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Episode 56: How to go from a cooking rut to feeling inspired and excited in the kitchen – with Sue Li, Food Stylist and NY Times Recipe Developer
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Have you ever found yourself in a cooking rut? Uninspired, making the same thing on repeat day after day?
You’re not alone! Even the most accomplished chefs and food professionals have been in the same boat, and in this week’s episode, we’re in conversation with the talented, hilarious, and inspiring Sue Li, food stylist and NY Times recipe developer. Sue shares her insights on breaking into food media, the intricacies of styling magazine covers, and how she finds inspiration in the kitchen.
If you've ever had a cooking block or wanted to know more about food styling, this episode is for you!
In this episode, you’ll gain insight into…
* Sue’s career trajectory in food styling: from starting as a line cook at Eleven Madison Park, to contributing to the restaurant’s cookbook, to apprenticing under the best recipe developers and stylists in food media, and now creating hit recipes for the NY Times.
* Actionable strategies for reigniting excitement in your own kitchen, including how talking to your Food Friends can make all the difference.
* Trusted recipes and cookbooks that will motivate, inspire, and nourish you!
Tune in now to break out of that cooking rut, discover new inspirations, and enjoy a good dose of laughter with Sue Li!
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Links to from this week’s show:
You can find out Sue’s Li’s recipes here, and more about her on her site and on Instagram
Sue’s NY Times’ Neapolitan checkerboard cookie video
Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook
Food Stylist Rebecca Jurkevich
Food Stylist and Cookbook Author, Susan Spungen and her IG
Amy Chaplain’s cookbooks
Claire Saffitz’s Dessert Person and her focaccia recipe via Bon Appetit
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