National Bacon Lovers Day [August 20th]
Celebrating the smoky, savory goodness of one of the world’s favorite foods. Every year on August 20, bacon enthusiasts unite for National Bacon Lovers Day. More than just a breakfast …
Chef’s Table: Noodles – Nite Yun’s Journey
Where Are We This Time? We’re in the Bay Area, where Cambodian food is still rare—and often misunderstood. From San Francisco, Nite Yun champions Khmer flavors with quiet confidence. She …
National Fajita Day [August 18th]
Celebrating the sizzling flavors and borderland history of a Tex-Mex icon. Every year on August 18, food lovers fire up their grills to celebrate National Fajita Day. More than just …
Chef’s Table: Noodles – Peppe Guida’s Journey
Where Are We This Time? We’re in Campania, the sun-drenched region of southern Italy known for lemons, tomatoes, and some of the world’s finest dried pasta. While many chefs, like …
Heat in Home – Mastering the Final Element of Good Cooking
In this final episode of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat returns home to Berkeley to explore the magic of heat — the element that transforms simple ingredients into extraordinary …
Acid in Mexico – Balancing Flavor and Brightness
From citrus to salsas, acidity runs through Mexico’s cuisine like a bright, refreshing thread. It doesn’t just add tang — it balances, uplifts, and completes every bite. 🇲🇽 Mexico: The …
Chef’s Table: Noodles – Guirong Wei’ s Journey
From Shanxi Roots to the Kitchen Guirong Wei was born the eldest of three daughters in a poor farming family in Shanxi Province, China. Her hometown grew wheat, and wheat …
Chef’s Table: Noodles – Evan Funke’s Journey
From LA Roots to the Kitchen Evan Funke grew up in Los Angeles in a family full of artists. His siblings had obvious talents, but he didn’t feel the same …
Fat in Italy: Richness You Can Taste
Fat adds flavor, texture, and richness. “Fat makes food delicious,” Samin says. It adds its own taste and amplifies every other flavor. Italians are masters at using fat. 🇮🇹 Liguria: …
Salt in Japan: More Than Just a Seasoning
In the first episode of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat travels to Japan to explore how salt shapes the very essence of cooking. 🇯🇵 Japan: Surrounded by Salt Salt …