100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Parents and Professionals

Summer is in full swing running from June 20-September 22! We are so excited to talk about what is in season and some of our favorite things about summer cooking. What's in Season? Vegetables: Radish, Arugula, Cucumber, Beets, Bell Pepper, Carrots, Zucchini, Garlic, Corn, Rhubarb, Summer Squash, Okra, Eggplant, Celery, Avocados, and Green Beans. Fruits: Apricots, Plums, Cherries, Blackberries, Nectarines, Strawberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Passion Fruit, Melon, Lemon, Lime, Bananas, Mango, and Blueberries. Seasonal Cooking: Summer is the time where grilling is at the top of the list for cooking. We love getting outside and cooking over the fire. Whether you prefer grilling with gas, wood or charcoal I think we can all agree there is nothing better than having a big summer BBQ.  Thanks for listening to another episode of 100% Fresh. We hope you enjoyed it and would love for you to share us out. If you want to find us check out our website, Facebook and Instagram. Until next time keep it 100% Fresh! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Welcome back to 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission! We've had a lot change over the past year. From having our second child to expanding our business, we have had a lot on our plates. now that things have started to settle a bit we are happy to be getting back to podcasting! We're excited to be back and can't wait to see where this next season in life takes us. We hope you will come along on the journey with us here! Please like and subscribe to 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission and share it out to anyone you may feel would like it.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

We cover the importance of completing a pantry audit before shopping What is a Pantry Audit? How do I do a Pantry Audit? 1. Have your list 2. Check you fridge, freezer and pantry for ingredients you may already have 3. Adjust you shopping list Know your kitchen essentials: These are the things that you want to always have on hand and they are custom to your family. Why does a Pantry Audit help? 1. Lowers your unnecessary spending 2. Helps utilize what you already have 3. Lowers the clutter of buying extras Pantry Tips: 1. Create an organization system and maintain it 2. FIFO: first in, first out. Use older product before newer/ have a rotation system 3. Kitchen Essentials: figure out what yours are and always have them  We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we enjoyed making it for you! Please like and subscribe to our podcast to see anytime we create a new episode. Want to keep up with us and everything we are doing? Follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, Website, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

We are talking all things fall and what is coming into season! Fall Season: September 22- December 21 Produce: A-Apples, Artichokes, Arugula B-Beets, Belgian Endive, Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), Brussel Sprouts C-Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Celery, Chard, Chiles (end of summer- early fall, dry all year round), Curly Endive (Frisee) E-Edamame, Eggplant (early fall), Escarole F-Fennel, Figs (late fall for their second season) G-Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions (year round in temperate climates) H-Herbs (rosemary, parsley, thyme and sage), Horseradish J-Jerusalem Artichokes (sunchokes) K-Kale(cooler weather keeps it sweet), Kohlrabi  L-Leeks, Lemongrass (midfall), Lettuce, Limes M-Wild Mushrooms O-Okra (early fall) P-Persimmons, Pomegranates (oct.-dec.), Potatoes, Pumpkins Q-Quinces R-Radicchio, Radishes (all types), Rutabagas S-Shallots, Shelling Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes T-Tomatillos, Turnips W-Winter Squash Z-Zucchini Proteins: Turkey, Pork, Oysters, Pheasants, Eels, Game, Herring, Red Grouper, Sole, Foie Gras, Duck, Squab, Mussels, Venison, Shellfish, Quail and Rabbit. Seasonal Cooking: Fall is a great time for hearty meals with the changing of the weather. Ingredients coming into season are great for slow cooker meals, which can be a life saver for busy days. Why Cook with the Seasons: 1. Money saving 2. Best flavor and nutrition 3. Less expensive to produce and grow Fall Flavor Ingredient Tips: 1. Try something new this season 2. Try out cooking with seasonal produce and seasonings We love getting to create content for y'all and we hope you enjoy getting it!  If you want to be in on all the things going on check out our Facebook, Instagram, Our Website, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Welcome back, we have been gone for some time. This pandemic has been crazy for everyone and we are so happy to bring an update to what's been going on. Since we last updated we found out that we are expecting and that Melissa is due in February with our second boy. Tony has started back at work again and is happy with how things are going.  If you want to be in on all the things going on check out our Facebook, Instagram, Our website, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

What is Bone Broth?  -Stock  -Broth Why it gets us boiling. Fad Foods Research Want to find more out about Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? check it out HERE Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

What are some of the biggest mistakes in the kitchen? Not having a plan. Not setting yourself up. Tips: Mise En Place  - Everything in its place  - Have everything together before starting. Read your recipes before Don't rush things Clean as you go Want to find more out about Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? check it out HERE Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

What do most people consider a diet? What is a diet actually? What is a fad diet? How does Two Chef Mission approach diets? Tips:  Do your research. Take small steps to make a big change. Consistency  Want to find more out about Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? check it out HERE Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

