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Eat with AmyCarbonara, Waitrose Food magazine and self-saucing chocolate fondants with William SitwellThis week’s food tales come from my ex boss, food writer and MasterChef critic, William Sitwell (@williamsitwell). We chat about his illustrious career (including how we met), the beautiful simplicity of a good spaghetti carbonara, and his rather gluttonous death row meal - which obviously ends in a self-saucing chocolate fondant.
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p.s. The astute amongst you might have noticed this is a week late - apologies, life was life-ing!
p.p.s. Due to when this was filmed the lighting gets progressively worse as the episode goes on...
2023-04-2758 minEat with AmyMezze, makeup and embracing your natural beauty with Athena EfstathiouOn episode 7, I sit down with international celebrity makeup artist, the beautiful Athena aka @goddessbeautymakeup. We chat about her deep and undying love for the art of mezze - sharing multiple dishes with friends and family over a good gossip - as well as why she loves being a makeup artist; and some top tips for those of us worried about aging.
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2023-04-0654 minEat with AmyRoast dinner, mashed potatoes and avoiding the Sunday scaries with Issy SedgwickThis week’s food tales is with vegan queen and content creator @issythevegan. We chat about the role of the roast dinner in family life, some questionable potato choices and why Sundays are so sacred in Issy’s busy freelance life.
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2023-03-2357 minEat with AmyA Jewish smorgasbord, chicken soup and the chokehold of political correctness with Ben RebuckFor episode 5, Ben from @bensvegankitchen joins me to chat about all things Jewish: from food and religion to family and tradition. Join us and find out who makes the best chicken soup, what to expect in a delicious Jewish spread, and why food should be bringing us together not pulling us apart.
Unfortunately the visual for this episode didn’t record, so just audio this time! Business as usual for the next ep.
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2023-03-0955 minEat with AmyBeetroot twelve ways, cooking for friends and who makes the best jollof with Naima FowlisThis week’s food tales is with clinical psychologist, friend and returning guest, Naima Fowlis (@n__fow). We chat about the infamous Naima Spread, why she loves cooking for her friends so much, and who the rightful creators of the West African dish: jollof.
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2023-02-2346 minEat with AmyMum’s meatballs, pasta shapes and ranking the carbs with Nico AmicoWarning: do not listen if you are hungry!! Episode 3 with friend, former employee and circus performer, Nico Amico (@nicollette_gab), is a full on foodie chat. She tells us about the last meaty meal she ate before she went vegan, how cheese is slowly enticing her into a more flexitarian lifestyle, and which unsuspecting carb takes last place in her starch rankings.
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2023-02-0951 minEat with AmySteak, seduction and the way to a woman’s heart with Bobby GordonThis week’s food tales is with actor and former Hollyoaks star, Bobby Gordon (@therealbobby.g). Find out his secret to success with the ladies, how to cook the perfect steak, and the real life love story of how his parents met.
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2023-01-261h 01Eat with AmyPasta broccoli, Nonna and fighting colon cancer with Giuseppe FedericiWe are back with season three of Eat with Amy AND a new fancy by-line: food tales. Each week we’ll chat to fellow food lovers about a dish or ingredient that holds significance greater than the food itself. On this episode Giuseppe of @sepps_eats tells us all about his beloved pasta broccoli and why making Nonna a star is his new life ambition.
Catch the visual on YouTube - just search the name of the episode.
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2023-01-1240 min
Eat with Amy16. BONUS: Eating Disorders hosted by SophieTRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week we have a special bonus episode with guest host, Sophie, aka my sister and registered nutritionist. She chats to me about my experience with bulimia, disordered eating and exercise addiction. Starting from childhood, we explore my relationship with food and how things spiralled out of control, as well as how they got better and what life’s like bulimia free.Referenced in episode:Good Girls Do Swallow: The Darkly Comic True Story of How One Woman Stopped Hating Her Body by Rachael Oakes-Ash
2022-02-281h 10
Eat with Amy15. The definitive ick list with Tash and LauraThe episode we’ve all been waiting for: The Definitive Ick List (aka Pad Thais and Stingy Guys) with newbie Tash and returning guest Laura. We share our biggest icks - from short arms and spray on skinny jeans, to being ignored by waiters and being scared of dogs.Listen to the end to find out our definitive top 5 icks.
