In the Kitchen with Monica, a new weekly nutrition education livestream and live Q&A from Dr. Cowan's Garden (https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden?__cft__[0]=AZbMiKgEwKdzlFRmPWh-qLTyt_hkco7Z20wbqs-PV6OHJ9Ipul6QFsF8M0qRrgKtfXz_6jXaR_kYDXBTqM_FknxihTjw5NH1c4kvbJiM7kXy33C6iFha6i9ulLizHpaQIQv77RamQEbLI9JkyO6aRoUdgiEbv3i6N20SgKjnyTtGRrNiegUO5ZxtXYRcYZm5meU&__tn__=-]K-R).
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
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a practical look at the cookware she considers essential for a well-equipped kitchen. From stock pots and sauté pans to Dutch ovens and sauce pots, she shares how each can be used and what she looks for when choosing cookware. Highlights include: -The four basic pieces of cookware Monica recommends: a stock pot, sauté pan, Dutch oven, and sauce pot -How to choose useful sizes for everyday cooking, batch cooking, soup...
8 Oct 2026
Baby, It's Cold Outside! Time for Porridge, The Original Breakfast Cereal! - 10/8/26
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...
1 Oct 2026
Soup’s On! Soup making basics - 10/1/26
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...
24 Sept 2026
Healthy Fat is Where It's At ...and I am not talking about avocados! - September 24th, 2026
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...
17 Sept 2026
Storing your harvest: the pros and cons of canning and fermentation! - 9/17/26
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...
10 Sept 2026
The One Pot Meal that "Heals" - 9/10/26
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 ...
4 Sept 2026
Getting Ready for Autumn: Foods to support the Lungs! - 9/3/26
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal conversation about supporting the lungs as we move into autumn. Drawing from principles of traditional food preparation and Chinese medicine, she explores how changes in temperature, wind, and dryness can influence the body and which foods she recommends bringing into the kitchen during this time of year. Highlights include: -Why Monica associates autumn with supporting the lungs and large intestine -The im...
27 Aug 2026
Plant Foods vs. Animal Foods - 8/27/26
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about plant foods versus animal foods and the narrative that one is inherently better than the other. She shares her perspective on the different roles these foods can play in the diet and why she believes both deserve consideration. Highlights include: -Monica’s distinction between plant foods as “cleansers” and animal foods as “builders” -A discussion of nuts, seeds, beans, and grains and traditional ...
20 Aug 2026
What's on your Plate? - 8/20/26
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a look at what makes a nourishing plate. Building on previous conversations about real food and nourishment, she reviews changing dietary guidelines before sharing her own framework for thinking about the foods we eat. Highlights include: -A look back at food pyramids and dietary guidelines and how recommendations around grains, fats, protein, fruits, and vegetables have changed over time -Monica’s perspective on tra...
13 Aug 2026
Nourish…Just in Time for Back to School - 8/13/26
Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about nourishment and what it means to truly nourish ourselves and our children. With back-to-school season underway, she focuses on creating intentional breakfast routines and choosing real, nutrient-dense foods to help children start their day well. Highlights include: -The meaning of “nourish” and why nourishment involves more than simply eating -Creating a calm, intentional breakfast rhythm and maki...
6 Aug 2026
What Is “Real” Food—and Why Does It Matter? - 8/6/26
Monica Corrado opens this week’s livestream by asking a foundational question: What is real food, and why does it matter? In the first episode of In the Kitchen with Monica, she explores how food sourcing, preparation, and the way we eat can influence our overall well-being. Highlights include: -The difference between fresh, locally sourced food and highly processed food products -The importance of pasture-raised animals, seasonal produce, and traditional fats -Traditional preparation method...
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