EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 30 MIN
Episode 52: Cooking as Self-Care: Routines, Trends & Seasonal Tips
from Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet · host Janet Wang
In this second part of my conversation with Kari from Food Friends, we dive deeper into seasonal cooking and everyday meal rhythms. We talk about easy summer hosting ideas, smart farmers market shopping tips, freezer-friendly staples, and what it means to create a “food flow” that fits real life—whether you’re single, partnered, or cooking for a family. We also share thoughts on food trends like glow soup and small luxuries, and how intentional cooking can be an act of self-care and connection. In this episode: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy / @foodfriendspod Recipes & Resources: Strawberry Hibiscus Tea Amaretti Cookies (gluten-free) Zucchini Rice Gratin How to Shop at the Farmers Market Summer Hosting Menus What to Bring to a Summer Picnic or Potluck Summer Salad Recipes via Food Friends (free!) Substack Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow @janetdoubleu Partners: BetterHelp - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” Pique Life - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this second part of my conversation with Kari from Food Friends, we dive deeper into seasonal cooking and everyday meal rhythms. We talk about easy summer hosting ideas, smart farmers market shopping tips, freezer-friendly staples, and what it means to create a “food flow” that fits real life—whether you’re single, partnered, or cooking for a family. We also share thoughts on food trends like glow soup and small luxuries, and how intentional cooking can be an act of self-care and connection. In this episode: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy / @foodfriendspod Recipes & Resources: Strawberry Hibiscus Tea Amaretti Cookies (gluten-free) Zucchini Rice Gratin How to Shop at the Farmers Market Summer Hosting Menus What to Bring to a Summer Picnic or Potluck Summer Salad Recipes via Food Friends (free!) Substack Follow/Subscribe to “Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods! For more, follow @janetdoubleu Partners: BetterHelp - 10% off your first month with code “LWJ” Pique Life - 15% off + free Starter Kit (rechargeable frother & glass beaker) on subscriptions $100+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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