Take the pressure off of mealtime. Amy Palajian from Yummy Toddler Food blends honesty and reality with flexible, sanity-saving ideas for everyone at the table. Her outlook on feeding three kids without becoming a short-order cook will encourage you to take a deep relaxing breath. More about Amy: With over a decade of writing, editing, and developing recipes for lifestyle magazines, websites, and books, Amy Palanjian created Yummy Toddler Food to be a place to teach and inspire parents with methods for easy cooking and techniques to reduce mealtime stress for everyone. Amy is the author of the forthcoming book, Dinnertime SOS, and lives with her family in central Pennsylvania. You can find her at yummytoddlerfood.com and @yummytoddlerfood on social media. Foodie With A Life Cooking Club: Ditch the cooking rut and stop the endless internet search for recipes. ⁠Cooking Club ⁠sends healthy, simple recipes each quarter with menu plan ideas and time-saving tips so members enjoy eating delicious food while expanding their cooking repertoire. $12/season Join here: ⁠bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

In part two of this series, Chef Tiffany Thomas joins the conversation from the perspective of a restaurant pro, personal chef, and avid home cook. She shares which kitchen equipment isn't worth the money, and her most loved kitchen tools. Episode links: Benriner mandoline Miyabi santoku knife Diamond steel Rubber spatula Original Cuisinart Commercial grade Vitamix Silicone muffin pan More about Tiffany Thomas: Tiffany Thomas is a professional chef, holistic nutritionist, and owner of Seasoned Soul Wellness, an in-home private chef business servicing the Seattle, Maui, Portland (Oregon), and Los Angeles areas. Prior to starting her private chef business, Tiffany was a restaurant chef in renowned Seattle establishments such as Altura Restaurant, Cascina Spinasse, and Lark. Chef Tiffany creates organic and nutritionally personalized meal prep for busy families who want to spend more time doing what they love. Ditch the cooking rut and stop the endless internet search for recipes. Cooking Club sends healthy, simple recipes each quarter with menu plan ideas and time-saving tips so members enjoy eating delicious food while expanding their cooking repertoire. $12/season Join here: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Are you a minimalist or maximalist when it comes to kitchen tools and equipment? In this two-part series, we get the perspective of a seasoned home cook, Meghan Kaloper, and next week, a restaurant pro and personal chef. More about Meghan: Meghan is a child, adolescent, and young adult mental health counselor, a novelty seeker, and a mom of a one-year-old, trying to keep it all together. She loves getting outside, reading, and being active. She enjoys cooking healthy delicious food but doesn't want to spend ages doing it. Join Cooking Club, a rad crew of people who want to cook (and eat!) amazing food. It is more than just recipes, it's a place to belong. Members receive veggie-forward recipes at the beginning of each season, spend less time thinking about what to feed their family, and add twenty-four new recipes to their repertoire! Sign up: ⁠bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Wake up your taste buds with three fun and delicious summer drinks, two of which can be prepared by your kiddos. Watch this reel to see me make DIY cold brew: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch8CiyXjYXc/ Join the Cooking Club, a rad crew of people who want to cook (and eat!) amazing food. It is more than just recipes, it's a place to belong. Members receive six veggie-forward recipes at the beginning of each season, spend less time thinking about what and how to feed their family, and add twenty-four new recipes to their repertoire! Sign up: ⁠bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB⁠ Here's what to expect from the ⁠summer collection⁠: Cream Biscuits With Raspberry Jam Marinated Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Cabbage, Cherry, & Lime Slaw Spiced Indian Chicken Burgers Olive Tapenade Pasta With Burst Tomatoes Herby Green Tahini --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Dinner al fresco or an impromptu picnic sounds great in theory, but sometimes it's all just... more. Here's a quick how-to episode to make picnicking with your family a breeze. Recipe links: Apricot Chickpea Salad: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/apricot-chickpea-salad Stone Fruit and Burrata: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/stone-fruit-and-burrata Lentils With Thyme and Parmesan: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/lentils-with-thyme-and-parmesan Join the Cooking Club, a rad crew of people who want to cook (and eat!) amazing food. It is more than just recipes, it's a place to belong. Members receive six veggie-forward recipes at the beginning of each season, spend less time thinking about what and how to feed their family, and add twenty-four new recipes to their repertoire this year! Sign up: ⁠bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB⁠ Here's what to expect from the ⁠summer collection⁠: Cream Biscuits With Raspberry Jam Marinated Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Cabbage, Cherry, & Lime Slaw Spiced Indian Chicken Burgers Olive Tapenade Pasta With Burst Tomatoes Herby Green Tahini --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

