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The FoodTalk ShowBen Branson - from Seedlip to SeasnBen Branson is a true pioneer in the non-alcoholic drinks space. He created Seedlip, the first of the major brands in this sector, thus sparking an arms race and setting the stage for a new exciting era in the industry.
He chats with Ollie Lloyd on the FoodTalk Show about his home experimentation with herbs and how a £50 home distilling kit purchased online led to something bigger. Sometimes, things felt completely out of control, and rarely, for an entrepreneur, does he admit to hating these moments. But he persevered and ultimately sold the business to Diageo but i...2024-05-2349 minThe FoodTalk ShowPete Russell, from Ooooby, on shaking up local farmingPete Russell joins Ollie Lloyd on The FoodTalk Show to tell him about his mission to connect small scale farmers with their local consumers. As the founder of Ooooby, an online platform that provides the tools for farmers to manage fruit and veg boxes, he is passionate about finding a way to put customised technology into the hands of farms.
Already working with 70 farms and food hubs across the UK, his business is helping growers connect with local communities. He believes passionately that this model has the potential to create new employment opportunities on farms, help people...2023-11-2024 minThe FoodTalk ShowMarcus Wareing and Tales from a Kitchen GardenMarcus Wareing comes into the FoodTalk studio to talk about his work with Angela Hartnett, Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux among others. How potatoes have shaped his life, Masterchef ("it was like being asked to be in The Beatles") and his new BBC 2 series Tales From A Kitchen Garden. Fascinating stuff with Susie Warran-Smith and Ollie Lloyd.
2023-08-2159 minThe FoodTalk ShowSCOTTISH WHISKY VERSUS THE ENGLISH STUFFScotland has a glorious history of whisky making. It's romantic, almost magical and definitely world-class. In this episode of the FoodTalk programme, Jane and Susie get to taste some English whisky with renowned whisky expert and Scottish whisky distiller Annabel Thomas. What do they all make of the new English kids on the block and is it really whisky as we know it? Listen to find out.
2023-08-0829 minThe FoodTalk ShowTHE FOODTALK SHOW GOES ALL FRUITYFruits contain large amounts of nutrients including fibre, vitamins, minerals and various antioxidants. They taste wonderful and we probably don't know enough about them. Luckily for AJ and Susie, Sarah Calcutt is on hand of the National Fruit Show to tell us all about British top fruit and soft fruit AND she has brought loads of delicious samples. They are also joined by Laurie Fermor of Freddie's Farm which makes delicious apple treats for little people.
2022-10-3129 minThe FoodTalk ShowA MILLENNIA OLD TECHNIQUE RE-IMAGINEDWhat is a shrub? Have the FoodTalk team gone gardening? No, Henry Chevallier Guild of NonSuch Shrubs joins AJ, Susie and Jane Peyton to explain all about this most ancient of drinks. Naturally they're vinegar-based but if you're from the Aspall dynasty that's been making vinegar and cider since 1728, that's not really a problem. We also taste the divine vinegars made by Francine Lee of Bumblee's in her Somerset kitchen.
2022-10-1729 minThe FoodTalk ShowMITCH TONKS AND WHY FISH ROCKSue and Jane are truly honoured to have the legendary Mitch Tonks, restaurateur, food writer, TV star and expert on all things fish in the studio this week. Sue whips out her 15 year old copy of Mitch's book and explains why she has used it nearly every week since she bought it. Mitch explains his upbringing and why the sea and fish are simply in his blood. He also introduces the new concept of RockFish for home cooks. You just have to listen to one of our favourite ever FoodTalk episodes.
2022-02-2829 minThe FoodTalk ShowSHEILA DILLON, LEGEND OF THE AIRWAVESOur host Sue Nelson is beyond excited for this very special edition of The FoodTalk Show. She’s joined by legendary food journalist, Sheila Dillon, who has been presenting BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme for over 20 years.
Once they’ve finished sampling some tasty treats from Sheila’s native Lancashire, the pair get talking about Sheila’s remarkable life in food and the media. After starting out with a very public critique of her college’s unappealing dinners, Sheila’s career was driven by a passion for exploring the food industry and its impact on consumers.
She spent t...2022-01-1729 minThe FoodTalk ShowASMA KAHN AND DARJEELING EXPRESSThe FoodTalk Show is delighted to welcome Asma Khan into the studio to tell us her incredible story.
The first and only British chef to feature in Netflix’s ‘Chefs Table’, Asma has earned huge plaudits in the cooking world thanks to her amazing Asian cooking skills. She's even been voted the no.1 Coolest Person in Food and Drink by Business Insider. If you’ve ever visited the hugely popular Darjeeling Express you’ll know what we mean.
There’s so much more to Asma than her cooking though . . . see how her roots make this story even more un2022-01-1029 minThe FoodTalk ShowI‘M A CIDER DRINKERTalking cider with Julian Barnes and Jane Peyton. We’re back and we’re feeling good! The first all new FoodTalk Show kicks off with Sue Nelson as usual and her co-presenter Jane Peyton, one of the UK’s leading experts on beer and cider.
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Agema & Dijkstra FoodTalkAgema & Dijkstra Foodtalk podcast 15 - Mennoos KookerijPodcast 15 van Agema & Dijkstra FoodTalk gaat over Mennoos Kookerij.
Agema gaat in gesprek met Jos Bartelds van sociaal impact organisatie Mennoos Kookerij.
02:00 introductie van Jos Bartelds van Mennoos Kookerij, een sociaal impact onderneming. 05:00 Het nodigd uit om bij Mennoos Kookerij te komen lunchen, het ziet er heel sfeervol uit. 06:30 Nieuwe visie 07:00 Mennoos mooiste 09:00 Impact Noord 10:30 Uitbreiding in kennis en handel door aangesloten te zijn bij Impact Noord 12:30 Ambities omtrent duurzamer te ondernemen. 15:30 Impact meten 17:00 voedselveiligheid 17:30 Mensen hebben structuur nodig en dat verhoogd de kwaliteit. 18:30 Afzet creëren om clienten in beweging te krijgen. 19:00 Grokaal-Box 21:30 M...2021-03-2226 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe story of Asma Kahn and Darjeeling ExpressHave a listen again to our podcast from 2019 and marvel at how things have changed!!
Asma Khan, founder of Darjeeling Express, joins us to discuss her story and foodie trends of 2019.
Chocolate? Expiring Turkey trimmings? Cheese? Crisps? What’s filling up the bins outside your property as we head into a brand new year with bleary eyes and a sincere fear of going to work?
Don’t worry, we know that January is a horrible month and we want to make things a bit easier for you. Alas, we have the first FoodTalk podc...2021-02-0848 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe low down on Saturday KitchenWhat does 2020 have in store for our two exciting guests? Well none of us would have ever guessed it would have panned out quite how it did! Listen again to our podcast from January this year when life was much simpler.
It’s a brand new year and we’d like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2020.
To kick off the year, Ollie and Sue have invited two brilliant guests who are both at exciting stages in their food careers.
Marianne Lumb is a chef who reached the final of BBC’...2021-02-0134 minThe FoodTalk ShowAre these the UK's best cookbooks?Listen again to our podcast from September 2019.
Food writing is the topic for this show – which book will be our flavour of the month?
Ollie is absent from the studio this week – off on one of his “hippy jaunts”, as Sue so delicately puts it – but the delightful Holly Shackleton is here and ready to talk all things food. As an added bonus, the pair are joined by an absolutely fabulous guest presenter and friend of the show, Kumud Gandhi.
Not only is Kumud the founder of The Cooking Academy, she’s also a published...2021-01-2540 minThe FoodTalk ShowPaul A. Young, the UK's very own Willy WonkaListen again to our podcast from June 2019.
This week Sue and Ollie have got guests from both ends of the flavour spectrum: sweet chocolate and savoury noodles. The one thing they have in common is that both producers love to experiment with exotic flavours.
Master chocolatier Paul A Young makes a very welcome return to the show and he’s brought more of his incredible treats for Sue and Ollie to try. Although he’s seriously famous and renowned in the foodie world now, Paul has not been tempted to abandon his artisan roots.
In...2021-01-1845 minThe FoodTalk ShowRobin Moxon on fish and Adam Byatt of Celebrity MasterChefWe’re talking meat and fish with two of the best in the food industry. Listen again to our podcast of August last year.
Robin Moxon of Moxon’s Fishmongers knows pretty much all there is to know about fish and the buying habits of the Great British public. Surprisingly, it seems that Brits are more adventurous with fishy flavours than Sue had realised – you’ll never guess the subject of Great British Chefs’ most popular Instagram post!
This kicks off a conversation about whether it’s difficult to cook fish at home and why people aren’t...2021-01-1140 minThe FoodTalk ShowCalum Franklin and eating pies at the Holborn Dining RoomListen again to our podcast of April 2019 to cheer us up in 2021.
Who ate all the pies? Not Sue, Holly or Ollie, because Calum forgot to bring any with him. The extraordinarily talented pie maestro, who is the Executive Chef at the Holborn Dining Room, breezed into the radio studios to talk all things pastry covered. The star of the short film The Geometry of Pie has opened the Pie Room at Holborn with a new menu dedicated to perfectly crafted pies. Sue just cannot contain her enthusiasm and reckons that steak and kidney pudding is probably...2021-01-0445 minThe FoodTalk ShowWhy English sparkling is so good with Gusbourne EstatesListen again to our Boxing Day podcast from last year.
Only Sue and Ollie have managed to struggle into the studio today, with straining stomachs after the usual Christmas excess.
However, they’re never too full to enjoy some fresh flavours, so they’re delighted to extend a festive welcome to three fascinating guests.
Charlie Holland from Gusbourne Estate in Kent has brought in some of their fantastic sparkling wine to keep the party going, which sparks a conversation about the quality of English wines today. How do our home-produced sparkling wines compare with...2020-12-2644 minThe FoodTalk ShowDavid Walker explains how you start a snail farmPrepare for an education about the secret life of snails…by listening again to our podcast of December last year.
This week’s show is a very special edition because we’re meeting not one, not two, but three categories winners at the Future Food Awards.
Dorset Snails took the Farm to Fork crown when the judges were wowed by the incredible taste and texture of their produce. The company’s entire farming process also impressed the panel, so Sue, Ollie and Holly want to know more about this innovative firm.
David Walker is on ha...2020-12-2140 minThe FoodTalk ShowSam Bilton and the fascinating food history of the UKListen again to our podcast from February.
Food history and writing are both under the spotlight this week, as two culinary wordsmiths share their very different outlets for gourmet expression.
Sam Bilton is a freelance food historian, writer and cook who also runs a supper club, Repast, where she showcases her modern interpretations of historical food. If you fancy a blast from the past, you need to get a seat at Sam’s table, but what is her own favourite gastronomic era? Her answer might just surprise you…
Once they’ve finished tucking into ye...2020-12-1442 minThe FoodTalk ShowAn Infinite Session for the designated driverNon-alcoholic drinks innovation means you can enjoy the party without the hangover. Listen again to our podcast of December last year.
It’s just two weeks to go until Christmas and Sue, Ollie and Holly are getting into the festive spirit. There’s talk of turkey versus chicken, the best Christmas breakfast and – most controversially – how early is too early to break out the alcohol?
Well, with the UK non-alcoholic drinks market on the rise, you might decide not to risk a Boxing Day headache at all. Innovators like today’s guests are working to offer drink...2020-12-0740 minAgema & Dijkstra FoodTalkAgema & Dijkstra FoodTalk podcast 1 - GroentebroodjesIn de eerste FoodTalk podcast 3 hoofdonderwerpen: Introductie over Agema en Dijkstra zelf (ca. 4 minuten) Vervolgens een heerlijk versgeperste biologische fruitsap met een machine van Zumex (ca. 3 minuten)
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Alle Agema &...2020-12-0218 minThe FoodTalk ShowSam Moro, restauranteur since 1997Re-listen to our podcast of 20 March 2020 - just before COVID-19 struck.
This show begins with some fond reminiscing as Sue recalls the best meals she’s ever had at London’s Moro restaurant.
Luckily, among today’s guests is Sam Clark, who founded Moro with his wife in 1997 to celebrate the food of the southern Mediterranean. Both Sue and Ollie are huge fans, so they’re delighted to welcome a true food hero to the studio.
They’re joined by another chef with a very different style – Nick Deverell-Smith, whose menu at the Churchill Arm...2020-11-3053 minThe FoodTalk ShowDr Sarah Jarvis and the best food programme ever madeListen to the repeat of our podcast from January 2020. What is the greatest food TV programme ever?
It’s a family affair in the studio today, as the team are joined by Ollie’s sister, Antonia – who just happens to be a BAFTA award-winning producer who has worked on many of the UK’s top food and drink programmes.
She gives us some behind the scenes glimpses of life in foodie television, such as MasterChef: The Professionals and The Great British Menu. Plus, we hear from two other guests who are no strangers to the small scree...2020-11-2348 minThe FoodTalk ShowSheila Dillon, legend of the airwavesRenowned food journalist Sheila Dillon joins Sue for a very special show. Listen again to the interview from 19 December 2019.
Our host Sue Nelson is beyond excited for this very special, festive edition of The FoodTalk Show. She’s joined by legendary food journalist, Sheila Dillon, who has been presenting BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme for over 20 years.
