Real Health with Karl Henry How to cook family friendly food with Little Lou Cooks
Jul 24, 2025
Lou Robbie, known as Little Lou Cooks, is a chef and author who focuses on making family-friendly meals accessible. She shares creative tips for preparing wholesome, less processed food without breaking the bank. Lou discusses her evolution into a social media sensation during the pandemic and offers simple recipes that even beginner cooks can master. Listeners will appreciate her insights on making nutritious snacks for kids and the importance of fostering confidence in the kitchen while promoting gut health.
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Chef Turned Social Media Cook
- Lou Robbie's journey started as a chef whose restaurant closed due to COVID.
- She transitioned from online to in-person classes then focused on sharing recipes on social media, growing her following rapidly.
Viral Snack Prep Reel
- Lou Robbie's reel showing making multiple homemade snacks went viral and blew up her page.
- It resonated because people liked the idea of batch-making and freezing snacks ready for busy days.
Relatable Cooking Wins Followers
- Most cooking content on social media is unrealistic with hard-to-get ingredients.
- Lou's relatable, simple recipes appeal because they use common ingredients anyone can find.
