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WHY I COOK
Abbie Cornish &
Jacqueline King Schiller
These best friends began their culinary journey at the
farmers market. The weekly ritual of bringing home fresh
goods and turning them into delicious recipes brought
them closer than ever, and from there, Pescan: A Feel Good
Cookbook was born. Here, they talk about the healthy
outlook on cooking that inspired the book they co-authored.What made you decide
to write a cookbook
together?
We both learned to cook as
adults. We talked about how
learning to cook changed our
lives so much for the better and
decided we want to share what
we’ve learned with as many
people as possible. We set out
to write a book that is both
inspiring and helpful to our
readers, so we focus not only
on delicious recipes but also on
techniques that will be useful
again and again.What is a pescan diet,
and what does it look
like to you?
The pescan lifestyle means
eating a whole-food, plant-
based diet supplemented with
seafood. From a nutritional
standpoint, it’s absolutely
ideal. It’s also easy in the sense
that you don’t have to count
calories, macronutrients or
anything else. The best part
of this lifestyle is feeling good,
nourished and energized.What ingredients do you
keep on hand at all times?
We have a whole section in our
book about how to stock your
kitchen. Fresh, in-season fruits
and veggies are always the stars.
In the pantry we keep beans,
lentils, grains, dried fruit, nut
butters, and flavor-building
condiments like mustard,
vinegars, soy sauce and Sriracha.
Olive, coconut and sesame oils
are also must-haves.What do you love most
about cooking?
We love spending time with
family and friends, and food
brings people together in a way
nothing else can. Those face-
to-face connections are more
important than ever in the digital
age. Good home cooking makes
people happy. There’s no easier
way to spread joy and love than
with a good meal.TRY ONE OF THEIR FAVE RECIPES
PB& J Overnight Oats
In a half-pint jar or small bowl, combine
¹₃ cup old-fashioned oats, ²₃ cup cashew
or almond milk, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds,
1 Tbsp. raisins and a pinch of ground
cinnamon. Mix well with a fork. Cover
with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the
refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours
and up to 3 days. Top with peanut butter,
jam and fresh fruit just before serving.The friends’ healthy, hearty
recipes make a whole-food
diet look delicious.Wake up to
make-ahead
magic.Find more in Pescan:
A Feel Good Cookbook.
$30 amazon.comFOOD:^ RENATA^ FULLER;^ABBI
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CAMRAFACELos Angeles, CA