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Change your Relationship with FoodBreaking Free from Recipe Jail: Discover Intuitive CookingJoin host Kyla and special guest Katerina Pavlakis as they explore the art of intuitive cooking, freeing yourself from the constraints of recipes and embracing confidence in the kitchen.
Discover how to cook with what you have, trust your taste, and rekindle your love for real food.
Katerina shares her culinary journey from a multicultural background and offers insights on simplifying your approach to cooking while making it enjoyable.
This episode is a testament to the power of trusting your intuition and allowing creativity to unfold in the kitchen.
Kyla Holley2025-06-0234 min
It Gets To Be EasyBreaking Free from Recipe Jail: How Intuitive Cooking Transforms Your Kitchen Experience with Guest Katerina PavlakisText us!! We wanna hear what you thought of this episode! Cooking should be a joyful, intuitive experience rather than another stressful task on your to-do list. But somewhere along the way, many of us became trapped in what our guest calls "recipe jail" – slavishly following instructions and measurements without trusting our own senses and preferences.Katerina Pavlakis, founder of The Intuitive Cook, joins us to share how breaking free from recipe dependency can transform not just our relationship with cooking, but also how we approach life itself. Growing up in Greece, Katerina absorbed the na...2025-05-1433 min
At Home with The Intuitive CookFlavours, Failures, and Finding JoyIn 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 c...2025-03-1447 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookArtichokes and Okra: From Paris to AbidjanWe'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...2025-01-1736 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookPantry Power: Everyday Gourmet CookingJoining 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 c...2024-09-2738 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookFrom Fear to Joy: Embracing Food FreedomFor 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...2024-08-1849 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookCooking Up Joy and ConnectionIn 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...2024-06-2848 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookCoffee, Spice and Fearless CookingAt 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...2024-05-1750 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookHeritage, Healing and French FlavoursMy 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...2024-03-2241 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookKeeping it RealFor 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 p...2024-02-1951 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookMade with LoveFor 'big' episode #10 we’re At Home with the lovely Penny Baker for a heartfelt conversation about all things food, family, and fun. From comfort food memories to current kitchen adventures, our chat is packed with warmth, laughter, and relatable moments. Penny candidly shares her kitchen stories, from her challenges with cooking as a parent, to the ups and downs of everyday meals, and the emotional aspects of food habits, in a conversation that is all about food made with love. We explore the transformative power of cooking, the evolving nature of tastes, and the minefield of perceived judgement th...2024-01-2742 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookA Taste of Life: Creative & PracticalThis delightful conversation with Christine and Jeff Gill is our first 3-way episode. Our kitchen table chat is brimming with insightful and amusing anecdotes as both share some of their transformative cooking experiences that made them fall in love with food. We dive deep into topics like embracing a vegan lifestyle, managing a kitchen as a couple, and continually expanding their tastes and choices. Our discussion is full of practical cooking tips and learning(s) from experimenting with different ingredients and dishes.Tune in for a captivating conversation that is insightful, disarmingly honest, and really qui...2023-12-2846 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookEat Well, Feel BetterIn this episode, Katerina's guest in the kitchen is Michelle Williams, who shares her story of tasty transformations on her quest for better health and more flavour.Michelle's inspiring journey has led her from the bland childhood meals to discovering her love for Italian cooking, nourishing foods and new flavours. We discuss the healing power of nutrition, the importance of variety and quality ingredients, and the benefits of shopping with local independent shops rather than supermarkets. We also talk about traditional eating habits, fasting, and the connection between traditional wisdom and modern science. Michelle shares many of...2023-12-0442 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookReal Food and Nourishing ConnectionsIn this uplifting episode, Katerina shares the kitchen table with the remarkable Alexlouise Thomas to explore the transformative power of cooking, and the value of curiosity in making your experience of life come alive. We discuss how cooking can build confidence, create connection, and serve as a platform for personal growth. Our conversation also delves into the changing landscape of food quality, the impact of convenience on our relationship with food, and the importance