If there is one message our pets are teaching us right now, it is patience.
Every dog and cat I have been working with lately has reminded me of this truth. Many have carried stress or anxiety for months or even years, and their journey to healing is not instant. It takes time. It takes gentleness. It takes presence.
Just like us, our pets’ patterns and behaviours didn’t form overnight. They are the result of past experiences, environments, and the energy they have absorbed along the way. And just like us, it takes time for them to unwind, feel safe, and learn a new way of being.
This is where our role as their humans becomes so important. Our patience creates the space for their healing. When we try to rush or force change, both we and our pets end up frustrated. But when we slow down, breathe, and stay consistent, something shifts. They begin to relax into the safety we are holding for them.
The key is presence.
Presence says, I see you. I am with you. I’m not expecting you to be anything other than who you are right now. That is when healing becomes possible not just for our pets, but for us as well.
If you are on a journey with a pet who is struggling, I invite you to pause and reflect. Notice how far they have already come. Celebrate the small moments of progress. Trust that the change will unfold in its own timing.
Patience is not passive. It is powerful. It is the love and steadiness that tells our pets: You are safe, you are supported, and we will walk this path together.
Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet.
Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.
Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.
Let’s be honest. No one will openly admit that someone’s appearance affected their decision to hire them, follow them, or buy from them. But the truth? It might have…
Most of us weren’t taught how to stay connected to ourselves. We were taught how to be liked. How to make people comfortable. How to show up for others. What we weren’t taught was… how to listen to us… to our body, to our truth, to what we need in the moment.
At some point, we learned to disconnect. We ignored our feelings, second-guessed our intuition, and told ourselves, “It’s not that big of a deal.” The more we learned to do that, the further we drifted from who we really are.
The good news is you can come back. It won’t be perfect, and it doesn’t need to take years. It starts with small choices, moment to moment, that build trust with yourself again. If you’re ready to start returning to you, here are a few simple but powerful ways to begin:
Coming back to yourself begins with honesty. Not performance. Not pretending. Not trying to “stay positive.” Just real, grounded truth.
Ask yourself:
How am I really feeling today?
What feels heavy right now?
Where am I pretending I’m okay when I’m not?
Even writing this down in a journal or saying it out loud in the mirror counts. Let your truth have a safe space to land.
You are not a machine. You have human needs. You’re allowed to feel tired, overwhelmed, or hungry for more. One way we abandon ourselves is by pushing those needs down or expecting others to meet them without ever asking.
Instead, try this:
Pause once today and ask, “What do I need right now?”
Then give yourself permission to meet that need. Whether it’s rest, water, space to cry, a walk, or saying no… honor it now. This is how you build inner trust.
Every time you say yes when you mean no, a little part of you feels dismissed. That might not seem like a big deal in each moment, but it adds up and compounds over time. Coming back to yourself means noticing when you override your gut… and choosing differently.
Try this today:
The next time something feels off, pause.
Instead of reacting out of habit, breathe and ask, “Is this a yes from my soul or from my people-pleasing?” Then choose the answer that feels peaceful, instead of pressured.
We are so hard on ourselves. We beat ourselves up for not being healed enough, not being productive enough, not getting it all right. We have to remember though, healing doesn’t happen in shame. Healing happens in love.
So today, try softening the way you speak to yourself. If your inner voice is being harsh, imagine you’re talking to a child or a best friend instead. Would you say it that way to them? Probably not. Let your self-talk become a safe place, not a battlefield.
Remember, coming back to yourself isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been… underneath the pressure, the roles, and the noise. The more you choose truth over pretending… The more you listen to your needs instead of ignoring them… The more you show up for yourself like someone who matters… The more peace you’ll begin to feel… not because everything outside is perfect, but because you’re no longer abandoning the person inside.
If this speaks to you and you want more real-time reminders like this, come join me inside Soul Speak, my private Telegram channel. It’s where I drop voice notes from the heart to help you stay grounded and connected through whatever season you’re in. 👉 Click here to join Soul Speak.
Keep leading with your light,
Rosaly Didonna
Rosaly Didonna is a Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, and the heart behind The Purifying Place, a sacred space devoted to healing, empowerment, and soul embodiment. She holds space for women to journey inward, guiding them through deep energetic healing, soul alignment, and transformational shifts using Reiki, sound healing, Human Design, and spiritual life coaching.
