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The Secret Ingredient is Contentment with Kate Strickler from Naptime Kitchen- Episode 1001

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Sep 1, 2025
Kate Strickler, known as Naptime Kitchen, is an internet personality and author of the recently launched 'I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen.' In this engaging talk, she discusses how to make kitchens seasonal reflections and shares her culinary journey, including a hilarious cinnamon roll hack using King's Hawaiian rolls. Kate dives into embracing life's imperfections, the significance of gratitude, and the challenges of adult friendships and marriage. With humor and warmth, she reminds us that joy can be found in the chaos of family life.
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ANECDOTE

How Naptime Kitchen Began

  • Kate started Naptime Kitchen as a second Instagram while her baby napped and needed a creative outlet.
  • She kept showing up on the platform as it evolved and it became her joyful mainstay.
ADVICE

Quick Cinnamon Roll Hack

  • Use King's Hawaiian rolls to make quick, crowd-pleasing cinnamon rolls instead of mastering yeast baking.
  • Make them in bulk and freeze for easy breakfasts and treats.
ANECDOTE

Book Launch Day Reality

  • Kate describes the mixed feelings of book launch day and the relief after turning in the work.
  • She enjoys seeing readers tag her and ride the celebratory wave after hard parts of the process.
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