How do we each meal plan? How does Two Chef Mission meal plan? Thoughts on prepping ahead vs the day of? How do we think meal planning gets over complicated? Tips to Simplify: 1. Create a routine- find out what fits for you and what works into your life. 2.Consistency- once you set a routine. keep it up so that it becomes a habit. 3.Use helpful resources- whether it's a meal plan site (like ours) or places like pinterest, there are resources to help make planning easier. We hope you enjoy this weeks podcast! Though there were a few tangents we hope the tips on meal planning help. Want to find more out about Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? check it out HERE Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Chef Bites are our snippets of information or a bit shorter of an episode because we've always got time for a bite. These episodes may be about blocks in the kitchen (like this one is) or anything that comes up that we would love to share. Finding Motivation: This has been one of the big blockers that a number of our clients have had to work to overcome. Here are some of the focuses we had while chatting through it. What makes us feel unmotivated? How do we work through that to still get things done? Is motivation just an excuse? 3 Tips to Moving Forward with Motivation: Have a plan: having a plan in place starts taking the stress out of starting from zero, so you have less hesitation. Give Yourself Grace: we are NOT perfect so we shouldn't expect starting something new to work out perfect. Don't dwell on small things that may come up, take them as a learning experiences and keep going. Try the 5 Second Rule: a count down from five to an action! More can be found about it HERE. Want to learn more about Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? Check them out HERE! Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Conscious Kitchen: In this episode we go more in depth on what a conscious kitchen looks like and how to implement it. What does it mean to us? What does it mean for Two Chef Mission? What tips would we recommend for implementing it into our daily lives? 3 Tips for Implementing: Take a look at what you are already practicing. Decide whether you need to change anything or if you already practice this well. Pick one thing to start implementing and then add on from there. Want to learn more about our Two Chef Mission Meal Plans? Check them out HERE! Want to keep up with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Welcome to our podcast! In this episode we will touch base on what you will find in the episodes to come. We are Two Chef Mission, personal chefs turned conscious kitchen educators. We hope you enjoy this podcast as well as the ones coming after. We're excited and we hope you are too! Want to learn more about us? Check out our site! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

Navigating your home kitchen and meal planning is sooo much easier with the right tools. We're sharing some of our top kitchen tools and utensils to get you started or back on the right foot! In this episode, we discuss: Kitchen tools like spatulas, thermometers, and sheet trays Kitchen gadgets like blenders and mixers More advanced, but useful tools like mandolines and blow torches and so much more! 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

Couldn't get enough of our breakfast ideas? Great! Cuz we're back with more :) Make sure to follow us on social media to get access to all our recipes! In this episode, we discuss: 7 of our top breakfast recipe ideas Incorporating nutritious and nutrient dense items Feedback on some of our breakfast favorites and so much more! 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

Welcome to another Kitchen Essentials episode where we go over tips that any great home chef should know about. This week we're cookware essentials, what a well-equipped kitchen means, and how it makes a difference. In this episode, we discuss: The variety of pots and pans Cooking materials like nonstick Getting creative with the equipment you have and so much more! 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

Welcome to another Kitchen Essentials episode where we go over tips that any great home chef should know about. This week we're covering knife skills and getting into the nitty gritty of not only safety, but also techniques and more! In this episode, we discuss: Proper knife holding and finger placement Different skills and cuts like dice, julienne, and chiffonade Different types of knives and equipment and so much more! 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. Read the blog: Perfecting Your Knife Skills Part 1 and 2: https://twochefmission.com/2023/10/24/tips-to-perfecting-your-knife-skills-part-1/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100-fresh-twochefmission/support

As your first meal of the day, it's really important to be mindful of getting your body started off with the right energy and nutrients. Join us as we discuss our top tips for creating a balanced breakfast. In this episode, we discuss: How to boost your energy levels Supporting your cognitive functions Components of a healthy breakfast and so much more! 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

Did you know that grocery shopping is the mid-step to your weekly meal plan? We're loading in all the tips to think about your shopping plan more strategically :) In this episode, we discuss: Organizing your shopping list and sticking to it Doing an audit of what you currently have on hand Being flexible for unexpected changes and so much more! 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

If you're interested in dipping your toes into the entrepreneurship pond, this episode is for you. We firmly stand that being business owners is not easy, but it is completely worth it over and over again. Because we're all about transparency over here, let's dive on in to our top tips for being a business owner. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of flexibility and being open to making adjustments The ever-present risks of being in business for yourself How making connections is vital to a thriving business and so much more! 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

Let's get back to basics and focus on ingredient and pantry staples. We want to make meal planning easier and simpler for you and this is one of the ways to do just that :) In this episode, we discuss: Why using grocery staples is important How to ID your essentials Our top 10 selections and so much more! 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