This is a special bonus episode with answers to your Dinner Dilemmas! Check out this episode for answers to questions about getting started with the paleo diet, having different preferences than your spouse, cooking with busy after-work schedules, budgeting, and more! Links & Resources: Plan to Eat Free Trial – Try the app that helps simplify grocery shopping, freezer tracking, and meal planning all in one. Paleo Blogs: PaleOMG and Nom Nom Paleo BudgetBytes.com – Budget-friendly recipes If y...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 109
We're continuing our Book Club Breakdown of Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates. This week we're diving into the sections on selecting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs/spices at the grocery store! These chapters have SO much information about produce including fun tidbits, how to select the best produce, how to store it to keep it fresh longest, and seasonal availability. There are tips for how to freeze and preserve produce as well with exact instructions, so you'll never question wh...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 108
We’re kicking off a brand new Book Club Breakdown with Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates! In this first episode of our multi-part series, we’re delving into the early chapters, discussing grocery budgets, pantry clean-outs, sneaky food labels, and how a well-planned shopping trip can save you money! We share what we learned, what surprised us, and the simple ways you can save money without overhauling your life. Let's learn how to spend less and shop smarter! The book: Grocery Shopping...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 107
It's almost Summer and we're tackling vacation meal planning in this episode! Vacations are for slowing down and making memories, not stressing about what’s for dinner. In this episode, we’re talking about how to meal plan - before, during, and after your trip - to keep things simple and stress-free. Whether you're road-tripping with snacks in the cooler or coming home to an already-planned grocery list, a little planning goes a long way! Enjoy! Our new book club pick ! Want to ask us your Dinne...
May 21, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 106
In this episode, we dive into a seasonal favorite: spring cleaning! But instead of tackling closets and garages, we're talking about cleaning out your fridge, freezer, pantry, and even your Plan to Eat recipe book to freshen up your meal-planning routine. Plus, we answer multiple Dinner Dilemmas! This week covers: How to reduce food waste and grocery costs by planning with what you already have Tips for cooking with chronic illness or unpredictable energy levels Easy ways to adjust meals for pic...
May 07, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 105
It’s the final episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat breakdown. This week is all about Heat - the element of transformation. Whether you’re roasting, simmering, searing, or baking this chapter details the nuances of it all! We explore how heat affects ingredients, including their flavor and texture, and how to gain confidence in applying heat for the best results. As with all the elements, the way to get the best result is to know what you're after. Do you want food that's crisp, tender, chewy, o...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 104
We’re back with another episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat series, and this week it’s all about Acid! Acid is the unsung hero of flavor - it brightens, balances, and brings depth to your dishes. In this episode, we dive into the science of acid in cooking (and how it shocked us!), how it affects the color and texture of foods, and why it's called salt's "alter ego". You’ll also learn: The most common types of acid used in cooking How to layer acid for a flavor-balanced meal Why acid is key to ...
Apr 09, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 103
We’re continuing our "book club breakdown" of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat, and this week is all about Fat! Fat does much more than add richness - it carries flavor, creates texture, and is essential for balanced, delicious meals. Ever wondered why you don't like the taste of olive oil? Or why your food gets soggy instead of crispy? We’ll break it all down and share practical tips for using fat effectively in your cooking. Plus, we’re wrapping up with more answers to your Dinner Dilemma...
Mar 26, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 102
We’re kicking off our breakdown of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat, and this week, it’s all about Salt! Salt is the key to unlocking flavor - it enhances taste, balances sweetness, and transforms bland dishes into something truly delicious. In this episode, we explore how salt impacts cooking, why it’s essential, and how to use it effectively in your home kitchen. If you’ve ever wondered how to season your food like a pro, this episode is for you! Plus, we’re wrapping up with answers to yo...
Mar 12, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 101
In this milestone episode, Roni and Riley revisit some of the show's most memorable and impactful conversations and give a preview of what's to come. Thank you for listening to the show and supporting us for 100 episodes! #17: Interview with Katie Kimball on Picky Eaters and Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen #39: Interview with Linda Feller, of Sip + Sanity, on Party Planning #66: Gain Baking Confidence with Self-Taught Pastry Chef, Matt Adlard #31: Plan to Eat Customer Meal Planning Tips - Part ...
