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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 266 It's time to make the fruitcake and you should make a fruitcake

Food historian Ken Albala discusses some of the history of the fruitcake, what's good about it and what's not so good. Green bits aren't so good. Find the link to Ken's original appearance on this show note's page culinarylibertarian.com/266

Oct 30, 202355 minSeason 6Ep. 266

Escoffier Series, Chapter 8, Poultry

The Escoffier Series continues with poultry. This episode starts the chapter with chicken and some of Escoffier's ideas about how to cook chicken.

Oct 24, 202335 minSeason 6Ep. 265

Ep 264 Magnesium and your health: Why are you deficient (and you probably are)?

Magnesium is a big deal in cellular function in our bodies. Many of the actions we never see or know they take place. Until they stop taking place. Magnesium is very important and knowing where to get it and what fights with it makes a difference in your health. Find the links to articles referenced on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/264

Oct 16, 202320 minSeason 6Ep. 264

Ep 263 Escoffier Series continues, Deep frying

The crunch of a perfecty fried fritter or a well cooked french fry is really something to behold. So simple, but not really. There’s a lot that goes into prep and production, but today’s focus is on the cookiing. The deep frying. Do you have a deep fryer at home? Do you deep fry anything? Deep frying is easier at home than it used to be. Even so, there are some good guidelines to follow for great fried food and preserving your fat for as long as possible. Find links on the show notes page culina...

Oct 09, 202325 minSeason 6Ep. 263

Ep 262 Escoffier Series, Ch 7: Grilling

The Escoffier series continues with grilling. Grilling is the oldest form of cooking and the easiest. Until it isn't. There's somethings to glean from a Classical Chef. Find the show notes here culinarylibertarian.com/262

Oct 02, 202329 minSeason 6Ep. 262

Ep 261 Making home made cream cheese

How many staples can you replace at home? Mayonnaise or peanut butter are pretty easy. What about cream cheese. Find the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/261

Sep 25, 202323 minSeason 6Ep. 261

Ep 260 Blackberry plants and tons of fruit

My blackberry plant is still putting out ripe berries. It's super late in the season and I'm thrilled. Find the show notes page link with the video I mentioned here culinarylibertarian.com/260

Sep 18, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 260

Ep 259 The Escoffier Series cont, Ch 7 The Gratins

Toasty browned cheese covered food is pretty much about as good as it gets. Or toasted with bread crumbs like a really great baked macaroni and cheese. Today's show is Escoffier's explanation of how the gratins work. I add a few comments to make life easier. Find the show notes and links here culinarylibertarian.com/259

Sep 11, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 259

Ep 258 Escoffier Series continues, Chapter 7, Blanching

The Escoffier series continues with the portion of blanching. Not a much used culinary technique I suppose these days, but of some specific value. Find the links to the show notes and the egg flipping video mentioned here culinarylibertarian.com/258

Sep 04, 202328 minSeason 5Ep. 258

Episode 257 The Escoffier Series continues, Sautes

Sauteing is maybe the most misapplied form of cooking. There's the right way, and all the other ways. What makes the right way right, anyway? Here's the show notes page for more links culinarylibertarian.com/257

Aug 28, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 257

Ep 256 How to think your way to great cooking

How we think about any task we do impacts how well we perform that task. Cooking and baking seem to bring out the anxiety in people. Change your mind about your anxiety and cook better food. Find the show notes page for links related to the show culinarylibertarian.com/256

Aug 21, 202316 minSeason 5Ep. 256

Ep 255 What to do with a gift of fresh fruit

My neighbor gave me some superb apricots. So, time to bake. But, what? This episode shows how one idea turns into a completely different idea and how to get there. Find the show notes here culinarylibertarian.com/255

Aug 14, 202325 minSeason 5Ep. 255

The Escoffier Series, Chapter 7, continues

This time we cover poaching and poêling. One method you almost certainly have heard of and the other likely not. They're both excellent, if not also opposite, cooking methods. Find the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/253

Jul 31, 202331 minSeason 5Ep. 253

Ep 252 Return to eating basics and ditch the SAD

We discuss the Keto diet, how it helped my guest become half the man he was and why the Standard American diet is toxic. Find the links on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/252

Jul 24, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 257

Ep 251 Why is potassium bromate in your bread?

Does bread need more than the basic 4 ingredients? Innovation and mass production encountered specific problems that chemical innovation solved. Were those solutions really for the better? Find some of the references on the show notes page here culinarylibertarian.com/251

Jul 17, 202314 minSeason 5Ep. 251

Episode 250 Is homesteading the next big thing?

This short episode asks if homesteading is the next thing. Is it a natural next step or did political lockdowns force the issue? I don't attempt to answer that. I also offer an update on Luke Tatum and his book. Find the link to Luke's book on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com.250

Jul 10, 202313 minSeason 5Ep. 250

Ep 249 Jason Bassler on those forever chemicals

Jason Bassler, co-founder of The Free Thought Project and founder of Police The Police, joins me to discuss forever chemicals, their history and what an anarchist solution might be. Find the show notes and links mentioned here culinarylibertarian.com/249

Jul 03, 202356 minSeason 5Ep. 249

Episode 248 Dann's visit to the Rebel Madman radio show, hour 2

This is hour 2 of my visit to Mike Gaddy's Rebel Madman Radio show. We discussed my move from libertarian to anarchism. Find the link to Mike's Republic Broadcasting Network page on the show notes page. culinarylibertarian.com/248

Jun 26, 202356 minSeason 5Ep. 248

Make the best potato salad and a good thing from social media Episode 245

My momm's potato salad was the best. Yes, I'm partial. It was always just a sense that it was done. I've managed to get close to a recipe which I share and some ways to amend it if you must. Plus, there's some good food news from customers and the interwebs. Find the show notes here culinarylibertarian.com/245

Jun 05, 202315 minSeason 5Ep. 245

Ep 243 John Odermatt on the (in)justice system

John discusses some of what he learned from convicts and lawyers about the so-called justice system when they spoke to him on his podcast. Find the show notes and link to John's Chef's Table here culinarylibertarian.com/243

May 29, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 243

Ep 242 Making mustard at home is easy and delicious

Homemade mustard is simple and the flavor exceeds the store varieties. Find the link to the book I mention, and use, on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/242

May 15, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 242

Ep 241 Jeff Christian on teamwork from mixing pizza dough

Jeff Christian joins me to discuss The Pizza Day Series book We Rise Together. Jeff has formed a charity to share how teamwork builds better groups. Find the link to Jeff's website on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/241

May 08, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 241

Episode 239 Jessica Formicola and her book Beef It Up

Had a wonderful chat with Jessica. She's got a goal to take the mystery out of cooking. She explains how. Find the show notes and links mentioned on the show notes page culinarylibertarian.com/239

May 01, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 239
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