2022-02-141h 12
Eat with Amy14. Meditation and the quest for self with EmilyFeeling lost or looking for some meaningful guidance in life? Episode 14 is just what you need. This week I have first time guest Emily, fellow business owner and devout meditator, on the show to speak about her journey with meditation, what it actually is and why everyone should find time in their day to explore the self.Join Emily’s meditation zoom class, Self Knowledge through Meditation, every Sunday 8pm GMT.Email embejerano@gmail.com or DM on instagram @embejerano for info and to join.If you’d like to find out more about Emily’s meditation teacher, Wendell Henckel, and or...
2022-01-311h 12
Eat with Amy13. New year, new fad with Aimee and SophieFor episode 13 we’ve got little sister and qualified nutritionist, Sophie, back on the show, alongside Aimee fellow female boss and fitness coach, specialising in body transformations. Listen to our take on New Year’s resolutions; why crash dieting damages more than just your body; and Aimee’s experience competing in a pro bikini competition.@aimeecorry@sophiesplateMentioned in the episode:Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhD (book on intuitive eating)My Neighbours the Dumplings, Clapton (restaurant recommendation)
2022-01-171h 11
Eat with Amy12. Looking back at 2021 with Beth and NaimaHappy New Year to all! New year, same guests - we’ve come full circle and got our favourite OG participants back on the pod, Beth and Naima, sharing (possibly even a little too honestly) our highs and lows of this whirlwind of a year aka 2021. We speak about lessons learned, what we’re leaving in 2021 and what we’re striving for in 2022.Mentioned in the episode:Emily Bejerano’s online meditation sessions - DM her on instagram @embejerano for a link.@bethanylydiaa@n__fow@whencanimovein_ (interior design porn)
2022-01-0359 min
Eat with Amy11. Tattoos, travel and tempeh with Club CulturedEat with Amy is back with season two after a slightly longer hiatus than planned. We kick off episode 11 with the boys from Club Cultured - Harry, James and Connor - fellow business owners and the British kings of tempeh. We chat about travel, veganism and of course all things fermented. Enjoyed with a slice of raspberry and lemon cake.
2021-12-241h 00
Eat with Amy10. Friendship and adulthood with NaimaOn episode ten of Eat with Amy, Naima is back to chat about the evolution of friendships from the perspective of two girls approaching their 30s. We debate whether the amount of time you’ve known someone really matters when it comes to best friends; the dynamics of male/female friendships; and how relationships from childhood change over time.https://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/06/health/losing-friends-mid-twenties/index.html
2021-06-211h 03
Eat with Amy9. Eating disorder with Maya (part 3)TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week on Eat with Amy, Maya is back solo for part three of our mini-series on eating disorders. We chat about what life was like growing up; how a volatile environment and her mum’s cancer diagnosis effected her metal health as a child; as well as the peaks and troughs of recovery.All of our DMs are open should you feel the need to reach out.@maya.pillay
2021-06-0757 min
Eat with Amy8. Eating disorders with Beth (part 2)TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week on Eat with Amy, Beth is back solo for part two of our mini-series on eating disorders. We chat about her childhood and family setup; the lead-up to her anorexia diagnosis and how working at Hollister effected her self-worth; as well as the peaks and troughs of recovery. Stay tuned for the next episode and part three of eating disorders with Maya.@bethanylydiaa
2021-05-1759 min
Eat with Amy7. Eating disorders with Maya and Beth (part 1)TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.On episode seven of Eat with Amy, she’s joined by Maya and Beth, who met as in-patients at an eating disorder clinic seven years ago. The girls chat about their experiences with food and mental health: including the story of how Maya got sectioned and absconded to Barcelona, Beth’s recent journey to full recovery, and how giving up veganism helped Amy manage and challenge her eating disorder.This is part one of three episodes discussing our personal journeys with eating disorders and mental health, from...
