Stay in as much as you can. Trips out only to restock the toilet paper and the liquor cabinet.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 5.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

And, don’t forget, you can find us all over the place now! Wherever your favorite place is to listen to podcasts, we’re probably there, even on Alexa! We’re on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and of course, here, but you can take us on the road anytime you like!

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 6.

Stay in as much as you can. Trips out only to restock the toilet paper and the liquor cabinet.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 5.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

And, don’t forget, you can find us all over the place now! Wherever your favorite place is to listen to podcasts, we’re probably there, even on Alexa! We’re on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and of course, here, but you can take us on the road anytime you like!

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 6.

Still in the house; still foraging..

In this episode, Natalia brings interesting items from her pantry over to mine for another game of What’s In Your Pantry?!

Can’t begin to tell you how much I love game show music. I guess I am just a frustrated game show host! Music aside, we had a great time figuring out what to do with all of the crazy stuff that Natalia has in her pantry.

These days you need to be a little more creative than usual. Not just because you can’t run to the store at the drop of a hat but because it’s really more fun to be a bit adventurous with what’s on hand. If you’re extra brave, you could get your kids involved with “I wonder what we could do with this stuff?”. Their minds run much farther afield than ours so you might learn something, who knows? We even brought Alexa into the mix for this show.

Seriously though, don’t be intimidated by unusual items that could be outside your comfort zone.

Hello!, isn’t everything outside our comfort zones right now?

So, sit back, relax and enjoy Episode 4!

Stay in as much as you can. Trips out only to restock the toilet paper and the liquor cabinet.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 5.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

Still in the house; still foraging..

In this episode, Natalia brings interesting items from her pantry over to mine for another game of What’s In Your Pantry?!

Can’t begin to tell you how much I love game show music. I guess I am just a frustrated game show host! Music aside, we had a great time figuring out what to do with all of the crazy stuff that Natalia has in her pantry.

These days you need to be a little more creative than usual. Not just because you can’t run to the store at the drop of a hat but because it’s really more fun to be a bit adventurous with what’s on hand. If you’re extra brave, you could get your kids involved with “I wonder what we could do with this stuff?”. Their minds run much farther afield than ours so you might learn something, who knows? We even brought Alexa into the mix for this show.

Seriously though, don’t be intimidated by unusual items that could be outside your comfort zone.

Hello!, isn’t everything outside our comfort zones right now?

So, sit back, relax and enjoy Episode 4!

Stay in as much as you can. Trips out only to restock the toilet paper and the liquor cabinet.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! And, if you’re worried about eating “right”, you won’t want to miss Episode 5.

If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and while we’re really not desperate (at least not yet), we certainly have to be a lot more creative.

So, if we can’t go to any of the grocery stores just for fun, we can hang out in my kitchen and forage through my pantry. (The picture included with this post is one of my pantry so you do have a visual.) And, Natalia had a great time rummaging through all the foodstuffs she found. True enough, I probably have things in my pantry that most people don’t. We could still get crazy with some of the odd and possibly even bizarre items that she dug out,

Like most people, I have flour and rice and some canned goods, as well as things I totally forgot about and don’t really know what they are. We did not do an exhaustive search but we went through any number of items and included ideas about what you can do with them.

We recorded this episode from my kitchen (truly just outside my pantry doors) so the sound is definitely “live” and is different from the other episodes so we hope you enjoy the difference. We had a great time doing it and I think you’ll be able to tell that, too. Of course, we kinda always have a great time!

Here comes Season 3, Episode 3, complete with sound effects as we play…”What’s In Your Pantry?”

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! We’ll be back with a peek inside Natalia’s pantry next time…hope it’s not TOO scary!!

And, if you have a minute take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and while we’re really not desperate (at least not yet), we certainly have to be a lot more creative.

