100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Parents and Professionals

Criticism is something we'll all face in life. It's never easy, but help to make us better humans, business owners, and parents. We're going to share some of our recent experiences and how we've handled them. In this episode, we discuss: The Good The Bad Learning Points and so much more! Enjoy and happy cooking! Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

One step you can take to making meal planning easier for you is to create a weekly calendar. Sometimes that is easier said than done, so we'd like to break down some things you should take into consideration when creating a weekly meal plan. In this episode, we discuss: Building a meal planning calendar based on your schedule Selecting a Meal Planning Day Utilizing or Creating Meal Templates a...

If you've ever attended one of our Confident Kitchen Kickstarts, you know that mindset around food is extremely important. A diet isn't about restrictions, as it is more about the food you are taking in every day. If you can change your mind to focusing on health, wellness, and nutrient density, you will be more excited to actually implement healthy eating decisions for yourself and your f...

We recently launched our Meal Planning Subscription- Confident Kitchen Meal Plans and want to spill all the beans on all the hacks we offer to make meal planning easier every week for you. In this episode, we discuss: How often we'll be adding new recipes to the meal planning subscription The difference between regular and VIP How to incorporate the meal plans with special dietary needs and so...

Have you ever heard that quote..."the only constant in life is change"? It affects everything including our food trends, which in the past recent years have included things like sous vide, fat free everything, molten chocolate cake, and more! We're going to dive into some of the current trends, as well as how to navigate how to stay on top of them like professional chefs like us :) I...

We totally get that life happens and can get hard sometimes, but we work to not stay in the hard moment for long. We're sharing our top tips for how to keep moving forward, even when you're not feeling like it right now. In this episode, we discuss: Giving yourself grace when you're in a slump Changing your mindset to understanding perfection doesn't exist How we all feel like this...

We talk about meal planning a lot around here, but what about that time in between meals? Sometimes planning for snacks ends up being equally as important as meals because they tend to be more on the fly than a sit-down meal does, so we wanted to provide some tips to help! In this episode, we discuss: Why snacking is important with a busy lifestyle Snack tips for nutrition, portability, and conven...

Do you also have little ones at home? Ours LOVE to help around with the kitchen and we wanted to give some tips in this episode, to help you involve your children with all areas of meal planning and prep at home. In this episode, we discuss: Ingredient Selection Snacking Favorite Meals Easy Recipes Setting the Table Enjoy and happy cooking! Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission Join our group...

*Spoiler Alert* We didn't have kids when we first started our business, and we quickly had to adapt family life with entrepreneurial life to succeed at both. Balancing parenthood with business ownership is extremely challenging, but also extremely rewarding and we can't wait to share with you how we do just that. In this episode, we discuss: Maintaining a Schedule and Boundaries Weekly Fam...

Does meal planning stress you out? Rest assured, you're not the only busy parent or professional that feels that way, which is why we've got some core tips on how to get some variety in your meal, without adding stress. In this episode, we discuss: Why variety in your meal planning is important Finding the source of your meal planning stress Simplifying your kitchen processes to lower stre...

Have you ever wondered why some people say meal planning and others say meal prepping? Well not-so-shocker for you, they're actually two different things, but still very important things when it comes to preparing meals in your home kitchen. In this episode, we discuss: The difference in timeframe between meal planning and meal prepping The various scope of activities for each The efficiencies...

Valentine's Day is just a few days away! In this episode we share our top tips for making a memorable date for your significant other. Plan Ahead : This makes it more meaningful, memorable and fun. Create Ambiance or Atmosphere : Don't overthink it. This could be something as simple as music, flowers, or lighting. Choose a Fun Activity : Such as Cooking Together Choose Special Ingredients...

Meal planning is an important aspect of efficiently getting your meal done for the week. The best part is that it's customizable to your specific needs and there isn't a one size fits all, so there is always room for adjustment. In this episode we dive into some of the top benefits of why having a meal plan helps. Our Top 6 Benefits of Meal Planning: Long Term Time Savings- the streamlined...

