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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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

*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 Family Days Setting up your Meal on a Routine Taking Time Off Enjoy and happy cooking! The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message. Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 stress Creating a core set of go-to recipes Enjoy and happy cooking! We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it. Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live? No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 that make each act in home cooking unique Enjoy and happy cooking! The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message. Connect With Us on Social: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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: Don't play it safe. Valentine's Day is a great time to try something new. Personalize the Menu: This could be a meal or the activities for the date personalized to you and your loved one. Be Present: Have fun together and enjoy each other's company! Want a free 3 course date night menu for 2? Grab your copy HERE! We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it. Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 process allows for better time management over time and way less last-minute rushing. Its Super Cost Effective- it allows for strategic planning and shopping around a budget, as well as reducing food waste over time. Build Healthier Eating Habits- meals at home allow you to control what goes into them and the ability to take a hold on your portions. Reduce Weekly Stress- having a plan set in place creates less questions left up in the air which in turn lowers your stress trying to quickly figure things out last minute. Customizations Available- like stated above making your own meal plan allows you to adjust it to your needs, whether that means allergies, restrictions or specific health goals in mind. Promotes Family Time and Bonding- eating at home allows you to spend more time together around the table. It also opens up the availability to get your family involved in the planning, set up and cooking. Meal planning may take some time to implement but the benefits speak for themselves as to whether it's worth it or not. If you want more tips on how to get set up, we have our free Confident Kichen Kickstart coming up or we have some great resources for meal planning help. Blog: Mastering Meal Planning for Busy Lifestyles Podcast Episodes: 5 Strategies for Meal Planning on a Tight Schedule We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share meal planning and cooking tips with all of you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it. Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. Don't forget the next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? ⁠⁠Sign up HERE for free!⁠⁠ Have a question about it? Send us a message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 kitchen allows for your planning to flow into set up, prep and cooking. Day 3: Meal Plan Basics We teach you the basics on how to plan your meals efficiently and effectively. Day 4: Cooking Join us in the kitchen where you get to cook virtually with us! The next Confident Kitchen Kickstart starts February 21st! Not able to make it live. No worries, we will have replays available to watch later. Ready to join? Sign up HERE for free! Have a question about it? Send us a message. We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 how we handled it. What kind of mishaps mainly occur? Individual's Mistakes: This could be a number of things from trying to catch a falling knife, grabbing hot pans and burning yourself or forgetting ingredients in recipes. This could be the fault of your own or someone lacking communication. We cover a few of these throughout the episode. Ingredients Missing: This could be needing to adjust for a restriction or allergy, missing ingredients because of unavailability or forgotten within ordering. This has definitely helped grow the ability to think and adjust quickly as needed so that it can be fixed quickly where no one would notice on the receiving end. Equipment Mess Ups: This could be a piece of equipment malfunctioning or being broken and this can happen in a number of different ways in the kitchen. This could also be user error when using equipment which is what we cover in this episode. Top Lessons from the Kitchen: Learn to Think on Your Feet Grow Skills in Adjusting Quickly Communication is Key We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission. We love getting to share some funny stories from behind the scenes. Please like and subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend that would find value in it. Connect With Us\Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 things process. Tips for Getting Kids to Try New Things: Lead by example: our children look to us for what to do. If you want them to start adding in more to their normal diet, do it for yourself first. They are watching and they will be interested. Get them involved: involving your kiddos lets them experience for themselves and gets them more excited to try. This could be through picking out items or meals or through having them cook with you. Make it fun: kids learn through play so a easy way to get them interested is by making it fun and creative. Utilize easy snacks or meals that they can help cook. Keep a positive outlook and response: this will not be easy, clean or organized. Kids are chaos, so expect a little of that in getting them in the kitchen with you so that you can lessen the stress of hoping things go super smoothly. As you do it more it will get easier. Start with Familiar Flavors Mix go-to recipes with new added ingredients when possible. Trying new items with familiar favorites lets you dip your toes in to see what you like without the overwhelm of fully launching into massive change. It may seem small but, baby steps are still steps forward. Explore New Flavors with Learning about Different Cultures This definitely brings in some of the fun side of food we talked about above. Learning about different regions and cultures through their food makes it more immersive, interesting and it also helps you grow your skills in the kitchen while also getting you to try new recipes and flavors. Try Shopping at a Farmers Market or a Specialty Grocery Store Exploring your local farmers market will let you not only see some different produce to try but there are also tons of vendors selling new and exciting food items to try. Doing this will also get you to see more of what is in season throughout the year. Specialty grocery stores also generally have a tom more variety in things to explore and try out. Always remember that when you are implementing new things into your meals that it is a change, and it takes time to get used to. Some things may take more time than others to be accepted as you try out new ingredients. It also takes more than one time of trying an ingredient before you truly know whether you like it or not (about 12 times for kids), so be patient with not only your family but also with yourself. And always remember to celebrate the wins of getting new variety added in, even if it doesn't go to plan. We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 added crunch you could throw in some crackers. Quick Watermelon Feta Salad: chopped watermelon, feta, arugula, and your choice of seasoning or dressing (our tops: balsamic or red wine vinaigrette). Tomato Caprese Toss: mixed grape tomatoes halved, mozzarella pearls, chiffonade basil, and your choice of seasoning or dressing (our top: balsamic vinaigrette). Sharp Cheddar and Berries: we used raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Want more fruit and cheese kit ideas? We have a list of 24 combinations for you to have for easy prepping. Grab your free ⁠24 Fruit and Cheese Combinations Download HERE. We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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's and Learning New Methods Learning the Different Cultures and Immersing Yourself in it (For Tony's comment on gluten: my research did not turn up with any helpful articles on this, but there are many on guides to eating gluten free in Italy) Why is it Necessary for Learning in Culinary? Things are always growing and shifting within culinary, so there is always something new to learn to keep up with what is going on in the industry. It gives you more skills, knowledge, and ideas to implement. It helps grow your passion and makes it fun. We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

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 options, protein and fiber to feel full longer, energy boosting. 2. Where will the snacks be located? will it work in the pantry or do you need to find a space. 3. How will it be organized? this provides structure. bins, cart, rotation 4. What you see is what you will eat. out of sight is out of mind, so make the snacks that you want to be eaten easily accessible. Remember to join the Facebook group if you want to join in on the snacks this coming Friday, Jan. 26th! We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support