In this mini episode I talk about how to enlist your team to become part of the weekly cooking and planning practice so you're able to delegate and have better buy-in at the table. We'll also cover the dinner ritual - getting your family together at the table to create a grounding space of connection. 

If you're in a cooking rut or just looking for dinner inspo, a subscription to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle is an investment in your time. It's 6 toolbox recipes delivered to your inbox quarterly that are simple, delicious, seasonal and healthy. Members are loving it - here's what they say: 

"The SRB is 💯. Everything has been delicious!! I can't wait to try the rest!” - April H.

"I loved my first SRB! I now LOVE the idea of making a batch of soup at the beginning of each week.  It makes it SO much easier to make better food choices during the week, as I have at least something to grab for lunch, dinner, or as an add-on to a dish.  This strategy has already helped me cut back on takeout!" -Melissa D.

Subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

Kate Spielman, Lifestyle Family Photographer and yoga practitioner, speaks with me about how yoga influences her parenting. We discuss simple exercises anyone can do with their child to unwind and Kate shares the thing that surprised her most about becoming a mom.

Find Kate at: 

https://www.katespielmanphotography.com 

@katespielmanphoto

Episode Resources:

Yoga books for kids: ABC's Of Yoga and I Am Yoga

Ziva Kids meditation: https://zivameditation.com/happyfamily/

Learn more about Menu Plan coaching: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/menuplanning

Subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

Big life transitions, like bringing home a new baby or starting a new job, upend your routine. I'll talk through two of my most popular recipes, why they work during big transitions and how you can remix them with whatever is already in your pantry. Having healthy food prepared in the fridge means you'll eat better and nourish yourself during a time when you really need it.

Apricot Chickpea Salad: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/apricot-chickpea-salad

Peanut Butter Protein Balls: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/eas-homemade-peanut-butter-protein-balls?rq=protein%20balls

Build your recipe toolbox with the Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB), an annual membership of 24 simple, seasonal, easy to riff from, and always delicious recipes. Each bundle offers recipes that can be batch cooked in advance or made fresh in the moment, and includes pro-tips to save you time and energy.

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Do you notice a physical and mental shift in spring? Ayurvedic Health & Lifestyle Teacher, Tina Green, and founder of Float Your Cork, offers simple habit changes that will transform how you feel this season. 

- Take the dosha quiz: https://floatyourcork.com/landing/discoveryourdosha

- Learn more about Ayurvedic medicine: https://floatyourcork.com/

- Join Christina's annual recipe membership to ditch the cooking rut and build your toolbox. Learn to make 24 healthy, delicious meals that save you time and flex with picky eaters. https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

@riananolet asked for tips to cook dried beans, "...mine never turn out great.” Guest Meghan Kaloper up-levels the conversation and explains how she preps, cooks, and freezes different types of beans - plus how to save an overcooked pot of beans from the compost. Submit your foodie questions by sending a voicemail to the link below or DM me on Instagram (@foodiewithalife), your question may be featured on an episode. 

Cooking rut? Subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle and skip the "dinner ideas" Google search, an annual membership includes 24 seasonal recipes to build your toolbox. Recipes are veg forward, healthy-ish and totally doable. bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

In this episode my long time friend and cooking class client, Erin Galloway, joins me to ask questions about how to cook, shop and plan alongside her chef-y partner. Moral of the story, if your partner loves to cook - you want their light to shine - but it has to be a good balance for everyone. We talk about it all in this fun episode! Follow Erin's doggy escapades on IG: @punkrockpinschers

Episode takeaways: 

Wish your Foodie Godmother would swoop in each season with healthy, feel-good recipes that are totally doable?  Subscribe to the Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive quarterly seasonal recipes to keep you inspired, and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB

In this episode, I discuss the must-have items you need in the freezer to make life easier. I love to hear from you and learn what's in your freezer that makes life easier! Send me a voicemail at the bottom of episode notes, or DM me on Instagram @foodiewithalife to tell me what saves you time.

Episode takeaways: 

My signature Menu Plan program waitlist is open now! The program is designed to teach you how to plan a flexible, sustainable menu for your week. Get ahead and set the habit with delicious, healthy meals that make you feel great with zero stress. It’s about quality of life. I’ll teach you how to reduce food waste, grocery shop with a plan, save time, and build your repertoire of recipes that you can riff from and go back to, again and again. Learn more: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/menuplanning

If you're looking for recipe inspiration, subscribe to Cooking Club. Get menu planning advice, and grocery lists, while gaining knowledge with ingredient swaps.

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In this episode I provide tactical ways to get out of a cooking rut, explain toolbox recipes and how to expand your culinary repertoire to new cuisines. I'll also give you my top 3 cookbook recommendations and what I've learned from them. 

Episode takeaways:

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Prioritize your quality of life. This podcast is about grinding less so you can be more present and grounded. It’s about fueling your body to truly feel nurtured - taking care of yourself, tuning into mindfulness, eating real food, doing activities that give you energy, surrounding yourself with people who make you feel like the best version of you, and taking time to rest. It's about thoughtfully doing less and feeling better. Welcome to the tribe.

Learn more about Foodie with a Life on www.foodiewithalife.com

In this episode I answer client questions about reducing weekday food waste for an upgraded easy lunch salad and when to prep for the week. If you would like to submit your kitchen or cooking question, leave a voicemail in the link below, or DM me on Instagram: @foodiewithalife. I love hearing from you and talking through all those tricky kitchen scenarios. 

Join me LIVE on February 23, 2022, at 7pm for a 45 minute cooking class all about healthy weekday lunches. I show you how to prep 2 dishes in advance that will fuel you all week. Details and registration: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61f9b5fa60ada4164ea70421

Episode Takeaways:

Siri D. asked: "What’s your recommendation for salads? I usually buy the big spring mix box and end up tossing most of it. I’m trying to get better about making some pre made salads to eat on my lunch breaks."

Celina K. asked: "When do you menu plan?"

If you're looking for seasonal recipe inspiration, join the Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership. It's a year of seasonal recipes delivered to you just as the seasons change. Receive 6 exclusive recipes, 4 times a year, that are super delicious, totally doable and healthy. Subscribe: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop

Learn more about my 4-week Menu Plan program: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/menuplanning

Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: anchor.fm/christina-conrad/support