At Home with The Intuitive Cook

For 'big' episode #10 we’re At Home with the lovely Penny Baker for a heartfelt conversation about all things food, family, and fun. From comfort food memories to current kitchen adventures, our chat is packed with warmth, laughter, and relatable moments. Penny candidly shares her kitchen stories, from her challenges with cooking as a parent, to the ups and downs of everyday meals, and the emotional aspects of food habits, in a conversation that is all about food made with love. We explore the transformative power of cooking, the evolving nature of tastes, and the minefield of perceived judgement that so often feeds into our cooking attitudes. So grab a cuppa, get comfy, and tune in for an honest and inspiring discussion that's sure to leave you nodding and smiling!

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep10

⭐ CONNECT WITH PENNY

knitting patterns: pennybakerknits.co.uk

instagram: @pennybakerknits

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community No Recipe Club

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

Original music by Colin Bass

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This delightful conversation with Christine and Jeff Gill is our first 3-way episode. 

Our kitchen table chat is brimming with insightful and amusing anecdotes as both share some of their transformative cooking experiences that made them fall in love with food. We dive deep into topics like embracing a vegan lifestyle, managing a kitchen as a couple, and continually expanding their tastes and choices. Our discussion is full of practical cooking tips and learning(s) from experimenting with different ingredients and dishes.

Tune in for a captivating conversation that is insightful, disarmingly honest, and really quite funny.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep9

⭐ CONNECT WITH JEFF & CHRISTINE

website: fforest.co

TREE newsletter: fforest.substack.com

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

book: Appetite, by Nigel Slater

'kids on instagram': Fit Green Mind

Original music by Colin Bass

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⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

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⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

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In this episode, Katerina's guest in the kitchen is Michelle Williams, who shares her story of tasty transformations on her quest for better health and more flavour.

Michelle's inspiring journey has led her from the bland childhood meals to discovering her love for Italian cooking, nourishing foods and new flavours. We discuss the healing power of nutrition, the importance of variety and quality ingredients, and the benefits of shopping with local independent shops rather than supermarkets. We also talk about traditional eating habits, fasting, and the connection between traditional wisdom and modern science. Michelle shares many of the simple practical tips she has used herself to make her meals more nourishing without compromising on enjoyment.

Tune in for all the tasty morsels!

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep8

⭐ CONNECT WITH Michelle

website: purplebutterflycoaching.co.uk

instagram: @pbcmichelle

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

mentioned in the episode

cooking with olive oil (research)

Glucose Goddess (Jessie Inchauspé)

Original music by Colin Bass

Note: links are posted for your convenience, and do not imply endorsement, affiliation or advertisment.

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

theintuitivecook.co.uk/free

⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

A newsletter that helps you unleash your cooking instincts.

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⭐ MEET OTHER CURIOUS HOME COOKS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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In this uplifting episode, Katerina shares the kitchen table with the remarkable Alexlouise Thomas to explore the transformative power of cooking, and the value of curiosity in making your experience of life come alive.

We discuss how cooking can build confidence, create connection, and serve as a platform for personal growth. Our conversation also delves into the changing landscape of food quality, the impact of convenience on our relationship with food, and the importance of intuition and simplicity in the kitchen.

Alexlouise shares her unusual journey as a chef, making a convincing case for the value of hands-on experience over formal qualifications. Our chat keeps circling back the joy of cooking and its role in nurturing mindfulness, connection, and a shift in our attitudes towards food, nourishment, and the meaning of life.

An episode brimming with passion and wisdom, shining a light on cooking as more than just a chore, but as a source of joy, growth, and family bonding.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep7

⭐ CONNECT WITH ALEXLOUISE

website & book: alexlouisethomas.com

instagram: @financialfreedomwithalexlouise

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ ADDITIONAL LINKS

Katerina as podcast guest on Financial Freedom with Alexlouise

~ Original music by Colin Bass

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

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In this passion-filled episode of 'At Home' we sit down with the delightful Lauren Halberstadt - a talented designer, creativity coach and passionate home cook - to chat about all things cooking, creativity, and finding inspiration in the everyday.

We share a passion for home-made fresh food, be it for our family or our pets. For Lauren, cooking is a delightful escape from the digital world, allowing her to take a break from the screen and unleash her creativity with ingredients and spices. From cooking up a big batch of soup to crafting her mouthwatering pomodoro pasta sauce, Lauren shares some of her secrets for quick and delicious meals that will inspire your taste buds. Mind you, Lauren is not a fan of following recipes to the T: she believes true success comes from embracing your own creativity and individuality in the kitchen - and in life!

We also dive into the parallels between cooking and design, the importance of simplicity, passing down culinary skills to your kids as they grow up and why confidence plays a key role whatever your creative pursuit.

Get ready to be inspired, nourished, and entertained on this delicious episode of 'At Home'! Don't miss out on the recipe for success - click play now!

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep6

⭐ CONNECT WITH LAUREN

website: greenhousebylauren.com.au

instagram: @greenhouse_bylauren

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

Original music by Colin Bass

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

theintuitivecook.co.uk/free

⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

A newsletter to help you unleash your cooking instincts.

theintuitivecook.co.uk/newsletter

⭐ MEET OTHER CURIOUS HOME COOKS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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In this fresh episode, we share the kitchen table with Andrea Horgan, and explore the delights of colourful cooking and the art of savouring every bite.

Andrea openly confesses her obsession with all things food, her aversion to eggs and beige and bland dishes. She shares her thoughts on the importance of fully experiencing and enjoying food, including sitting down at a table and making time to appreciate a meal. She talks about her early food memories growing up in Ireland, and the transformative impact of a fateful trip to France on her mother's culinary repertoire. We also explore food photography as a source of inspiration and the role of all senses in the cooking and eating experience, from visual appeal to aroma and texture, as well the joy of exploring and tasting, the visual side of cooking, and the role of inspiration in culinary adventures. Join us for this juicy exploration of the joy of cooking and colour.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep5

⭐ CONNECT WITH ANDREA

website: andreahorgan.com

instagram @andreajanehorgan

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ ADDITIONAL LINKS

recipe: Nadiya Hussain's Salmon with Caramelised Onions, from her book Nadiya's Fast Flavours

Original music by Colin Bass

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⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

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We're back at the kitchen table with Ann McCluskey, with an episode of savouring the hearty charm of wholesome cooking.

Ann proves that culinary genius and deep nourishment and can be found in the simplest of meals. Growing up in Scotland, she learned the value of uncomplicated, wholesome food early on, and she continues to keep it alive, experimenting with flavours and ingredients, turning leftovers into feasts, and, best of all, breaking free from the strict rules of recipes. It's all about the joy of nourishment, the thrill of creating something delicious from scratch, and the freedom to explore. So, pull up a chair and join us as Ann guides us through her delightful culinary journey, full of surprises and simple yet delicious meals.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep4

⭐ CONNECT with Ann McCluskey

website: annmccluskey.co.uk

linkedin: Ann McCluskey

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

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Find out more about the things we discussed.

An Everlasting Meal (Tamar Adler)

The Creative Act (Rick Rubin)

Original music by Colin Bass

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

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In this episode Katerina's guest at the kitchen table is Amie McGraham.

We chat about our fascination with cooking, vintage recipes, seasonal produce and the sense of community that can be created through sharing food. Amie shares memories from her childhood and the influence of her mother, a cook and writer, who now inspires both Amie's cooking journey and some of her own writing projects. We trade stories of recipe experiments (the great and the not so great), and our enthusiasm for trying new and unusual combinations of ingredients. Amie shares recipe stories for peach cornbread and lemon blueberry poke cake, an how cooking can make you feel like home.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep3

⭐ CONNECT WITH AMIE

weblinks: linktr.ee/this_demented_life

Cook & Tell: amiemcg.substack.com/

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

Find out more about the things we discussed.

book: Small Fires, by Rebecca May Johnson

Original music by Colin Bass

Note: links are posted for your convenience, and do not imply endorsement, affiliation or advertisment.

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

theintuitivecook.co.uk/free

⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

A newsletter that helps you unleash your cooking instincts.

theintuitivecook.co.uk/newsletter

⭐ MEET OTHER CURIOUS HOME COOKS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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My guest for this episode is Lauren Woodgate, intuitive copywriting coach and storytelling expert, helping people to uncover the magic of their own words. We chat about about pancakes and pizza, unleashing creativity, unconventional flavours, and those small shifts in perspective that can blow your mind.

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep2

⭐ CONNECT WITH LAUREN

Lauren's website elleoquence.com

Lauren's Instagram @lauren_woodgate_

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ DITCH THE RECIPES

A FREE 5part mini course with my top tips to get started as an intuitive cook!

theintuitivecook.co.uk/free

⭐ YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

A newsletter that helps you unleash your cooking instincts.

theintuitivecook.co.uk/newsletter

⭐ MEET OTHER CURIOUS HOME COOKS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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⭐ Original music by Colin Bass

For this first episode around the kitchen table, Katerina gets talking to Kirsten Gibbs about all things sustainable and practical:

From one pot cooking and shopping by sail cargo, to surprising uses of pumpkin and the art of confit garlic, we dive into personalised eating, conscious food sourcing, local markets and many more stories and cooking tips from Kirsten's resourceful kitchen. Tune in for a wealth of resourceful and delicious ideas to explore in your own cooking adventures!

⭐ SHOW NOTES

theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep1

⭐ CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN

The Disappearing Boss

Kirsten Gibbs on LinkedIn

⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA

website theintuitivecook.co.uk

community Simply Good Food Collective

instagram @intuitive.cook

youtube @intuitivecook

contact [email protected]

⭐ LINKS

Find out more about the things we discussed (Note: links are posted for your convenience, and do not imply endorsement, affiliation or advertisment)

sail cargo: New Dawn Traders

book: What Your Food Ate

nutrition app: Zoe Personalised Nutrition

Original music by Colin Bass

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