Three Kitchens Podcast

This week, Erin and Heather welcome Karen Pottruff to the podcast to share her experience with and tips for what snacks and meals to pack for your next hike or back country camping adventure. Karen is an avid outdoors person who has completed numerous remote and long distance treks, like British Columbia's Sunshine Coast Trail, the Great Divide Trail in Alberta Canada and Spain's el Camino (although Karen calls this last one luxury hiking). She's also an Ironman-level triathlete who likes to combine this hobby with a love for travel by competing in races all over the world. Karen has lots of insight to share based on her own trial and error with preparing for multiple days in the back country. Karen shares with us a few energy bar recipes as well, made with high-protein ingredients like nuts, quinoa, and chia. Heather and Erin have tested them and given their reviews. Find links below to those recipes. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Chocolate & Chia Snack Bar recipe ~ Beetroot Energy Bar recipe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

We're wrapping up this season of Speakeasy cocktails with a strong and interesting one that Erin dug up from a recent read. She was a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast with Julie Strauss and they read Endurance by Alfred Lansing. It's a book about the famous Ernest Shackleton's journey to Antarctica in the early 1900s. While trapped in the frozen South, one of the men began talking about his favourite cocktail: The Bosom Caresser. Of course, this got Erin curious as to what this silly-named cocktail was, so she had to find out and share it with us. And now we're sharing it with you! We're not sure this is one that should come back to life but it was fun nonetheless, to discuss and have a few laughs over. Will you try it? Go check out the Best Book Ever Podcast and let us know if you've read this one! We're going to take a summer hiatus from recording our happy hours, but don't worry, we'll still be shaking up some fun over the summer and sharing what we drink. Cheers, friends! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Bosom Caresser Cocktail ~ Best Book Ever Podcast ~ Endurance by Alfred Lansing ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, Heather makes vanilla extract at home. All you need is vodka, vanilla beans and patience while you wait for it to be ready. If you're like us, and tend to be generous with vanilla in your recipes, you might like to make your own vanilla too. As you use your extract, add a little more vodka to keep it going for a few months. You'll save money on this expensive ingredient by making it yourself. Heather also tried a quick Instant Pot method for making vanilla in under and hour. It's not her preferred method and she'll tell you why. But if you need vanilla today, it just might work out for you. We also get a little history lesson on vanilla courtesy of Heather's son, who sums up a Food Theory episode all about vanilla. Find the link to that below. Heather then uses her homemade vanilla extract to bake mini vanilla scones with a vanilla bean glaze. They're a delicious, sweet treat and a great way to showcase your homemade vanilla. Include them on a dessert spread or brunch table, or maybe for afternoon tea. They're easy to make and this is a great basic scone recipe - flavour them however you like (white chocolate raspberry are favourites around here). Episode links ~Vanilla extract ~Mini Glazed Vanilla Scones ~Food Theory: vanilla episode Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast Speakeasy we're experimenting with fermentation. Heather discovered a drinking vinegar - also known as a shrub. It can be mixed in cocktails or mocktails in almost any combination. But what is a shrub? A shrub is a method of fermenting, and therefore preserving, fruit. You combine fruit, vinegar and sugar and let it sit for 3-5 days in your fridge. You can also add herbs (think mint or basil). Heather made a blackberry and lemon shrub with apple cider vinegar and white sugar. The result is a zingy refreshing syrup that simply knocked our socks off and we've been experimenting with it ever since. We mixed up a cocktail with equal parts shrub, bourbon and tonic water. Erin made hers a mocktail by simply adding bubbly water to her shrub. Play around with your own version of a shrub and let us know how it turns out. We'll be making these all summer long! Blackberry Lemon Shrub Cocktail Shake with ice equal parts: Top with (again, equal part) Pour over ice. Cheers! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Shrub Cocktail Recipe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week, Three Kitchens Podcast chats with Canadian chef, Carl Heinrich about the importance of knowing where your food comes from and how it is produced. As we all know, when you cook with good quality ingredients, your food is just going to taste better. He talks about restaurant menu planning using the whole animal, and local seasonal produce. And Carl has tips for us to keep in mind when shopping at our local farmer's markets, and how parents can teach their kids from a young age to be mindful about the food we eat. Carl is co-owner of Richmond Station restaurant in Toronto, Canada. He was also the winner of the Food Network's Top Chef Canada, Season 2 (and yes, we ask Carl about performing on the high-pressure environment of a reality cooking show). We also ask Carl what a professional chef eats at home when they're tired of cooking at work. One of his go-to snacks is a fried egg sandwich, so Erin has created a fried egg sandwich recipe for you on the blog, inspired by an Israeli Sabich sandwich (featured on a past Three Kitchens episode - link below). We hope all our Toronto listeners will head down to Richmond Station for a meal! A great big thank you to Carl, for joining us on the podcast. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Fried Egg Sandwich Recipe ~ A Pita Sandwich called Sabich (Three Kitchens Podcast episode 2.38) ~ Richmond Station Restaurant ~ Top Chef Canada ~ Stratford Culinary School ~ Wychwood Barn Farmers Market ~ Ryan Donovan ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

