What's Cooking

This episode is packed with food, family, and a whole lot of laughs. We’re joined by the incredible Desi Cooks, whose love for cooking, culture, and community has made her a household name on Instagram and beyond. From her Greek heritage and family traditions to her unexpected journey onto TV, Desi opens up about the stories behind her recipes and the joy she finds in feeding others.

Of course, in true Those Girls Can Talk fashion, we go a little off-script too—chatting about travel, balancing busy family life, and even fangirling over celebrity chefs (yes, Gordon Ramsay gets a mention!).

In this episode:

• What’s for dinner at Desi’s house (spoiler: it’s lamb souvlaki 🌯).
• Growing up in a fish shop and how it sparked her love of food.
• Turning Instagram posts into a community, friendships, and career opportunities.
• Her big break into TV during Plate of Origin and beyond.
• Meeting icons like Gordon Ramsay and what it really felt like
• Why her mum might just be the breakout star of her Instagram.
• Travel tales from Italy and why local food hits different
• The juggle of family, content creation, filling her cup, and keeping it all real.
• Best Buys of the week — including Desi’s surprisingly chic pick.

Best Buys:

• Artificial Olive Trees (Pillow Talk) – Look real, don’t need watering, and perfect for styling your space without the upkeep.
• 👉 Pillow Talk – Artificial Olive Tree
• Greek Flatbreads (Mr. Pitta & Gerry’s) – Desi’s go-to for souvlaki night at home.
• 👉 Woolworths – Mr. Pitta
• 👉 Gerry’s Pita Bread 

Resources:

• Fincap

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