If you're someone who doesn't cook or doesn't know how, you might think that the kitchen is the most intimidating place in the world. But today's guest, food personality, former chef, former food editor at Bon Appétit, and NYT bestselling author Molly Baz says it doesn't have to be. Her entire goal is to inspire a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table. In her new cookbook "More is More," Molly is helping us learn the foundational tools to become a better cook. Danielle + Molly discuss:
The one ingredient that will change your food!
Why Molly dropped the "Chef" title
The unique way Molly hustled + trained to be a chef in fine dining establishments 
Why she chose trial by fire over a traditional education when preparing to be a chef 
Her pivot into the word of food media, working for Bon Appetit and Epicurious 
Her views on how someone can refine their palette through their mindset (and what it means to be a curious eater!)
Why she worries about modern conveniences like UberEats or Postmates making the art of cooking obsolete 
How she learned to say "YES" versus "NO" by identifying her purpose in life
The ability that sets an amateur cook from a professional one
What she sees as her biggest failure
Her journey to becoming a bestselling cookbook author with her 2021 book "Cook This Book" and her new release "More is More"
How to build the perfect sandwich 
Her favorite restaurant in the world

Follow Molly on Instagram @MollyBaz and grab her book  here!

<p class="p1">If you're someone who doesn't cook or doesn't know how, you might think that the kitchen is the most intimidating place in the world. But today's guest, food personality, former chef, former food editor at Bon Appétit, and NYT bestselling author Molly Baz says it doesn't have to be. Her entire goal is to inspire a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table. In her new cookbook "More is More," Molly is helping us learn the foundational tools to become a better cook. Danielle + Molly discuss:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3">The one ingredient that will change your food!</li> <li class="li3">Why Molly dropped the "Chef" title</li> <li class="li3">The unique way Molly hustled + trained to be a chef in fine dining establishments </li> <li class="li3">Why she chose trial by fire over a traditional education when preparing to be a chef </li> <li class="li3">Her pivot into the word of food media, working for Bon Appetit and Epicurious </li> <li class="li3">Her views on how someone can refine their palette through their mindset (and what it means to be a curious eater!)</li> <li class="li3">Why she worries about modern conveniences like UberEats or Postmates making the art of cooking obsolete </li> <li class="li3">How she learned to say "YES" versus "NO" by identifying her purpose in life</li> <li class="li3">The ability that sets an amateur cook from a professional one</li> <li class="li3">What she sees as her biggest failure</li> <li class="li3">Her journey to becoming a bestselling cookbook author with her 2021 book "Cook This Book" and her new release "More is More"</li> <li class="li3">How to build the perfect sandwich </li> <li class="li4">Her favorite restaurant in the world</li> </ul> <p class="p1">Follow Molly on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollybaz/">@MollyBaz</a> and grab her book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710534/more-is-more-by-molly-baz/"> here</a>!</p>

Behind every headline is a person + a deeper story. Question Everything with journalist Danielle Robay cuts through social media buzz to uncover the voices, ideas, and cultural moments that shape how we see the world. Each week, she asks bold questions that challenge assumptions and reveal the nuance behind the narratives, inviting you to look closer at the world, and at yourself. Because there's always more to the story.
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Nourish Your Life: with Molly Baz

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