In this episode we share a bit more information on our new free workshop for 2024, the Confident Kitchen Kickstart! It is a virtual workshop where you get to learn from the comfort of your own home, and we dive into jumpstarting your meal planning with the basics. Day 1: Mindset We teach why a mindset on food effects your goals and execution in meal planning. Day 2: Organization Flow in the kitche...

Working in professional kitchens is quite honestly pretty chaotic. Not only is everything hot, but it is very fast paced and easy to make mistakes. The goal is to have as few issues as possible and to catch them before they become major, but overall, there are bound to be some mishaps in the kitchen. In this episode we dive into some behind the scenes of when this has occurred, what we learned and...

Part of building a diverse diet with variety in ingredients, recipes and meals it is inevitable that you will need to start trying out new things. This can be a challenge for your family if you have picky or more selective eaters or it can be challenging for yourself as it is new and different. In this episode we offer some insight and tips on getting others and you involved in the trying new thin...

The poll selection from the group is in and the winning choice was Fruit and Cheese Kits! We're excited to share some super easy, filling and delicious snack pairings. In this episode we dive into our top 4 fruit and cheese kits and some tips for quick grab and go snack prep. We also have access to our 24 Fruit and Cheese Kit Combos down below. Sliced Brie with Honey and Sliced Apple: for adde...

Travel is not just about vacation for us. It's also a big way to continue our growth within the culinary field. While many examples we have are from outside the U.S., there is still a ton to learn throughout the different states. In this episode we do a deep dive into how travel has directly influenced our professional lives as chefs. Learning and Immersion: New Flavors and Ingredients How To&...

If you're parents like us you probably have snacks in your house. Our kids are big snackers, so we are always looking for ways to make sure they are having snacks that are also nutritious. Those are the ones that we make sure that they have easy access to. In this episode we share our tips to how to set up a snack station. Areas of Focus: 1. What snacks do you want them to have? healthy option...

We think we can all agree that there is a ton of information that can be found on food and some of it can be conflicting or confusing. Don't eat this or that, x is the healthiest, if you don't do it this way you will fail. We have heard a lot on convenience foods and their good or bad qualities. In this episode we talk about how to utilize convenience foods while also still being aware of...

Having a mealtime routine is important. Not only does it help set up and close the day, but it also gives you important time together as a family. In this episode we focus on some of the top reasons to get a routine set up. It Helps Build Structure in The Day : meals start and end the day, so this is a great time to get a jumpstart to a great day and a good close to the night. It Allows Family Con...

While the holidays wrap up, it's time to get back to our regular daily schedules, which we know for many of you are packed with work, kids, and activities. In this episode we share some great strategies to speed up your meal planning while also keeping it super simple for all of you have tight schedules. Master Recipe List : these are your go to recipes. They are reliable, quick and easy. Them...

Flexibility with meal planning will help customize it to your preferences, schedule and life. In this episode we talk about the top ways to utilize it and how it helps. 1. It makes your meals more adaptable. 2. It helps with stress management. 3. It allows for adjusting recipes for the season. Our Top Tips for Flexibility 1. Look into and use batch cooking. 2. Have a backup meal plan or emergency...

During the holidays we know there are lots of gatherings, whether for family, friends or work. Join us in this seasonal episode while we dive into our top 5 tips on Holiday Appetizers. Think about balance in your appetizers: This could be textures, flavors, hot vs cold, and diversity of ingredients. Utilize make ahead appetizers or platters: These are great for a less stressful meal addition and a...

This week we are talking about how utilizing batch cooking can be super helpful for parents and busy families when meal planning. In this episode we discuss: What is batch cooking? Our top ways it can help you. Meal plans can always be adjusted and customized to fit your specific needs. Batch Cooking Can Help With: Efficiency Consistency Lower Stress Variety Schedule Flexibility We hope you enjoye...