Are there certain ingredients you shy away from using, or certain meals you won't make because you're afraid you might screw them up? Listen as we explore some culinary situations that may give you pause, and some tips to help conquer your food fears!

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For many cooks, both novice and seasoned, certain ingredients or meals can be intimidating.

Do you delegate certain duties, such as breaking down a chicken or firing up the grill to someone else in your household because you're afraid of messing up?

Perhaps you've always wanted to prepare a special steak dinner, but the fear of ruining an expensive cut of beef has prevented you from making it.

In this episode, we discuss some common kitchen and culinary fears and provide ideas to help overcome and conquer your food fears.

Food news

Included in this week's discussion on food news are some of the most exciting new foods debuting at the Minnesota State Fair which runs from August 24 - September 4. These foods include the bacon-wrapped waffle dog, Miami mango pickles, the crispy lutefisk steam bun, and Birramisu. We also discuss the latest news about one man's alleged find in his Olive Garden minestrone.

Back in 2017 with my brother at the Minnesota State Fair. Look at that black beard! Times have changed lol.

Resources

Chicken and potatoes

Reverse seared ribeye

Italian cheesecake

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