Crafting Magic in the Kitchen: An Exploration with Emily Pasnack-Lapchick

Mealtime Magic & Mayhem; Family Dinner Ideas, Meal Planning, and Connection

In this exciting episode of Mealtime Magic & Mayhem, your host Tricia Clark dives into the realm of creativity with special guest Emily Pasnack-Lapchick, a certified coach and social impact consultant. Tune in as Tricia and Emily explore the power of food and cocktails as catalysts for connection and joy.

🍹 Seeking Unique Cocktails and Unleashing Creativity

Emily shares her love for seeking out interesting cocktails and asking bartenders to create unique drinks not on the menu. However, she was feeling stuck in her life, lacking access to her usual passion and joy. Through working with a coach, Emily realized that creativity brought her energy and joy, leading her to seek new outlets beyond her job.

🍽️ Food as a Creative Playground

While food had always been a way for Emily to play with creativity, she decided to start experimenting with cocktails as well. Tricia and Emily discuss how mealtime can be a universal connector, a catalyst for communication and connection. They share ideas, inspirations, and stories to help listeners experience the magic of mealtime.

🔮 The Chrysalis Exchange: Navigating Transitions and Building Self-Compassion

As the founder of the Chrysalis Exchange, Emily supports nonprofits and socially conscious businesses through transitions. She shares her expertise in navigating burnout, building boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion. Emily's passion for food and optimism makes her the perfect guest to discuss the connections food creates.

🍳 Sheet Pan Meals and Go-To Dishes

Tricia and Emily explore the world of cooking and finding go-to dishes that can be easily modified. They discuss the benefits of sheet pan meals and the opportunity to make small changes to improve previous recipes. The conversation delves into different approaches to cooking, from following recipes closely to intuitive cooking and building a dish as you go.

💡 Navigating Decision Fatigue and ADHD

The speaker, who is an entrepreneur with ADHD, shares their experiences with decision fatigue and finding balance in their love for cooking amidst a busy life. They discuss strategies for getting in the right headspace for cooking and managing the challenges of ADHD. The importance of small adjustments in daily routines, such as cooking, is highlighted as a way to make significant impacts on one's life.

🗝️ Unlock Your Path to Self-Discovery and Transformation

Tricia's guest offers long-term coaching packages and a special half-day visioning session. They emphasize the importance of clarity and self-discovery before embarking on a larger coaching program. Through actionable steps and guided visualizations, clients can envision their future selves and create one, three, and six-month action plans. Allow yourself to dream and visualize your future!

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of Mealtime, Magic, and Mayhem with Tricia Clark and special guest Emily Pasnack-Lapchick. Get ready to unleash your creativity and explore the incredible connections that food and cocktails bring to our lives. 🍽️🍹

We would love to hear your thoughts on the following questions!

1. Can you relate to the struggle of not being able to exercise their creativity in their job? How do you find ways to express your creativity outside of work?

2. How has food and cooking been a way for you to play with creativity? Do you have any go-to dishes or experimental cooking days?

3. Have you ever experienced decision fatigue when it comes to cooking?

Emily's Links:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrysalis_exchange/

Website - https://chrysalis-exchange.com/

Emily's Lavender Earl Bliss Cocktail:

**Since this mixture takes a bit of preparation,Emily makes it in bulk so she can easily make another round of cocktails. You can adjust the servings as desired!

Ingredients (makes 4 cocktails):

4 bags Earl Grey Lavender tea (Emily recommends the company TeaLeaves)

⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (appx 3 lemons)

Large piece of fresh ginger

1/3-1/2 cup honey or agave (depending on how sweet your bourbon is)

1 cup bourbon

Ice

Preparation:

Puree the ginger with a small amount of water in a high-speed blender. Strain.

Simmer the strained ginger puree with the honey/agave, whisking together until mixed. Let it cool.

Steep Early Grey Lavender Tea. Let it cool.

Juice lemons (can keep or remove pulp depending on your preference)

Once everything has cooled, mix all of the ingredients in a shaker. Pour over ice.

Tricia's Links:

🔗 Click here to join Trish's Cook Connect & Conquer Club! : https://triciasbitesoflife.com/connectcookconquer

Connect with Trish Free Strategy Call: https://link.feacreate.com/widget/bookings/connectwithtrish

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/tricia.clark.161

Website:triciasbitesoflife.com

Her YouTube channel is launching here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmGEincPtA74cyPzpggzMZw

Grab Your Free Guide to Bringing Fun Back to Mealtime Here:

https://triciasbitesoflife.com/bring-back-fun

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