Shaped by Marie founder, Marie Taylor joins Colline and Rhona on this episode of Kitchen Tales. Marie is an experienced brow technician based in Thatcham Berkshire with a cosy home salon specialising in semi permanent brows and lip blush. 

Marie's mission is to help clients feel confident and beautiful inside and out. 

To find out more about Shaped by Marie head to https://www.shapedbymarie.com

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

In this episode of Kitchen Tales Colline and Rhona are joined by Ellie Palmer from Ellie’s Deli. Every village needs a hub for the community to engage and interact with one another and this forms the ethos of Ellie's Deli – a place for everyone to come and buy fresh produce in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Simon started this venture three years ago, with a small number of fruit and veg boxes outside the garage. Over the last few years, the dream has become a reality, with a fully-fledged deli operating alongside a well established fresh fruit & veg offering.  

Always there to greet and serve you with a smile, Ellie Palmer has been running the Deli for the last 18 months & hence the recent rebrand to Ellie's Deli. You can find out more about Ellie’s Deli at ⁠https://www.thehighclereredhouse.com/the-deli⁠

Visit Ellie's Deli at...

The Highclere RedHouse

Andover Road

Highclere

Newbury, Berkshire

RG20 9PU

Tel: 01635 255 531

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

Sarah is a self-taught baker with a passion for creating happiness through foodMoonlight Macarons was born of a love of baking during the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After spending countless hours creating various flavours and gifting to friends, the business began in 2022. Moonlight Macarons covers the West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and East Wiltshire areas and has even supplied weddings in Devon.

For those unable to buy locally, you can order macarons online!

Find out more about Moonlight Macarons at https://www.moonlightmacarons.co.uk

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

Season 2 of Kitchen Tales starts with a great chat with Kelley Waters, founder of The Orchard Clinic and author of Why Do I Feel Like This?

Kelley talks about qualifying as an osteopath in 1999, opening The Orchard Clinic in 2002, and how it’s grown into a busy, multi-disciplinary practice built around actually listening to people. We get into what clients are really dealing with when they walk through the door, from stress and burnout to feeling disconnected from their own bodies.

She also explains what led her to write Why Do I Feel Like This?, a book that looks at why our reactions and behaviours often make sense, even when they don’t feel helpful. We discuss coping mechanisms, modern life, and small shifts that can make things feel more manageable.

Find Kelley's book at https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0DN6C4FW9/

Find out more about The Orchard Clinic at https://theorchardclinic.co.uk

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

Jim and Kate from Creative Content Studio join Colline and Rhona for a role reversal - the producers become the guests.

They talk about the jump from corporate life into running a studio, what it’s really like to trade a guaranteed monthly salary for uncertainty, and how quickly the business has grown since opening in March. You’ll also hear why the local small business scene feels more collaborative than corporate life, the surprising mix of clients coming through the doors (from sound-healing sessions to construction marketing), and the bigger long-term vision: a larger creative space with multiple sets and room for more makers.

Plus, as tradition demands: what everyone’s having for dinner

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

This week on Kitchen Tales, we’re talking all things cake with Domino from Domino Purchase Cakes - from learning to bake with her grandmother, to merging graphic design and cake design into a business built on bespoke celebration and wedding cakes.

Domino shares what it’s really like to create one-of-a-kind designs (including an Alice in Wonderland showstopper), why pricing is the hardest part of the job, and how rising ingredient costs have changed everything. We also get into the most stress-inducing part of cake life: delivery - plus the kind of cake disasters you only laugh about once you’ve survived them.

And yes… we also talk Bake Off: The Professionals — early mornings, insane time pressure, and why Domino would never do it again.

Learn more about Domino Purchas Cakes at https://www.dominopurchas.com

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

In this episode of Kitchen Tales, we’re joined by Sarah from The Cookery Lab, a chemist-turned-cookery teacher who’s helping people rediscover confidence and joy in the kitchen.

We talk about cooking without strict recipes, teaching children real food skills, building confidence through tasting and instinct, and why cooking together matters more than perfection. Sarah shares how The Cookery Lab has evolved in its first year, from school workshops to adult classes, parties and seasonal sessions, plus her plans for the year ahead.

You can book sessions at The Cookery Lab at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thecookerylab

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

What do killer swans, a melted pink goose and a six cheese pasta bake have in common? They all live in the wonderfully weird world of Blind Maggot.

In this episode of Kitchen Tales, Colline and Rhona sit down with Chessie Rosier Parker, screen printer, YouTuber and co-founder of streetwear brand Blind Maggot and screen printing studio Squeegee & Ink. Chessie shares how following her partner Em into a university screen printing session sparked an obsession that grew into a fully fledged business, starting with a £5k “Dragons’ Den” style grant and evolving into a much loved t-shirt brand and educational channel.

They talk about how Blind Maggot’s designs come to life, including the infamous Killer Swans of Newbury tee and a cat doing something very undignified. Chessie explains why printing in-house makes all the difference for creativity and profit, and how Newbury’s markets, festivals and tattoo conventions have helped the brand thrive. She also speaks openly about working with her partner, the role merchandise plays in supporting creative industries, and how she found a path that truly suits her.

Find out more about Blind Maggot at https://www.blindmaggot.co.uk

There is plenty of love for local businesses too, from Lusso and Milk & Bean to the Newbury Artisan Market and charity collaborations such as FLAG DV. Chessie also shares the brilliant story behind the name Blind Maggot. And of course, the episode ends with the most important question of all: what is for dinner?

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.comYou can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecookStrategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.ukThis podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

This episode is proudly sponsored by Newbury boutique, Luna https://lunauk.co.uk

Colline and Rhona are back and looking festive and chatting about the whirlwind of Christmas catering, unusual festive traditions, and what they’re actually eating on Christmas Day this year (spoiler: it’s not turkey).

This week they’re joined by Libby, the artist and creative behind Magpie and the Mob (https://magpieandthemob.co.uk) and co-organiser of the beloved 

RenArtGades Artisan Market in Newbury (https://www.renartgades.co.uk).

Libby shares her journey from secondary school art teacher to full-time creative, building a business that blends artwork, hand-painted signs, window art, and her own unique style of drawn mindfulness. Her classes use simple drawing, movement and sensory prompts to help people access mindfulness without the pressure of sitting in silence - ideal for busy minds and neurodivergent folks.

She also lifts the curtain on how the RenArtGades market exploded from 20 traders to up to 80 makers, bakers, artists and artisans each month, and why supporting local independents matters more than ever. Expect stories of painting on every surface imaginable, community spirit on market days, and how creativity became Libby’s path back to joy.

A fun, creative chat filled with festive energy, small-business love, and plenty of laughs.

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.comYou can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecookStrategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.ukThis podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

In this episode of Kitchen Tales, Colline and Rhona sit down with Jemma Davis, the founder of Mini Food Explorers and the recipe developer behind the popular Junior Chef Challenge online course.

Jemma shares her journey from childhood “dinner parties” to a 25-year career in food development, including her time at M&S where she helped create products such as the well-known Posh Dog™.

She talks about why cooking skills matter more than ever for children, how to introduce little ones to real ingredients from a young age, and why confidence in the kitchen can shape healthier habits for life. The conversation covers everything from preschool cookery classes and after-school clubs to her new accessible online courses for tweens, plus tips for getting even the fussiest eaters involved.

The episode also includes the Kitchen Tales crew celebrating six months of the podcast (with a little help from Luna’s party outfits), festive gingerbread workshops, and plenty of laughs along the way.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get your kids cooking, how to build food confidence at home, or how to teach basic kitchen skills without the stress, this episode is full of practical ideas.

Find Jemma:
https://minifoodexplorers.co.uk
Instagram & Facebook: @minifoodexplorers

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk

This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk