A Girl, a Gay & a Thermo

Hello gorgeous listeners, Just popping in with a little update from us. Life has gone a bit… sideways. Bronts is in the middle of moving house, and this week my dad had a fall and shattered his femur, so we’re suddenly spending a lot of time doing hospital runs, family things, and generally trying to work out what the new normal looks like for a minute. So, we’re pressing pause on the pod for a co...

If Cookidoo deleted everything tomorrow, what recipes would survive? This week it’s Erin’s turn to take the wheel and count down her all-time Thermomix greatest hits. From the recipe that made her go “holy sh*t” (hello, Bao Buns with Braised Pork Belly) to the weeknight heroes, the hidden gems and the recipes she recommends over and over again, Erin is sharing the dishes that have genuinely earned...

This week, we’re handing Bronte the aux cord and counting down the recipes that have defined a generation. Well, his generation. From the chart-topping Bolognaise Rhapsody and Filo Me Softly to perennial favourites like Thai Green Chicken Curry, Mash for Two, Greek Broccoli and the encore that never disappoints, Chocolate Chip Cookies, we’re revisiting the recipes Bronts keeps coming back to time...

Winter has officially arrived, and frankly, we’re not thrilled about it. This week we kick things off with the results of last week’s very important poll: what colour are Mark’s socks, and are we dealing with another blue/black white/gold dress situation? We also chat about the Kylie documentary and a slightly stroppy Russell Crowe. If you're not interested in our non-food piffle talk, jump ahead...

Mince. The unsung hero of the weeknight dinner. Cheap, versatile, always available… and capable of so much more than bolognese, meatballs and burgers. This week, we’re giving mince the glow-up it deserves with smash burger tacos, pork and cabbage rolls, Mexican stuffed peppers, spiced lamb flatbreads and plenty of ideas to rescue you from your dinner rut. If you’ve got a packet of mince in the fri...

This week on A Girl, a Gay and a Thermo, we’re diving into the viral food trends we simply HAD to Thermify. We’re talking the Skinnymixers dumpling lasagne (and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype), sushi in every form imaginable — baked cups, sushi waffles, even sushi lasagne — plus everyone's obsession with cottage cheese (Bronte turns it into something actually delicious). Balsamic glaze ge...

This week on A Girl, a Gay and a Thermo, we’re grabbing life by the lunchbox handles and talking all things Grab and Go. Because apparently adulthood is just driving between commitments while wondering if a handful of Cheezels counts as a meal. We’re sharing the things keeping us vaguely nourished through the chaos — smoothie cubes, overnight oats, quinoa salad prep, bacon and veg frittatas, full...

This week, we’re embracing all things cosy and comforting (all with seasonal veggies) with our Easy Autumn Weeknights episode. We’re talking the dinners getting us through the cooler months without losing the will to cook — including crispy Brussels sprouts in the Thermie, a velvety curried parsnip and apple soup, a weeknight-friendly moussaka bowl, and the ultimate mac and cheese that honestly de...

This week, we kick things off with a little MasterChef debrief—past judges, new faces, and the very important observation: Have you noticed TM7s on the contestants' benches? Then, we get into it: what kind of mum are you feeding this Mother’s Day? From Fancy Mums to Boozy Mums (and everything in between), we’re diagnosing mum personalities and building the perfect menu to match. Bronte fully leans...

This week, we’re channelling Jerry Maguire and asking: can your Thermomix… complete you? We’re talking full plate energy — cooking your protein, carbs AND veg all at once using the bowl, simmering basket and Varoma (yes, she’s working overtime). No sad side salads here. On the menu: Corned beef with mustard sauce + veg Lemon rosemary chicken with rice Pork cannelloni with veg-packed sauc...

This week we’re diving into the world of one of our absolute faves—Alyce Alexandra. From cookbooks (that actually get used) to her genius pantry philosophy, we unpack who she is, how she built her food empire, and why we rate her so highly. We chat through her approach to real-life cooking—think staples that make dinner easier, not fancier—and the accessories that Thermo lovers swear by. Yes, we’v...

Petrol prices are cooked, groceries are wild and suddenly we're asking... what the hell do we cook when we're poor??! This week, we're getting budget savvy in the kitchen - how to shop smarter, stretch ingredients further, and create seriously good meals without spending a fortune. Think affordable risottos, clever ways with sausages, making every cut of meat count and how to take the sting out of...