Once they’ve finished sampling some tasty treats from Sheila’s native Lancashire, the pair get talking about Sheila’s remarkable life in food and the media. After starting out with a very public critique of her college’s...2020-11-0945 minThe FoodTalk ShowCrazy about KentThe team go gonzo for the Garden of England in this very special episode. We're playing this podcast again from September last year in support of all Kent food and drink businesses hit by COVID-19.
Sue’s adopted home of Kent is the focus of this week’s show, with two great guests who share her passion for the south east county.
First up is Amanda Cottrell who, alongside many other prestigious titles, is patron of both Visit Kent and Produced in Kent. After 50 years living in the Garden of England, she’s highly knowledgeable about...2020-11-0256 minThe FoodTalk ShowScottish gin upholding Victorian traditionToday we’re talking about gin… and nothing but. Listen again to our podcast of October last year.
There’s a serious challenge in store for Sue and Ollie this week, as the FoodTalk studio becomes a full-blown gin palace. Will they stay sober until the end of the show? The dynamic duo is made of pretty stern stuff so, fingers crossed!
Not one, but two gin experts have paid FoodTalk a visit, bringing with them tantalising tipples to test anyone’s temperance. Sue has some fun gin facts to share first – did you know that sales...2020-10-2645 minThe FoodTalk ShowColette Twomey and the Clonakilty secret recipe for black puddingListen again to our podcast from June last year.
It’s Hari’s last week as guest presenter on the show, so she’s making the most of the goodies our guests are offering up. Black pudding and milkshake make a bit of an odd combination… But hey, why not?
The first mention of black pudding can be found way back in Homer’s Odyssey. The family business of our first guest, Colette Twomey, doesn’t go back quite that far, but Clonakilty Blackpudding Company certainly has an impressive history.
Founded in the 1880s and still...2020-10-1939 minThe FoodTalk ShowNeal's Yard Dairy and a cheesy romanceListen again to our podcast from August last year. Neal’s Yard Dairy has been a Covent Garden fixture and cheese champion for four decades, so it’s very exciting for Sue, Ollie and Holly to welcome Jason Hinds to the studio. He quite naturally knows a thing or two about cheese.
The consuming public’s love affair with British farmhouse cheeses has been flourishing for some years now, so the team are delighted to see that Jason has brought a selection of the company’s UK and Irish-produced stock for sampling.
There follows a mastercl...2020-10-1249 minThe FoodTalk ShowPeverel Manners of Belvoir with Jamie CrummieListen again to our podcast from July last year.
Ollie is wearing a noticeably flowery shirt to the studio this week, which may draw some amused comments from Sue but is also remarkably apt.
One of this week’s brilliant guests is the gloriously named Peverel Manners, from Belvoir Fruit Farms. Their refreshing fruit cordials and presses are supermarket staples today, but it all started in 1984 with the humble elderflower.
Pev tell us how to make the perfect cordial – which is pretty tricky when, like Belvoir, you refuse to add artificial flavourings, colours or p...2020-10-0536 minThe FoodTalk ShowCookery schools and how to use saltListen again to our podcast from March this year.
The lost arts of home cooking and proper use of salt
Sue has finally returned from her exotic adventures in South Africa, with lots of stories to tell. You’ll need to tune in, if only to hear about the bath on the train…
Our first guest, Rosalind Rathouse, hails from South Africa originally but her mission is not an exotic one. As the founder of Cookery School at Little Portland Street, Rosalind wants to encourage more people to get into the kitchen and get...2020-09-2841 minThe FoodTalk ShowSue Nelson and Ollie Lloyd talk to Tim Boldt of GoustoListen again to our podcast from November last year.
Ultra convenience and almost zero food waste – the food solution that has supermarkets on the run.
After presenting The FoodTalk Show together for about a year, it’s finally occurred to Sue and Ollie that they don’t know much about Holly’s day job. As the editor of respected industry magazine Speciality Food, we know she’s a bit of a food expert, but what does it take to pull a top magazine together?
This leads the team to discuss the delicate balance that must...2020-09-2143 minThe FoodTalk ShowSurf's up with Jimmy's Iced CoffeeListen again to our podcast of March last year.
Ollie, Holly and Sue admit that today's taste combinations are not exactly well planned, but they decide to push on ahead anyhow. Watercress and iced coffee are today's topics. While we now have a great coffee culture in the UK, we're still way behind the Scandinavians who are easily the biggest consumers of coffee in the world. It must be all that cold weather.
Jimmy Cregan is mad on iced coffee rather than the hot stuff. He was travelling around Australia trying his best to be...2020-09-1437 minThe FoodTalk ShowLove is in the air with Pippa Murray of Pip & NutAs food and drink lovers, we couldn’t let Valentine’s Day pass without helping you create some lovely cocktails for a special evening. Whether it’s your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, dog or cat – this episode of the FoodTalk Show is best enjoyed over a candlelit dinner with that special person or thing in your life.
We're incredibly lucky to welcome Paul McFadyen to our studio. Paul is a master of cocktail mixing and a brand ambassador for Maison Ferrand – a producer of fine spirits.
Not only did he tell us a bit about the brand...2020-09-1448 minThe FoodTalk ShowBreaking the new year booze banJane Peyton teaches us about the School of Booze and Mardi Roberts raises a glass to Ridgeview Wine Estate. Listen again to our podcast from January 2019.
How are those resolutions going?
Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, or committing to giving to charity – statistically its estimated that 80% of resolutions fail by the time you turn your calendar over to February. So, as we’re nearly at mid-January, we can safely say that around 40% of you have failed already.
A popular resolution for many is to partake in Dry January (just forget...2020-09-0747 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe world in a coffee cupTwo companies that are striving to tackle the single-use plastics problem.
Coffee capsule machines are big business these days and everyone seems to have one (except Sue). But they are, in the opinion of Lex Thornley from Blue Goose Coffee, the next environmental disaster just waiting to be acknowledged.
Blue Goose coffee capsules are compostable, while still being compatible with many of the popular machines on the market. In addition, their boxes are all sustainable sourced, printed with vegetable ink and assembled with plastic-free glue.
Most importantly, of course, he’s brought along so...2020-04-0938 minThe FoodTalk ShowBest of both worldsGreat chocolate and delicious coffee that are gentle on the environment.
Coffee is a big deal in Ollie’s world, so Guy Wilmot from Bird & Wild Coffee is under pressure to impress. Luckily, he’s up to the challenge – Bird & Wild is the UK’s only bird-friendly and shade-gown coffee.
Although coffee naturally grows in the shade, it’s commonly grown in the sun by commercial producers in order to increase yields and speed up the process. This has a negative impact on bird populations, due to the removal of nesting sites and the presence of insecti...2020-04-0234 minThe FoodTalk ShowA touch of spice and all things niceWe’re hot to trot with this exotic episode.
There’s a spicy atmosphere in the studio this week and for once, it’s got nothing to do with Ollie’s shirts.