Feb 26, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Kimberley Gillan, food security expert and author of HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?: Nutritious Meals from $50 Per Week , joins the pod for an insightful discussion on eating healthy without breaking the bank. Her book is a game changer for families and individuals looking to make nutritious, budget-friendly meals a reality. In this episode, we explore the impact of rising food costs on diets and budgets, practical strategies for making sustainable dietary choices on a tight budget, and actionable tips to ...
Feb 12, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Join Roni and Riley as we dive into the topic of home-cooked food and share our favorite cooking tips and tricks. In this episode, we explore our personal journeys to becoming home cooks, including the lessons we've learned along the way and the people and resources that have inspired us. Whether you're a newbie in the kitchen or looking for fresh ideas to elevate your cooking, this conversation is packed with insights to help you level up your home-cooked recipes and feel more confident in the ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Heather Bell of @JusttheBells10 is a mother of eight and is a viral cooking and lifestyle influencer. She and her husband, Luke, hail from Michigan where they provide eggs to local grocery stores and restaurants. They raise Clydesdale horses and beef cows, and they operate a masonry business as well. She is the debut author of Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking: 100+ Big-Batch Homestyle Recipes Your Family Is Gonna Love! Today, we talk about how her large family came together through adoption and ho...
Jan 15, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 97
What if we told you cooking more meals at home could help you save money, eat healthier, and spend more quality time with your family? In this episode, Roni and Riley talk about the different reasons why home cooking needs to be your 2025 resolution! Home-cooked meals have this amazing ripple effect on basically all aspects of our lives and we want to encourage you to cook at home more in the new year. This episode will help you stop making excuses and overcome the barriers you might encounter w...
Dec 18, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Alison Kay is a food writer, teacher, and podcaster. She specializes in bringing the wisdom of ancestral food to modern kitchens in a joyful and practical way so that you can learn without overwhelm and make traditional foods part of your life. In today's episode, we talk about Alison's journey from veganism to ancestral eating and how changing her diet helped her overcome struggles with fertility. Alison is a wealth of knowledge about traditional foods, ancestral eating, and prioritizing local ...
Dec 04, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Join Riley and Roni for a conversation about reducing the craziness around holiday meal planning and prep. We dissect planning, food prep, managing leftovers, and adopting a new mindset to maximize enjoyment! We hope this episode helps you accept the imperfections and get the most fulfillment from your holiday meals this season. Cheers and Enjoy! The Eisenhower Matrix Questions for Humans Cards Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us...
Nov 20, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Julien and Kiersten Saunders are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away published by Penguin Random House. They are the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com , hosts/producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table , and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast which has earned over 3 million downloads in just two years. Their mission is to inspire better conversations about money. This episode is focused on eating at home and why learning to cook ...
Nov 06, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Join Roni and Riley for a conversation about "less is more" when it comes to meal planning. This conversation gives many practical tips for simplifying your meal planning and creating minimalist meal plans! Tune in for some recipe inspiration and practical planning methods. Enjoy! Tiny Rhythms Wall Magnets Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Oct 23, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Jordan Schenck is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Flashfood, an app-based marketplace that connects shoppers with fresh produce, meat, and other groceries at up to 50% off. This interview focuses on why food waste is a complex issue and how Flashfood works to help reduce food waste. Read about the origins of Allspice: https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-allspice-p2-995556 Flashfood Promo for PTEPodcast listeners! Use code: PLANTOEAT $5 off $10 minimum Expires at the end of 2024 A...
Oct 09, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Riley is back this week to help cover the topic of family meals and why we should be trying to have more meals together with our families. We share a lot of helpful tips and ideas during this conversation so you can feel empowered to have more family meals starting this week! Here are some of the resources we mentioned: FMI.org thefamilydinnerproject.org Conversation starters Harvard EdCast Podcast Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contac...