Salt. Pepper. The OG power couple. This week we’re putting the ultimate seasoning duo front and centre—think crispy salt & pepper squid, rich Tuscan pepper beef, golden salt rosemary bread and a cheeky salted caramel sauce. We’re diving into salts, seasoning secrets and finishing it all off with a Bloody Mary (obviously). Simple ingredients, seriously iconic flavour. Sichuan pepper and chilli...

This week we're building the ultimate Easter table - and you're invited. Whether you're feeding seafood lovers, die-hard carnivores or the token veggie (we see you), we've got you covered with mix and match ideas for every part of the menu. From starters to the main event, some side ideas and a throwback to last week's chocolate episode, consider this an Easter choose-your-own adventure. No one-si...

This week we're diving into chocolate. How much is too much? We're talking about a very seductive choc orange tart, some fudgy pistachio, white chocolate and raspberry brownies and pears drowned in a spicy chocolate sauce. We also confess some of our guilty pleasures that don't involve chocolate... This episode is a goody in the lead up to Easter and planning some scrummy, chocolate desserts. Choc...

After a few weeks in the weeds of manual mode, we're back where we belong with some of our fave segments. What's for dinner? A couple of weeknight winners. Accessory of the Week (we look at the latest doo dah the Nester) Cookidoo Roulette (Bronte has bookmarked something truly disturbing) What did your Husband fuck up? Then we wrap it all up with a strawberry daiquiri. All in a day's work here at...

This week we dive into the delicious world of RecipeTin Eats and tackle a couple of Nagi's iconic recipes in the Thermomix. We chat about how to convert her stovetop methods into Thermie-friendly steps, what works brilliantly in the bowl and where using your machine manually is the key to recipe conversion. If you've ever looked at a RecipeTin Eats recipe and wondered 'can I do this in my Thermie?...

You've heard us talk manual mode, now we're breaking it down. In this bonus episode, we unpack the modes on your Thermomix - what they actually do, when to use them and which ones we secretly love. From the ever expanding chop mode, to turbo, to sous vide, this is your no-recipe, no-pressure guide to understanding your machine properly. Whether you're cooking from Cookidoo or adapting recipes like...

This week we are bowing down to the queen herself - Chrissie Swan - as we cook from her new cookbook The Shortcut Queen and Thermify some of her recipes (yes, we made up Thermify). We tackle her chicken soup, pasta alla vodka, have a hot minute about her quiches and boldly attempt a rice pilaf - all using the machine manually and talking through how to adapt each recipe for the Thermo. Also, Erin...

This week we're diving fork-first into STEAK. We're talking all the classics - Diane, peppercorn, red wine jus, mushroom... plus the beauty of butter on a steak. We're debating surf & turf (iconic or a crime?), steak tartare (refined or just raw mince on a plate?) and the terrifying moment Erin told us what a carpet bag steak is (it's a lot). We're in our Meat Era. Tune in! Diane sauce https:/...

After surviving the great laptop disaster of 2026 (RIP Erin's computer), we are officially back in the recording saddle - and what better way to return than by galloping straight into the Luna New Year? As we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and welcome in the Year of the Fire Horse, we also discuss; Traditional Chinese New Year dishes and what they symbolise. Growing up at our local Chinese r...

Bad news : No ep today. Worse news : Bronte's been away, he's flying Jetstar and Erin has been unsupervised and without her Gay for far too long. Good news : We're recording tomorrow and a new episode drops Wednesday. Best news : It'll be worth the wait. Thanks for sticking with us while we juggle the chaos of the last month. Back in your ears very soon xx You can find Bronte and Erin at; https://...

Valentine's Day is on the horizon and we're bringing back one of our all-time fave episodes - with a fresh intro from us because we have thoughts on the whole romantic nonsense of it all. We're talking romantic gestures, the petty little acts that somehow keep long-term relationships alive, and why Valentine's Day in restaurants is an absolute circle of hell. Bronte shares his most risqué Valentin...

Well... plot twist. Due to a catastrophic computer failure (RIP), we've lost our upcoming episodes and need a few weeks to regroup, recover and emotionally process. Instead of disappearing, we're pivoting - and replaying some of our absolute fave episodes while we get back on track. First up, we're wingin' it (literally) with one of our faves; Wingin' It. All things chicken wings - sauces, methods...

Quinoa... we know. It's got a reputation, but we're here to change your mind. This week, we're talking about the quinoa we actually like, how to cook it so it's fluffy (not soggy and bitter), and all the ways it can be genuinely delicious. Think savoury muffins, crunchy crackers, fresh salads, salmon burgers that don't taste 'healthy', and a surprisingly decadent chocolate cake that no one will gu...