So, if we can’t go to any of the grocery stores just for fun, we can hang out in my kitchen and forage through my pantry. (The picture included with this post is one of my pantry so you do have a visual.) And, Natalia had a great time rummaging through all the foodstuffs she found. True enough, I probably have things in my pantry that most people don’t. We could still get crazy with some of the odd and possibly even bizarre items that she dug out,

Like most people, I have flour and rice and some canned goods, as well as things I totally forgot about and don’t really know what they are. We did not do an exhaustive search but we went through any number of items and included ideas about what you can do with them.

We recorded this episode from my kitchen (truly just outside my pantry doors) so the sound is definitely “live” and is different from the other episodes so we hope you enjoy the difference. We had a great time doing it and I think you’ll be able to tell that, too. Of course, we kinda always have a great time!

Here comes Season 3, Episode 3, complete with sound effects as we play…”What’s In Your Pantry?”

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in these trying times. Change is hard but it’s the only constant if you stop and think about it. Life will never be the same after this but we’re discovering how resilient and resourceful we can all be.

We love you guys. Keep listening and hang in there! We’ll be back with a peek inside Natalia’s pantry next time…hope it’s not TOO scary!!

And, if you have a minute take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. We’ve got a lot of fun offerings on there that you won’t get to see or experience or have anywhere else.

With the best of intentions, we began our third season.

Our plans included visiting many food markets, groceries, wine stores and more but COVID-19 had different plans. So, like most of you listening, we are staying home and making the best of it. I, for one, am getting lots of things done that I simply don’t have time for under normal conditions. Natalia is doing the same. For the record, we have a catering arm to our business so we now have the opportunity to develop it beyond the occasional order. We are full-fledged caterers with curbside takeout and delivery!

But back to the business of podcasting…

Since we are stuck inside, planning is always at the top of my mind (you know how I love lists). So get prepared, I know we are, as we lead you through the maze of grocery store psychology and then how to deal with and notice it as you do your occasional shopping these days. The stockers don’t just throw the items on the shelves wherever they like or wherever they will fit. Oh no! You have to consider not only what shelf it goes on but possibly that a manufacturer paid to have its product placed squarely in the “bullseye” so you don’t miss it. Also, don’t disregard those end caps in the stores, they have a big purpose as well. And, of course, we all know what that purpose is, right? It’s to get you to buy stuff. Stuff that you need and then stuff that you don’t need but gosh, it looks so enticing…I need one, or five.

So come with us as we tell you all about Supermarket Psychology and what you can do about it.

Now, you are supremely prepared to face the grocery store today and when things get back to “normal” because even though it may be the “new normal”, it will be back.

So, enjoy!

Listen, subscribe (on Apple Podcasts, please…that would be great!), download, and review us. All those things! Comment below, too, we love to read your comments and as you know, we take them to heart! We love to hear from you!!And more fun surprises…our Patreon page is LIVE! Click the button below, check it out and please become a member. It really helps keep this podcast running! You’ll get lots of extra personal goodies, too!!!

We’re still waiting on our first patron…will it be you?!

With the best of intentions, we began our third season.

Our plans included visiting many food markets, groceries, wine stores and more but COVID-19 had different plans. So, like most of you listening, we are staying home and making the best of it. I, for one, am getting lots of things done that I simply don’t have time for under normal conditions. Natalia is doing the same. For the record, we have a catering arm to our business so we now have the opportunity to develop it beyond the occasional order. We are full-fledged caterers with curbside takeout and delivery!

But back to the business of podcasting…

Since we are stuck inside, planning is always at the top of my mind (you know how I love lists). So get prepared, I know we are, as we lead you through the maze of grocery store psychology and then how to deal with and notice it as you do your occasional shopping these days. The stockers don’t just throw the items on the shelves wherever they like or wherever they will fit. Oh no! You have to consider not only what shelf it goes on but possibly that a manufacturer paid to have its product placed squarely in the “bullseye” so you don’t miss it. Also, don’t disregard those end caps in the stores, they have a big purpose as well. And, of course, we all know what that purpose is, right? It’s to get you to buy stuff. Stuff that you need and then stuff that you don’t need but gosh, it looks so enticing…I need one, or five.

