WHAT:
The Simply Luxurious Kitchen is a venture into vodcasting (video + podcast) to offer a visual aid and conversation with viewers who have already come to know Shannon through TSLL blog and her podcast, The Simple Sophisticate. What is the simply luxurious kitchen you may be wondering? Simply put, a focus on seasonal fare to elevate the everyday meal.
The Simply Luxurious Kitchen will help viewers to discover how to enjoy the everyday cooking that will elevate the quality of our lives. Incorporating seasonal fare and sharing skills and ideas that will help you navigate successfully in your own kitchen, viewers will discover how to “dance” so to speak with the produce and necessary cooking fundamentals honing the methods to making a delicious vinaigrette or a salad with the produce you happened to find at your local market, or an appetizer with what is available in the refrigerator, so that year-round you can make delicious, yet simple meals. Ultimately, the new addition to TSLL destination is to enable viewers to feel confident as well as enjoy stepping into the kitchen, so that they can become the chef of not only their meals, but of their lives.
WHEN:
The first season premiered on September 8, 2018, with a new episode going live each Saturday morning for 8-10 weeks. Each new season will premiere the second Saturday of September. Viewers can view it here on TSLL blog or watch it on Youtube.
WHY:
TSLL blog continues to explore the pillars that are part of the foundation of living a simply luxurious life, and share what is discovered with readers. And eating well (offering both scrumptious satiation and worthwhile sustenance) certainly is vital to living a quality life. With inspiration from the French culinary arts as well as incorporating new and simple approaches to making delicious fare with the produce that is naturally available throughout the year in order to enrich the flavor, becoming the chef in your own kitchen truly can be simply luxurious and a sanctuary to step into each and everyday.
The Soundtrack for the Vodcast:
The music used for The Simply Luxurious Kitchen, season 1 is titled “Dans L’été” (Paris During Summer); season 2 and 3 is “Walking in Paris”. Click on the song title to be directed to the purchase page. (TSLL receives no commission for referrals.)
A Brioche Hamburger Complete with Luxurious French Delights – Balsamic Relish and Garlic Herbed Butter
A Classic (and Simple!) French Fresh or Frozen Berry Dessert: Clafoutis!
Sorrel Chicken, Season 3 Premiere of The Simply Luxurious Kitchen
Savarin with Fresh Summer Fruit, Candied Pistachios and Chantilly Cream
One of My Favorite Weeknight Meals: Slow Baked Salmon, Champagne Vinaigrette Dressed Vegetables and Black Rice
Apple Tart Tatin, plus How to Polish Copper – episode 3, season 2
My Friday Night Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta, Episode 2, Season 2
Weeknight Meal: Salmon with French Lentils & a Rustic Apple Tart, Episode #7, Season 1
Caprese Appetizers 3 Ways & Knife Skills – Bruschetta, Salad & More, Episode #6, Season 1
Patricia Wells’ Inspired: 6 Ways to Add Flavor to Your Everyday Meals: Episode 4, Season 1
My Daily Breakfast & More Morning Meal Ideas: Steel Oats, Soft Boiled Eggs & Soldiers (Œufs et Mouillettes)