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How a Private Chef and Culinary Creator Preps, Hosts, and Stays Organized in the Kitchen
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On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart talks with Clare Langan about her wide-ranging career in food — from working as a private chef to producing culinary content behind the scenes.
Clare shares what it really takes to create beautiful, functional food experiences, whether she’s cooking for clients, producing a shoot, hosting a dinner party, or collaborating on a cookbook. She and Catherine talk about the balance between aesthetics and practicality in the kitchen, the value of good tools, and the small systems that make cooking and entertaining feel less chaotic — especially for anyone interested in ADHD cooking, organization, and making time in the kitchen feel more approachable.
They also get into ADHD creativity, finding your voice in food media, and how to stay inspired without getting overwhelmed. Clare offers practical advice for home cooks who want to feel more confident, prepared, and creative in the kitchen.
Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains from host Catherine Smart — a cook, writer, mom, and creative entrepreneur with ADHD.
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Not From Concentrate team:
Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
Allie Miller, Associate Producer