At Home is the podcast giving a voice to everyday people cooking everyday meals in everyday kitchens, hosted by Katerina Pavlakis aka The Intuitive Cook. We gather around the kitchen table to share the joys, frustrations, and unexpected deliciousness we find in everyday cooking beyond the noise of celebrity chefs, diet doctrines and glossy photos.
Tune in for nuggets of home cooked intuitive wisdom that will awaken your culinary senses and inspire simple flavourful meals beyond rules and recipes. It's not rocket science, it's just dinner!
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A cosy, flavour-packed chat with The Moody Foody Toni Chapman - about bold home cooking, simple shortcuts, and trusting your taste in the kitchen.
Toni might be known online as The Moody Foody, but at heart she’s a home cook through and through. We talk about food that feels good - bold, flavourful cooking that’s still simple enough for an ordinary Tuesday night. Toni shares how her Caribbean-Hispanic roots shaped her love of spice, her early days cooking in a tiny basement kitchen, and the lessons that built her signature 'cosy cooking' style. She breaks down how to build flavour without fuss, why mistakes are part of the process, and how even canned peaches can turn into pure magic.
Reluctant to Inspired: A Real Life Kitchen Transformation
Season 1 · Episode 19
Saturday, August 2, 2025 • Duration 45:39
In this episode I trade kitchen stories and cooking secrets with the wonderful Kate Holbrook.
Kate is a creative force, original founder of cashmere recyclers Turtle Doves, and one of my very first students back when I got started with my intuitive cooking workshops.
Kate shares her gentle, slow-burning journey from feeling hesitant in the kitchen to confidently whipping up delicious, imaginative meals.
Listen to our inspiring chat as she reflects on how embracing an intuitive approach transformed not only her cooking habits but also her enjoyment of food, her relationship to fresh ingredients, and even her shopping habits.
Kate shares her refreshingly honest take on building confidence with food, how following intuition made shopping and cooking way less stressful, and why sometimes the simplest meal will always be her favourite. You’ll also hear thoughts on cooking with fire and baking fish, clever ways to use up odds and ends, and why noticing smells and textures can make all the difference.
It's a heartfelt conversation full of relatable insights, fun anecdotes, and practical inspiration for making home cooking easier, tastier, and more joyful. Tune in and join us - it’s a good one!
In this episode I sit down with freelance journalist and home-cook-in-training Elle Hunt.
Known for her articulate and thoughtful writing in The Guardian, Elle talks about her personal journey of learning to cook and the mindset shift that got her into the kitchen. She shares candid insights about how living alone and dealing with work burnout led her to see food as more than just fuel.
From self-proclaimed terrible cook to actually enjoying preparing her own meals, she talks about how she got started by experimenting with simple recipes and building a relationship with reliable cookbook authors, that led her to find confidence in her cooking abilities.
Our conversation also touches on the importance of having essential ingredients on hand, the value of trying new recipes for personal growth, and how cooking fits into her life as a home-working freelancer. We also discuss food culture and perfectionism and how that shapes our attitudes, in cooking and beyond.
The episode is full of relatable stories and crash-tested practical tips - a goldmine for anyone looking to explore or improve their own home cooking skills.
We're thrilled to welcome Annette Anthony, author of "Always Enough, A Global Food Memoir" to the podcast.
Annette's culinary journey spans three continents, reflecting her deep connection with food as a cultural bridge. In this episode, we explore her adventurous palate, her love for seasonal farmer's market finds, and her intuitive approach to blending global flavors. From experimenting with gram flour and artichokes to sharing recipes infused with personal memories, Annette's story is both inspiring and mouthwatering. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by the simplicity and joy of cooking at home with Annette Anthony.
Joining me at the kitchen table to dive into the heart of everyday home cooking I have a very special guest: John Kanell.
A former maths teacher turned YouTube personality, John is known for his simple, practical recipes designed for busy families, inspired by his mum's experimental cooking and fuelled by the diverse culinary influences of his Mexican, Greek, and French Canadian heritage.
John's cooking (and baking!) philosophy is all about curiosity, learning through doing, and staying flexible. In our conversation he shares his insights on involving children in the kitchen, hosting stress-free dinners, and creating everyday meals that feel special yet doable.
