urban farming venture Square Roots, shares his culinary journey from tech to table. He emphasizes the transformative power of food in building community and the importance of regenerative farming practices. During a live cooking session, Kimbal reveals tips for preparing the perfect grass-fed steak, highlighting how the energy in cooking affects flavor. He discusses his new cookbook, which aims to inspire families with accessible recipes, ultimately connecting food, love, and sustainable practices.

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Kimbal Musk

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Quick takeaways

Strong relationships are crucial for longevity and overall well-being.

Passion and love in cooking and farming enhance the flavor, quality, and nourishment of food.

Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, sequesters carbon, and promotes a holistic and sustainable approach to farming.

Deep dives

Importance of Good Relationships for Longevity

One of the main insights from this podcast episode is the importance of having strong, positive relationships for longevity. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about individuals he knows who have lived into their 90s, and the common factor they all have is having strong relationships. This highlights the significance of social connections and emphasizes the role they play in promoting longevity and overall well-being.

Intro

2min

From Tech to Table: A Culinary Journey

8min

Nourishing Connections: Food, Love, and Regenerative Practices

22min

Encouraging Family Cooking Through Accessible Recipes

2min

Salt, Health, and Culinary Creations

11min

The Joy of Cooking: Connecting Through Culinary Experiences

2min

Mastering Steak: Techniques and Tips

12min

Radical Longevity: Food, Community, and Connections

5min

The Impact of Dietary Fat on Health

6min

Today’s very special episode comes from inside Kimbal Musk’s kitchen, where I get a hands-on look at his passion for cooking, community, and regenerative farming. Kimbal Musk is a South African restaurateur, chef, entrepreneur and a board member at Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, companies led by his brother, Elon Musk.

Outside of the tech space, Kimbal is the force behind The Kitchen Restaurant Group and co-founder and chairman of Big Green, where he's pioneering outdoor classroom Learning Gardens in schools nationwide. Additionally, Kimbal co-founded Square Roots, an innovative urban farming venture utilizing hydroponic, climate-controlled shipping containers.

In our last interview at his newly opened restaurant, The Kitchen, we explored the intersection of technology, regenerative agriculture, and grass-fed cuisine. Today, we unpack Kimbal's passion for food and community. Seriously, we’re not just chatting about technology and longevity here—Kimbal teaches me how best to prepare, serve, and enjoy grass fed steak to perfection.

During this live tutorial, we talk about how the energy you put into preparing your food really does impact how it tastes, and his unique perspective on innovation and leadership, gained from working closely with his brother Elon and the teams at Tesla and SpaceX.

Then, we explore the highlights of his new cookbook, The Kitchen Cookbook: Cooking for Your Community, a treasure trove of real-food recipes accompanied by easy to follow video tutorials. It’s an incredibly valuable resource for anyone that’s interested in bringing more realness to their food prep and diet.

(00:02:14) Embracing Community Through Food

(00:18:33) Teaching Kids About Regenerative Farming With Big Green

(00:28:56) Try the Kitchen Cookbook for Better Family Meals

(00:38:52) Kimbal Musk on Psychedelics: In or Out?

(00:43:06) Cooking for Elon Musk

(00:47:27) Learn How To Prep & Cook a Beautiful Grass-Fed Steak Live

(00:59:22) Kitchen Thoughts on Longevity & Death

(01:04:12) Exploring the Link Between Quality Fats & Testosterone

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