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Bending the Spoon

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli
  • Summary

  • Chef Laura Bonicelli is the founder of Bonicelli Cooking Club, Bonicelli Fresh Meal Delivery, and Bonicelli Kitchen. Chef Laura has a passion for food and family, food issues, fabulous food producers and growers, and above all else, all things Mediterranean (particularly Italian). Bending the Spoon is a podcast dedicated to making you a better cook with each and every episode. If you have a food-related question, a topic or cuisine you'd like explored, or a food-related story you'd like to share, email us at info@bonicellicookingclub.com. Video versions of this podcast are available on YouTube.
    Copyright 2023 Chef Laura Bonicelli
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Episodes
  • 04-15-23 BTS Episode #11
    Apr 15 2023

    Title: How to Run a Sustainable Kitchen

    Introduction:  "How to Run a Sustainable Kitchen" Sustainability in the kitchen is becoming increasingly important as we strive to reduce our impact on the environment. It’s a difficult thing to do, but It’s not impossible to make a lot of progress toward running a mostly sustainable kitchen. I'll give you everything you need to know to do just that in this podcast episode.

    Bio: With over 13 years of professional cooking experience with her meal delivery and catering business and restaurant, Chef Laura founded Bonicelli Cooking Club in 2018. She brings professional cooking techniques and knowledge, great recipes, and inspiration to home cooks and food lovers everywhere. She is known for her love, support, and advocacy for local, organic, and well-sourced food, as well as her expertise in navigating dietary preferences and issues.

    Timestamps

    • [00:00] - Intro
    • [00:51] - Overview of sustainability in the kitchen
    • [04:31] - Featured ingredient - potted basil
    • [04:57] - Sustainable Foods
    • [07:37] - Tip of the week
    • [09:29] - Sustainable Products
    • [10:51] - Top Tool
    • [11:20] - Storage, cost, buying, and wrap-up

    Key Takeaways

    • overview of sustainable possibilities for your kitchen
    • featured ingredient
    • buying sustainable products
    • sustainable food management
    • buying local
    • reducing waste
    • sustainable overall practices
    • Top Tool

    If you love recipes, we have a vast searchable recipe library that you can access for only $5 per month. You can sign up and learn about all of our memberships here!

    You can sign up for our email list and get five free recipes if you fill out the pop-up form here!

    For the video format of this podcast go to my channel on Youtube - please like and subscribe.

    If you like what you're hearing, please leave a positive review on Podchasers.com and your favorite podcast venues.

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    Bonicelli Cooking Club

    Bonicelli YouTube Channel

    Grove Collaborative Kitchen Storage Bags

    Chef Laura's Favorite Products for a Sustainable Kitchen

    Look for the next episode of Bending the Spoon in May of 2023.

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    13 mins
  • BTS Episode #10 - Are Spices Good For You?
    Mar 17 2023

    Title: Are Spices Good For You?

    1. Introduction:  "Are spices good for you?" In this podcast, we'll explore the world of spicy food and its potential health benefits. Many cultures around the world incorporate spicy ingredients into their cuisine, and while some people can't handle the heat, others swear by the therapeutic effects of spicy food in cooking and wellness. But what's the truth? Is spicy food actually good for you, or is it just a myth?

    Bio: With over 13 years of professional cooking experience with her meal delivery and catering business and restaurant, Chef Laura founded Bonicelli Cooking Club in 2018. She brings professional cooking techniques and knowledge, great recipes, and inspiration to home cooks and food lovers everywhere. She is known for her love, support, and advocacy for local, organic, and well-sourced food, as well as her expertise in navigating dietary preferences and issues.

    Timestamps

    • [00:00] - Intro
    • [01:23] - Historical background of spices
    • [04:07] - Featured ingredient - turmeric
    • [05:02] - Are spices good for you
    • [06:35] - Tip of the week
    • [010:01] - Measuring heat - understanding how to combine spices
    • [12:01] - Top Tool
    • [12:52] - Storage, cost, buying, and wrap-up

    Key Takeaways

    • the history of spices and their value
    • featured ingredient
    • health benefits of spices
    • how to buy and store spices
    • how heat is measured and how to manage it in your food
    • how to incorporate them into your cooking
    • why you should incorporate them into your diet
    • Top Tool

    If you love recipes, we have a vast searchable recipe library that you can access for only $5 per month. You can sign up and learn about all of our memberships here!

    You can sign up for our email list and get five free recipes if you fill out the pop-up form here!

    For the video format of this podcast go to my channel on Youtube - please like and subscribe.

    If you like what you're hearing, please leave a positive review on Podchasers.com and your favorite podcast venues.

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    Bonicelli Cooking Club

    Bonicelli YouTube

    Mortar and Pestle with a base

    Mortar and Pestle - modern

    Molcajete

    Spice Storage and Organization Resources

    Online Spice Resources

    In the next episode of Bending the Spoon, "Tips for Running a Sustainable Kitchen?" Chef Laura discusses what "sustainable" means in the kitchen and gives tips on how to make your kitchen more sustainable....

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    18 mins
  • 1-26-22_BTS_Episode#9 - Superfoods
    Feb 4 2023

    Title: Superfoods

    Introduction:  Did you know that superfoods can greatly improve your health and lower your risk for all kinds of diseases and ailments? I'll talk about what superfoods are, what makes them super, and why and how to incorporate them into your diet.

    Bio: With over 13 years of professional cooking experience with her meal delivery and catering business and restaurant, Chef Laura founded Bonicelli Cooking Club in 2018. She brings professional cooking techniques and knowledge, great recipes, and inspiration to home cooks and food lovers everywhere. She is known for her love, support, and advocacy for local, organic, and well-sourced food, as well as her expertise in navigating dietary preferences and issues.

    Timestamps

    • [00:00] - Intro
    • [01:07] - What are "superfoods?
    • [02:32] - Featured ingredient
    • [03:21] - Details about "superfoods"
    • [08:03] - Tip of the week
    • [09:24] - Superfoods and you
    • [10:56] - Top Tool
    • [12:31] - Wrap up

    Key Takeaways

    • what superfoods are
    • featured ingredient
    • what superfoods potentially can do
    • how to incorporate them into your diet
    • why you should incorporate them into your diet
    • Top Tool

    If you love recipes, we have a vast searchable recipe library that you can access for only $5 per month. You can sign up and learn about all of our memberships here!

    You can sign up for our email list and get five free recipes if you fill out the pop-up form here!

    For the video format of this podcast go to my channel on Youtube - please like and subscribe.

    If you like what you're hearing, please leave a positive review on Podchasers.com and your favorite podcast venues.

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    Bonicelli Cooking Club

    Bonicelli YouTube

    Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Savers

    In the next episode of Bending the Spoon, "Are Spices Good For You?" Chef Laura discusses the effect of spices and heat on the the flavor of food and the body.

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    14 mins

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