#545: Marco Canora — The Art of Food, Eating, Nutrition, and Life

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Nov 10, 2021

Marco Canora, a celebrated chef and author famed for his bone broth company, Brodo, shares his culinary journey and insights on food and nutrition. He emphasizes the simplicity and joy of cooking, alongside the importance of using fresh, quality ingredients. Marco discusses revolutionary findings on blood sugar management, highlighting how a post-meal walk can stabilize levels. He reflects on innovative restaurant adaptations during the COVID pandemic, and the healing power of broths, revealing how they can serve as both nutrition and comfort.

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ADVICE

Salad Dressing Tip

Dress your salad while the vegetables are still warm to enhance flavor absorption.
Pour oil on after vinegar to prevent pooling at the bottom of the dish.

ADVICE

Culinary School vs. Experience

Prioritize practical experience over culinary school for aspiring chefs.
Staging offers valuable real-world learning and avoids substantial debt.

ANECDOTE

Early Cooking Inspiration

Marco's mother instilled his passion for cooking.
He fondly recalls her preparing zucchini flowers from garden to plate.

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