He also shares tips for turning leftovers into something exciting and the magic of a well-stocked pantry. We discuss his new cookbook, his take on super easy, minimal effort meals, and the importance of ‘meal-maker’ ingredients, and he also shares his best tips for versatile baking projects.
Whether you're looking to simplify weeknight dinners or add more flair to your cooking, I think John's unique blend of practicality and creativity offers something fresh for everyone - no wonder his Youtube channel is so wildly popular!
Join us as we uncover the secrets to home cooking with flair and style with the one and only John Kanell!
For this episode my guest at the kitchen table is Norma Frahn, an integrative coach who specialises in emotional eating and food and body freedom.
Norma gives us a glimpse into the traditions of the long line of cooks in her family, starting with her grandma, who never wrote down recipes. We discuss the evolving role of cooking in our lives, and how easy it has become to fall for the imperatives of diet culture and 'convenience'. She offers many practical tips for making cooking more enjoyable, including meal prep strategies and using modern tools, reminding us that shortcuts are not cheating!
Norma generously shares her personal journey from fearing food to embracing it, particularly in the context of managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss. We delve into the pleasure and emotional connection food provides, how understanding processed foods can empower better choices, and the truth behind so called 'sugar addiction'. We also discuss intuitive eating, creativity, and having fun experimenting with flavours and ingredients.
This episode is filled with insights and personal stories highlighting how we can normalise and simplify our relationship with food. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that will inspire you to rethink approach to cooking and eating.
In this episode of'At Home' with guest Caroline Pool we deep dive into into the joys of everyday cooking.
Caroline is all about keeping it simple and tasty, seasonal cooking and using up leftovers. We chat about the joy and connection of family meals, makingf the most of seasonal produce, and nifty kitchen tools like soup makers and onion cutters.
Caroline’s laid-back cooking style, learned from her mom and granddad, is all about creativity and fun, contrasting with her hubby’s love for strict recipes. We swap tips on making brussels sprouts delicious, getting kids involved in the kitchen, and keeping dinner stress-free. We both agree that experimenting with new flavors and keeping things simple is key.
The episode wraps up on a warm note, talking about memorable meals, favorite kitchen hacks, and the heartwarming connection between food and family. Tune in to share the joy!
At Home for this episode is Stephanie Fuccio, and her love of food, coffee and flavour shines through in our conversation!
Steph is a bold and fearless cook, even though she only started cooking at home a couple of years ago. She generously shares what she learned along the way, with brilliant tips ranging from overcoming 'feeling lazy' to upgrading cheap ingredients, and from using frozen garlic to lemon & butter pasta. We also discuss the importance of texture, the Copenhagen restaurant scene (and how it pushed her into homecooking), the culinary delights of Vietnam and the unlikely places she's found the best decaf.
Tune in to find out how fun it can be to become 'a person who cooks' - Stephanie's bold energy and adventurous enthusiasm are infectious!
My guest at the kitchen table today is Isabelle Endreo, and our French-flavoured conversation is full of delicious memories and practical tips.
Isabelle takes us on a nostalgic journey of precious memories, family recipes, and the essence of fresh produce. We explore the richness of French cuisine, the importance of sharing food, and how creativity can transform even the simplest of recipes into a culinary adventures.
Isabelle also reflects on how cooking helped her through her personal healing journey and how she helps other do the same now.
From stolen-carrot-soup to marinated chicken, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on the universal values and shared intimacy of home cooking.
So, let’s gather around the table and indulge in the the French flair of the stories and stories and tips that Isabelle has to share to help make our meals a celebration of life here, "At Home."
For this episode I get in the kitchen with Sophia Maslowski for a down to earth conversation about keeping it real and realistic.
We chat all things batch cooking, flavour shortcuts, flexible meal planning, and the joy of eating good food. Our conversation gets into embracing simplicity, leftovers and a good-enough mindset, and share our holistic view on eating for nourishment, and remind ourselves that it’s okay to mess up in the kitchen (just roll with it and maybe turn that burnt stew into a smoky soup!)
We also chat about the life-saving qualities of potatoes and coleslaw, foodie travel adventures, and collecting cookbooks.
A spirited episode covering a lot of ground, from the practical to the philosophical, and plenty in between!
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