Does the thought of cooking at Christmas time fill you with dread? Do you feel the pressure to cook the perfect meal?

Christmas can bring added pressure and expectations so in this episode I discuss the pressures surrounding cooking at Christmas time but I also offer advice on how to manage the stress and prep ahead. Plus I have some great simple but effective homemade tasty Christmas gifts ideas.

Here is one of them - Simple Granola Simple Granola - Cookidoo® – the official Thermomix® recipe platform

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00:16 The Christmas Spirit: Embracing the Season

04:10 Navigating Christmas Pressures: Expectations and Realities

09:25 Strategies for a Stress-Free Christmas Kitchen

15:58 Personalized Gifting: Making Christmas Special

In this episode, Sam discusses confidence in the kitchen by sharing personal experiences and insights on how various life stages, particularly parenthood, can impact one's confidence in the kitchen. Sam explores the challenges faced by many when it comes to meal preparation and the emotional toll it can take. Sam offers practical advice to build confidence, including meal planning and simplifying recipes, and highlights the transformative role of the Thermomix in enhancing Sam's cooking skills and confidence.

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Chapter markers

00:16 The Role of Confidence in Cooking

04:39 Personal Journeys: Confidence in the Kitchen

12:07 Impact of Parenthood on Cooking Confidence

14:50 Strategies to Build Kitchen Confidence

17:30 Embracing Change: The Thermomix Experience

Sam interviews Ellie, a busy working mum, about the role of meal provider in her home. We discover that Ellie spends a lot of time in the kitchen after school pick up but how does she really feel about this daily task and why eggs are always top of the go to dish!

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Chapter markers

00:16 Introduction and Sam’s week in the kitchen

02:23 Welcome Ellie

02:55 Ellie’s family life and cooking background

08:20 Daily kitchen dynamics and food prep

12:30 Guilt and time constraints in cooking

18:00 The impact of a Thermomix in Ellie’s kitchen

25:30 Dream meal and future aspirations

27:21 Closing