"If it's not a hell yes, it's a no." Personal stylist, Kevin Ann Jordan, helps women curate a closet that they love (and wear!) that is kind to the planet, people, and animals. Kevin believes that women don’t have to sacrifice style to be sustainable in their clothing choices and that knowing one’s personal style is the secret to loving your wardrobe. If you’ve ever stood in front of your full closet and felt like you have nothing to wear, you’re going to love my conversation with Kevin Ann Jordan! Find Kevin: Instagram: @tailoredstylist Facebook: facebook.com/tailoredstylist Web: tailoredstylist.com   Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Subscribe and save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Do you feel like your wellness routine could use an upgrade? Chef Tiffany teaches us how the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis test identifies deficiencies and metabolic rate in your body, and how to remedy imbalances. Plus we talk about better summer hydration and simple hacks to increase your vitality. Chef Tiffany is offering a $50 discount on nutrition consulting, use code FOODIE at checkout on https://www.seasoned-soul.com/nutrition Episode links: ⁠Trace minerals: https://www.amazon.com/Trace-Minerals-Research-Concentrace-Mineral/dp/B005BP5UCM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=266AWPR9HCYSI&keywords=trace%2Bminerals&qid=1681938094&sprefix=trace%2Bminer%2Caps%2C313&sr=8-5&th=1⁠ ⁠Celtic Sea salt: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Sea-Salt-Resealable-Paleo-Friendly/dp/B009NT3JD4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=VPBNSUMWDVZR&keywords=celtic+sea+salt&qid=1681938140&sprefix=celtic+sea+salt%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2 Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Subscribe and save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

It's spring cleaning time! Experienced home cook, Meghan Kaloper, takes us on a virtual tour of her kitchen, reveals what spice she carries in her purse, and shares her shortcut for a homemade meal during busy weekdays. More about Meghan: Meghan is a child, adolescent, and young adult mental health counselor, a novelty seeker, and a mom of a one-year-old, trying to keep it all together. She loves getting outside, reading, and being active. She enjoys cooking healthy delicious food but doesn't want to spend ages doing it. Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Subscribe and save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Does it feel like your winter go-to recipes no longer fit now that spring has arrived? I'm sharing inspiration for hearty spring salads with the help of two cookbooks that are giving my kitchen life. Also in this episode, a catch-up about me, and a fun recipe that turned our family into radish lovers. Episode links: Neighborhood by Hetty McKinnon: https://www.amazon.com/Neighborhood-Hearty-Salads-Plant-Based-Recipes/dp/1611804558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LEPIY75GU34M&keywords=neighborhood+by+hetty+mckinnon&qid=1680715708&s=books&sprefix=neighborhood+by+hetty+mckennon%2Cstripbooks%2C143&sr=1-1 Food Lover's Cleanse by Sara Dickerman: https://www.amazon.com/Bon-Appetit-Delicious-Nourishing-Healthful/dp/0062390236 Easy Roasted Beets With Blue Cheese: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/roasted-beets-with-blue-cheese-and-hazelnuts?rq=beets The Kitchn Roasted Radishes: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-roasted-radishes-215614 Seasonal Recipe Bundle membership: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Subscribe and save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Roasting a whole chicken can feel intimidating, but it's the simplest Sunday meal that will support you throughout the week. Learn two roasting techniques and ideas to inspire your family meals. Episode notes: Buttermilk-Marinated Roast Chicken: https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/buttermilkmarinated-roast-chicken Simple Crispy Roasted Chicken: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/crispy-chicken?rq=crispy%20chicken It happens once a year, the seasonal recipe bundle goes on sale and it’s right now! Buy one membership and give the second for free for only $12/season. Subscribe today, offer ends 12/26/22. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615a7e31c71e8685f183b902 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

If you're like me and have two bundles of wilted parsley in your fridge with no foreseeable future purpose, this episode is for you. These simple and flexible recipes reduce food waste, and are herb-forward, meal-prep-friendly, and delicious. Episode Resources: Giada's Pesto: https://giadzy.com/blogs/recipes/giadas-classic-pesto-alla-genovese Cod Cooked in Parchment: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/cod-en-pappiote?rq=cod Chimichurri: https://cafedelites.com/authentic-chimichurri-uruguay-argentina/3 If you're loving the recipe inspiration, subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you eating healthy while thoughtfully doing less. Subscribe to the annual membership for $12/each season and add 24 delicious recipes, delivered to your inbox, this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe - bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Tami Hafzalla shares the importance of giving yourself the space to pause.   Tami has been teaching Yoga for 22 years and is adept at holding a grounding compassionate space that is warm and welcoming for all. Tami teaches retreats in beautiful settings worldwide and leads teacher trainings in Seattle. Additionally, Tami is an Ayurvedic practitioner and licensed massage therapist. Tami is a mother and for many years assisted couples as a doula. She is passionate about all phases of womanhood and empowers women to connect with divine innate wisdom and intuition.  For more on Tami, please visit: www.bhakti-flow.com Seasonal Recipe Bundle: Healthy, feel-good recipes are a click away. Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $12/season and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Chef Tiffany Thomas shares how time swapping saves your week. Lighten your mental load, eat healthier, and feel refreshed by doing one simple thing during lunch. Episode Resources: IG: instagram.com/cheftiffanythomas Link to Tif's Picks newsletter featuring easy lunches with recipes and ideas: https://preview.mailerlite.com/m3o9x5p6q5 Meal-prep site to find a meal-prep chef in your area: seasoned-soul.com Weekly recipe club: cheftiffanythomas.com/recipes If you're loving the recipe inspiration, subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you eating healthy while thoughtfully doing less. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and feel confident making 24 new delicious recipes this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe - bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

