Talks at Google

Ep498 - Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling | A Confident Cook

Nov 12, 2024

Tamron Hall, Emmy Award-winning host and self-taught cook, joins Lish Steiling, acclaimed chef and culinary producer, to inspire kitchen confidence. They discuss their book, sharing personal stories that connect cooking with friendship and empowerment. Listeners will learn about meal prep, essential cooking techniques, and the importance of seasoning. The duo also explores nostalgic recipes and alternatives to traditional ingredients, all while emphasizing the joy of cooking and the power it has to foster community.

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Quick takeaways

Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling emphasize the empowering nature of cooking, encouraging novices to explore personal growth and creativity in the kitchen.

The podcast discusses essential kitchen tools and versatile pantry ingredients necessary for beginners to develop confidence and skills in cooking.

Tamron and Lish share how food serves as a universal language that strengthens bonds and creates community through shared culinary experiences.

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Empowerment Through Cooking

The discussion emphasizes the transformative power of cooking as a means of empowerment and connection. Tamron Hall and Lish Styling highlight their cookbook, 'A Confident Cook,' which aims to inspire those new to cooking to engage with the culinary arts. The book encompasses a wide array of 73 recipes ranging from simple to complex, along with cocktail and mocktail options. Their approach encourages readers to view cooking not merely as a task but as an opportunity for creativity and personal growth.

Intro

4min

Cooking, Friendship, and Confidence

18min

The Art of Seasoning and Meal Prep for Kitchen Confidence

2min

Mastering Meal Prep for Flavorful Cooking

3min

Building Confidence in the Kitchen

19min

Exploring Culinary Alternatives

6min

Mastering Cooking Techniques with Confidence

4min

Cooking with Patience and Love

4min

Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling join us to discuss their book “A Confident Cook,” where they share empowerment and excitement with those who are just beginning to cook. This book is packed with scrumptious recipes as well as cocktails and mocktails. Throughout, Lish and Tamron chat, teach, learn, and inspire you to keep it going in the kitchen.

Tamron Hall is an Emmy Award-winning television host and executive producer of the syndicated talk show, "Tamron Hall," a best-selling author, and a self-taught cook. Born and raised in Texas, Tamron had her culinary senses ignited at an early age by her grandfather, BBQ pitmaster Louis Mitchell, and their bond developed around food. She has guest judged on the Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Emeril Live,” and she’s a longtime supporter and participant of leading culinary events such as the James Beard Awards, Food & Wine Classic, and New York City Wine & Food Festival.

Lish Steiling is a chef, food stylist, recipe writer, and James Beard-Award and Emmy Award-winning culinary producer. She is a co-founder of the brand The Taste Curators and is a regular chef on Epicurious’s YouTube channel. Lish was also a champion on Food Network's “Chopped.” She has worked for and contributed to the Today show, Food Network, The New York Times, the Tamron Hall show, Vanity Fair, and the Kitchn, among others.

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