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Eating Liberty podcast from the Culinary Libertarian

Welcome to the Eating Liberty podcast. Food and freedom once a week for life. We cover food and cooking, and food and politics, and food and nutrition, and anything else that interests us.
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Episodes

Ep 235 Elaine Mendoza on remembering her mother through gran's cooking

We've all lost someone. Food plays a role in the mourning process but also the living process. We remember our loved ones from the foods we shared. Elaine Mendoza shares some of her story about that as well as how culture and food are different and yet not. Find Elaine's website link on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/235

Mar 27, 202358 minSeason 5Ep. 235

Episode 234 That Erythritol report and my responses to the responses

You're going to die! Well, yes, but if you believed the CNN post, it will be because you ate erythritol. The almost infamous report and the vast number of quick responses to that report were impressive. What did they miss and what's the story with that report, anyway? Find the text of this episode linked on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/234

Mar 20, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 234

Katie Lovitt, RDN, on gut health and why it matters so much

Katie Lovitt joins me to discuss how food is either poison or medicine and the SAD, Standard American Diet, is mostly poison. Eat right really does make a difference. Find Katie's website on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/233

Mar 13, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 233

Ep 232 Cassie Menchoffer on keeping your sanity and getting dinner on the table

Every parent knows the battle of sports practices, sports games, working and then cooking. It can be too much. Cassie had the same issue so invented her own mixes without the stuff no parent wants. And her business was born. Find the links to her sites on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/232

Mar 06, 202356 minSeason 5Ep. 232

Episode 231 What I learned about being a chef from writing a book

I'm almost finished writing a book about questions cooks might want to ask a chef. While that is interesting, what I learned was more interesting. There is one trait a chef must have to excel at being a chef. Find the show notes page and the support link here culinarylibertarian.com/231

Feb 27, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 231

Episode 230 The Escoffier Series: Fish, part 2

The Escoffier series winds up chapter 6 with shellfish. I discuss some handling procedures and give an audio tutorial about processing crab. Find the links to the recipe mentioned and the lobster store on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/230

Feb 20, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 230

Episode 229 Obesity, responsibility, and surgery for kids?

Obesity is a serious health issue. It can lead to more serious health issues. Drugs instead of changing the foods eaten seems the wrong choice. Before even knowing the problem some doctors want to decide it's just a genetic problem, there's nothing you can do so get a shot. And have some cereal. Find the links to the articles discussed here culinarylibertarian.com/229

Feb 13, 202316 minSeason 5Ep. 229

Episode 228 Avoid distractions and eat better food

Being distracted by politics or price increases or day-to-day drudgery is common, but that doesn't have to derail your eating. Crap in is crap on and that's what we aim to avoid. Find the show notes link here with the episodes mentioned. culinarylibertarian.com/228

Feb 06, 202328 minSeason 5Ep. 228

Episode 227 The Escoffier Series: Fish cookery, part A

The Escoffier series continues with fish. This episode is discusses most of the fish cooking procedures as well as offering some tips and techniques. Find the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/227

Jan 30, 202357 minSeason 5Ep. 227

Episode 224 Sunday Brunch: Is it just a big breakfast or so much more?

Sunday Brunch can be a massive affair if you work at a fancy hotel. Or, at home, it can be pretty impressive or very subdued. Which is your practice and is that the same as your preference? Find the show notes page here for more links culinarylibertarian.com/224

Jan 24, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 224

Episode 226 Brad Williams on fitness, getting it and keeping it, with food and effort

Everyone knows they need exercise. And, that's where a lot of us stop. We know it, but don't act. Brad Williams, a personal trainer, offers some ideas about how to get moving and exercising without the hours at the gym many of us envision. Find Brad's podcast link, Over40FitnessHacks on the show notes page here, culinarylibertarian.com/226

Jan 23, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 226

Episode 225 What is the future of fine dining?

This episode is three small pieces about food. The first is news of the world's best restaurant closing, sort of. The second is how granny's food traces the family back to that specific place in time. The last piece discusses body fat as you've never, probably, considered it. Find the linked post on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/225

Jan 16, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 225

Ep 222 Jess Reid on getting fit in body and mind with Keto

Jess Reid joins me to discuss health and wellness for the body and mind. Often, food is only part of the battle. Overcoming decades of food addiction and shaming are also obstacles to finding peace with food. Find the links to Jess' website and Facebook page on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/222

Dec 26, 202258 minSeason 5Ep. 222

Ep 221 Christmas memories and new traditions

Christmas brings memories of food, family, and traditions. This episode is some of all that, and some new ones. Find the show notes page and link to the cookie cookbook PDF here culinarylibertarian.com/221

Dec 19, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 221

Episode 220 Mayor Paul Johnson on political optimism and addictive ideologies

Paul Johnson has strong views about why he's so optimistic for the American future. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are two of his reasons. Free enterprise and the innovation of the individual are two more. Find the link to Paul's podcast and more on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/220

Dec 12, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 220

Episode 219 Distillation 101 with Megan Campbell

The how of distillation is pretty basic, but the why, and more how, is very cool. There's a good bit of science to the process and that makes tasting that 4 time distilled, high malted barley Rye whiskey an informed opinion. Find the link to Megan's social media on the show note's page culinarylibertarian.com/219

Dec 05, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 219

Martha Tettenborn on surviving ovarian cancer and hacking chemo through fasting Episode 215

Cancer is a terrible diagnosis. Modern medicine has come a long way. Ancestral medicine, or eating sound diets, also has a part to play in the health and wellness of the well and the infirm. Martha discusses her adventure and her book on this episode. Find the links mentioned and buy her book on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/215

Nov 07, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 215

Ep 212 How to make the best mashed potatoes

For Thanksgiving, Christmas, or next Tuesday, homemade mashed potatoes are a treat. They are also easy to make. This episode explains how to make the best ever mashed potatoes and what to do if you have left-overs. I even offer some ideas for extra yumminess with other things to add. Find the link to the podcast mentioned on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/212

Oct 17, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Episode 211 Dr. Vic Manzo on personal alchemy and mindset

You get back what you project into the world. That is so, but it's hard to parse that out. Getting your mind right and ready to face challenges takes practice just like baking takes practice. Dr Vic has some ideas to help you get control back. Find the show notes page with references mentioned here culinarylibertarian.com/211

Oct 10, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Episode 210 The Escoffier Series: Hors D'oeuvre--Hot, part 1

There's too much in hot hors d'oeuvre to make 1 show. This show covers the basics of pastry cups and the basics of making fillings. Find the links to the recipes mentioned here culinarylibertarian.com/210

Oct 03, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 210

Ep 209 Eating Liberty is now the name of the podcast

You changed the name? I changed the name. I'm still keeping the Culinary Libertarian blog and webpage and all the show's PrettyLinks will remain. That's more work and more cash than I prefer to expend to fix what really isn't a problem.

Sep 26, 202215 minSeason 5Ep. 209
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