The Cooking with Cat Newsletter

Hey there Reader, Before we dive in to this week's newsletter, a quick reminder that our next Mocktails & Meal Prep session is coming up next weekend on June 28th ☀️ If summer has already started to feel a little busier (and less predictable), this is your chance to reset with some simple, realistic meal prep that actually fits your schedule—not the other way around. We’ll cook together live, build a few flexible meal components, and set you up with easy mix-and-match options for the week...

Hey there Reader, Between a recent move that has completely taken over my world, wedding planning for the end of the summer, and an upcoming international trip, things are very much in “full plate” mode over here. But even in the middle of all that chaos, food still found its way to the top of my priority list (if you know me, there's no surprise there 🤪). I wanted to bring you along for the ride and share a little behind-the-scenes look at what actually helped me get through the move without...

Hey there Reader, Anyone else notice I accidentally skipped newsletter no. 60? 😅 Honestly… that’s the current state of my brain lately. Things have been busy, chaotic, exciting, overwhelming — a bit of everything all at once over here. BUT we’re back, and it’s time for another edition of Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop! SIZZLE: Cooking hacks, shortcuts, and tools/products I love. CRUNCH: Easy meal & snack ideas + practical tips to keep you inspired. SCOOP: Real talk on nutrition trends, mindset shifts,...

Hey there Reader, A little later than usual hitting your inbox this week—but we made it 😉 I’m writing this a few minutes before pressing send, and the sun is finally making an appearance after days of grey. Feels like a good sign—it’s bound to be a great day (and weekend) ahead! Quick heads up before we dive in to this week's newsletter: I’m hosting one more in-person cooking workshop before taking a break for the summer. If you’ve been thinking about joining, check out the CRUNCH section...

Hey there Reader, Now that the weather is warming up, weekends start to look a little different. More plans. More time outside. Less desire to spend hours in the kitchen. And somehow… the “what’s for dinner?” question doesn’t get any easier. If anything, it gets harder—because you’re trying to balance enjoying your weekend and setting yourself up for a smoother week ahead. That’s exactly why protecting a small window of time to meal prep—even just a little—can completely change your week....