of intuition and simplicity in the kitchen. Alexlouise shares her unusual journey as a chef, making a convincing case for the...2023-11-1044 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookDesigning Delights from Pixel to PlateIn this passion-filled episode of 'At Home' we sit down with the delightful Lauren Halberstadt - a talented designer, creativity coach and passionate home cook - to chat about all things cooking, creativity, and finding inspiration in the everyday.We share a passion for home-made fresh food, be it for our family or our pets. For Lauren, cooking is a delightful escape from the digital world, allowing her to take a break from the screen and unleash her creativity with ingredients and spices. From cooking up a big batch of soup to crafting her mouthwatering pomodoro pasta...2023-10-2944 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookThe Beauty of Colourful CookingIn this fresh episode, we share the kitchen table with Andrea Horgan, and explore the delights of colourful cooking and the art of savouring every bite. Andrea openly confesses her obsession with all things food, her aversion to eggs and beige and bland dishes. She shares her thoughts on the importance of fully experiencing and enjoying food, including sitting down at a table and making time to appreciate a meal. She talks about her early food memories growing up in Ireland, and the transformative impact of a fateful trip to France on her mother's culinary repertoire. We a...2023-10-1339 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookWholesome Roots and Mindful FlavoursWe're back at the kitchen table with Ann McCluskey, with an episode of savouring the hearty charm of wholesome cooking. Ann proves that culinary genius and deep nourishment and can be found in the simplest of meals. Growing up in Scotland, she learned the value of uncomplicated, wholesome food early on, and she continues to keep it alive, experimenting with flavours and ingredients, turning leftovers into feasts, and, best of all, breaking free from the strict rules of recipes. It's all about the joy of nourishment, the thrill of creating something delicious from scratch, and the freedom...2023-09-2927 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookStorytelling Recipes: Writing, Cooking, and Finding HomeIn this episode Katerina's guest at the kitchen table is Amie McGraham. We chat about our fascination with cooking, vintage recipes, seasonal produce and the sense of community that can be created through sharing food. Amie shares memories from her childhood and the influence of her mother, a cook and writer, who now inspires both Amie's cooking journey and some of her own writing projects. We trade stories of recipe experiments (the great and the not so great), and our enthusiasm for trying new and unusual combinations of ingredients. Amie shares recipe stories for peach cornbread and...2023-09-1548 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookUnleashing creativity: pancakes, soup and flavour revelationsMy guest for this episode is Lauren Woodgate, intuitive copywriting coach and storytelling expert, helping people to uncover the magic of their own words. We chat about about pancakes and pizza, unleashing creativity, unconventional flavours, and those small shifts in perspective that can blow your mind.⭐ SHOW NOTES theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep2 ⭐ CONNECT WITH LAUREN Lauren's website elleoquence.com Lauren's Instagram @lauren_woodgate_ ⭐ CONNECT WITH KATERINA website theintuitivecook.co.uk community Simply Good Food Collective instagram @intuitive.cook youtube @intuit...2023-09-0150 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookResourceful and sustainable beyond the supermarketsFor this first episode around the kitchen table, Katerina gets talking to Kirsten Gibbs about all things sustainable and practical: From one pot cooking and shopping by sail cargo, to surprising uses of pumpkin and the art of confit garlic, we dive into personalised eating, conscious food sourcing, local markets and many more stories and cooking tips from Kirsten's resourceful kitchen. Tune in for a wealth of resourceful and delicious ideas to explore in your own cooking adventures! ⭐ SHOW NOTES theintuitivecook.co.uk/podcast-ep1 ⭐ CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN The Disappearing Boss...2023-09-0148 minAt Home with The Intuitive CookThe TrailerAt Home is the podcast giving a voice to everyday people cooking everyday meals in everyday kitchens.This is a quick trailer to give you a taste of what's to come.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 inspire simple flavourful meals beyond rules and recipes. It's not rocket science, it's just dinner!Hosted by Katerina Pavlakis...2023-08-2502 min
Financial Freedom with Alexlouise#019 Katerina Pavlakis - Intuitive cooking, health and the good lifeKaterina is an intuitive cook and irreverent kitchen coach, proud shopkeeper in rural North Wales and a lover of real good food. She helps people find freedom and confidence in their kitchen by looking beyond rules and recipes, and reconnecting with a more intuitive approach to cooking and nourishment.
Her common sense approach helps people of all walks of life find ease and joy in everyday cooking: simple and delicious without the effort. Her work has been featured in The Guardian and The Homeworker magazine.
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