Rosaly’s work is a reclamation, and an invitation to return to your truth, release what no longer serves, and rise into the highest expression of who you came here to be. Through her 1:1 soul-led coaching, she supports you in activating your inner power and embodying your divine essence fully, unapologetically, and with love.
✨ Follow the journey on Instagram @thepurifyingplace
For many women, cooking is something we have to do, not something we want to do. Between busy careers, caring for others, and balancing wellness goals, the idea of cooking a meal from scratch can feel like just another stressor on an already full plate.
I hear this often in my work as a culinary coach: “I wish I felt more comfortable in the kitchen.” The truth is, cooking confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build, little by little, with the right support and mindset.
So if cooking has ever felt like a chore, a stressor, or something you're just not “naturally good at,” this guide is for you.
1. Reconnect With Why You Want to Cook
Cooking is more than just food prep, it’s an act of care for yourself and the people you love. But to enjoy it, you need to find your why.
Do you want to:
Knowing your personal reasons helps transform cooking from a task into a choice, and that shift in mindset is powerful.
2. Focus on Small, Achievable Skills
You don’t need to be a trained chef to feel at home in the kitchen. But knowing a few core techniques makes everything easier.
Start with the basics:
These are simple things, but they make all the difference.
3. Give Yourself Permission to Learn Imperfectly
So many women tell me they’re afraid of getting it wrong in the kitchen. But cooking isn’t about perfection, it's about progress.
Try this:
Confidence doesn’t come all at once. It comes from showing up again and again.
4. Set Up a Kitchen That Works for You
You can’t feel calm if your space is chaotic. And you don’t need a Pinterest-perfect kitchen to feel good cooking in it, you just need a few systems that help you feel in control.
Tips to create ease:
A calm space makes for a calmer cook.
5. Find Your “Go-To” Meals
Confidence often comes from knowing you can pull something together, even on a tired Tuesday night.
Choose a few recipes that are:
Having these in your back pocket saves time and decision fatigue.
6. Be Kind to Yourself
So many of us carry the belief that we’re “bad at cooking” because no one ever showed us how. That inner voice that says, “I’m just not good at this”, you can change it.
Learning to cook is like learning any life skill: it takes time, patience, and a little help along the way. It doesn’t have to be lonely, overwhelming, or perfect.
Want to Feel Better in the Kitchen? You’re Not Alone.
I work with women in Toronto (and beyond) who want to feel more capable, calm, and confident when it comes to everyday meals. Whether you're starting from scratch, cooking for one, or trying to feed a busy household, I can help you develop the skills you need to make cooking feel more enjoyable and less stressful.
👩🍳 1:1 Culinary Coaching
📍 In-person in Toronto or online
🗓️ Flexible scheduling to fit your life
❤️ No judgment, just encouragement
Let’s make cooking feel good again.
Visit suziebattishill.com to learn more or book a free intro chat.
Suzie Battishill empowers home cooks to break free from rigid recipes through bespoke cookery courses that build confidence, creativity, and control in the kitchen. Her approach focuses on mastering essential skills and techniques, exploring global cuisines, and working with fresh, whole foods. By learning to cook instinctively, her students gain the ability to create meals that suit their tastes, lifestyles, and dietary needs with ease. With a wealth of experience as a private chef and cookery teacher, Suzie’s tailored lessons help individuals develop a deeper understanding of food, enabling them to cook with skill, intuition, and enjoyment.
Peggy Bundy from Married with Children was seen as lazy. She chilled on the couch, ate bonbons, avoided housework, and didn’t chase approval. That image became a cultural punchline, a symbol of what a woman shouldn't be. And yet, for many women, there was something oddly magnetic about her freedom.
She didn’t hustle for validation. She didn’t burn herself out trying to meet society’s impossible standards. She just was. And for that, she was mocked.
Now contrast her with June Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver.
The picture-perfect 1950s housewife. June wore pearls to vacuum, served home-cooked meals with a smile, and never seemed to break a sweat. She was praised as the ideal: selfless, put-together, endlessly giving. The embodiment of what a "good woman" should be.
Two opposite archetypes. One ridiculed. One revered.
But here’s the deeper truth: neither woman is wrong. The real harm lies in the shame women are made to feel for choosing one version of womanhood over another. Whether you resonate more with Peggy, June, or somewhere in between, you deserve the right to choose without apology. Especially when you’re choosing from a place of alignment, not conditioning.
