It will soon be Christmas and then the fridge is full of leftovers…. In this episode, I share ideas on how to get the most from your Christmas leftovers and also how to reduce food waste in general. I also list the top 5 food items wasted in the UK and how to combat it in your home.

Plus a lovely listener got in touch with a question and you can hear the reply. If you have a question or tips to share you can send them through to

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00:00 Christmas Preparations and Food Prep Ideas

01:34 Food Waste at Christmas time

07:05 Listener question: Meal Prep Burnout

11:56 Ideas for using up the leftovers and food storage tips

20:01 Top Wasted Foods and How to Combat food waste

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