Is Cooking Therapy?

Personal Connection: Natty's Take

This is Butter Together, a podcast by two ladies who love food and all it encompasses. We dive in deep on all things related to food and how it joins us all together. Today we interview a special guest: Natasha(Natty)! Thank you for joining us as we walk through the personal journey and connection Natty has with food. With her background as a doctor, we thought it would be interesting to see how it affects her relationship with food and potentially strengthens it. Not only does she have a wonderful community garden plot with her partner, but she is also a frequent visitor of farmers markets and eating local in our beautiful city! Come join in as we chat, laugh and discuss what Natty's personal connection is with food.

Personal Connection: Shauen's Journey with Food

Hi everyone! In today's episode, Mattie and Skylar interview Shauen, a wonderful guest who has made their career as a food scientist. Dive in with us as we explore Shauen's personal connection with food from past to present <3 And maybe you will get to hear about a interesting adventure shared between Shauen and Skylar.  This is Butter Together, a podcast by two ladies who love food and how it ties us all together. We talk, laugh, drink a little wine, and share our personal insight into the very thing that will be a part of our lives every single day.

Is Cooking Therapy?

What does cooking mean to you? Do you find it relaxing and a way to slow down in your life, or view it as a challenge bent on causing frustration and chaos? In this recording we discuss how we view baking and cooking and how maybe, they can be both. This is Butter Together with Mattie and Skylar, where we talk about food, community and culture and how it allows us to come together.

The Everyday Home Cook: Nancy

In this episode of 'Butter Together,' host Mattie chats with Nancy about the profound role food plays in connecting people. Nancy shares her experiences of learning to cook from her mother and grandmother, discussing how she began cooking for her siblings at a young age and continued this tradition with her own four children. The conversation delves into Nancy's cooking routines, her favorite recipes, and the influence of her family on her culinary skills. She also offers practical tips for making traditional dishes easier. The discussion ends on a nostalgic note, recalling family meals and the importance of sharing food with loved ones. Listeners are left with a reminder that food is not just about sustenance but also about connection, love, and memories. Butter Together is a podcast by two friends with a deep admiration for food and the strength behind it. Focusing on its ability to not only satisfy your stomach but fulfill your sense of community and culture. The belief that meals are the cornerstone of our memories, our family and the world around us is apparent in our topics, our interviews and the laughs we share.

A Healthy Obsession

In this episode of Butter Together, we dive into our shared love (slight obsession) with the way we source, cook, and connect to our food. From weekend trips to the farmers market to digging in our own gardens, we explore what it means to be conscious eaters in a world of convenience. We talk about affordability, access, inspiration, and how we each shape our plates around what’s fresh, meaningful, and nourishing—not just physically, but emotionally. You’ll hear about favorite recipes, garden stories, and why one of us is deeply obsessed with soil health.