Arun Kapil from Green Saffron has brought in an array of fabulous spices, which the company provides in a variety of different blends. They aim to create blends that bring out the best in each element on a plate and treat spice as a flavour ingredient, not just a regional touch.
Jack Galliano of Galliano Dining is well aware of the challeng...2020-03-2639 minThe FoodTalk ShowBread of heavenAmazing sourdough and gin fuelled by romance – what more could you want?
Ollie has temporarily moved house and he’s now living above an amazing bakery. But there’s no time for Sue and Holly to feel jealous, because there’s some delicious bread right here in the studio.
Lovingly Artisan Bakery has a mission to return bread to the centre of the table. Baker Aidan Monks makes incredible double fermented artisan sourdough from heritage grains that has been a huge hit with discerning shoppers. Of course, he’s brought some along for the team to try, mu...2020-03-1353 min
The FoodTalk ShowBehind the grillTune in for the best of British and the magic of the Med.
This show begins with some fond reminiscing as Sue recalls the best meals she’s ever had at London’s Moro restaurant.
Luckily, among today’s guests is Sam Clark, who founded Moro with his wife in 1997 to celebrate the food of the southern Mediterranean. Both Sue and Ollie are huge fans, so they’re delighted to welcome a true food hero to the studio.
They’re joined by another chef with a very different style – Nick Deverell-Smith, whose menu at the Churc...2020-03-0500 minThe FoodTalk ShowQuiz your thirstWe hear about the state of the drinks industry and the new ideas bubbling up.
Sue starts this week’s show with a pop quiz – can our hosts and guests guess at the bestselling spirit brands? Or the most popular lagers, tonic waters and soft drinks? There may be a few surprises in there…
One of today’s guests has some insider knowledge about this topic. Richard Chamberlain from Drink Warehouse has some interesting insights of his own to add, along with a top tip for low and no-alcohol drink producers.
Fran Pearce is no st...2020-02-2739 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe right connectionsTracking down the best dishes in town and shaking up FMCG.
Where can you get the best cheese toastie around? Or the most delicious doughnut? Or the most sensational sushi?
Well, it’s time to share your recommendations because a new app is taking the guess work out of making your next gourmet discovery.
Originally inspired by a hunt for raspberry sorbet, Eaten compiles user reviews of dishes, rather than restaurants. So, if you’re in the mood for a great Sunday lunch and don’t have time to search endless restaurant reviews or web...2020-02-2040 minThe FoodTalk ShowPassion for plant-basedPlant-fuelled passions surge with this week’s trio of innovative products.
This week’s show gets underway with a discussion about alcoholic drinks, including a truly heroic cocktail recommendation from Ollie.
It’s not the most apt start though, as this episode focuses on healthy alternatives that don’t involve alcohol. Rosh Amarasekara from Humble Warrior is here to tell us about her range of plant-based drinks aimed at the health-conscious adult soft drink market.
Using extraordinary plants to create extraordinary flavours – such as reishi and pineapple – Humble Warrior is offering a really different alt...2020-02-0643 min
The FoodTalk ShowFood on screenWhat is the greatest food TV programme ever?
It’s a family affair in the studio today, as the team are joined by Ollie’s sister, Antonia – who just happens to be a BAFTA award-winning producer who has worked on many of the UK’s top food and drink programmes.
She gives us some behind the scenes glimpses of life in foodie television, such as MasterChef: The Professionals and The Great British Menu. Plus, we hear from two other guests who are no strangers to the small screen. Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE is BBC Radio 2’s resident...2020-01-3000 minThe FoodTalk ShowFood of the GodsCharcuterie is on the menu today, along with some visionary chocolate.
So, how are your New Year’s resolutions going? If you’ve fallen off the sugar wagon already, don’t worry – our first guest will make you feel good about giving in to gourmet chocolate.
Edinburgh-based Coco Chocolatier not only allow its visionary chocolatiers free rein to explore amazing flavours, they also work with artists to create fantastic designs for the packaging.
Calum Haggerty is in the studio to tell us more about the brand, which sources ‘origin made’ chocolate from Colombia. This enables...2020-01-2332 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe A.I. DietHow will AI transform the way you shop and eat in 2020?
Holly has finally given up her globetrotting in order to re-join Sue and Ollie in the studio. Once they’ve checked in on how their New Year’s resolutions are going, they take a look at tomorrow’s world by investigating the hot foodie topic of artificial intelligence (AI).
From self-service supermarket checkouts to the algorithms that push online advertising at us, we interact with AI every day. But how is it being put to good use in the food sector?
Markus Stripf...2020-01-1646 min
The FoodTalk ShowCBD - What's the deal?Three experts bust some myths about controversial cannabidiol.
Ever since CBD, or cannabidiol, products started to hit the UK market following law changes a few years ago, the media has been full of conflicting stories about its safety and efficacy. Is it a dangerous way of supplying cannabis to an unsuspecting public, or a harmless yet effective alternative to traditional medicines?
There are strict legal guidelines in the UK around the medical claims that can be made for CBD. But Sue and Ollie are intrigued enough to invite three experts into the studio to try...2020-01-0900 minThe FoodTalk ShowFuturistic FoodFrom space age food to hot new talent, we’re looking at the flavours of the future.
There’s a packed studio this week as three fantastic guests drop in to chat with Sue, Ollie and Holly.
First up, we hear from Nourish3d – the cutting-edge company that wowed the Future Food Awards judges enough to be unanimously voted Supreme Champion. Melissa Snover explains the science behind the world’s first truly personalised 3D printing daily nutrition stack, plus she’s brought in a sample that has been specifically tailored for Sue’s needs.
Once Sue h...2019-11-2847 minThe FoodTalk ShowCordial relationsForget squash – we’re talking classic cordials with a modern twist.
Until fairly recently, cordial has had a bit of an underwhelming reputation. If you associate it with elderly ladies or over-sweet squash drinks, this week’s show has a surprise in store.
Natasha Steele is in the studio to share the story of Urban Cordial, a brand of which Sue is already a big fan. For centuries, cordials were viewed as medicinal concoctions and in some parts of the world, the term refers to a tonic, syrup or low-alcohol beverage.
Not only is Urb...2019-11-2127 minThe FoodTalk ShowDo the truffle shuffleWill trying truffles in lots of different forms finally win Ollie over?
The team are busting myths and testing preconceptions all over the place this week, starting with the much-adored truffle.
Perhaps surprisingly for a foodie, Ollie isn’t a big truffle fan and isn’t sure if they’re worth the (often very expensive) price tag. Nigel Whitehouse from Truffle Hunter is in the studio to see if he can tempt Ollie over to the dark – or light – side with a selection of tasty truffle-based treats.
From mayonnaise to cheddar, there is a veritabl...2019-11-0749 minThe FoodTalk ShowTickling the tastebudsOriental flavours and American beers are set to blow the team’s socks off.
It’s a full complement in the studio this week, as Holly takes a break from her gastro adventures to rejoin the team. What a great week to return, too – with food and drink that has the potential to split the crowd…
First, we meet the person with probably the best job title in the world: Head of Beer. Andrew Morgan from Beer Hawk Fresh explains just what it means to be head honcho of hops and introduces the team to some exc...2019-10-3148 minThe FoodTalk ShowTaking a bite of the futureThe event that showcases the food and agri innovators of tomorrow.
Try as they might, Sue and Ollie just can’t stay away from the booze. Or rather, the booze can’t stay away from them.
This week, it’s an Italian liqueur that’s tempting our intrepid twosome. Italicus is a sour treat based on bergamot that makes incredible cocktails – as Sue is to find out, thanks to the generous mixology skills of Adamo Vobaro (phonetic). This time-honoured tipple is very well-known in Italy and its versatility is certainly impressing our co-presenter…
There will b...2019-10-1740 minThe FoodTalk ShowPick the bones out of thatBringing back superfoods of old and cracking the foodie market.
Hands up if you had a granny who made the most incredible soup that could cure any childhood ailment? Recipes and delicacies from days gone by tend to get left behind as food trends and technology surge forward. But there’s a lot to be gained from looking at the time-honoured knowledge we used to have about food.
So says Fiona Esom of Product Chain, an FMCG retail sales agency that works to bring food and drink innovation to the British public. Although the company is...2019-10-1044 minThe FoodTalk ShowYou've got to be kiddingWill the distinctive taste of kefir win over Sue and Ollie or will it get their goat?
Ollie is back from his recent jaunt to Indonesia and he’s full of tales about the country’s amazing foodie offerings. If anyone knows of a great Indonesian restaurant in London, do let us know…
What is a microbiome? What damages it and what can we do to reverse that damage? How can you tell if a goat is happy?
These critical questions and more are put to gut health expert Shann Jones of Chuckling Goat...2019-10-0342 minThe FoodTalk ShowViva la revolutionThe team’s lives may just have been transformed by today’s guests…
This week’s show starts on a sad note as it’s Kumud Ghandi’s last appearance as guest presenter. But what a week to go out on, as the presenters discover two products that might just change their lives.
Sue’s not a sandwich or wrap fan, finding that the carrier often out-stodges the filling. Anishya Kumar, founder of Zinda Foods, shares this view, which is why she created the incredible AirWrap. Light, simple and delicious, could this have the power to transform l...2019-09-2639 minThe FoodTalk ShowName that tunaThere’s a fish substitute in the studio, but is it the real deal or a red herring?
With Olly still away, Sue, Holly and Kumud Ghandi are ruling the roost in the studio and they’ve got plenty to talk about.
This week the team are joined by Tara Mei from Bread & Jam, the UK’s first festival for food founders. If you’re an emerging business in food or drink production, you need to be at this two-day conference on 3 and 4 October – Tara explains why the experience can be life-changing for fledgling innovators.
Tune...2019-09-1241 minThe FoodTalk ShowJust our cup of tea?There’s no shortage of soft drinks on the market these days, many of them pretty high brow and creative. However, there’s one thing that most of them have in common; sugar.
Even if a soft drink has a relatively low sugar content, the flavour profile is bound to lean towards the saccharine and sweet drinks kill flavours. So, how do you find a non-alcoholic alternative that won’t ruin your lovely meal?
David Begg from Real Kombucha reckons he has the answer and he’s here to win Sue and Ollie over. Kombucha is a fer...2019-08-2241 minThe FoodTalk ShowNo sushi please, we're JapaneseFans of BBC’s MasterChef will recognise the voice of Andrew Kojima, who made it to the final of the 2012 series. Half Japanese, half British, Andrew – known as ‘Koj’ – has made the transition from a finance career to opening his own Japanese restaurant in Cheltenham.
But despite Koj’s love of traditional Japanese cuisine, you won’t find any sushi on the menu – Sue and Ollie are dying to know why!
Our other guest this week is also treading his own path by taking things right back to nature. Fred Thorneycroft has been foraging ever since he started...2019-08-1546 minThe FoodTalk ShowMouthful all weekendIt’s summer, which means it must be festival season.
Ollie has chosen to wear a rather fashionable shirt for today’s show, which is apt because Sue wants to talk about that most trendy of summer activities – the festival.
But this is no ordinary festival. This week Sue and Ollie are joined in the studio by Katie Bone, founder of PX+ Festival, an event created to bring together chefs, producers, sommeliers and many more from the culinary industry for one brilliant three-day extravaganza.
Alongside 65 chef headliners, the festival, which takes place from 17 – 19 August, a...2019-08-0942 minThe FoodTalk ShowGood health in a nutshellApparently walnuts are healthier than peanuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios. Who knew?
Sue, Ollie and Holly are going nuts in the studio this week – or rather, nuts about nuts. Unless you’re unfortunate enough to have a severe allergy, you probably love nuts as much as our hosts do. But are you clued up on how to make the best of these tasty, oily treats?
Sian Porter from the California Walnut Board has popped into the studio to shed light on the benefits of eating walnuts. Some people avoid them due to the fat content, but d...2019-07-2551 minThe FoodTalk ShowYou sexy thingFrom the tranquil beauty of the Lake District to the sensuous allure of Indian cuisine, we’ve certainly got a saucy show for you this week.
Maria Whitehead from Hawkshead Relish joins Sue, Ollie and Holly in the studio to talk about their delicious award-winning preserves, relishes and pickles, which are produced in the heart of glorious Cumbria. With over 120 acclaimed products, Hawkshead Relish’s range is a leading example of the fantastic food coming out of the Lake District – but it hasn’t been an easy road to success, as Maria explains.
Chutneys are a familia...2019-07-1849 minThe FoodTalk ShowFrom Russia with loveWell, from Suffolk actually… But this is one cool vodka.
Holly is back from her holidays and full of food stories that are making Sue and Ollie’s tummies rumble with envy. Having been immersed in one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, she’s ready to get back to discovering the best of British.
Kiron Phillips set up RK Vodka with his brother Zan to produce a simple yet delicious new vodka. They use sugarbeet rather potatoes, which gives the tipple a more characterful taste. He even reckons that RK Vodka has converted a few con...2019-07-1230 minThe FoodTalk ShowOoh la la! Le Cordon BleuSue and Ollie are feeling all continental as talk turns to traditional French cuisine . . . have they lost their place in the culinary world or is classic cooking still important?
Research has shown that home cooks are becoming more adventurous, both in terms of flavours and techniques. But as a nation, are we equipped with the basic skills to be truly competent in the kitchen?
