#121: Food Puns, Motherhood, and Cooking Essentials with Marie Saba
I'm a huge fan of wordplay — one of my favorite articles I've ever written is about the O. Henry Pun-Off in Austin. And I'm a huge fan of trying new foods — that's partly why I started my website Phat Phoodies. Put them both together and you've got some MAGIC. That's exactly what Marie Saba has done with her book Don't Worry Be Ha-PEA: 101 Deliciously Clever Food Puns.
Marie is a self-taught cook who's been featured in Bon Apetit, Food & Wine, and The Rachael Ray Show, among others. She pairs food and creativity to introduce more people to the wonderful world of cooking and photography, and she's having a blast doing it.
We're talking food puns, the cooking utensils you need for your kitchen essentials, and how motherhood can open up more creative thinking.
Highlights of our conversation
How cooking was an important part of Marie’s upbringing, plus her foray into a cooking show when she was only ten years old. (3:52)
Marie shares her cooking tips for beginners, why making mistakes is okay, and a few basic recipes that everyone should learn how to cook. (7:18)
The essential kitchen tools you should have in your drawer at home. (8:48)
A look at Marie’s book, Don’t Worry, Be Ha-Pea, and how it’s a combination of creative food photography, wordplay, and brain teasers. (11:33)
Some of the food puns that Marie wants to use — so if you’ve got some ideas for hummus or butternut, give her a shout! (18:00)
How motherhood has influenced Marie’s creative pursuits. (19:46)
Some of Marie’s advice for how to make YouTube videos, and what’s worked well with promoting it. (24:32)
The top three Beatles songs. (31:31)
Where to find Marie Saba
Learn more about Marie and pick up a copy of Don’t Worry, Be Ha-PEA at mariesaba.com.
Follow Marie and check out some cool food puns at @mariesaba on Instagram.
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