Foodie With A Life

This dinner is fun! Crunchy textures, fresh flavors and a healthy base dish encourage your family to eat loads of vegetables while cleaning out your fridge/pantry. Invite your team to help prepare dinner for an outside the box type of meal. Lentils With Thyme & Parmigiano: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/recipes/lentils-with-thyme-and-parmesan?rq=lentil Tuscan Bean Salad: https://www.foodiewit...

Imagine a world where high school students manage their school's organic garden, learn to cook with a plethora of fruits and vegetables they grew and write recipes as they experiment; those recipes and ingredients are passed down to preschoolers who taste the food and bring recipes and produce home to their parents. It's happening in Skagit Valley.  Steve Crider, Farm to School Lead for Viva...

Katherine Myrvold joins to talk about Viva Farms, a Farm Business Incubator and Training Program empowering aspiring and limited-resource farmers by providing bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing and capital throughout the Skagit Valley. The incubator program consists of 29 farm businesses, 9 of which are Latino-owned and 44...

Annalee Nolting shares low lift, high impact ideas to refresh your home and impart a sense or joy to living spaces. 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 get 24 to...

Introducing solids to your little one is fun and unnerving. In this mini episode, I share my favorite resources, strategies to encourage adventurous eaters, and tools that save you time and money.  Episode resources: BEABA Babycook 4 in 1 Steam Cooker: https://www.foodiewithalife.com/shop/p/beaba-babycook-macaron-4-in-1-steam-cooker-and-blender-45-cups-dishwasher-safe French Kids Eat Everythi...

In this mini episode I talk about how to enlist your team to become part of the weekly cooking and planning practice so you're able to delegate and have better buy-in at the table. We'll also cover the dinner ritual - getting your family together at the table to create a grounding space of connection.  If you're in a cooking rut or just looking for dinner inspo, a subscription to the Seasonal...

Kate Spielman, Lifestyle Family Photographer and yoga practitioner, speaks with me about how yoga influences her parenting. We discuss simple exercises anyone can do with their child to unwind and Kate shares the thing that surprised her most about becoming a mom. Find Kate at:  https://www.katespielmanphotography.com  @katespielmanphoto Episode Resources: Yoga books for kids: ABC's Of Y...

Big life transitions, like bringing home a new baby or starting a new job, upend your routine. I'll talk through two of my most popular recipes, why they work during big transitions and how you can remix them with whatever is already in your pantry. Having healthy food prepared in the fridge means you'll eat better and nourish yourself during a time when you really need it. Apricot Chickpea Salad:...

Do you notice a physical and mental shift in spring? Ayurvedic Health & Lifestyle Teacher, Tina Green, and founder of Float Your Cork, offers simple habit changes that will transform how you feel this season.  - Take the dosha quiz: https://floatyourcork.com/landing/discoveryourdosha - Learn more about Ayurvedic medicine: https://floatyourcork.com/ - Join Christina's annual recipe members...

@riananolet asked for tips to cook dried beans, "...mine never turn out great.” Guest Meghan Kaloper up-levels the conversation and explains how she preps, cooks, and freezes different types of beans - plus how to save an overcooked pot of beans from the compost. Submit your foodie questions by sending a voicemail to the link below or DM me on Instagram (@foodiewithalife), your question may be fea...

In this episode my long time friend and cooking class client, Erin Galloway, joins me to ask questions about how to cook, shop and plan alongside her chef-y partner. Moral of the story, if your partner loves to cook - you want their light to shine - but it has to be a good balance for everyone. We talk about it all in this fun episode! Follow Erin's doggy escapades on IG: @punkrockpinschers Episod...

In this episode, I discuss the must-have items you need in the freezer to make life easier. I love to hear from you and learn what's in your freezer that makes life easier! Send me a voicemail at the bottom of episode notes, or DM me on Instagram @foodiewithalife to tell me what saves you time. Episode takeaways:  Nuts: Roast nuts in a single batch and label the container. Protein: Raw shrimp,...

In this episode I provide tactical ways to get out of a cooking rut, explain toolbox recipes and how to expand your culinary repertoire to new cuisines. I'll also give you my top 3 cookbook recommendations and what I've learned from them.  Episode takeaways: Cooking ruts are normal - you should have a toolbox of recipes you feel confident cooking. If you're in a rut, it's time to build out yo...

Prioritize your quality of life. This podcast is about grinding less so you can be more present and grounded. It’s about fueling your body to truly feel nurtured - taking care of yourself, tuning into mindfulness, eating real food, doing activities that give you energy, surrounding yourself with people who make you feel like the best version of you, and taking time to rest. It's about thoughtfully...

In this episode I answer client questions about reducing weekday food waste for an upgraded easy lunch salad and when to prep for the week. If you would like to submit your kitchen or cooking question, leave a voicemail in the link below, or DM me on Instagram: @foodiewithalife . I love hearing from you and talking through all those tricky kitchen scenarios.  Join me LIVE on February 23, 2022...

This is the advice I wish I had when my friends first started having babies. We did it all wrong at the beginning prior to having kids and I still feel bad for our poor friends! Here are key takeaways for bringing food for a meal train. Episode takeaways: Assume you are not staying for dinner Double whatever you make so you have part of your week prepped too Ask if they have dietary needs Ideal if...

In this episode I break down tactical steps you can do to be an efficient cook, eat healthier and feel more organized in the kitchen. Episode takeaways: Edit your fridge and keep it relatively organized  Clean out your fridge and pantry - be ruthless Put food that makes you feel good in sight  Reduce the number of treats available  Toss whatever foods do not serve you Rotisserie chi...

In this episode I break down how to build a better soup and make the case that a weekend batch of soup will save you tons of time (and dishes!) during the week.   Episode takeaways: Build a base: miso, anchovy, Parmigiano Reggiano rind, tomato paste Broth: You don't have to use stock, use leftover cooking liquid from beans + water and little flavor bombs (bay leaf, herbs, Parmigiano Reggiano...

In this episode I discuss Ayurvedic Medicine, how to stay warm and nourished this season, foods to favor in winter, how to cook them, and close with a brief meditation.  Episode takeaways: Depending on your Ayurvedic constitution, winter can be a time of peace and coziness, or a time when you feel weighted down, or uninspired. Counteract sluggishness with morning exercise (sun salutations, me...