Rachel Kushner, author of Creation Lake, incorporates fresh ingredients from her surroundings into her cooking, showing a newfound appreciation for meat after 30 years as a vegetarian. She recently enjoyed cooking pork chops, a favorite meal, and finds a primal connection to the act of cooking meat. During a trip to the Mojave, Kushner brewed coffee using beans from a local café, reflecting on her home preference for drip coffee. Seasonal fruits like nectarines add to her culinary appreciation, embodying the joy of simple, fresh ingredients.
Rachel Kushner enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients from her surroundings, highlighting her recent switch from vegetarianism to meat-eating, particularly noting her love for cooking pork chops.
Kushner describes a moment of pure joy and connection to primal instincts when thinking about cooking meat, signaling a significant change in her culinary preferences since the pandemic.
Her experience off-grid in the Mojave desert with friends included brewing coffee with Joshua Tree beans, which contrast with her usual home preference for drip coffee.
A shared nectarine during a brief breakfast showcases her appreciation for seasonal fruits, demonstrating the simple pleasures of cooking and sharing food.
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