Episode

What We Eat in a Day! What We Really Cook At Home, Spring Edition

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Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
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May 12, 2026
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Summary

Ever wonder what private chefs actually cook for themselves when they’re tired, busy, craving comfort food, or stuck in a cooking rut? If your meals have been feeling repetitive lately, this episode offers a look at two real days of home cooking with new ideas to get you through the week. Through practical meal planning, freezer clean-outs, farmers market finds, and smart store-bought shortcuts, we share the kinds of meals we actually make on a regular day—approachable, flexible, and satisfying. By the end of this episode, you’ll: Discover make-ahead breakfast: including a new take on chia pudding, a prep-friendly frittata, and a whole-grain muffin you can bake in minutes Learn simple ways to rely on your freezer to get dinner on the table — all you need is a bag of dumplings and a bunch of greens Find out how lunch can come together in 10 minutes or less and still feel fresh and substantial Press play now for a behind-the-scenes look at what two food-loving home cooks actually eat in a week — and leave with ideas you’ll want to make right away! *** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here . And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid! Our next gathering is May 13th at 4:30 PM PT! See you soon! *** Sonya Day #1 Breakfast: Blackberry coconut chia pudding topped with fruit and almonds (blackberries and strawberries) Lunch: Jammy eggs, sauerkraut, fruit, veggies, sourdough crackers ( Share crackers brand) Dinner: Berbere meatballs from NYT Cooking (unlocked), oven roasted sweet potatoes cubes with lemon rounds and onion wedges, spring salad with radishes and snap peas Kari Day #1 Breakfast : Breakfast brownies, a recipe I’m testing, but using this chocolate amaretti cookie as a starting point, subbing in…