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Kathy Slack finds her inner peas

Season 9, Ep. 19

Hello Toasters!


This week we take on the life story of Kathy Slack - cook - who takes us on her journey from a crazed career in advertising to her new blissed out being as a vegetable lover.


Her new brilliant book is out and it's a stunning memoir that not only features beautiful writing about a terrible time, but also has recipes. I mean come on. What more could you want.


Buy Kathy's book here!


Go and follow her on socials here!


And don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, review and eat more vegetables.


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