For decades, women have been placed in an impossible double bind. If you do it all, you're praised, until you burn out. If you set boundaries or choose rest, you're selfish or lazy.
This isn’t just about domestic roles. It's about how we internalize worthiness.
Many of us were raised to believe our value lies in how much we give. How much we serve. How much we sacrifice. This belief system makes it difficult to rest without guilt. To say no without explanation. To choose what we want over what others expect.
This internal pressure doesn’t just live in the mind. It shows up in the body, tight shoulders, clenched jaws, anxious bellies. The more we push past ourselves, the more disconnected we become from our truth.
And when disconnection becomes our norm, shame moves in. We search for emotional healing support, not always knowing what we need, but feeling the weight of shame and exhaustion in our bones.
Shame is quiet, but corrosive. It whispers things like:
"You should be doing more."
"You’re lazy for wanting rest."
"You’re not a good mom/partner/entrepreneur if you…"
It keeps you locked in a loop of proving, performing, and pleasing. And what’s worse? Shame doesn’t motivate you to grow. It shrinks you.
True growth, the kind that transforms your relationships, your business, your self-worth, comes from awareness, not shame. It comes from reconnecting with your body, your values, and your voice. It begins when you decide to stop feeling guilty for wanting peace, space, or slowness.
Self-awareness is more than self-reflection. It’s the act of observing your inner world without judgment. Noticing the patterns you’ve inherited. Listening to the language of your body. Honoring what’s true for you in the present moment.
One of the most powerful ways to cultivate self-awareness is through mindfulness. Not the kind that demands silence or perfection, but the kind that invites you to get honest. To pause. To breathe. To check in.
Here’s a simple mindfulness practice for emotional awareness to begin:
Find a quiet space. Sit or lie down comfortably. Let your eyes close gently.
Take three slow breaths. Inhale and exhale through your nose.
Scan your body from head to toe SLOWLY. Start at your scalp and move downward: forehead, eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, belly, hips, legs, feet.
Then go back up. Reverse the scan from feet to crown.
Notice any sensations. Tingling, tightness, warmth, emptiness. Don’t label them as good or bad. Just notice.
If emotions arise, simply notice them. Are they pleasant or unpleasant? Unpleasant sensations may point to imbalance; pleasant ones may reflect harmony. Just observe with curiosity. These sensations will start to speak to you.
Stay with your breath. Let it be your anchor.
You don’t need to analyze anything. You don’t need to fix anything. Just notice. Just be.
Practicing this for even five minutes a day begins to shift your relationship with yourself. You become more attuned to when you’re acting from shame vs. truth. From obligation vs. alignment. You learn how to stop feeling guilty for resting and begin to access a new level of freedom within.
This is the foundation of emotional resilience, spiritual clarity, and authentic power.
We’ve been told that feminine power means being nurturing, selfless, and available. But real feminine power includes receiving. It includes saying no. It includes asking, "What do I need today?"
Peggy Bundy, in all her exaggerated, comedic glory, showed us a woman who didn’t bend over backwards to be everything for everyone. She had flaws, sure. But she also had sovereignty. And maybe that’s what unsettled people the most.
Being sovereign, being rooted in yourself, is threatening in a world that profits from your self-doubt.
June Cleaver modeled another kind of power. Graceful, composed, devoted. But her strength, too, must be chosen consciously, not worn as a mask to meet expectations.
Neither woman should be a blueprint. They are archetypes to reflect on, not cages to shrink into.
Your feminine power is unique to you. It might look like baking bread and hosting dinners. It might look like building a business and taking naps. It might look like all of it, or none of it. What matters is that you choose it, free from shame.
To release shame, you must first meet it, not with blame or resistance, but with curiosity.
Ask yourself:
Where did I learn that rest is wrong?
When did I start believing I had to earn love or approval?
What do I make it mean about me when I slow down?
These questions aren’t meant to diagnose. They’re meant to open. Because when you understand the roots of your shame, you can rewrite your story.
Releasing shame and finding balance doesn’t mean choosing between Peggy and June. It means making room for your own rhythm, your own needs, your own expression. It means creating your version of emotional healing support and claiming it unapologetically.
This work isn’t surface-level. It will challenge your identity. It will ask you to grieve parts of yourself that were never really you, but kept you safe.
And it will also set you free.
Once you become aware of shame, you get to choose how you respond. Maybe next time you feel guilty for sitting down during the day, you pause and breathe. Maybe you still get up and do the thing, but with awareness. Or maybe you don’t.
The win isn’t in the action. It’s in the consciousness.
From there, you can begin to make micro-shifts:
Saying no without over-explaining.
Resting before you're depleted.
Doing what you love, not what you "should."
Over time, those shifts become a life.
A life lived not from shame or pressure, but from truth.
You are not here to prove your worth by how much you do. You are not lazy for wanting stillness. You are not selfish for choosing yourself.
You are a whole, complex, powerful woman. Whether you find pieces of yourself in Peggy, June, or someone entirely different, your path is sacred when it comes from your heart.
And if shame is something you’re ready to shed, if the old stories are feeling too tight, too heavy, you don’t have to do it alone.
This work is gentle, deep, and life-changing. And it starts with a breath, a scan, and a willingness to get honest.
Let that be your beginning. You deserve to rest. You deserve to rise. And you deserve to feel free.
And if you’re looking for deeper guidance, you can work with me. As an Emotional Freedom Coach, I help women release shame, reconnect with their truth, and embody the balance they crave…in life, love, and business. Whether you're navigating shame around rest or simply learning how to stop feeling guilty for choosing yourself, emotional healing support is here and you're not alone.
If you’ve ever adopted a rescue dog or cat, you know the journey is not always linear. It takes time. It takes heart. And often, it takes more patience and healing than we expect.
In my work with PETs Energetics, I’ve supported many pets who carry invisible scars. These are energetic imprints from past experiences, losses or uncertainty. What’s beautiful is how these animals continue to open their hearts to us. Slowly. Cautiously. Bravely.
When we welcome a rescue into our home, we’re not just giving them shelter. We’re offering them the chance to feel safe again and to rediscover who they truly are. That process can take weeks or even months. During that time, our pets often reflect back to us the very energy we’re carrying.
If we are anxious, they may seem unsettled.
If we’re grieving, they may mirror that stillness or cling to us more.
If we’re calm, they soften and breathe more freely.
These mirrors are not punishments. They are invitations. They gently ask us to slow down, look inward and meet them, and ourselves, with more grace.
That’s the deeper truth about rescue pets. They are not broken. They are sensitive, attuned and deeply spiritual beings. When we choose to meet them with energy healing, patience and love, we both heal. Together.
Take a moment today to tune in.
If you’ve rescued a pet, ask yourself:
What are they showing me about myself?
Where can I soften, settle or offer more presence?
The journey of rescuing a pet is never one-sided.
It is a soul contract. A healing partnership.
And it is one of the most powerful forms of unconditional love we will ever experience.
Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet.
Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.
Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.
For years, I believed balance meant cutting back or just trying to do less. I thought if I said no to enough things, simplified my schedule, and trimmed my commitments, I’d finally feel whole.
But true balance - the kind that fuels both lasting energy and joy - comes from something deeper:
Alignment.
When your thoughts, emotions, body, and beliefs are in sync, you’re unstoppable. Your nervous system shifts from stress to flow. Your brain’s energy centers light up. You become magnetic in your presence, creativity, and power.
I’ve seen this transformation in my own life - and in countless people I’ve worked with over the last 25 years. One woman (actually, far too many!), for example, was exhausted despite “doing all the right things.” Meditation, yoga, supplements… yet she felt drained every day. Why? Her body was tense, her mind was locked in self-doubt, and her beliefs told her she always had to “do more” to be worthy. One by one, we realigned those layers. Within weeks, her energy returned, her mood lifted, and she felt like herself again.
Because here’s the truth:
Alignment isn’t a luxury. It’s the hidden key to sustainable health, focus, and the life you want.
But if even one piece is off - your thoughts spinning in worry, your body locked in tension, old beliefs whispering “not enough” - your power dims. You feel scattered, exhausted, or stuck, no matter how hard you try.
So, where might you be out of alignment today?
Start by checking in:
Thoughts → Are your inner conversations empowering or draining?
Emotions → What feeling are you carrying right now?
Body → Is your posture open and relaxed… or tight and tense?
Beliefs → Are you holding onto stories that keep you small?
Even one small shift can start realigning your whole system. Maybe that’s a single breath. A boundary. A new belief. Or simply the decision to pause and listen.
Because all your power comes from within. Alignment is how you access it.
Your next step?
Pause for 30 seconds today. Breathe deeply. And ask yourself:
Where do I need to realign?
One tiny shift could be the door to a whole new level of energy, focus, and joy.
With over 25 years of experience, Suzanne is dedicated to empowering individuals in overcoming back pain and achieving sustainable well-being. As a seasoned mentor to students, chiropractors, and aspiring individuals, she has developed a revolutionary system that harnesses optimal nervous system health. Suzanne's innovative approach redefines stress management, paving the way for success and sustainable balance in life.
If you’ve ever hesitated to launch your offer because you didn’t feel confident enough, you’re not alone. It’s a story I hear from so many coaches, experts, and creatives.
You might tell yourself:
“I need to feel confident before I put my offer out there.”
“I’m not ready until I believe in myself completely.”
“You have to have everything perfect before anyone will say yes.”
But here’s a truth that often gets overlooked: What you really need first is clarity — not confidence.
Confidence is an emotional state. It’s how you feel about yourself and your offer. Clarity, on the other hand, is a clear understanding of what your offer is, who it’s for, and the transformation it delivers.
Many people believe that confidence must come first — that if they don’t feel ready or worthy, they can’t succeed.
But this mindset flips the process backward.
Think about it: You can’t feel confident about something if you don’t actually know what it is or why it matters. When your offer is vague or fuzzy in your mind, hesitation and doubt naturally follow.
But when you have clarity — a clear and specific offer that aligns with your unique strengths and your audience’s needs — confidence naturally grows. You know exactly what you’re offering, why it matters, and who it’s for. That certainty fuels your confidence.
I recently had a breakthrough about this myself. For a long time, I believed I had to feel 100% confident before sharing new offers or making big moves in my business. But I realized I was stuck waiting for a feeling that never fully arrived — because confidence is fleeting and often tied to external validation.
What shifted everything was when I started focusing on getting clear about my offers and the people I serve. Instead of waiting to “feel ready,” I got really precise about what I bring to the table and who benefits most from it.
That clarity ignited a new vision for my business — one where I can build and grow with confidence that’s grounded in purpose and understanding, not just emotion. It freed me from the trap of perfectionism and helped me move forward with real momentum.
Waiting to feel confident before you act is like waiting to feel ready before you take your first step. It often leads to procrastination, frustration, and missed opportunities.
What if you started with clarity instead? You don’t have to wait until your emotions are “perfect” — you just need a clear offer foundation to begin.
The key to moving forward is to stop aiming for a vague feeling of confidence and instead focus on getting crystal-clear about:
Who your offer serves
What problem it solves
The transformation you deliver
Once those pieces fall into place, your confidence will follow naturally — and you’ll be ready to build, market, and sell without second-guessing.
If you’re tired of waiting to “feel confident” and want to get clear on an aligned offer that fits your unique expertise and business goals, let’s talk.
I invite you to book a Knowledge to Profit Strategy Call, where we’ll clarify your offer together — so you can start building with confidence that comes from clarity, not guesswork.
Ready to stop waiting and start building? Book your Knowledge to Profit Strategy Call here.
Tracy Sherriff is the founder of Knowledge to Profit, a proven roadmap that helps experts, coaches, and service providers transform their knowledge into scalable, education-based offers that generate consistent income and lasting impact. With a background in instructional design and deep expertise in clarity-driven business strategies, Tracy guides her clients to overcome overwhelm and confusion, so they can confidently define, build, and grow offers that truly reflect their unique genius. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs build businesses that feel aligned, purposeful, and profitable — on their own terms.
If you have ever shared your life with a pet, you understand. They are so much more than animals. They are companions, healers, protectors, and often spiritual guides who walk beside us on our life’s path.
In my work with PETs Energetics, I have witnessed this truth time and time again. Pets seem to arrive just when we need them most. They come into our lives with a purpose of their own, ready to walk with us through seasons of joy, change, grief, and personal growth.
Every animal who enters our life comes for a reason. Some are with us for only a short time; a few weeks, months, or years. Others stay for a lifetime. Regardless of the length of time, their presence is never random.
Our pets choose us, or perhaps we choose each other. Either way, the bond that forms brings a kind of unconditional love that is grounding and deeply comforting. They support us through life’s changes and challenges, and they quietly teach us to be more present, patient, and compassionate. Their behaviour often reflects our own energy and emotions, helping us see what may need healing within ourselves.
When we take a moment to look back, it becomes clear how perfectly their arrival aligned with what our soul was needing at that time.
Take a moment today to sit quietly with your animal. Notice how they are being. Watch their body language. Tune in to how you feel in their presence. What are they showing you? What do you sense in your own heart or body?
Trust what comes. Our animals are always speaking to us, not through words, but through their own sacred language. All we need to do is listen.
Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet.
Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.
Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.
It’s 5:37 PM. Everyone’s hungry, and asking what’s for dinner—or you’ve just run in from work and have to head straight back out again. You glance at the fridge, then at your phone. In a panic, you reach for the same old boring meal, which is probably not the most nutritious option, and sigh. Sound familiar?
I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. But I’ve cracked the code. I found a simple, almost magical fix that now has me breezing through dinner like I actually planned ahead. Spoiler: I didn’t—my freezer did the heavy lifting.
We all start the week with good intentions. But between work, errands, school pickups, and let’s just say ‘life’, dinner often becomes a frantic last-minute scramble. Decision fatigue sets in, and suddenly, a takeout or convenience food looks tempting. But it adds up—both in dollars and on your health. I wanted better. Not perfect—just better.
This isn’t a graveyard of mystery casseroles or frostbitten meat from 2020. It’s a system—a smart, flexible, delicious setup that feels like meal-prepping… without really meal-prepping. My freezer is now my secret weapon, my backup chef, the calm in my dinner chaos.
I freeze everything flat in zip-top bags (faster thawing, tidier storage). Here’s my go-to stash:
Hearty Soups:
My favourite is a chunky chicken broth loaded with carrots, celery, leeks, and whatever greens I have on hand. I’ll toss in cooked rice, pasta, potatoes, or beans when reheating to make it extra filling.
Stews:
Think Moroccan tagine or a rich beef-and-vegetable medley. Thick, saucy, and bursting with spices—perfect for freezing and reheating.
Curries:
Indian, Thai, Indonesian… you name it, I freeze it. Just defrost, heat, and serve with rice, then top with fresh coriander and a dollop of yogurt.
Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauces:
From classic Bolognese to tomato-aubergine ragu (and homemade pesto!), these sauces thaw in minutes for an instant dinner.
Cooked Grains:
Leftover rice, quinoa, farro—bagged flat so they stack neatly. (Tip: Check your local guidelines on reheating cooked grains safely.)
High-Protein Egg Muffins:
My grab-and-go breakfast that doubles as a snack or mini lunch.
Chopped Veg & Herbs:
Onions, peppers, fresh herbs—prepped once, used all week for maximum flavour and zero waste.
“Stock Bag”:
Vegetable scraps and bones go into a dedicated bag. When it’s full, I simmer it into a homemade stock, reduce it down, freeze in ice-cube trays, then transfer to bags. Homemade stock cubes cost virtually nothing and beat store-bought all day.
Less stress: Fewer decisions, less prep.
Healthier eating: Meals made when you actually have time and brainpower.
Money saved: Fewer takeout splurges.
Dinner guaranteed: Even on your busiest days.
Double (or triple) your batch whenever you cook next. Freeze the extras.
Label everything with contents and date—mystery meals are never fun.
Use it!! The best way to get in the habit of preparing for your freezer is by actually using it on a weekly basis. Your freezer is not a graveyard, it is another option and place to find great food sources on a regular basis
Rotate & restock: Use up older items first, then refill.
Dinner doesn’t have to be a daily emergency. It doesn’t need to be gourmet. It just needs to be there. And thanks to my freezer, it always is.
Next time 5:37 PM rolls around, instead of panicking, peek into your freezer and say aloud, “Dinner? Solved.”
Suzie Battishill empowers home cooks to break free from rigid recipes through bespoke cookery courses that build confidence, creativity, and control in the kitchen. Her approach focuses on mastering essential skills and techniques, exploring global cuisines, and working with fresh, whole foods. By learning to cook instinctively, her students gain the ability to create meals that suit their tastes, lifestyles, and dietary needs with ease. With a wealth of experience as a private chef and cookery teacher, Suzie’s tailored lessons help individuals develop a deeper understanding of food, enabling them to cook with skill, intuition, and enjoyment.