To discuss this, Sue and Ollie welcome to the studio Colin Westal from Le Cordon Bleu, the world’s largest network of culinary and hospitality schools. Colin explains that the focus for...2019-06-2739 minThe FoodTalk ShowQuestion: What can you make out of cow's milk?Answer: the most wonderful cheese from the beautiful north west and vodka (yes, really)
Ollie’s back from Morocco and after his taste of the exotic, he’s keen to get stuck into the best of British once again. It’s just as well neither he nor Sue have had breakfast, as the studio is full of food – and alcohol!
Gill Hall from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses boasts an incredible family history in the cheesemaking industry. It all started with her grandparents back in 1932 and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first time Gill’s mum made...2019-06-1340 minThe FoodTalk ShowBorn in the USAWith Ollie and Holly still on their travels, Sue has the pleasure of Hari Ghotra’s company once again as guest host. And oh boy, what a show. Gin and pizza? Yes please!
When Warner’s launched their gin brand in 2012 – with a mission to “save the world from mediocre gin” – the market was very much an emerging one. However, sales of gin in the UK have tripled since 2009 and we spent £461 million on the tipple last year.
Is the gin market saturated? With 315 distilleries operating in the UK, how does an artisan brand stand out from the...2019-05-3047 minThe FoodTalk ShowSugar and spice and all things niceSue is joined once again by guest host Hari Ghotra, who is astounded by the sheer amount of food in the studio. She’ll soon get used to that…
This week they have the great pleasure of chatting to Kumud Gandhi, founder of The Cooking Academy and widely recognised as “the Spice Queen”. Hailing from a family of spice merchants and chemists, Kumud is fascinated by the “alchemy of food” and she has brought along some samples of her amazing cookery to share with Sue and Hari.
Statistics reveal that 18% of people cook from scratch less than on...2019-05-2340 minThe FoodTalk ShowPlanting the seed of changeWith regular co-hosts Ollie and Holly away, Sue is joined by a rather fabulous guest presenter, Hari Ghotra – the spice sensation behind the wildly successful eponymous brand. Hari is a bit of an expert on Indian food, having started a whole business designed to inspire people to get cooking with spices.
Plant-based diets are gaining momentum among consumers, so restaurateurs and food manufacturers are having to respond with more, tastier plant-based options. Joining Sue and Hari to shed light on the burgeoning industry is Vishal Madhu from Qwrkee, who claims to have created the world’s first probi...2019-05-1640 minThe FoodTalk ShowPutting on a showSoraya Gadelrab is the Portfolio Director at Fresh Montgomery. Her job includes organising the International Food & Drink Event (IFE), The Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show and Speciality and Fine Food Fair amongst others. In this special programme Sue talks to Soraya to get tips and recommendations on how to make the most of exhibiting at food fairs and exhibitions. How do you prepare beforehand? What can you do to attract the key buyers? And most importantly, how you should follow up your contacts when the show is over. To find out more about forthcoming food fairs or to get...2019-05-0934 min
Conversations with Anne Elizabeth#125 - Dezi Abeyta, RDN and owner of Foodtalk NutritionConversation 125: The Story, Journey and Passion of Dezi Abeyta, RDN and owner of Foodtalk Nutrition “Building the connections to the people you are working with is the most important thing because these are the people that might hire you someday. These are the people that might refer you. It’s all about your connections to people.” Dezi Abeyta, RDN Today’s conversation is with Dezi Abeyta, a registered dietitian from Tucson, AZ who has a passion to inspire men to prioritize their family time by teaching and coaching them to utilize nutrition and exercise tactics to boost t...2019-05-071h 13The FoodTalk ShowRummaging in the nation's store cupboards 2We're back again with Sue and Ollie getting all serious, dissecting the annual Great British Chefs Survey with the help of Charlie Parker, a renowned nutritionist. Using her experience as Head of Nutrition for Sainsbury's she gives an interesting perspective on Ollie's infamous love of food statistics and trends.
This show is the second of two, with the team dissecting the results to find out what UK consumers are thinking, their motivations and what they're buying and eating in 2019.
Is alcohol consumption really on the decline? What’s the story about the interest in plant-based fo...2019-05-0253 minThe FoodTalk ShowRummaging in the nation's store cupboards 1This week Sue and Ollie are getting all serious, dissecting the annual Great British Chefs Survey with the help of Charlie Parker, a renowned nutritionist. Using her experience as Head of Nutrition for Sainsbury's she gives an interesting perspective on Ollie's infamous love of food statistics and trends.
This show is the first of two, with the team dissecting the results to find out what UK consumers are thinking, their motivations and what they're buying and eating in 2019.
Is alcohol consumption really on the decline? What’s the story about the interest in plant-based food an...2019-04-2548 minThe FoodTalk ShowBringing home the baconWe have a great combination in the studio today, and we aren’t talking Holly and Ollie, we’re talking Gin and Charcuterie! We're joined by Shaun Cannon of Cannon and Cannon and Talula White of Sekforde Drinks.
British charcuterie was a bit of an oddity when Shaun started out. The general perception was that you couldn't possibly make charcuterie in the UK because the weather conditions "weren’t right". Well, just like British cheese, we now have a burgeoning charcuterie industry and according to Shaun we're rather good at it.
He takes Sue and the te...2019-04-1841 minThe FoodTalk ShowGetting hygge down on the farmThis week our presenters are joined by Bronte Aurell of ScandiKitchen and Will Evans of Eat Farm Now. When we contemplate Scandinavian food, we typically think of pickled herrings, gravlax and Ikea meatballs, but Bronte opens our eyes to the abundance of other wonderful produce. Sue is a little confused by the term "hygge" and wants to understand why Sweden has obesity levels as low as 10% compared to us relatively lardy people in the UK, with a quarter of us being classified as obese. Is it hygge or is there something else going on here?
Ollie and...2019-04-0439 minThe FoodTalk ShowHaving the craic tasting all things IrishThis week Sue tests the presenters on the top favourite Irish foods and can't stop eulogising about the humble spud. The team discuss Irish stew, soda bread, colcannon, champ and boxty (what?) and of course, Ireland's love affair with potatoes. Irish chef Anna Haugh, owner of London's Myrtle Restaurant, kindly brings in a huge hamper of great food and drink from the Emerald Isle for everyone to taste.
Sue also reveals that she goes to Harrods to get her favourite beef dripping in the world, from James Whelan butchers of County Tipperary. Ollie is aghast at this r...2019-03-2839 minThe FoodTalk ShowBrexit's dream according to Ollie LloydThe last four weeks have been very health focused, something we're very proud of on the FoodTalk Show, but the presenters are back to their old ways and have sneaked in some booze this week. But to balance it out, Holly, Ollie and Sue want to understand the new trend in plant-based foods. Sue tests the team to see if they know the names of the dozens of types of plant-based and dairy reduction diets out there. How many do you know?
Ollie's research shows 56% of committed foodies are trying to stick to more of a plant-based...2019-03-2136 minThe FoodTalk ShowOn the wagonToday, we're talking about all things drink with no food in sight. Sue is relying on Holly as she admits she’s not an expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Laura Willoughby of Club Soda and Chris Beech of Luhv Drinks arrived in the studio to inspire us with some great alternatives to the hard stuff.
In such a health-focused time, more and more people are giving up alcohol during the week or abstaining altogether. Ollie reveals that nearly a quarter of millennials don't drink at all, so what are the alternatives? The consensus in the studio is that co...2019-03-0739 minThe FoodTalk ShowLet's hear it from the Spice Girls (and boys)Breakfast… The most important meal of the day, right? It’s Sue’s favourite, Ollie thinks it needs an injection of excitement and Holly never seems to remember to eat it at all. From there we move on to spices. Holly eulogises about cardamom and everyone in the studio tries to work out which ones they have in their kitchen cupboards. They also ponder over the fact that we import 83 million tons of spices a year, even though 40% of the UK don’t cook international cuisine.
Unfortunately, Gouri from Holy Llama Spice Drops, is stuck on a train on...2019-02-2834 minThe FoodTalk ShowA hug in a glassAs a country, we (or rather our politicians) may find it difficult to negotiate our way out of Europe or even work out what party we belong to, but we're very good at lots of other things.
In 2018 we managed to win a penalty shootout in a football game, we didn’t finish bottom of Eurovision and globally we continue to be the best at queuing. In fact, we even produce the best food-related podcast in the world (us, obviously).
One of the things that we haven’t been famed for, until recent years, has been...2019-02-2150 minThe FoodTalk ShowCook books - the good, the bad and the uglyOllie Lloyd has a new ritual of dancing along to the catchy FoodTalk theme tune as we begin our recording. It's just too much for Sue, who thinks it's the worst example of ‘dad dancing’ ever seen, but we’ll let him off because we’ve got another great episode.
This week we're discussing our favourite cookbooks. Ollie explains his favourites and despite some fabulous examples there really are some bad ones out there too. Holly has some that are really close to her heart and Sue has a couple that no one else has ever heard of.
...2019-02-0733 minThe FoodTalk ShowBaby, it's cold outsideWe’ve done it again…January is just about out of the way so we can get back to eating sweet things now. Creamy ice cream and dark dark chocolate.
It’s absolutely freezing outside, snow has covered most of Scotland and so we should have invited somebody who makes stew, hot chocolate or something like that…but Coconuts Naturally are producing such damn good ice cream that we just had to invite Cecily Mills into the studio. We're fighting ice with more ice.
100% organic, 100% vegan…their reputation for creamy excellence is growing too. The South West...2019-01-3138 minThe FoodTalk ShowMasterchef winner cooks up a stormJane Devonshire, Masterchef winner joins Jamie Burrows of MiniCrops in the FoodTalk studio.
We didn’t check our calendars accordingly – it’s Burns Night tomorrow and we don’t have any Scottish specialities to enjoy on this episode. Before reading/listening any further, you’d best google some appropriate food.
It got us thinking though, what’s your favourite Scottish delicacy? Haggis, neeps and tatties, shortbread…whisky? They probably wouldn’t admit it, but we bet Sue, Ollie and Holly would secretly demolish a battered Mars bar.
So, we don’t have anything Scottish on this s...2019-01-2441 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe gold standard of foodGordon Davidson from Morocco Gold joins Ross Forder of Halo Burger UK
An apology…we know it’s getting to that point in January where those food and drink-related resolutions start to buckle under the pressure, and we didn’t help ‘Dry January’ participants with our boozy episode last week. We’re making amends this week though, particularly to those challenging themselves to Veganuary.
That’s right…whether it’s going fully vegan, partially vegan or just a simple pledge to cut down on meat consumption, we are offering a safe zone.
There’s not a drop of alcoh...2019-01-1739 minThe FoodTalk ShowFoodTalk 2018 - the best bitsWell, well, well…what a year 2018 has been.
Brexit has gone bonkers, the Prime Minister is under the cosh, a couple got married and are now expecting a child, football nearly came home and we sizzled in summer as the mercury rose above the levels of Spain. Have we missed anything?
It has also been an incredibly yummy year too. We have had an awful amount of with The FoodTalk Show in partnership with Great British Chefs and, recently, the Speciality Magazine.
We met new and interesting guests every week and we are pu...2018-12-2743 minThe FoodTalk ShowThe story of William ChaseCatch our interview with William Chase, the man behind Tyrrells and Chase Distillery
Fancy an early Christmas present? Go on then…don’t tell anybody – it’s probably bad luck if you believe all that stuff.
We’ve got a very special interview to get you in the Christmas spirit nice and early. One of the perks of the job for Sue is that she gets to travel around the country meeting some fabulous foodies who all have a great story to tell.
However, with that being said, the stories probably don’t come too muc...2018-12-2043 minThe FoodTalk ShowFrom Iceland with sweet treatsWe chat with Imran Meza from The Jealous Life and Neil Nugent of Iceland Foods.
Can we just ban any talk of Brexit now? It’s really dampening the festive spirit – we want to see The Grinch, Elf or A Miracle on 34th Street splashed across our screens, not the dour and dreary crew who work in those grandeur buildings of Westminster.
To be fair, it’s a topic that stirs up some anger from our presenters. However, with two weeks until the guy in the red suit comes along, Sue, Ollie and Holly have promise...2018-12-1335 minThe FoodTalk ShowFoodie adventures: from Cambridge to JapanAndrew Chesters from Tazaki Foods and Ben Aveling of Radmore Farm Shops are today's guests
Honesty hour…the noise of cardboard being popped and cracked filled the living rooms of homes across the UK on Saturday to mark the start of the advent period but, hands-up, who has eaten a little more than their fair share of windows so far? Shame on you.
We do get it though. When you have something marked in your calendar for ages and ages, you just want it to happen already – how do you think we cope with patiently wait...2018-12-0643 minThe FoodTalk ShowGetting to the root of good beerLotte Peplow joins us from the Brewing Association and Andrew Diprose talks us through RootWave
It’s party season...as offices start spilling merrily (in more than once sense of the word) into the pubs and clubs, it also marks the point where there’s no turning back on the dieting front. You won’t be this skinny again until at least the end of January when that ‘new year, new me’ regime starts to take shape.
We fully endorse the idea of listening to this podcast with a large glass, tab or bag of something r...2018-11-2956 minThe FoodTalk ShowJubelation & fighting allergiesThis week we welcome Jesse Wilson of Jubel Beers and Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, an expert in sensitive eating
The last seven days have been completely dominated by Brexit…cabinet this, no-deal that. One imagines that being an MP at Westminster has probably never been more exciting, even if the rest of us are sick of hearing about it.
