Things I'm Loving Lately

A few podcasts + recipe ideas.

For the tastebuds | Recipes

Curried Popcorn

This doesn’t really require a strict recipe.

I simply air pop my kernels, spray with EVOO, top with nutritional yeast (first pulverized in a mortar and pestle for maximum adhesion), salt, and finally sprinkled with the finishing touch: some curry powder.

Asian Sautéed Tofu + Peanut Sauce

with Black Rice + Greens

I developed this recipe last summer, and it was by far our FAVORITE meal all season.

I made it weekly.

The mixture of umami, salt, acid, and fat in the dish plus a final kick of heat from chili crisp . . . well, you just can’t get enough.

Dishoom-Inspired Granola

From Bombay with love.

If you’ve ever been to London, you may have dined at the famed Dishoom (in one of its various locations). This spiced granola is inspired by a breakfast I ate there. May it grace your morning bowls as well.

For the ears (and the mind) | Podcasts

One of my favorite nutrition researchers (Dr. Christopher Gardner, of Stanford) appeared on several podcasts recently:

• On Sigma Nutrition Radio (my go-to for all things nutrition science), he discusses all that goes into the dietary guidelines. If that sounds boring, it’s not. Give it a listen! It’s super interesting! (And by the way, the people—like Dr. Gardner—who contribute tons of time to making these recommendations aren’t paid a dime for that work. I am astounded by their generosity and dedication to the health of the American public!)

• On the Huberman Lab (which I admittedly hardly ever listen to), Dr. Gardner and Dr. Huberman get into the nitty gritty of all things protein and the impacts of following various diets.

Also, Dr. Matthew Nagra (my guest on episode 020 of Eating for Eden) was interviewed on the Rich Roll Podcast. (I’m quite honored to have had a guest that made it onto Rich’s pod!) Matt busts numerous myths and provides a compelling, evidence-based argument for eating predominantly to exclusively plant based.

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What have you been enjoying lately? I’d love hear some of your favorites.

- J.