The joy of growing your own produce! In this episode I talk about my personal journey with allotment gardening and the joy it has brought to all the family. You don’t need rows of beds, raised veg boxes and a full blown allotment to enjoy doing this either. I share ideas on how to involve the children in the process, and the satisfaction that comes from harvesting homegrown produce. Plus practical tips of what to grow even in a small window box and what to make with your crop! As always I love to hear from you so please do share any tips, photos or memories of growing your own in the facebook group or drop me an email.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Growing Your Own Food

03:11 Benefits of Homegrown Produce

04:42 Personal Allotment Journey

08:05 Family Involvement in Gardening

11:26 Involving Children in the Growing Your Own Produce

15:44 Practical Tips for Growing

20:11 Conclusion and Future Plans

I chat kitchen design and organisation with expert Rebecca Driver. Following on from the Your Kitchen Space episode we talk more about decluttering, common mistakes in kitchen layouts, and the impact of lighting and colour in the kitchen. Rebecca shares loads of great ideas on maximising storage and timeless design choices. Plus explains the term ‘kitchen triangle’.

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In this episode I learn more about Coeliac disease from my guest China. She discusses the challenges of navigating a gluten-free diet and her experience in adapting to a new way of eating. China now runs a highly successful gluten-free bakery and café and we discuss practical cooking tips, the gluten-free substitutes available and why eating gluten-free doesn’t mean compromise on quality and taste. China highlights the importance of resilience and finding joy in cooking and baking, even with dietary limitations.

If you would like to know more about Robin Rose Bakes follow here Gluten + Dairy Free Cakes | Robin Rose Bakes

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kitchen Reflections

03:08 Exploring Gluten-Free Cooking

05:54 China's Journey with Coeliac Disease

08:49 Navigating Food Labels and Hidden Gluten

12:08 Cooking and Baking Gluten-Free

14:56 Building a Gluten-Free Business

18:05 The Importance of Community and Support

20:53 Mental Health and Gluten-Free Living

24:08 Thermomix Experience and Cooking Innovations

26:56 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations