A Girl, a Gay & a Thermo

This week we’ve done the grocery shopping so you don’t have to. Well, sort of.We’re diving headfirst into the October recipe offerings from Coles, Woolies and ALDI, putting 15 recipes under the microscope to answer life’s most pressing culinary questions…Who thought a carrot cake disguised as a STEAK was a good idea?Are viral dumpling bakes actually genius?Has Woolies officially lost the plot with fairy bread ice-cream bao buns?Are sausage roll scrolls the snack we didn’t know we needed?And most importantly… who the f* is making THAT on a Tuesday?!**From genuinely brilliant weeknight dinners to recipes that belong in a psychiatric assessment, we’re handing out awards and crowning our supermarket champion.Somewhere along the way, we also discuss the Sam Wood situation, the literary car crash that is Verity, and the new ceramic Varoma dish.It’s possibly our longest episode yet. Pour something long and tall and settle in xxKatherine Sabbath's carrot cake steakhttps://www.coles.com.au/recipes-inspiration/recipes/katherine-sabbath-carrot-cake-steakSmashed pork dumplingshttps://www.coles.com.au/recipes-inspiration/recipes/smashed-pork-dumplingsCurtis Stone's smoky prawn and chorizo paellahttps://www.coles.com.au/recipes-inspiration/recipes/curtis-stone-smoky-prawn-chorizo-paellaRicotta fritters with smoked salmon and eggshttps://www.coles.com.au/recipes-inspiration/recipes/ricotta-fritters-with-smoked-salmon-boiled-eggsLamb and silverbeet filo piehttps://www.coles.com.au/recipes-inspiration/recipes/lamb-and-silverbeet-filo-pie-with-tomato-salad?cid=col_cpc_Generic%7CColesSupermarkets%7CRecipes%7CAustralia&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23884548199&gbraid=0AAAAADzlvJci7BCIffO2XzZosHakEPgQZ&gclid=CjwKCAjw25fWBhAVEiwAMopNjl4Dx7egyFn-arRzw0e_vqD7rjvJME8bqO9DUsLM8czt9HKMQGeGUBoCuUYQAvD_BwEHoney pork san choy bowhttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/honey-pork-san-choy-bowOne pan chicken capresehttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/one-pan-chicken-capreseThai style pork spaghettihttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/thai-style-pork-spaghettiHoney joy tarthttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/honey-joy-tartFairy bread ice cream bao bunshttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/fairy-bread-ice-cream-bao-bunsAldifyhttps://aldify.aldi.com.auOne tray dumpling bakehttps://aldify.aldi.com.au/recipes/one-tray-dumpling-bake/Sausage roll scrollshttps://aldify.aldi.com.au/recipes/sausage-roll-scrolls/Frugal Foodiehttps://www.thefrugalfoodie.com.auTaco lasagne skillethttps://aldify.aldi.com.au/recipes/taco-lasagne-skillet/Protein chickpea popcornhttps://aldify.aldi.com.au/recipes/protein-chickpea-popcorn/Spooky mushroom pastahttps://aldify.aldi.com.au/recipes/?utm_source=Google_Search&utm_campaign=Aldify_Brand&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_term=ALDIfy%20recipes&utm_content=search&gclsrc=aw.ds&&s_kwcid=AL!14105!3!798551563669!p!!g!!aldify%20recipes&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23600781294&gclid=CjwKCAjw56zWBhB0EiwAdPOQOeoCwrNcdSSq59ZgNxLGg7W9Yrhb0ekMq2-FQlxdWsCybiy959OVMhoCpkwQAvD_BwEYou can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

School holidays are FINALLY over and Erin is hanging by a thread. Between endless sleepovers, children who apparently never leave (and have individual egg orders), and Dad landing back in hospital, there’s not much left in the tank.Meanwhile, Bronte is still waiting with bated breath for job news… but there IS cause for celebration: he’s back on the ThermoThis week we’re talking October Thermomix offers, including the very exciting Cookidoo AI review, Erin’s going rogue with nachos, and Bronte has discovered Chicken Breast Pizzaiola.Plus, Phoning It In with Bronte has somehow acquired its own bloody theme song, we’re getting protein savvy with the spreadable things lurking in our fridges, and we finish with some truly random reccos.We’re phoning it in. We’re hanging by a thread. But we’re here.Bronte is cooking;Veggie stock pastehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r68368Lemon mayohttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r650471Colourful quinoa saladhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r77140October offersTM7 Purchase Bonushttps://thermomixunleashed.com/application/files/1717/9012/8598/103405_4L_Thermoserver_Bundle_-_CL_A4_Flyer_AU_V3_FA.pdfHost Rewardshttps://thermomixunleashed.com/application/files/2417/9022/5036/103403_October_Host_Rewards_-_CL_A4_Flyer_Digital_AU_V3_FA.pdf$100 Mixshop Referral Voucherhttps://thermomix.com.au/pages/referralsQuick Thermomix Nachos (from Bec's Table)https://becs-table.com.au/quick-thermomix-nachos/Browned beef mincehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r910621Gerry's Pitashttps://www.coles.com.au/product/gerry-pittes-dairy-bread-pita-souvlaki-pizza-450g-485602Taco seasoninghttps://becs-table.com.au/taco-seasoning-spice-blend/Chicken breast pizzaiolahttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r63328Steamed salmon with garlic butter, potatoes & Italian saladhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r900819Diana Chan dumplingshttps://www.coles.com.au/product/golden-wok-diana-chan's-szechuan-pork-dumplings-with-chefs-special-sauce-250g-3311492Mr Chen's Dumpling Saucehttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/234428/mr-chen-s-dumpling-sauceSardine sandwich spreadhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r117606You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

THIS ONE TIME, AT BAND CAMP…Yes, Erin actually plays the flute. Yes, she went to band camp. And yes, this week’s chat about our kids getting into trouble somehow turned into Erin & Bronte confessing their own school misdemeanours. Also on this week’s completely sensible food podcast...Meghan WatchVaroma ramekins — cheesy broccoli pots & breakfast potsCrispy Korean tofuHow to make a burger slightly less nutritionally offensiveBronte phones it in with Gami Korean chicken from ColesErin attempts to phone it in…and somehow creates MORE workCookidoo Roulette And some footy recos to finish.Once you get past the camp chat, the M & H chat, you'll find the food chat.TM7 Varoma Ramekinshttps://thermomix.com.au/products/varoma-ramekins-set-of-8?srsltid=AU7gw4W7wWMkBAyUeY8vsbP6siyslv2e5XJN2WZSjYSazOQpYGB5eZfWCheesey Broccoli Potshttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r800105Breakfast Pots with Chilli Butter Toasthttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r929226Crispy Korean Tofuhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r402828Lighter Burgers with Sweet Potatohttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r424069Gami Chicken from Coleshttps://www.coles.com.au/product/coles-x-gami-fried-chicken-with-korean-sweet-chilli-sauce-430g-1770896Brussel Sprouts with Lime Crumbhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r80224Lemon Desserthttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r939956You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/ 

From Paella to Raygun This week we’re covering the important things: Tom & Nicole, September Thermo offers, what's for dinner and Bronte officially launching his new segment… Phoning It In. PLUS — Alyce Alexandra has given our listeners a 20% discount code Cookidoo Roulette is back, Bronte is obsessed with his Kindle and Erin has fallen headfirst into the Raygun doco.Basically… we start with dinner and somehow end up at Olympic breakdancing.September Thermo OffersEarn your Thermomix https://thermomix.com.au/pages/earn-your-thermomix?track=trueHost Rewards https://thermomix.com.au/pages/thermomix-demo-and-host-rewardsSeptember Offer https://thermomix.com.au/pages/offers?track=trueLala's Lemon Butter Chickenhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r721888Paellahttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r168077Alyce Alexandra's Discount Linkhttps://www.alycealexandra.com/discount/AGIRLAGAY?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fflavour-bombsColes Entertaining Chicken Tendershttps://www.coles.com.au/product/coles-entertaining-chicken-tenderlion-skewer-greek-style-300g-1324755?srsltid=AfmBOop6c0lwZa-C40SikGs6tPMSrhQrFwztSpR2vmB4LwuEtWENQHK1-XU&region_id=007714Brussel Sprouts with a Lime Crumbhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r80224You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

Well. Hello Season 2.For anyone who’s new around here, we’re going back to the beginning — how we became friends, how this ridiculous podcast started, and why we’re still talking about dinner all these years later.Bronte is still somewhat phoning in dinner, while Erin is back in the kitchen with a new mac and cheese obsession and a very retro spin on risotto: apricot chicken.We’ve also been highly influenced by rice paper dumplings, attempt to recreate the sacred culinary institution that is Sizzler cheese toast, and finish with a recommendation involving… Cookie Monster.You’ll need to make it to the end for that one.Welcome to Season 2. Same girl. Same gay. Same Thermo.Same old dogs. A few new tricks.Easy beefy Mac and cheesehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r923278Apricot chicken risottohttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r250205Coles three cheese pizzahttps://www.coles.com.au/product/coles-kitchen-pizza-3-cheese-margherita-410g-1602585Rice paper dumplingshttps://whiteonricecouple.com/rice-paper-dumplings/(not the exact recipe we did, but this link will show you how to fold them)Sizzler Toasthttps://www.chefnotrequired.com/sizzler-cheese-toast/#recipeCookies Versionhttps://www.instagram.com/cookiesversion/Yumi's roasted carrot and sriracha diphttps://www.coles.com.au/product/yumi's-carrot-and-sriracha-dip-200g-1755382Churros twistieshttps://www.coles.com.au/product/twisties-churros-snack-pack-cinnamon-sugar-120g-1935996You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

We're Back!Our little two week break somehow turned into two months, so before Season 2 officially kicks off next week, we’ve got some catching up to do.Bronte has rudely moved to the other side of town, Erin has spent far too much time in hospitals and rehab after her dad broke his leg, Erin has entered her calisthenics-mum era, and Bronte has farewelled fashion and is officially looking for his next chapter (if you're hiring, Bronte has many skills).We also take a moment to remember some absolute icons we’ve lost while we’ve been away, before moving on to the things currently sparking joy — movies, getting out of the house, suspiciously perfect Airbnb cupboards and bowls… and, naturally, our ongoing fascination with gleefully despising Meghan Markle. Well, Erin is anyway.There is no food talk this week. None. We know. Shocking.This episode is purely tea, life updates and lols while we find our feet again.Season 2 starts properly next week. Same girl. Same gay. Same Thermo. New era. You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/

Hello gorgeous listeners,Just popping in with a little update from us.Life has gone a bit… sideways. Bronts is in the middle of moving house, and this week my dad had a fall and shattered his femur, so we’re suddenly spending a lot of time doing hospital runs, family things, and generally trying to work out what the new normal looks like for a minute.So, we’re pressing pause on the pod for a couple of weeks.We love this little show so much, and we love that you show up for our nonsense, our Thermo wins, our Thermo fails, and our deeply unnecessary opinions. But right now, real life needs us.I’ve recorded a little honest update for this week’s episode, so you’ll hear more there — but we didn’t want to just disappear without saying something here too.We’ll be back as soon as we can, probably slightly frazzled, absolutely full of feelings, and no doubt with some sort of hospital cafeteria review nobody asked for. Btw, I learned this week what 'Code Black' means in hospital. Yikes.Thanks for being patient with us. We love you.Ez & Bronts xx

If Cookidoo deleted everything tomorrow, what recipes would survive?This week it’s Erin’s turn to take the wheel and count down her all-time Thermomix greatest hits.From the recipe that made her go “holy sh*t” (hello, Bao Buns with Braised Pork Belly) to the weeknight heroes, the hidden gems and the recipes she recommends over and over again, Erin is sharing the dishes that have genuinely earned a permanent place in her kitchen.Expect traffic light salad, Dubai chocolate, pizza bianca, sous vide steak with hollandaise, the mac and cheese that saved dinner more times than she’d care to admit, and a surprise parmesan gelato that had everyone fooled.Plus, a secret bonus track featuring everyone’s favourite canned mystery meat.If the Thermomix gods wiped Cookidoo tomorrow, these are the recipes Erin would save first. Sing along.Bao buns with braised pork bellyhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r758051Traffic light saladhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r78296Dubai chocolatehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r917063Pizza biancahttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r488861Sous vide steak with hollandaisehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r761789Pizza saucehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r754563Mac n cheesehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r138811Parmesan gelatohttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r98838Family chicken galettehttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r728749Spamhttps://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r726352You can find Bronte and Erin at;https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_a_gay_and_a_thermo/https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhatshesmixinghttps://www.instagram.com/homo_with_a_thermo/