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Author: Monica Corrado

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In the Kitchen with Monica, a new weekly nutrition education livestream and live Q&A from Dr. Cowan's Garden.

Hosted by our friend and colleague Monica Corrado, CNC, CGP, this series explores the powerful connection between traditional foods, time-honored cooking techniques, and vibrant health.

Monica is a teaching chef, consultant, author, speaker, and trusted educator with more than 20 years of experience. Each week, she will combine her knowledge, passion, and signature sense of humor to help you understand not only what to eat, but why it matters.

Through practical nutrition education, nutrient-dense recipes, and traditional food-preparation techniques, Monica will help you build the knowledge and confidence to prepare delicious meals that nourish you and the people you love.

Whether you are beginning your journey with traditional foods or looking to deepen your understanding of real nourishment, each episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools you can use in your own kitchen. 


Dr. Cowan's Garden website: https://www.drcowansgarden.com/
Dr. Cowan's Garden YouTube for Monica's livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden

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Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal look at porridge—the original breakfast cereal. As the weather gets colder, she explains how a warm bowl of properly prepared grains can make a hearty autumn or winter breakfast and walks through her preferred method for preparing oatmeal. Highlights include: -The differences between oat groats, rolled oats, and steel-cut oats -Why Monica recommends choosing organic oats and soaking, sprouting, or fermentin...
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal conversation about soup-making basics. As cooler weather settles in, she breaks down a simple framework for making nourishing soups at home, beginning with good-quality ingredients and a flavorful stock or broth. Highlights include: -The three basic types of soup: clear, blended, and cream -Two different methods for building a clear soup, including sautéing vegetables in traditional fats for a richer flavor...
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about fats—specifically the difference she sees between traditional fats and highly processed industrial oils. Using avocado oil as a starting point, Monica encourages viewers to think about how fats are made, how much processing is involved, and which fats have traditionally been part of the human diet. Highlights include: -Why Monica distinguishes whole avocados from avocado oil -The difference betw...
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a timely conversation about preserving the harvest as autumn approaches. She compares canning and lacto-fermentation, looking at how each method preserves food, how they differ, and why she prefers fermentation when possible. Highlights include: -The key differences between canning and lacto-fermentation -Why Monica describes canned foods as “dead” and fermented foods as “alive” -How fermentation uses salt and benefic...
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream by continuing her seasonal conversation about supporting the body as we move into autumn. This week, she focuses on what she calls the “one pot meal that heals”—simple, nourishing meals made with meat, vegetables, herbs, broth, and traditional cooking methods. Highlights include: -How to make a simple one-pot meal using a whole chicken, meaty bones, vegetables, herbs, spices, water, and good salt -The benefits of using a ...
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