October is all about soul-warming soup ideas. Heat a nourishing, hydrating, homemade soup, and in under fifteen minutes dinner is served. This is your weekday menu plan superstar. Plus I give you three ideas to make it a more substantial meal. From vegan to omnivore, there are menu ideas for everyone at the table. Recipe resources: Butternut Squash Soup: https://frenchwomendontgetfat.com/recipe/butternut-squash-soup-from-the-french-women-dont-get-fat-cookbook/ Simple Homemade Lentil Soup: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/simple-lentil-soup?rq=lentil Split Pea Soup: https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB If you're loving the recipe inspiration, subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you eating healthy while thoughtfully doing less. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes, delivered to your inbox, this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe - bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

"I'm in the process of creating the beautiful arc that is my life... I'm not just looking at the destination." Bianca, owner of the boutique travel company, Italian Fix, focuses on having fun and playing the long game as keys to her success. Enjoy this frank conversation about betting on yourself and working backward from the life you want. Bianca Gignac is a serial entrepreneur, mother, and owner of a portfolio of offers that she started from scratch with $80 and a book on how to build a website. In the last dozen years, she's built two companies and launched dozens of offers in the marketplace resulting in millions of dollars in sales. Her recent focus has been mentoring 40 new business owners to help them launch and grow their offers in the market, too. Bianca has spent time living in Costa Rica and Italy but now resides on Vancouver Island, Canada. More from Bianca: Instagram: Italian Fix (@italianfix) • Instagram photos and videos Bianca / Business Builder (@biancagignac_) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Italian Fix | Facebook Bianca Gignac, Consultant | Facebook Websites: Beautiful Italy Tours - ITALIAN FIX Autonomy Academy (heyautonomy.com) Seasonal Recipe Bundle:  Healthy, feel-good recipes are a click away. Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Tina Green is back to talk about supporting the body during autumn, from daily rituals to dietary edits. Get ready to check your energetic budget because Tina talks sleep, intimacy and wellness. Tina Green is a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, Ayurvedic Health & Lifestyle Teacher and Well-being Coach who offers programs and resources for well-being focused around the mind-body-spirit connection. Find more from Tina: https://floatyourcork.com/ & @floatyourcork Virtual Cooking Classes: October 19th "Cozy Italian Soup" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November 15th "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch Seasonal Recipe Bundle: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Healthy, feel-good recipes are a click a way. Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Dinner on the Table is a monthly series dedicated to dinner ideas. In September I'm talking shrimp with three effortless menus you can easily pull from your back pocket at a moments notice. Shrimp cooks quickly and doesn't need to marinate - finish it with a squeeze of lemon and dinner is served. Virtual Cooking Classes:  October 19th "Cozy Italian Dinner" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November 15th "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch Recipe and link resources: 11 Olives: Traditional Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar https://store.11olives.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=18%2Dyr%2DBalsamic%2D12%2E5oz Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus With Pesto: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/asparagus-with-pesto-and-grilled-shrimp?rq=shrimp Giada de Laurentiis' Classic Pesto: https://giadzy.com/blogs/recipes/giadas-classic-pesto-alla-genovese Seasonal Recipe Bundle: bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB Healthy, feel-good recipes are a click a way. Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired, and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

In this episode I discuss my top tips for introducing new foods to your baby/toddler and how to not drive yourself crazy.  Two resources I’ve loved and found to be very helpful are Bringing Up Bébé, by Pamela Druckerman and French Kids Eat Everything, by Karen Le Billon.  Live FWAL Cooking Classes: October "Cozy Dinner" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch If you're loving the recipe inspo, subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you eating healthy while thoughtfully doing less. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes, delivered to your inbox, this year. Save 10% with code: 10-THE-POD-SENT-ME Subscribe - bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

If you've found yourself in the "nut-free" school lunch zone, this episode is for you. I talk through nut-free ideas from sandwich to bento box, plus grown-up versions so everyone eats right, including you! Live FWAL Cooking Classes: October "Cozy Dinner" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch If you're loving the recipe inspo, subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you eating healthy while thoughtfully doing less. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes, delivered to your inbox, this year: Subscribe - bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support

Gina Hamadey joins the pod to speak about her book, I Want to Thank You. Gina spent a year writing 365 thank you notes to the people who touched her life in big and small ways. If you're looking to feel connection in a disconnected world, this conversation and book are for you. Gina was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Magazine and George. She founded the content and social strategy firm Penknife Media. She has written for The New York Times, Real Simple, and Elle, and wrote the cookbook ¡Buenos Nachos! Her website, ginahamadey.com, links to her book, social media and newsletter.  Live FWAL Cooking Classes: October "Cozy Dinner" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/cozy-dinner-virtual-cooking-class November "Holiday Sides to Healthy Lunch" Cooking Class: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/holiday-sides-to-healthy-lunch Need healthy, feel-good recipes that are completely doable?  Subscribe to my Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) and you'll receive seasonal recipe packs each quarter to keep you inspired, and your family excited for dinner. Subscribe to the annual membership for only $45 and add 24 delicious recipes delivered to your inbox this year: Subscribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-conrad/support