Summer is approaching and we're excited to do some good 'ol entertaining again! This week we've got a boozy, sparkling white sangria for you to add to your entertaining spread. Find yourself a classic punch bowl to stir it up in and set the scene for a memorable time. And what's better than a beautiful big punch bowl full of this sangria? Nothing. Grab a glass and a ladle and get ready to serve this up to your guests. Happy summertime from all of us. Cheers! Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, we're celebrating Mother's Day with a Persian Love Cake recipe. This moist, delicious cake is flavoured with cardamom, orange, rose and saffron. This combination of delightful flavours is sure to impress for Mother's Day or any day! This cake is made with three flours - all-purpose, semolina and almond flour. The semolina helps give this cake a warm yellow colour. A saffron scented syrup is poured over while the cake is warm and then your patience will be tested while you leave it over night before serving. Heather guarantees this is an easy recipe that you can whip up - literally, all you need is a bowl and a whisk - quickly the day before you plan to serve it. The next time she bakes it, she'll find some dried rose petals to decorate the cake - that's your hot tip to really put this beautiful cake over the top! It's safe to say we're in love with Persian Love Cake. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Persian Love Cake Recipe ~ Mother's Day Trivia ~ Jimmy's A & A Restaurant ~ Turca Cafe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

Today's episode of Speakeasy features a delicious lemongrass and ginger syrup that Erin whips up to help her save money on all the ginger beer she's been drinking lately. As you know, she prefers a mocktail, and this is a super tasty syrup that, when added to bubbly water, will satisfy the craving for a refreshing cool drink. And she knows how much her co-hosts like something a bit stronger, so they've modified it and added bourbon (Heather) and tequila (Sarah) to their sparkly drinks. Any way you have it, this one's sure to be on the list for summer patio season. Lemongrass Ginger Syrup -2 cups granulated sugar -1 cup water -1/2 cup peeled diced ginger -2 stalks chopped lemongrass -1/2 lemon peel -1/2 lemon juice Bring to boil in a medium saucepan. Simmer 20 min or until thick and syrupy. Lemongrass Ginger Sparkle Drink -1/2 oz syrup -6-8 oz bubbly water (club soda) -1 1/2 oz Bourbon or Tequila *Optional* Episode Links ~ Lemongrass Ginger Sparkle Recipe ~ Paloma Recipe ~ The Perfect Paloma SPEAKEASY Episode Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, we are wrapping up our series on BBQ by putting into practice a couple of the grilling techniques we talked about in our episodes with Ryan and Avery, the competition BBQ participant and judge. We've got a recipe from Scotty Scott's cookbook, Fix Me A Plate, for pecan smoked chicken with an Alabama white sauce. And for that pecan smoked chicken, Erin made the chicken thighs using the same method that BBQ competitors use to remove the fat from the skin of the chicken and replace the thinned skin on top of the thigh, before seasoning and cooking it. If you're thinking, oh boy that sounds tedious, it is.... but the bigger question is: is it worth it? And let's not skip over the unbelievably delicious Alabama white sauce that went with this chicken. Heather is thinking she'll be making a whole bucket of it the next time she makes BBQ chicken. We can almost guarantee you'll be thinking the same. Tune in as we wrap up BBQ and give a sneak peek into a few upcoming episodes. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Scotty Scott: Fix me a Plate Cookbook ~ Smoked Pecan Chicken Recipe ~ Alabama White Sauce Recipe ~ Episode with Alberta Competition BBQ Competitor Ryan Sanderson ~ Episode with Alberta Competition BBQ Judge Avery Cochrane ~Barbecues Galore ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on our Speakeasy bonus episode, Heather has zhuzhed-up an orange margarita by making it with blood oranges and amaretto. It's got a beautiful, deep red colour and great flavour! If you're an older lady looking to party and need the right drink to get in the mood, this is the drink for you. Or so says the Buzzfeed article Sarah read on last week's Speakeasy. We still can't stop laughing over the article so make sure to catch that one before you judge us for judging people on their drinks... and other vices. Instructions: Happy Friday, friends. Cheers! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Blood Orange & Amaretto Margarita Recipe ~ Buzzfeed Article ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

