The Empty Nest Kitchen

Christine Van Bloem

Welcome to The Empty Nest Kitchen with Christine Van Bloem, where we're finding fun in the kitchen and navigating life after the kids have flown the coop. Join Christine around her kitchen table as we delve into insightful conversations with fellow empty nest women about navigating careers, side hustles, and the joys of food and cooking. Whether you're embarking on a new chapter or seeking inspiration for your next culinary adventure, tune in for stories, tips, and laughter from women just like you. 

  1. SEP 30

    Cooking, Culture, and Connection with Paula Mohammed

    This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Paula Mohammed from In My Kitchen with Paula. Paula and I share a love of good food, connection, and exploring different cultures. Paula told me all about how she started In My Kitchen back in 2018 to bring people together and celebrate traditional recipes. We also talked about her podcast, where she shares amazing culinary stories from cooks all over the world. One of my favorite parts of our chat was hearing how online cooking experiences unexpectedly took off during the pandemic—and how food continues to be such a powerful way to connect. We got into everything from the joy of learning from passionate home cooks, to navigating cultural appropriation in the kitchen, to dreaming up future online classes we’d love to co-host. I can’t wait for you to hear this one—it’s all about food as a bridge, and the magic that happens when we gather around a meal. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:12 Paula's Podcast Journey 02:20 Cultural Connections Through Food 03:33 Challenges and Pivots 05:34 Exploring Iranian Culture 08:10 Food as a Cultural Bridge 21:17 Building Connections Through Virtual Classes 23:11 The Joy of Cooking Together Online 25:51 Acts of Kindness and Culinary Stories 29:38 Cultural Appreciation in Cooking 36:16 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement You can find Paula at www.exploreinmykitchen.com pod on all major platforms:  inmykitchenwithpaula IG:  @inmykitchenpaula Follow Christine Van Bloem on Instagram @theemptynestkitchen and on Facebook @emptynestkitchen Learn more about Menopause Meal Plans Sign up for my FREE 10 Essential Tools for the Empty Nest Kitchen

    41 min
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Welcome to The Empty Nest Kitchen with Christine Van Bloem, where we're finding fun in the kitchen and navigating life after the kids have flown the coop. Join Christine around her kitchen table as we delve into insightful conversations with fellow empty nest women about navigating careers, side hustles, and the joys of food and cooking. Whether you're embarking on a new chapter or seeking inspiration for your next culinary adventure, tune in for stories, tips, and laughter from women just like you.