One of the rumours to come out of the whole saga is that we, the UK, could have a bit of a food crisis on our hands. Whichever side of the fence you sit though, you can only ad...2018-11-2243 minThe FoodTalk ShowDecisions, decisions, decisionsDipna Anand from Dip In Brilliant joins us alongside Charlotte Downs of More Than Carrots
Urgh, it’s unavoidable…Christmas. Decorations are in the stores, adverts are on the television and, if you scroll through your social media feed, you’ll see plenty of crazy people who have already done their shopping. People…it’s mid-November.
Make the right decision.
That’s right, rather than spending your most recent payslip on presents for others, we’re advocating that you spend it on yourself and, specifically, on plenty of great food and drink. Thankfully this episode giv...2018-11-1540 minThe FoodTalk ShowPressing play on juicy foodie chatSteve Kearns from Cawston Press pays us a visit and we also chat with Kevin Srithevan, founder of Früt
There have been plenty of fireworks whizzing and popping around this week, and although Guy Fawkes night has passed, this podcast will have you doing cartwheels.
That’s right…it may now be dark when you leave the office in the evening but we still strive to lighten your lives with a bit of FoodTalk.
This week we’ve got a brand that you should all be quite familiar with. With the numbers of peop...2018-11-0739 minThe FoodTalk ShowGiving food waste the cold shoulderIn a food waste special, Michael Minch-Dixon joins us from Snact and Miles Hawley explains the role of Precipice Design
Ollie is upset…he thinks people are lying to him.
We’ve all heard the shocking stat that 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption is thrown away but, ever the one to jump into the mind of foodies, Ollie’s Great British Chefs research shows that we aren’t all sticking our hands up and admitting responsibility.
Whether you are honest or not, there’s no denying that food waste is a massive pr...2018-11-0139 minThe FoodTalk ShowA brilliant breakfast bonanzaBreakfast heavyweights this week; we meet Liz Baker of Wilkins & Sons and Scott Davies from Hilltop Honey
As producers of this show, we often take pleasure in arranging our recording days so that our presenters are drinking some sort of strong alcohol early in the morning.
Maybe we’ve turned a new leaf now though, because we arranged a session which was quite breakfast themed…and this was recorded on a sunny London morning. Go us!
It was good timing for Holly Shackleton, who joined for the first time as guest presenter. The Edito...2018-10-2539 minThe FoodTalk ShowSpecial deliveriesSantiago Navarro introduces us to the fantastic Garçon Wines
Special deliveries are the theme of our podcast this week.
One impending special delivery hit the headlines this week. You might have successfully avoided the Royal Wedding volume two (sequels are always rubbish – sorry Prince Andrew), but it wasn’t safe to pop your head above the parapet. Royal baby coverage is even harder to avoid.
That’s right, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been…busy…creating a new entry into the royal succession line. Cue seven months of incessant news bulletins and magazin...2018-10-1828 minThe FoodTalk ShowTakeaway Expo specialCatch all of our favourite interviews from the Takeaway Expo 2018
Did somebody say Takeaway?
It’s only Thursday, but we’ve got the menu out one day early and we’re ready to enjoy a tasty special podcast from the Takeaway Expo.
With Ollie Lloyd busy (probably dining at London’s fanciest establishments as per usual), Sue Nelson took a trip to London’s Excel Arena to hear from some of the most interesting companies who are advancing the world of food.
Over the course of the next half hour, we can promise...2018-10-1029 minThe FoodTalk ShowThirsty Thursdays!Oliver Bolton runs us through the brands that his Waterbomb company produce
It’s dark by dinnertime, it’s dark when the alarm goes off, Halloween seems more pointless every year and, yep, Christmas bits are popping up everywhere. Hunker down guys, we’re in for a long winter. We’ve been spoilt by summer which makes it so much more difficult.
Surely there’s a last hurrah though – we’re ready to push for it with some summery drinks.
Poor Sue though, she reckoned herself to be a rose between two thrones for this episo...2018-10-0431 minThe FoodTalk ShowSeaweed & spiceDr Seaweed talks us through Weed & Wonderful while Trusha Patel discuss The Spice Sanctuary
It all started with a story… the first few minutes of this podcast could easily be mistaken for an audiobook but, trust us, Sue’s true story about the French Soldiers in the Isle of Wight refusing to fight unless they’d had their garlic is relevant. Anyway, if the Brexit stories are to be believed, war and food could soon become commonplace!
Sue’s story is a pre-curser to our conversation with Dr Seaweed (seriously, he has a PhD in Marine Bio...2018-09-2742 minThe FoodTalk ShowWok a way to liveWe welcome James Law from Longflint Drinks & meet Jeremy Pang who discusses his career and The School of Wok.
It’s that super busy time of year for the food industry – the school holidays have ended and the trade exhibitions are coming thick and fast. We wouldn’t have it any other way though.
After spending the last fortnight enjoying the action from the Speciality & Fine Food Fair, we are back in the comfort of our London studio and revert to our usual format and, oh what a shame, we’ve got some booze for Sue and Ollie...2018-09-1940 minThe FoodTalk ShowSpeciality & Fine Food 2018 (part two)On the menu this week is Natural Umber, The Wasabi Company, Fierce Botanics and Noveltea
All good things must come to an end eventually, and it’s time for us to finish our coverage of the Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2018. As ever, we had a fantastic time perusing the 500+ stands & exhibitors, each with a story to tell and, more often than not, something tasty to get down our necks.
The silver lining? It means we’ve got the second instalment of our special podcast to give to you.
Wasabi, tea, tonic and vinegar…not us...2018-09-1239 minThe FoodTalk ShowSpeciality & Fine Food 2018 (part one)On our first Speciality Show special we meet La Tua Pasta, O'Donnell Moonshine, La Mare Wine Estate, Dadima's and Fentimans.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…no, don’t worry, we aren’t joining the ridiculous Christmas hype like some of the supermarkets just yet. In fact, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair is the best date to watch out for in our diaries.
We undertook our annual pilgrimage to Olympia, hoping to meet some weird & wonderful foodie producers for the first time. We weren’t disappointed, we never are.
There’s a bit of a...2018-09-0646 minThe FoodTalk ShowWonders in the wasteWe are delighted to welcome Joanna Vierod of Rubies in the Rubble & Karen Cunningham from Generation Juices.
It’s that time of year again. Nope, we aren’t talking about the nights starting to noticeably draw-in (they are though). Nope, we aren’t talking about the football season being back either. We’re talking about the foodie television show of the year – Great British Bake Off have announced their contestant line-up…
Weeks of soggy bottoms, inedible dough, over-proving and under-baking lie in wait. Of course, none of those issues would ever effect cooking experts like Sue or Ollie...2018-08-2340 min