On Three Kitchens Podcast this week, Heather and Erin continue the barbecue theme with guest, Avery Cochrane. Avery is a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) competition judge. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what judges are looking for when they taste all that delicious BBQ! KCBS is one of the sanctioning bodies of BBQ competitions all over the world, including in Alberta. Avery's culinary training may give him some insight into preparation of the food he's judging, but it's not a requirement to become a judge. See the link below for more information if you're interested in judging BBQ in areas where KCBS holds competitions. Ribs are on the menu this week! Avery shared with us his favourite spice blend for BBQ ribs, and gave us some tips for cooking BBQ at home (injecting peach juice into pork butt?). Because she doesn't own a smoker, Erin made ribs in her oven. They were fantastic, so don't rule this out - if you don't have a smoker or even a BBQ, you can still make delicious ribs! She also made a skillet cornbread because we think it's just one of those perfect sides to serve with any BBQ. The recipes are all linked below. Be sure to check out Avery and his wife Lena on their new podcast, 90s Tunes! They're going down memory lane with some of their favourite 90s albums. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ BBQ Ribs Recipe ~ Cornbread Recipe ~ Find an Alberta BBQ event: Canadian BBQ Society ~ KCBS judging classes ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

Sarah's mixing up a drink featuring Aguardiente, a spirit made from sugarcane, this week on Speakeasy. Do you order a drink at the bar and get the side eye from the bartender? Do you feel like the bartender is judging you based on what you've ordered? You're not wrong! Sarah is sharing a hilarious article about what your drink order says about you. And who knows what the bartender thinks about this drink, because it's not on the list! Enjoy our fun conversation and this delicious drink: Poncha Cocktail 1 part orange Juice 1 part lemon Juice 1 part Aguardiente 2 parts honey Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Poncha Cocktail Recipe ~ Buzzfeed Article ~ Aguardiente ~ Norley's Authentic Colombian Street Food ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, we're cooking with fire - again! You may be wondering what's with all the meat recipes at the moment. We've actually been calling April The Month of Meat, and while we didn't really plan it that way, we admit we're loving it. This week, Erin is grilling bacon-wrapped chicken skewers, finished with a maple and bourbon glaze (drooling yet?). This amazing recipe comes from Derek Wolf from overthefirecooking.com. If you aren't familiar with his food, go check it out. You will want to eat every single thing he cooks (don't say we didn't warn you). He was inspired to learn to cook with fire by a favourite celeb chef of ours, Francis Mallman. With a muse like that, you really can't go wrong. Erin also made an easy lemon rice to serve alongside the chicken. The bright lemon flavour comes from dried lemon peel, but you could also use lemon zest. You may think wrapping pieces of chicken in bacon sounds tedious, but Erin promises it doesn't take as long as you may think, and we all agree it is well worth it. This is a fantastic recipe, one that will be on our BBQs all summer long. And we think you'll want it on yours, too. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Chicken Bacon Skewers with Maple & Bourbon Glaze Recipe ~ Lemon Rice Recipe ~ Chimmichurri Recipe ~ Over The Fire Cooking ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

