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This episode discusses practical strategies for simplifying summer meals with guest Charmaine Broughton.

Summer often comes with a different kind of mental load. Between changing schedules, sports, road trips, entertaining, vacations, and keeping everyone fed, many families find themselves spending more time, money, and energy on food than they expected. In this episode, Andryanna sits down with returning guest Charmaine Broughton, cookbook author, cooking instructor, and host of In Char's Kitchen , to discuss practical ways to simplify summer meals without sacrificing nutrition, flavour, or enjoyment. From easy entertaining and road trip foods to reducing food waste and lowering food-related decision fatigue, this conversation offers realistic strategies for making summer feel a little easier. In this episode: • Why feeding a family can feel more overwhelming during the summer months • The hidden mental load behind meals, snacks, groceries, and food planning • Easy entertaining ideas that don't require hours in the kitchen • Healthy road trip foods that save money and travel well • Creative ways to use ingredients you already have before heading out of town • Practical tips to reduce food waste and grocery costs • Simple mindset shifts that can make summer meals feel less stressful…

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