So come with us as we tell you all about Supermarket Psychology and what you can do about it.

Now, you are supremely prepared to face the grocery store today and when things get back to “normal” because even though it may be the “new normal”, it will be back.

So, enjoy!

Listen, subscribe (on Apple Podcasts, please…that would be great!), download, and review us. All those things! Comment below, too, we love to read your comments and as you know, we take them to heart! We love to hear from you!!And more fun surprises…our Patreon page is LIVE! Click the button below, check it out and please become a member. It really helps keep this podcast running! You’ll get lots of extra personal goodies, too!!!

We’re still waiting on our first patron…will it be you?!

Annnnd, we’re BACK! It seems like forevah since last we connected but we’ve created some great content for you and we hope you enjoy it. I like to think that it was worth the wait.

We wanted to do some new things to keep you (and us) interested in making cooking and food, fun and stress-free so here’s what we’re doing this season. We’re cracking the food shopping code (as they say).

More interviews!

On-The-Road episodes!

And, of course, lots of new suggestions and ideas for how to make all things cooking more fun!

We’re hitting the road so that you can actually hear how we tackle a market. All kinds of markets! We’ll get you up close and personal with everything from International to Fish to Farmers and how to best shop for what you need.

The food services, like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, are great and convenient. We believe part of the reason for this (and Natalia raises her hand on this one) is that you don’t have to shop for ingredients or even think about them. They all appear on your doorstep. How much easier can you get? But sometimes, you have to venture out so we’re here for you to make it more pleasant and yes, dare I say, fjun.

So snuggle up to your favorite listening device and check out the introduction to what is going to be a super fun season of food and where to find it! Coming atcha right here and now…

We’re very excited to bring you lots of new content, introduce you to some new people and keep this whole cooking and food world fun and stress-free.

So, enjoy! Listen, subscribe (on Apple Podcasts, please…that would be great!), download, and review us. All those things! Comment below, too, we love to read your comments and as you know, we take them to heart! We love to hear from you!!

And more fun surprises…our Patreon page is LIVE! Click the button below, check it out and please become a member. It really helps keep this podcast running! You’ll get lots of extra personal goodies, too!!!

Annnnd, we’re BACK! It seems like forevah since last we connected but we’ve created some great content for you and we hope you enjoy it. I like to think that it was worth the wait.

We wanted to do some new things to keep you (and us) interested in making cooking and food, fun and stress-free so here’s what we’re doing this season. We’re cracking the food shopping code (as they say).

More interviews!

On-The-Road episodes!

And, of course, lots of new suggestions and ideas for how to make all things cooking more fun!

We’re hitting the road so that you can actually hear how we tackle a market. All kinds of markets! We’ll get you up close and personal with everything from International to Fish to Farmers and how to best shop for what you need.

The food services, like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, are great and convenient. We believe part of the reason for this (and Natalia raises her hand on this one) is that you don’t have to shop for ingredients or even think about them. They all appear on your doorstep. How much easier can you get? But sometimes, you have to venture out so we’re here for you to make it more pleasant and yes, dare I say, fjun.

So snuggle up to your favorite listening device and check out the introduction to what is going to be a super fun season of food and where to find it! Coming atcha right here and now…

We’re very excited to bring you lots of new content, introduce you to some new people and keep this whole cooking and food world fun and stress-free.

So, enjoy! Listen, subscribe (on Apple Podcasts, please…that would be great!), download, and review us. All those things! Comment below, too, we love to read your comments and as you know, we take them to heart! We love to hear from you!!

And more fun surprises…our Patreon page is LIVE! Click the button below, check it out and please become a member. It really helps keep this podcast running! You’ll get lots of extra personal goodies, too!!!