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While Howard is busy dreaming about vampires. Katie has car trouble and is 'volunteered' for serving in a theatre bar. As ever there is time to talk food (Which is what this podcast started out to do 18 months ago) and if you've not seen the result, a spoiler on who won the UKs Great British Bake Off this week.  Howard Middleton featured in series four of the Great British Bake Off. He now re...

After a couple of weeks R and R Katie and Howard return to old recipe books, cats, DIY, bras and bruising! Yes it can only be episode 89 of Shackbaggerly. Once again Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson are loose and disorderly.

This week it's the turn of Howard and Katie to look back on the last twelve months of Shackbaggerly. With suggestions from you of the observations and recipes that made you smile and in some cases laugh out loud. Katie and Howard return next week with a brand new episode so please do get in touch if you've an old family favourite recipe that you'd like to be featured. Email: podcast@theshackbagger...

This week we look back at the last twelve months of Shackbaggerly. No it's not a boring 'that was the year that was' we'll leave that to the BBC come December. This is a compilation of stories and observations from Howard's mum June. Yes some of your favourite June Moments... Enjoy. If we've missed out one of your favourite moments please do let us know and we'll try and include it in a future epi...

It's been another busy week in Shackbaggerly world. Katie left home for six days. Howard gets a mention in the New York Times. Harvey (The Retriever) gets fan mail and June has another moment. There's also time for recipes too, but as ever in a loose disorderly manner. That's Shackbaggerly episode 86. Next week it's a Shackbaggerly special with Howard's mum June. Yes we've more June Moments than y...

He may be in his 50s but Howard has just learnt how to walk up hill. Katie's dentist suggests she should try Botox. Meanwhile how do you get a sample from a Golden Retriever?  Oh yes, food does get a mention with some more old recipes from Mary and her longest book title in the world.  There's more 'Gong' stories following on from last weeks J Arthur Rank discussion.   

It's been a busy week for Katie and Howard. Katie was at RHS Bridgewater and had an emotional time there as well as getting lock in by security! Howard seems to have found the cookbook with the world's longest title. There's recipes in abundance from some not so well known chefs and cooks. Plus your response to the herring recipes featured last week, it's fair they're not everyone's favourite. It'...

It's another week and Shackbaggerly is loose and disorderly once again. There's Gong Man, Beige Food, Fear of Flying, Herring Omlette and cookery books from 1866 and 1906. Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton amble through this episode with more random offerings and a few smiles too.  Feel free to get in touch email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk or pop over to Facebook and Instagram.  #GB...

This week Katie can see Howard but Howard can't see Katie. Old recipes for Turkey Stuffing also Stone soup, both of which you shouldn't try at home. Howard's 'Thing' makes a noise. Katie launches a digestive Weeeeee! You react to Howard's recent problem downstairs. Episode 83 available next Friday from 9am Uk time.

Welcome to episode 81 of Shackbaggerly where Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson remember HRH Queen Elizabeth II.  There's time for some old recipes and highlights, if that's the right word, of Howard's baking demonstration at Ludlow Food Festival.  If you'd like to get in touch please email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk Don't forget to follow Shackbaggerly on Instagram and Facebook. Tha...

This week Howard returns to the hospital and is given some advice on clothing. Katie visits the hairdresser and buys shoes... There's still time for old recipes, what to do with leftovers, including fried eggs.  Please follow Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson on the Shackbaggerly Podcast pages of Instagram and Facebook.

A lot can happen in seven days and that's true for Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton. This week Howard has had trouble downstairs. Katie explains the phrase Pig in a Poke. There's recipe ideas from the Hints For The Household Cookbook and Fanny Farmer's Boston Cooking School.  Howard has to return even more online orders. How difficult can it be to buy new bowls for pasta? Katie reveals Shac...

It's been one of those weeks for Katie and Howard which means this week's Shackbaggerly is true to its definition 'loose and disorderly' For example, why Howard's side hustle won't be selling Hot Dogs. Katie compares Hairdressers and hair styles. Another case of mistaken identity is it Mr Middleton or Mr Rodgers? BBC Radio 4s The Archers and English Recipes and Others, a cookbook from the 60s. Oh...

