Molly Baz shares shopping and cooking fish tips for beginners, avoiding fishy smells at home. Alex Delany suggests fall drink recipes. Explore cooking methods for various seafood like squid, clams, and whole fish. Learn about buying frozen fish, making sustainable seafood choices, and transitioning from summer to fall cocktails.

Molly Baz, a talented recipe developer with a unique voice, discusses her latest book, 'More Is More,' focusing on the explosion of flavor and creativity in cooking. Dwight Garner, a New York Times book critic, shares insights from his acclaimed work, 'The Upstairs Delicatessen,' which blends food and literature in delightful ways. They explore culinary maximalism, favorite meals, and the joy of storytelling through food, creating a vibrant conversation that celebrates the intersection of gastronomy and literature.

Molly Baz shares her innate confidence in taste and style, revealing her recipe development process and visual aesthetic. From signature dishes to her career evolution, she discusses baking the perfect cornbread, leaving Bon Appetit to start The Club, and embracing personal branding. The episode dives into Molly's journey from private dining to cookbook authorship, highlighting her unique flavor combinations and creative freedom in culinary exploration.