Introducing a new column for Lean Out's paid subscribers - a kitchen wisdom-inspired newsletter on food, family, books, and the art of navigating modern life
I love love love this Tara! Yes cooking was a way to nourish those we love and somewhere, like most things, it got lost along the way and replaced by fanciful experts extolling the virtues of organic butter. Ugh.
I scribbled down your recipe for pancakes on the inside of my kitchen cupboard door above the kettle, that you had provided on your first Mother’s Day column. My kids love it and I use that recipe every week. Nourishing and delicious food IS fancy, and is a calling to sit, enjoy, and eat! I look forward to your latest endeavour.
"Turns out I'm ill-equipped for modern life"--this is how I feel. Also, speaking of disconnects, it took me four attempts signing in and out to make this comment. But I persevered. :-) Looking forward to your column and also to reading Kingsnorth this year!
Tara - I LOVE this new column of yours! I have listened to your podcast since the early early days and love your work. Your writing is often a warm and much needed break from the otherwise surly world. I also love to cook, eat at home and cook for people - but I am no chef. I like simple foods made with pantry ingredients and fresh local produce, meats and cheeses. I love to read and I love to cook and your podcast is one of a handful where I listen to every episode! Thanks for this new addition to the family xoxo
Dear Tara, it probably won't surprise you that your piece caught my mood perfectly, and I suspect that of many of your listeners. For me, it's having rituals for each season, spending time on the land, singing more traditional or ancient songs, sourcing food from local friendly farmers, and yes--cooking simply and deliciously. Just as an intact culture can't be built on shame but requires some generative collective feeling, 'healthy' food can't just be a food pyramid (whether the new MAHA one, or the old one :). For me, it must include flavour, and friends. Looking forward to the series!
Im excited! I hate cooking but i do it bc i have a family. No takeout or Uber eats in our household. Im determined to change my attitude this year. This column will help. Thank you.
I helped a friend once, preparing way more food than necessary for a big dinner party. Somewhat astonished, I asked him if he cooked like this all the time, and his reply has always stuck with me: "Cooking for yourself is work, cooking for friends is a pleasure."
I'm not much of a cook myself, but I am looking forward to the new column.
I love love love this Tara! Yes cooking was a way to nourish those we love and somewhere, like most things, it got lost along the way and replaced by fanciful experts extolling the virtues of organic butter. Ugh.
I scribbled down your recipe for pancakes on the inside of my kitchen cupboard door above the kettle, that you had provided on your first Mother’s Day column. My kids love it and I use that recipe every week. Nourishing and delicious food IS fancy, and is a calling to sit, enjoy, and eat! I look forward to your latest endeavour.
"Turns out I'm ill-equipped for modern life"--this is how I feel. Also, speaking of disconnects, it took me four attempts signing in and out to make this comment. But I persevered. :-) Looking forward to your column and also to reading Kingsnorth this year!
Tara - I LOVE this new column of yours! I have listened to your podcast since the early early days and love your work. Your writing is often a warm and much needed break from the otherwise surly world. I also love to cook, eat at home and cook for people - but I am no chef. I like simple foods made with pantry ingredients and fresh local produce, meats and cheeses. I love to read and I love to cook and your podcast is one of a handful where I listen to every episode! Thanks for this new addition to the family xoxo
Dear Tara, it probably won't surprise you that your piece caught my mood perfectly, and I suspect that of many of your listeners. For me, it's having rituals for each season, spending time on the land, singing more traditional or ancient songs, sourcing food from local friendly farmers, and yes--cooking simply and deliciously. Just as an intact culture can't be built on shame but requires some generative collective feeling, 'healthy' food can't just be a food pyramid (whether the new MAHA one, or the old one :). For me, it must include flavour, and friends. Looking forward to the series!
Im excited! I hate cooking but i do it bc i have a family. No takeout or Uber eats in our household. Im determined to change my attitude this year. This column will help. Thank you.
I helped a friend once, preparing way more food than necessary for a big dinner party. Somewhat astonished, I asked him if he cooked like this all the time, and his reply has always stuck with me: "Cooking for yourself is work, cooking for friends is a pleasure."
I'm not much of a cook myself, but I am looking forward to the new column.