"The answer is either yes or no. If it's 'no,' then I have to start over." - Joshua Skenes Joshua Skenes (IG: @jskenes) has become famous for his use of fire. As chef-owner of Saison in San Francisco (three Michelin stars), he has classical training and loves his high-end Japanese Nenohi knives, but nothing captures his imagination quite like the open flame. The back of his business card sports three words, stark on ivory stock: Play with fire. In this episode, we explore his obsessions: simplicity, food, and martial arts. We became friends during the collaboration of The 4-Hour Chef, and this was a long overdue catch-up. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Headspace, the world’s most popular meditation app (more than 4,000,000 users). It’s used in more than 150 countries, and many of my closest friends swear by it. Try Headspace’s free Take10 program — 10 minutes of guided meditation a day for 10 days. It’s like a warm bath for your mind. Meditation doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive, and it’s had a huge impact on my life. Try Headspace for free for a few days and see what I mean. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs. I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run. ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this podcast episode, Tim Ferriss talks about his favorite supplement, Athletic Greens, which provides comprehensive nutrition in one formula. He also promotes his own email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which features his top recommendations for various products and experiences.
In this podcast episode, Steve Rinella, a host of Meat Eater, and Dan Harris discuss the shelf life of meat, hunting, validation, and Chinese martial arts.
The key to great cooking is in the subtlety of the process and repetition of the little things throughout it, similar to practicing martial arts.
The podcast host reflects on the simple examples he learned from a mentor that inspired him to start his business despite financial struggles.
The speaker recounts the time their fermented foods were disturbed by workers and shares memories of the effort that went into them.
The speaker reflects on his past experience with harsh training methods in cooking and describes his current approach which is to create a positive, collaborative environment for culinary development.
Chef discusses how mentorship is crucial for his restaurant's team to truly learn and develop loyalty, as it takes a few years to master culinary skills at a certain level.
The speaker talks about how refining the basics to a highly technical level is important in different fields, even in heavy metal music.
The host explains the importance of living in the woods to get to the highest level of cooking, and how living a life that brings you joy is the true measure of success. Martial arts and cooking are the things that bring them happiness.
The speaker reflects on their admiration for British Columbia and their desire for sustainable living, which includes being conscious of the way we eat and treat our food.
The practice of Tai Chi can help develop stability, balance, and rebalance the body in just a few minutes a day, even for hunting and fighting. This ancient form of martial arts involves twists and turns that can help improve overall health and increase energy levels.
The importance of not getting caught up in fame and success and instead focusing on quality in both martial arts and cooking is discussed by the speaker.
The speaker discusses the difference between being an Instagram chef and a respected chef with quality and skill. He highlights the importance of exploring natural foods before commodification and shares his experience of learning the business from a respected chef.
The key to great food lies not in farming but in exploring the wild and finding the best reference point for flavor, according to this podcast guest. From the thickness of the cuts to the seasoning balance, every detail matters.
The majority of diners enjoy 80s music while dining at a restaurant, even though it may not be the most fitting choice in terms of restaurant ambiance. The pressure to attract as many customers as possible often leads to compromise on the overall restaurant experience.
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