Katie explains to Howard why young farmers do it in wellies. Howard considers decorating a room and hallway. June has a delivery and, as ever, its not what it seems. Please feel free to leave a review where ever you download the podcast. You can also get in touch with Katie and Howard via Instagram, Facebook or email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk

Several questions need to be answered on this week's Shackbaggerly Podcast with Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton. Are Howard and Peter still alcohol free? Exotic Food with Rupert Croft-Cooke or is that Leo Bruce? Is Howard lonely or rife?  As for Katie remembering the days of 'Two Sips Smith' Cheesecake without cheese and Howard trying to buy T Shirts. You'll understand why this podcast is...

This week Katie's praise for the NHS. Sore nipples, don't panic Howard will explain all. More vintage recipes books that provide much entertainment but not tasty food. Feel free to leave a review and get in touch via Instagram, Facebook or email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk See you again next Friday when episode 76 will be available from 9am UK time.

This week. Howard clicks and collects but as you'd expect not everything goes to plan. Katie can't remember who she is. There's  Vintage recipe books including Recipes for Today, Katie Smith's Favourite Recipes and Spinach Soup from Mrs Smellie which suggests using baby food! Also in Shackbaggerly episode 74. A Windmill in Old Amsterdam, Katie and the fire extiguisher plus there's another Jun...

As the UK gently bakes. Howard has a new fan. Katie spots a sign and has to decide her fete or fate. There's also herbs, Kaftans, US states and a touch of dentistry. It can only be the latest episode of Shackbaggerly. Join Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton every week as they explore old recipes along with food and drink, then go off in their usual loose and disorderly manner. Episode 74 is realis...

Episode 72 of Shackbaggerly and the heat seems to be getting to Howard and Katie. Shaker or Quaker. Glenda Jackson or Helen Jackson. Food does get mentioned with Urney Pudding, Toasted Tea Cakes and Aldi's Kevin the Carrot. Katie is mistaken for Rosemary Shrager! As ever it's all in a loose disorderly manner. Shackbaggerly with Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton.  Email: podcast@theshackbagge...

Welcome to episode 71 of Shackbaggerly. This week Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton are in good company with Sir Michael Parkinson, Nigela Lawson and Peppa Pig all getting a mention. There's food too with Strawberry Pizza and Del's Sleep Tight Cookies. Katie goes swim ready and Howard has another June moment with the aid of Chris.  It's easy to get in touch our email is podcast@theshackbagge...

Shackbaggerly at 70. This week Katie goes swimming. Howard recalls sending mum and dad shopping for red wine glasses. There's Einlauf Soup with egg drop noodles and what does Anapestic mean? As ever the podcast is presented in a loose disorderly manner with the subject matter being much the same. Only on Shackbaggerly. Please feel free to get in touch podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk and check in re...

Old recipes feature in episode 69, which is good to know as that was the original basis of Shackbaggerly, cooking pasta for one hour forty five minutes. This week badgers, squirrels, Chipmonk Pie and Einloef Soup. The Family Fare Cookery Book of the 1960s and Mrs Smellie's Bobotee recipe. There's also time for a quick fashion show and Howard's mum June hits the road for a night out.  See you...

Summer has finally arrived in the UK. Yes it's today Friday 17th June. Katie and Howard are enjoying the sunshine but Katie recommends Howard does something at night. Junket Whips, Pink Camouflage and Elizabeth Raffled also feature in this weeks disorderly Shackbaggerly. Please do get in touch with your questions and comments. Email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk You can also find Katie and Howard...

Howard Middleton from the Great British Bake Off and Katie Johnson former BBC Presenter & Producer get together each week for a chat about old recipes. As the podcast continues you'll realise it's not only recipes that get discussed, in fact, it's almost anything. That's Shackbaggerly and basically its definition too 'In a loose disorderly manner' This week Howard has added to his wardrobe but...

As the UK celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson ponder, in a disorderly manner, a homeless cactus, meal worms, dried figs, Betty Crockers illustrator and not forgetting Howard the schoolboy! Yes only on the Shackbaggerly podcast.  Plus this week what Google's Alexa makes of the request to 'play the Shackbaggerly podcast' any guesses? Suffice...