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A Flavorful Conversation Sprinkled With Delicious Recipes Perfect For Summer!
Life newsletter#17 features interview with amazing writer, editor and cook, Julie Gaeta along with some delicious, easy to cook recipes and other exciting updates
I have been told that I’m a good cook. But to be honest, cooking does not come easy for me. I sometimes feel flying a jet would be easier than combining all the spices and what have you to make a dish that would meet the approval of the food connoisseurs in my culture.
Perhaps that may be why I don’t personally derive much joy from cooking.
But what is surprising is that all changed a little less than a year ago when I started reading Julie Gaeta.
Julie is an accredited holistic health coach and yoga instructor who writes about food, enhancing nutrition, relationships and pursuing growth. She is also an editor at one of my fave pubs, The Daily Cuppa, as well as a top writer in food. Not only do her personal stories strike a chord but I kid you not when I say her fun, easy to make recipes have motivated me to enthusiastically pick up the spatula and head into the kitchen to whip up something quick & healthy!
So without further ado, I present Julie Gaeta!
Me: In addition to being a wonderful writer, you are also an amazing cook. How do you manage to make cooking look so enjoyable and easy to do?
Julie: You’re so kind, Yana. Thank you. Cooking has always been a passion, which always makes it easier. The kitchen is one of my favorite places to spend time, and I learned long ago to set it up for simplicity.
All my grains, beans/legumes, nuts, seeds, superfoods, and dried fruits are in labeled mason jars in the pantry. My spice cupboard is the same. I restock as needed, so it’s not ever a big project. This has helped me stay organized, which helps everything come together quickly.
Time was and is always short with nine kiddos. Meal prep and planning have also been key for meals coming together quick and easy.
Me: What are your suggestions for a quick and healthy meal after a long day at work?