Sep 25, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Rebecca lives in Colorado with her husband and two kids. Food has been an important part of her life since 2009, when she saw firsthand how it can be used to heal. Since then, she has strived to provide her family with nourishing meals using as many local ingredients as possible. She writes at her website, ahumbleplace.com , where she offers resources for homeschoolers and guides for food and meal planning. This conversation with Rebecca centers around using Plan to Eat for her month-long meal-p...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 89
This is a rerun of Episode 69 with Carly and Carmen of Radiant Knowing! A Nutritionist and Dietitian duo, Carmen and Carly help women unlock the clarity and confidence they need to nourish their bodies holistically and age-proof their health while creating a simple and sustainable plan for feeding their family. They love to help moms revolutionize their systems to get more organization and structure in their lives. We talk about the freedom of planning and how they have an incremental process fo...
Aug 28, 2024•55 min
This week's episode is a rerun of Episode 38 with Erin Lowell! Erin Lowell is the Education Manager for You Need a Budget, a budgeting app and website. Our conversation with Erin covers the four rules of the YNAB system of budgeting, meal planning, cooking and meal planning for one, budgeting tips for the grocery store, and tons of practical advice. I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll be back with a fresh interview in September! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscri...
Aug 14, 2024•51 min
Andrea, her husband Gary, and their four children live on their family farm in the Chuckanut Mountains of Western Washington. They enjoy running a small campground and summer event space, raising animals, and a small garden for food production. Andrea is co-host of the Ancestral Kitchen Podcast which supports families in their pursuit of cooking more traditional meals at home. In this episode, we discuss food as a tool for human connection and community building. We also talk about Plan to Eat a...
Jul 31, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Stephanie is the creator of Mommy Standard Time, a blog designed to help families save minutes and savor moments. After going through breast cancer treatment as a young mother of three, she realized that life was too short to be spending so much time on chores! She is always on the lookout for ways to save time on day-to-day tasks, especially meal planning. This is a great conversation with Stephanie! She has so many wonderful tips and tricks for saving time at home and in the kitchen. We talk a...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Diana Rice is a certified, intuitive eating counselor and a certified parent coach with a mission of helping families enjoy a healthy relationship with food. Her online platform is Anti-Diet Kids where she teaches parents how to bring the concept of intuitive eating and rejecting diet culture into their parenting. Diana and I talk all about anti-diet culture, what it means to reject diet culture, and how to embrace intuitive eating. She is also a Plan to Eat customer and uses the program minimal...
Jul 03, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Riley is back for an episode all about leftovers! Whether you love them or love to hate them, we have so many tips and tricks for repurposing leftovers and finding ways to use up what you have. We offer advice on how to meal plan with leftovers in mind and Riley shares an interesting perspective on why some people dislike leftovers more than others. Enjoy! Read our blog post about maximizing leftovers too. Listen to our episode about utilizing the freezer ! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Pam Mercer is the founder of Greenily – Your Family Only Greener. Her background is in conservation education and now she helps moms and families adopt simple lifestyle changes to be more eco-friendly. In our interview, Pam shares helpful tips for updating your household routines and habits with eco-friendly products. She gives some simple swaps you can make in the kitchen and how to be more mindful of what you can recycle and what you can reuse. We also discuss how you can be more eco-friendly ...
Jun 05, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Alli Powell is the money-saving woman behind The Grocery Getting Girl! Alli and her husband started budgeting seriously in 2018 and she was able to cut her grocery bill in half with some budget-friendly planning. Alli joined me on the podcast to talk all about grocery budgeting and this episode is chock-full of tips! We cover how she found the time to start preparing food at home with two little kids and full-time jobs, how she price-shops different stores, and how she creates her budget meal pl...
May 22, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Maddie has been vegan for 6 years and loves showcasing how to save time & eat healthier thanks to meal prep. Her YouTube videos share vegan recipes, meal prep ideas, and time-saving tips, and she even has a meal prep course for vegan beginners! In today's episode, I talked with Maddie about her experience going vegan and how she and her husband made that transition. We also got into a ton of meal prep and fresh produce tips! Maddie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to prepping food - yo...
May 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 82
