In this episode, Sam discusses confidence in the kitchen by sharing personal experiences and insights on how various life stages, particularly parenthood, can impact one's confidence in the kitchen. Sam explores the challenges faced by many when it comes to meal preparation and the emotional toll it can take. Sam offers practical advice to build confidence, including meal planning and simplifying recipes, and highlights the transformative role of the Thermomix in enhancing Sam's cooking skills and confidence.

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Chapter markers

00:16 The Role of Confidence in Cooking

04:39 Personal Journeys: Confidence in the Kitchen

12:07 Impact of Parenthood on Cooking Confidence

14:50 Strategies to Build Kitchen Confidence

17:30 Embracing Change: The Thermomix Experience

Sam interviews Ellie, a busy working mum, about the role of meal provider in her home. We discover that Ellie spends a lot of time in the kitchen after school pick up but how does she really feel about this daily task and why eggs are always top of the go to dish!

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Chapter markers

00:16 Introduction and Sam’s week in the kitchen

02:23 Welcome Ellie

02:55 Ellie’s family life and cooking background

08:20 Daily kitchen dynamics and food prep

12:30 Guilt and time constraints in cooking

18:00 The impact of a Thermomix in Ellie’s kitchen

25:30 Dream meal and future aspirations

27:21 Closing

In this episode I explore more around the overwhelm that putting food on the table can bring and share some knowledge on how to overcome it plus the pressure to cook healthy, tasty meals the whole family will enjoy.

Send me a voicenote to feature in the show. I would love to hear your recipes, tips, stories on managing a busy life and being the main meal provider.

If you prefer then you can send an email and I will read it out in the show.

Use the email notpastaagain@hotmail.com

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Find out about me and how I work as a Thermomix advisor myfoodforthought.co.uk

See the recipe for Chunky Bolognese here Chunky bolognese - Cookidoo® – the official Thermomix® recipe platform

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:20 What do I mean by overwhelm in the kitchen

02:08 Is this what your daily life looks like?

04:25 Understanding the sources of overwhelm

08:15 Strategies to combat meal preparation stress

11:56 Meal planning and the tools for success

14:21 Share your recipes and get in touch