On the Speakeasy bonus episode this week, Sarah serves up when she's calling a Pineapple Melon Cocktail. It's bright and fruity and so delish. She mixed it for a St. Patty's Day party because of the fantastic green colour, but this drink will get you in the mood for summertime on the patio. Enjoy! To a glass add: Top up with: Serve with frozen melon balls or frozen pineapple cubes. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Pineapple Melon Cocktail Recipe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week, Erin and Heather welcome guest, Ryan Sanderson, to the show. Ryan is host of the Eat More Barbecue podcast and, dare we call him Alberta's BBQ ambassador? It sure seems to fit! Ryan started his podcast to grow and promote the culture of BBQ in Alberta. Ryan is here to share with us how he was introduced to BBQ and the food, people and culture behind this particular style of cooking. He shares his insider knowledge of what it's like to participate in team BBQ competitions (turns out it's a combination of a little bit of serious competition, a whole lot of serious fun, and of course, seriously good food!). Ryan also shares with us his recipe for Rotisserie Prime Rib with an Herb Paste. Heather made it and highly (highly!) recommends you try it. It's so good, and here's a hot tip: you can make extra paste and freeze it for next time. It's a great way to use up fresh herbs that tend to go bad quickly. If you don't have a rotisserie, no problem - use the herb paste on a roast in your oven. We also learn how we can all level up our own BBQ game (even if we're cooking on a gas grill in the back yard), like how to introduce smoke, and choosing the right charcoal. Be sure to tune in when we continue the BBQ conversation with BBQ competition judge Avery Cochrane! That episode will be available later in April. Episode links: ~ Rotisserie Prime Rib with Herb Paste recipe ~ Eat More Barbecue podcast Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Speakeasy we're enjoying a sweet cocktail in a cute hollow chocolate squirrel. It is Easter, after all. But of course you can enjoy this dessert in a glass any day of the year. Cheers! This cocktail is made with equal amounts vodka, irish cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. This recipe makes two drinks, so simply adjust it for the number you're serving: Directions: Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker or jar with ice and shake well.Add a little caramel sauce to the rim of each glass (optional). Strain into two glasses, over ice. Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Mudslide Cocktail Recipe Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, Erin tells us how to make a delicious French Onion Soup. She made her own beef broth, but you can also use store-bought broth if you prefer. Her French Onion Soup is topped with chunky croutons and melty gryère cheese. Onion soups have been popular throughout history, often seen as food for poor people, as onions were plentiful and easy to grow. The modern version of this soup as we know it today originated in Paris, France in the 18th century, and was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. It's a fairly simple recipe of caramelized onions in broth, topped with bread and cheese. If you choose to make your own beef broth, Erin has posted her recipe on the blog. You really only need beef bones, veggies, herbs and lots of time to let the flavours develop. You're going to love this simple but wonderfully tasty French Onion Soup! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ French Onion Soup Recipe ~ Beef Broth Recipe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

Happy Friday Speakeasy Listeners! This week we've got a bright and delicious drink that will complement your next brunch date! This Mocktail made Cocktail (if you prefer) has simple ingredients that will wake you up and get your appetite going! Mix together: 1/2 oz lemon juice 2/3 oz maple syrup 1/2 tsp grated ginger 1/8 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup grapefruit juice 1 oz gin or vodka *optional Shake with ice, strain and serve! Enjoy with friends & family or just mix one up and catch up on all the TV you've been missing, like Erin's going to have to do after finding out she is really behind on her Netflix & Chill. Cheers Friends! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Sunday Brunch Cocktail ~ Speakeasy Website ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

At Three Kitchens Podcast, we're slowly creeping into Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that makes us dream of getting our hands in the dirt and growing something! That's right, we're talking about gardening. There's nothing quite so satisfying as growing your own food, even if it's a pot of herbs on your kitchen windowsill. To teach us a thing or two (or five, or ten...) about home gardening and growing things we want to eat, we've invited Karin Velez to the podcast this week. She is the host of the popular Just Grow Something Podcast, while she also runs a vegetable farm feeding her community, and teaches gardening to those looking to up their growing game with some personalized instruction. In this episode, you'll learn all sorts of useful information, from testing your soil quality (it's easier than you might think), to preparing your garden and intercropping. Then be sure to follow and listen to Just Grow Something Podcast to learn a whole lot more! To inspire your inner gardener, we have three really yummy salads for you to try, each with its own vinaigrette dressing. Whether you grow your own veggies or hit the local markets, these salads are sure to please even the picky eaters in your house. Grab those recipes on our website (links below). Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Karin's Soil Test Episode ~ Karin's Gardening Courses ~ Karin's Raised Planters Episode ~ Just Grow Something Podcast ~ Anti-pasto salad Recipe ~ Sun-dried tomato vinaigrette recipe ~ Quick salad with citrus recipe ~ Quinoa salad with tomato and basil recipe ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

This week on the Speakeasy bonus episode, Sarah tells us about the book, Entertaining is Fun: How to Be A Popular Hostess by Dorothy Draper, and mixes us a fruity cocktail perfect for a party. Mango Martini 1 oz frozen mango purée 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 1.5 oz grand marnier liqueur 1.5 oz dry gin Next time you host a gathering, mix up a few of these and your party will be a hit! Episode Links ~~~~ ~ Mango Cocktail Recipe ~ Entertaining is Fun (Dorothy Draper) ~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking show Check out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!). www.threekitchenspodcast.com You can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials! Instagram @three_kitchens_podcast Facebook @threekitchenspodcast YouTube @threekitchenspodcast Drop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!