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Episode Blog
Each episode is accompanied by a blog post containing a brief summary, links to recommended recipes, products and more. For a collection of all the recipes ever mentioned, go to the 'Recipe Index' tab.
Episode 14 - Resisting Perfectionism, Sneaky Veggies and Creative Catch-ups // Amanda
Here's a lovely conversation with Amanda Poppe! She is wife to Rev Dirk Poppe and together they have 6 children aged 17-28, and one grandchild! It was beautiful to hear her share about her journey as a homemaker, life as a pastor's wife and growing in hospitality as an introvert. She also has many great tips along the way like how to hide veggies in your meals, creative ideas for catching up with friends as busy mums and resisting perfectionism when having people over. In add
Apr 81 min read


Episode 13 - Open-Handed Hospitality, Simple Home Tips & Africaans Recipes // Jantina
A warm welcome to my mother in law Jantina van den Dolder! She is married to Erik and they have 4 grown children (all boys) and 5 grandchildren. She's lived in 4 different continents and has a unique story to tell about how she came to live in the Bunbury area, where she now is a full-time teacher! She's also a wonderful cook and an amazing host. Hospitality is like breathing for her and we have been so blessed to both receive and witness her open-handedness when it comes to
Feb 121 min read


Episode 12 - Small Spaces, Easy Meals and Home Organisation // Coral
Happy New Year everyone! To kick things off in 2026, here's a delightful chat with Coral! She's married to Cameron and they have 2 adorable kids. They've been living in a shed for the past 5 years as Cameron finished studying . With 2 kids joining them along the way, she has plenty of tips and tricks for making the space work for their family! She also (to my horror haha) doesn't meal plan and manages to bathe her kids while cooking dinner! Supermum! Listen along to hear all
Jan 151 min read


Episode 11 - Enjoying Teenagers, Generous Hospitality and more Gardening // Heidi
Here's a wonderful conversation with Heidi van der Veen! She is married to Paul and they have 3 young adult/teenage children. I actually used to babysit Heidi's kids back in the day when I was a teenager! So it was lovely to get to sit down with her and get to know her more and hear about all things homemaking, gardening and even parenting. She shares her unique story of how she met her husband and moved to and from Holland and Australia, how experiencing others generosity ha
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Episode 10 - Veggie Gardens, All The Allergies and Monthly Meal Plans // Chantelle
This episode features a delightfully long conversation with my older sister Chantelle Bosman! She is married to Raymond, and they have 3 kids (a boy and two girls). She shares about her love of veggie gardening, cooking for tricky allergy combinations (coeliac plus anaphylactic allergies to dairy, egg and peanut), lots of yummy recipes, a unique monthly meal plan system and so much more! It was so fun to chat with her and pick her brain on many things I don't usually have tim
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Episode 9 - Embracing Creativity, Family Photobooks and Easy Family Meals // Kym
Here's a lovely chatty episode with Kym! She's married to Chris and they have 2 daughters aged 7 & 5 and a sweet little 1.5 year old son. She's a talented photographer and poet, and loves to go with the flow - we had so much fun chatting, giggling and taking tangents! She shared her recipes for Quiche and Sizzle Steak Buns, not to mention the mouth watering 'Family Favourite Cookies' with choc chips and a special ingredient! Listen to the end to hear us talk about creative ou
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Episode 8 - Mediterranean Menus, Cosy Hospitality & Sanctifying Motherhood // Rensha
Today's episode is a lovely chat with Rensha Dekker, wife to Jeremy and mother to their 3 young boys! She shared her delicious menu of...
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Episode 7 - Homemade Pasta & Multitasking Masterclass // Tracey
Well we finally got Tracey on the podcast after a failed recording attempt months ago! She's married to Clint vanderLaan and they have 3...
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Episode 6 - Nourishing food, accommodating allergies and alllll the recipes! // Trudi (my Mum!)
Well after a longer break than I intended, I finally managed to sit down with my Mum and get her amazing tips and recipes onto the air!...
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Episode 5 - Life with 6 kids & alllll the washing tips! // Rita
Alrighty guys! Thanks for your patience as I took a bit of a break while we moved house! It all went smoothly but has been a very busy...
May 6, 20252 min read


Episode 4 - Simplified Homemaking, Minimalist Mindset & Infertility and Loss // Megan
Alright guys, this was a loooong one! But so so worth it, I promise! I had so much fun chatting with Megan deBoer, a fellow member of my...
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Episode 3 - Japanese Curry, Soup & Low-impact Hosting // Felicity
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with my cousin Felicity Hordyk! She is married to Hugo and has 3 kids between 7 and 2. She...
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Episode 2 - Macaroni, bulk meals and honest hospitality // Roxi
In this episode I have lots of fun chatting with my long time best friend - Roxi deVos. She is married to her high-school sweetheart Josh...
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Episode 1 - Pasta, pancakes and life with a new baby // Monique
Welcome to the first episode of the Food, Family & Fellowship podcast!! I'm so excited to share this episode where I got to chat with my...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


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