2021-05-041h 08
Eat with Amy6. Being a female boss with Lauren from OatsuOn this week’s episode, Amy is joined by fellow female boss Lauren of Oatsu. They both share their journeys as young entrepreneurs: including the decision to leave a job in the finance world, the pressures of turning 30, and their advice on how to take the plunge into kickstarting your own business.Oatsu is the overnight oat product helping you get the most out of your mornings. Plant-based, gut-friendly breakfasts that are high in fibre and refined sugar free.Available to order from www.oatsu.co.uk. Use EATBYAMY15 for 15% off your order.Follow Lauren on instagram at @Oatsu_.
2021-04-201h 11
Eat with Amy5. Women’s safety with Sophie and NaimaTRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains conversations about sexual harassment and abuse. On episode five of Eat with Amy, she’s joined by returning guests Sophie and Naima to chat about women’s safety in light of the Sarah Everard case. After a substandard bowl of pesto pasta, we speak about our personal experiences, including misogyny in the workplace and male ownership over female bodies, the disparity between white feminism and black feminism, as well as how we could begin to feel safer.The podcast mentioned in the episode is The Guardian’s Today in Focus - Men! What can you do...
2021-04-051h 09
Eat with Amy4. How far would you go for love? M.A.F.S.A with Paige and LauraSPOILER ALERT! This week Amy is joined by best mates, Paige and Laura, to chat about the reality TV show taking the UK by storm: Married At First Sight Australia. Whilst waiting for their cheeky Nando’s, the trio chat about how far they would go for love - including going blonde for a boy and queuing solo to buy FIFA - as well as their favourite moments from the show. @laurafield_@paigewaymark
2021-03-2252 min
Eat with Amy3. Veganism and masculinity with Ben and JohnnyOn episode three of Eat with Amy, she’s joined by Ben and Johnny - foodie influencers and two ninths of the Plantboiis. Following a healthy portion of vegan mac and cheeze with slightly burnt tempeh bacon, the trio chat about their journeys to veganism, what food was like growing up in Jewish and Filipino households, plus their signature vegan dishes to win over the most sceptical omnivore. Find the boys on Instagram at @bensvegankitchen and @johnnymeatless, as well as @plantboiis. Restaurants mentioned:@baladylondon@pita_london@eatgenesis@thevurgerco@cookdaily
2021-03-081h 05
Eat with Amy2. Millennial dating with Laura and JuliaThis week, Amy is joined by a couple of seasoned daters, Laura and Julia. Fuelled by a jerk inspired sweet potato curry and rice and peas, they share some of their most memorable dating moments - including midnight police raids, haemorrhoid chats and dancing boys on hinge. The three share some of their dating dos and don’ts before finishing off with their love goals for 2021.
2021-02-211h 04
Eat with Amy1. Beauty standards with Beth and NaimaOn the first episode of Eat with Amy, Amy is joined by Beth and Naima. They deliveroo a Thai and chat all things beauty - including instagram baddies, Naima’s relationship with her natural hair, Beth’s change of heart on getting her lips done and a whole load of ways to practice self care and self love in an age of social media.References:Podcast on Jamaica’s beauty standards - http://www.kitchensisters.org/present/chicken-pills-a-hidden-world-of-jamaican-girls/Study on Fiji, where there were no eating disorders before the introduction of westernised media -https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/20/world/study-finds-tv-alters-fiji-girls-view-of-body.html5 black...
2021-02-141h 11
The Guy That CooksEp 5 : Amy GastmanIn this episode I talk to Amy Gastman who is the owner of vegan bake company Eat By Amy.
We discuss how we she started the company, how it evolved over lockdown, some exciting news for the future and of course I also find out her death row meal.
T.W - We do talk very briefly about eating disorders during this episode.
You can find Eat By Amy on Instagram - @eatbyamy
eatbyamy.com/shop Please get your orders in and treat yourself and your loved ones to some tasty vegan bakes!
2021-01-121h 03