Startup Dad

Teaching Dads How To Cook | David Haddad (father of 1, founder of Mr. Branzino)

May 16, 2024

David Haddad, founder of Mr. Branzino, talks about teaching Dads to cook with the PPSCE system, maximizing meals efficiently, building confidence in the kitchen, and sample meal plans. They discuss starting a family, modeling behavior, and involving kids in cooking. The podcast covers efficient meal prep strategies, themed meal nights, cooking tips, and dad stories.

01:00:53

Creator website

Episode guests

David Haddad

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Involving kids in meal prep enhances family bonding and creates positive mealtime experiences.

Dads can overcome kitchen discomfort by addressing ego, gender roles, and learning basic culinary skills.

Meal planning tools and simple recipes empower dads to cook, reduce mental load, and improve familial dynamics.

Deep dives

Creating a Family Mealtime Routine and Setting the Tone for Kids

Eating together as a family, sitting down at the table without devices, and engaging in uplifting conversations can set a positive tone during mealtimes. Modeling good behavior and having predictable meal schedules can help kids feel more comfortable and involved in the family meal experience. Including children in age-appropriate kitchen tasks like whisking, peeling garlic, or helping with food preparation can foster a sense of participation and connection.

Introduction

2min

Cooking, Relationships, and Family Dynamics

15min

Cooking with Kids: A Dad's Perspective

21min

Efficient Family Meal Prep Strategies

10min

Efficient Meal Planning Tips and Recipe Inspiration for Busy Parents

3min

Cooking Tips and Dad Stories

9min

Casual Chat About Food, Movies, and Minivans

2min

David Haddad is a health-tech founder and product manager turned creator. He's now on a mission to teach Dads how to cook with his new company Mister Branzino and the Meal Machine operating system. He runs a newsletter and the Dad Cook Crew community. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 son. In today's conversation we discussed:

* How David developed his passion for cooking

* Why Dads often let this important skill go by the wayside

* The PPSCE system for building a weekly meal plan

* Maximizing meals with minimal time

* How to get more Dads comfortable in the kitchen and building confidence

* Sample meal plans that you can get started with right away

—

Where to find David Haddad

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhhaddad/

* Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/haddadda

* The Meal Machine OS: https://misterbranzino.gumroad.com/l/mealmachine

Where to find Adam Fishman

* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/

—

In this episode, we cover

[1:44] Welcome

[1:55] Mr. Branzino mission

[4:10] Ethnicity

[7:20] Met partner/tell about son

[8:13] Epic meal for partner

[9:43] Decision to start a family

[10:17] Weaponized incompetence

[16:43] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad

[17:58] Best practice for modeling behavior

[19:13] Advice to past David

[25:09] Approach to food w/son

[30:32] What Mr. Branzino meals does son love?

[34:24] What makes dads uncomfortable in the kitchen?

[37:13] System to teach a dad how to cook

[42:13] PPSCE

[44:30] Mr. Branzino meal plan

[49:29] Where should dads get inspiration?

[54:00] Disastrous recipe

[55:43] Follow along

[56:51] Rapid fire round

[59:52] Thank you

—

Show references:

Mister Branzino Recipe Swipe File: https://www.pinterest.com/misterbranzino/recipe-swipe-file/

Mrs. Doubtfire:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/

Dumb & Dumber: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109686/

Chef John/ Food Wishes:https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/

Ny Times Cooking: https://cooking.nytimes.com/

Blue Apron Cooking: Blueapron.com/cookbook

Thich Nhat Hanh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nh

Counter stool: https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Classic-Kitchen-Helper-Stool/dp/B00C18NV8C

Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/

Amazon Fresh: https://www.amazon.com/fmc/storefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo

Ted Lasso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso

Coffee Meets Bagel: https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/

Top Chef: https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef

In n Out: https://www.in-n-out.com/menu

Chick Fil A: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/

Barack Obama: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/

Dr. Brazelton’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/T.-Berry-Brazelton/author/B001I9TV4S

Neli deGrasse Tyson: https://neildegrassetyson.com/

Solid Starts: https://solidstarts.com/

Coco: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/

Cocomelon: https://cocomelon.com/

Mental & Emotional Load Articles:

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210518-the-hidden-load-how-thinking-of-everything-holds-mums-back

https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/mental-load

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mom-mental-load_l_63f7a67ee4b0616708e04d9a

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a23469721/emotional-labour-mental-load/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202111/women-carry-most-the-mental-load-running-household

—

For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.

For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com

Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at

http://www.armaziproductions.com/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Startup Dad

Teaching Dads How To Cook | David Haddad (father of 1, founder of Mr. Branzino)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Creating a Family Mealtime Routine and Setting the Tone for Kids

Teaching Dads How to Cook and Overcoming Kitchen Anxiety

Promoting Confidence in Cooking and Shifting Family Dynamics

The Importance of Overcoming Cooking Myths and Creating a Meal Prep System

Seeking Inspiration and Building Confidence Through Cooking

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Startup Dad

Teaching Dads How To Cook | David Haddad (father of 1, founder of Mr. Branzino)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Creating a Family Mealtime Routine and Setting the Tone for Kids

Teaching Dads How to Cook and Overcoming Kitchen Anxiety

Promoting Confidence in Cooking and Shifting Family Dynamics

The Importance of Overcoming Cooking Myths and Creating a Meal Prep System

Seeking Inspiration and Building Confidence Through Cooking

Get the Snipdpodcast app

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Save anymoment

Share& Export

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights