I've been watching a lot of cooking shows with my mom. It's interesting to see the range of situations that each one presents, particularly since I've been cooking more since the start of the quarantine.
We watched Jacques Pepin layer a lasagna with soothing precision. It was so calming and educational. And we binged Season 2 of a series called The Big Family Cooking Showdown in which teams of three family members apiece are presented with various challenges in a limited amount of time. All of the hurry and tension in that show makes for a different mood. There's less emphasis on technique and more focus on the competitive aspect of producing a tasty meal. Plus, the added difficulty of coordinating with a group of people. I've never really cooked with other people so that makes for an interesting dimension. Finally, we've been watching a Netflix adaptation of Samin Nosrat's book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Each element has a different episode dedicated to it. She transports viewers to foreign lands to investigate the influence of each. I feel as though I have traveled to Italy, Japan, and Mexico alongside her. The markets! The patient and unique approaches to producing tasty dishes!
The best part is sitting by my mom, hearing her commentary and reflection. It's wonderful to learn what she knows and what she is learning and appreciates.
We watched Jacques Pepin layer a lasagna with soothing precision. It was so calming and educational. And we binged Season 2 of a series called The Big Family Cooking Showdown in which teams of three family members apiece are presented with various challenges in a limited amount of time. All of the hurry and tension in that show makes for a different mood. There's less emphasis on technique and more focus on the competitive aspect of producing a tasty meal. Plus, the added difficulty of coordinating with a group of people. I've never really cooked with other people so that makes for an interesting dimension. Finally, we've been watching a Netflix adaptation of Samin Nosrat's book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Each element has a different episode dedicated to it. She transports viewers to foreign lands to investigate the influence of each. I feel as though I have traveled to Italy, Japan, and Mexico alongside her. The markets! The patient and unique approaches to producing tasty dishes!
The best part is sitting by my mom, hearing her commentary and reflection. It's wonderful to learn what she knows and what she is learning and appreciates.
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