IN THE KITCHEN WITH MARISA TOLSMA
Tell us about yourself:
My name is Marisa Tolsma, certified GAPS Diet coach and founder of Bumblebee Apothecary at https://bumblebeeapothecary.com. Reversing chronic health issues with diet changed my life, and now I help busy people make nourishing meals doable and delicious.
How did you get involved in cooking?
I have my mom to thank for this! She had all of us involved in the kitchen from a young age. She taught me so much: cooking techniques, to not be afraid to be creative and come up with something new, and cooking as a way to show others you care.
Describe your cooking style:
I love simple, from scratch recipes that are delicious and revolve around nutrient dense foods to support good health.
How did you learn about grass-fed meats?
In my GAPS diet coach journey, I learned how important it is to source the highest quality foods, and what a difference it makes for our health. Along the way in this journey, I learned that grass-fed meats are a much healthier and more nutritious choice.
What is your favorite recipe featuring grass-fed meat?
It’s hard to pick just one! I really love a simple, slow-cooked beef stew with beef shanks, bay leaves, really good salt, and a few vegetables like carrots and turnips.
You’re stranded on a desert island; luckily, you’re stranded with your top 5 ingredients and one must-have kitchen tool:
My top 5 ingredients would be beef tallow, a cut of beef with the bone in it, organic onions, organic carrots, high quality mineral salt and my cast iron dutch oven.
Best cooking secret/tip/piece of advice you’ve learned:
Keep it simple! When you’re using really high quality, well sourced ingredients, the amazing flavors speak for themselves without needing a complicated recipe.
What’s your favorite quote/song for culinary inspiration (if any)?
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” -Julia Child
Anything else you want to share?
I love how US Wellness Meats makes high-quality, grass-fed meats so accessible!
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