E.135 Christmas Edition: Melissa Tattam and I are in the kitchen baking Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies

12/24/24 • 36 min

This week, I’m joined by a very special guest—Melissa Tattam! We’re back in the kitchen, and this time, we’re whipping up a healthy twist on Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies, thanks to amazing ingredients from Well Easy.

All the ingredients we use are refined sugar-free and as wholesome as they come!

While baking, Melissa and I chat about all things festive, from our favourite Christmas traditions to what’s on this year’s holiday menu. We also dive into a hot topic: should you stay in your pyjamas all day on Christmas?

Well Easy is the ultimate online health food store and Melissa and I's favourite place to purchase all of our healthy food staples! If you haven’t heard of it yet, it’s a treasure trove of clean and natural products—from 100% almond butter to toxin-free household essentials and healthier versions of classic sauces like mayonnaise, ketchup, and sriracha.

Tune in for cozy kitchen vibes, festive chats, and a delicious recipe you’ll want to try for yourself!

They have kindly given the catch ups community a discount code to use going into the new year which is CATCHUPS10 and this gives you £10 off your first order. Click the link below

Well Easy

Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Cookie Recipe:

(Makes 10 small cookies)

100g Organic Ghee

25g Raw Pistachio Butter + more to drizzle pre/post baking

150g Coconut Sugar

1 egg

175g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp flakey salt

1 tsp vanilla paste

30g shelled pistachios, chopped

70g 80% dark chocolate chips

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200c. Add your ghee to a saucepan over medium-high heat and melt it down. Pour into your mixing bowl, add the 25g pistachio cream and stir together. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, it will be very hot.

2. Add the sugar to a bowl, then add the egg and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the chopped pistachios and dark choc. Mix into the batter. Preheat the oven to 200c. Chill the batter for around 30 minutes, if not longer. Line a large tray (or two) with parchment paper and then scoop out 10 small balls of dough onto the tray, rolling them into neat balls then pressing down into a cookie shape, around 2cm thick.

4. Bake for 12 minutes roughly until golden but they will still be very soft. Allow to set for 15-20 minutes before digging in! If they firm up too much the next day, pop in the microwave for 15 seconds to re melt the chocolate

This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

Georgia’s Instagram - click here!

For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the ingredients we use are refined sugar-free and as wholesome as they come!

Tune in for cozy kitchen vibes, festive chats, and a delicious recipe you’ll want to try for yourself!

They have kindly given the catch ups community a discount code to use going into the new year which is CATCHUPS10 and this gives you £10 off your first order. Click the link below

Well Easy

Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Cookie Recipe:

(Makes 10 small cookies)

100g Organic Ghee

25g Raw Pistachio Butter + more to drizzle pre/post baking

150g Coconut Sugar

1 egg

175g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp flakey salt

1 tsp vanilla paste

30g shelled pistachios, chopped

70g 80% dark chocolate chips

Method:

2. Add the sugar to a bowl, then add the egg and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder and salt.

This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

Georgia’s Instagram - click here!

For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E.134 Live Pilates Panel From KARVE Chelsea Opening Party

Catch Ups In KARVE

This week we had an away day to the Karve Studio in Chelsea where they opened their doors to their fourth studio and second in London!

To celebrate their opening I did a live panel where I was joined by some of their regular members to have a discussion around Pilates, Holistic Wellness and the rituals that we will be taking with us into 2025

On the panel I was joined by:

Izzy Utterson who is known on Instagram for her Glow Up Tips
Julimar a two time Olympic Swimmer
Yulia Founder of KARVE

The topics discussed on the panel were:

How they discovered Pilates?
Does Pilates work as part of a greater workout plan or do you only do Pilates?
How has adding Pilates into your life changed your day to day?
Wellness is more than just movement - there are other pillars involved as well - could you all share what wellness looks like to you in relation to the other pillars
It’s December and we are all rounding up 2024 - when you look back are there any wellness routines or non-negotiables that you have added into your lifestyle that you now can no longer live without
What makes KARVE different from other pilates classes in your opinion?
What’s next for KARVE?

To check out Karve head here

This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

Georgia’s Instagram - click here!

For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E.136 Life Behind The Scenes Of An Olympic Swimmer with Julimar Avila

In my kitchen this week I am joined by Julimar Avila a two time Olympian who has raced in both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Born and raised in Honduras Julimar was competing in swimming competitions from the age of 5 driven by an unstoppable ambition and determination to excel in her sport.

In this episode, we take a deep dive (pun absolutely intended!) into the life of an Olympian. Together, Julimar and I explore the grit, dedication, and immense sacrifices required to reach the pinnacle of athletic achievement. We discuss how the journey to the Olympics shapes not just your body but also your mind, revealing the untold mental and physical challenges behind the scenes.

We also delve into some topics that don’t get nearly enough attention—what it’s like to be a female swimmer. From the impact of periods on performance to navigating the pressures of body image in an elite sport, Julimar shares her candid and powerful perspective.

Being an Olympian is not for the faint-hearted, and this conversation highlights the resilience, perseverance, and passion it takes to stand among the best in the world. Julimar’s story is nothing short of inspiring, and I can’t wait for you to hear it!

Topics we discuss are: