# Ep 175: Merry January feat. Cortney LaCorte (Cheesegal)

An episode of [Probably a Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1545576173), 6 Jan 2026, 1 h 01 min.

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This week, Shannon is joined by the host with the most, her friend and cookbook author, Cortney LaCorte! They chat about the intricacies of holiday hosting and the art of creating welcoming environments. Grocery store faves, tips for successfully following a new recipe, and the internet’s feedback on home renovations, Shannon and Cortney cover a lot of ground. Cortney shares some exciting details about her upcoming cookbook release, the vibes of Couch Caviar™ and her recent trip to Disney World. Shannon shares a childhood fear and her hate for abbreviations, and the girlies yap about their New Year's resolutions. Don’t miss this warm, silly episode of Probably A Podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:40 Holiday Hosting and Traditions 02:15 Couch Caviar and Childhood Memories 04:39 Grocery Store Nostalgia 08:07 Home Renovation and Moving Stories 16:30 Renovations + Home Buying 26:58 Dinner Parties and Club LaCorte 33:21 Vision Woes and Childhood Lies 38:18 Book Announcement and Writing Process 43:25 Disney World Adventures 51:31 Cooking Tips and Cookbook Insights 01:00:46 New Year Resolutions and Future Plans LINKS: Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/ Follow Cortney: https://www.instagram.com/cheesegal/ Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/ Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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