100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Parents and Professionals

100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Parents and Professionals

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  • Top Tips for When it's Hard

    We totally get that life happens and can get hard sometimes, but we work to not stay in the hard moment for long.


    We're sharing our top tips for how to keep moving forward, even when you're not feeling like it right now.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Giving yourself grace when you're in a slump
    • Changing your mindset to understanding perfection doesn't exist
    • How we all feel like this way at times
    • and so much more!


      • Enjoy and happy cooking!


      Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission


      Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

      17 min
    • Snacks on the Go

      We talk about meal planning a lot around here, but what about that time in between meals?


      Sometimes planning for snacks ends up being equally as important as meals because they tend to be more on the fly than a sit-down meal does, so we wanted to provide some tips to help!


      In this episode, we discuss:

      • Why snacking is important with a busy lifestyle
      • Snack tips for nutrition, portability, and convenience
      • DIY vs Store Bought options
      • and so much more!


        • Enjoy and happy cooking!


        Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission


        Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

        28 min
      • Tips for Involving Your Kids in Meal Planning and Prep

        Do you also have little ones at home?


        Ours LOVE to help around with the kitchen and we wanted to give some tips in this episode, to help you involve your children with all areas of meal planning and prep at home.


        In this episode, we discuss:

        • Ingredient Selection
        • Snacking
        • Favorite Meals
        • Easy Recipes
        • Setting the Table


          • Enjoy and happy cooking!


          Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission


          Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

          17 min
        • 5 Top Tips for Balancing Family and Business

          *Spoiler Alert*


          We didn't have kids when we first started our business, and we quickly had to adapt family life with entrepreneurial life to succeed at both.


          Balancing parenthood with business ownership is extremely challenging, but also extremely rewarding and we can't wait to share with you how we do just that.


          In this episode, we discuss:

          • Maintaining a Schedule and Boundaries
          • Weekly Family Days
          • Setting up your Meal on a Routine
          • Taking Time Off


            • Enjoy and happy cooking!


            The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message.

            Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission


            Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

            26 min
          • How to Implement More Meal Variety Without the Stress

            Does meal planning stress you out?


            Rest assured, you're not the only busy parent or professional that feels that way, which is why we've got some core tips on how to get some variety in your meal, without adding stress.


            In this episode, we discuss:

            • Why variety in your meal planning is important
            • Finding the source of your meal planning stress
            • Simplifying your kitchen processes to lower stress
            • Creating a core set of go-to recipes


              • Enjoy and happy cooking!


              We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it.


              Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission


              Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

              Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live? No worries, we will have replays available to watch later.


              Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message.

              26 min
            • What is the Difference Between Meal Planning and Meal Prep?

              Have you ever wondered why some people say meal planning and others say meal prepping?


              Well not-so-shocker for you, they're actually two different things, but still very important things when it comes to preparing meals in your home kitchen.


              In this episode, we discuss:

              • The difference in timeframe between meal planning and meal prepping
              • The various scope of activities for each
              • The efficiencies that make each act in home cooking unique


                • Enjoy and happy cooking!


                The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message.

                Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission


                Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

                9 min
              • 6 Tips for a Memorable Valentine's Date | Date Ideas for Any Budget

                Valentine's Day is just a few days away! In this episode we share our top tips for making a memorable date for your significant other.

                1. Plan Ahead: This makes it more meaningful, memorable and fun.
                2. Create Ambiance or Atmosphere: Don't overthink it. This could be something as simple as music, flowers, or lighting.
                3. Choose a Fun Activity: Such as Cooking Together
                4. Choose Special Ingredients: Don't play it safe. Valentine's Day is a great time to try something new.
                5. Personalize the Menu: This could be a meal or the activities for the date personalized to you and your loved one.
                6. Be Present: Have fun together and enjoy each other's company!

                  7. Want a free 3 course date night menu for 2? Grab your copy HERE!

                  We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it.


                  Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

                  Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message.

                  16 min
                7. Benefits of Meal Planning | Our Top 6 Advantages in Planning Ahead Explained

                  Meal planning is an important aspect of efficiently getting your meal done for the week. The best part is that it's customizable to your specific needs and there isn't a one size fits all, so there is always room for adjustment. In this episode we dive into some of the top benefits of why having a meal plan helps.


                  Our Top 6 Benefits of Meal Planning:

                  1. Long Term Time Savings- the streamlined process allows for better time management over time and way less last-minute rushing.
                  2. Its Super Cost Effective- it allows for strategic planning and shopping around a budget, as well as reducing food waste over time.
                  3. Build Healthier Eating Habits- meals at home allow you to control what goes into them and the ability to take a hold on your portions.
                  4. Reduce Weekly Stress- having a plan set in place creates less questions left up in the air which in turn lowers your stress trying to quickly figure things out last minute.
                  5. Customizations Available- like stated above making your own meal plan allows you to adjust it to your needs, whether that means allergies, restrictions or specific health goals in mind.
                  6. Promotes Family Time and Bonding- eating at home allows you to spend more time together around the table. It also opens up the availability to get your family involved in the planning, set up and cooking.

                    7. Meal planning may take some time to implement but the benefits speak for themselves as to whether it's worth it or not. If you want more tips on how to get set up, we have our free Confident Kichen Kickstart coming up or we have some great resources for meal planning help.

                    Blog: Mastering Meal Planning for Busy Lifestyles

                    Podcast Episodes: 5 Strategies for Meal Planning on a Tight Schedule

                    We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it.


                    Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

                    Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message.

                    19 min
                  7. What is the Confident Kitchen Kickstart?

                    In this episode we share a bit more information on our new free workshop for 2024, the Confident Kitchen Kickstart! It is a virtual workshop where you get to learn from the comfort of your own home, and we dive into jumpstarting your meal planning with the basics.

                    Day 1: Mindset

                    • We teach why a mindset on food effects your goals and execution in meal planning.


                      • Day 2: Organization

                      • Flow in the kitchen allows for your planning to flow into set up, prep and cooking.


                        • Day 3: Meal Plan Basics

                        • We teach you the basics on how to plan your meals efficiently and effectively.


                          • Day 4: Cooking

                          • Join us in the kitchen where you get to cook virtually with us!

                            • The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? Sign up HERE for free! Have a question about it? Send us a message.

                            We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

                            9 min
                          • Kitchen Mishaps and Lessons Learned

                            Working in professional kitchens is quite honestly pretty chaotic. Not only is everything hot, but it is very fast paced and easy to make mistakes. The goal is to have as few issues as possible and to catch them before they become major, but overall, there are bound to be some mishaps in the kitchen. In this episode we dive into some behind the scenes of when this has occurred, what we learned and how we handled it.


                            What kind of mishaps mainly occur?

                            • Individual's Mistakes: This could be a number of things from trying to catch a falling knife, grabbing hot pans and burning yourself or forgetting ingredients in recipes. This could be the fault of your own or someone lacking communication. We cover a few of these throughout the episode.


                              • Ingredients Missing: This could be needing to adjust for a restriction or allergy, missing ingredients because of unavailability or forgotten within ordering. This has definitely helped grow the ability to think and adjust quickly as needed so that it can be fixed quickly where no one would notice on the receiving end.


                                • Equipment Mess Ups: This could be a piece of equipment malfunctioning or being broken and this can happen in a number of different ways in the kitchen. This could also be user error when using equipment which is what we cover in this episode.


                                  • Top Lessons from the Kitchen:

                                  1. Learn to Think on Your Feet
                                  2. Grow Skills in Adjusting Quickly
                                  3. Communication is Key

                                    4. We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share some funny stories from behind the scenes. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it.

                                    Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

                                    27 min

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