Resourceful and Sustainable Beyond the Supermarkets

For this very first episode around the kitchen table, Katerina gets talking to Kirsten Gibbs about all things sustainable and practical.

From one pot cooking and shopping by sail cargo, to surprising uses of pumpkin and the art of confit garlic, we agree on the concept of quality of quantity. We also dive into personalised eating, conscious food sourcing, local markets and many more stories and cooking tips from Kirsten's resourceful kitchen. Tune in for a wealth of ingenious and delicious ideas to explore in your own cooking adventures!

tasty morsels

[00:00:29] Memorable cooking moment: making pastry with siblings.
[00:05:50] Learning to bake is a useful skill.  
[00:09:11] Learning to love vegetables at school dinners  
[00:13:19] Insights from different countries' eating habits.
[00:15:16] Vegetarian cooking, quality meat, and sustainable farming.  
[00:20:33] Sail cargo: connects small producers and local customers connected by ship.  
[00:24:59] Individualised eating and personalised nutrition.
[00:27:48] Different foods have varying effects ion different people.
[00:30:03] Intuitive cooking is versatile and creative.
[00:35:43] Confit garlic is so easy use.  
[00:38:30] Using pumpkin instead of flour - it works.
[00:42:14] Adding flavour and not fearing salt.  
[00:44:31] The wonder of homemade mayonnaise.

the best bit

 "Cooking on one ring has forced me to think creatively and find ways to cook multiple dishes in one pan, reducing the need for multiple pots." 

get cooking

Three ideas for taking action in your own kitchen, inspired by the conversation.

🍅 Explore alternative sources: Make it a habit using a local independent shop once a week, or seek out small producers in your area that sell directly at markets or from their website. It's the most impactful way you can support local farmers, enjoy high-quality produce, and contribute to a more sustainable and ethical food system.

🍅 Try pumpkin (or squash) in your sauces: Instead of using flour as a thickening agent, try using pumpkin to add flavour, depth and texture to your sauces. This simple swap adds goodness to your dishes and add a unique twist to your cooking.

🍅 Experiment with oil confit: Start confiting ingredients like garlic, herbs, tomatoes or peppers in olive oil. This technique bigs up the flavours, offers a pop of 'instant veg' to whatever you're cooking and preserves your ingredients for later use.

connect with Kirsten

website: The Disappearing Boss 
LinkedIn: Kirsten Gibbs

connect with Katerina

community: Simply Good Food Collective
instagram: @intuitive.cook
youtube: @intuitivecook

additional links

Some of the things we talked about
Sail cargo: New Dawn Traders
Book: What Your Food Ate (Montgomery & Bikle)
Veg boxes: Oddbox and Riverford
Personalised nutrition: ZOE programme
Original music by Colin Bass.
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