Lexi Linsenman Interview Part 2, Episode #35

We had to break Lexi's interview into a two-parter. Who else thinks she should be a reoccurring guest?! She could truly be our head chef and dietician. In this episode, we dive into Lexi's favorite kitchen gadgets, spices, and food philosophy. She believes in balance and that no foods are off-limits.

She also shared with us her current goals and dreams for the future. Plus, what it's like working with Jillian Tedesco, Owner of Fit-Flavors.

Be sure to DM us for one of her favorite recipes: Recipe: spicy peanut pad Thai.

SHOWNOTES:

Lexi’s favorite kitchen gadgets [1:00]

Lexi’s favorite spices [3:30]

Pesto ingredients [4:00]

Truffle Salt [4:28]

How Lexi’s boyfriend Tanner lost 200 pounds [5:16]

Fit-Flavors [6:00]

Experience working with Jillian [6:18]

Volunteering at Operation Food Bank [7:03]

Lex’s future plans [9:59]

The book called “Cook” by Michael Pollan

“Third Plate” by Dan Barber [13:15]

Finding balance [25:32]

Lexi’s approach to health and her philosophy with food [26:30]

Fit-Flavors locations [29:10]

Recipe: spicy peanut pad Thai

  • 1 cup cooked thick, rice pad thai noodles

  • 2 cups thinly shredded cabbage

  • 2 cups chopped carrots

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 tbsp minced ginger

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup chicken (if desired)

  • 2 poached eggs

  • 1/3 cup nuts, i prefer cashews but anything works

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or aminos

  • 1 tsp fried chilies in oil

  • 1/4 sliced green onions

  • 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

  • 1 bunch of nasturtium

  • Sriracha or thai chilies for heat!

  1. In a large skillet heat olive oil, garlic, and ginger

  2. Heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrent

  3. Add sliced cabbage and carrots

  4. Cook for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally

  5. Add in noodles once cooked and lower heat

  6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce or aminos, peanut butter, chilies in oil, green onions, and thai chilies until consistant

  7. Pour over noodles and veggies for one to two minutes then turn the heat up high and serve

  8. Add two soft, poached eggs to the noodles and watch the yolk enhance the sauce even more

  9. To with nasturtium, diced nutes, and sriracha for presentation and more thai chilies if you're brave

This makes a decent amount of food for one person, so invite someone over to enjoy the meal with you!

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