Always In Season

In our latest episode, I'm joined by a true bread genius, award-winning cookbook author and the man behind campaigning for 'real bread', Richard Bertinet.   Here we chat about how Richard first got into baking, how he decided to take the plunge and open the incredible Bertinet Kitchen cookery school, why in a time of crisis we go back to basics and so much more.     Check out Richard on Instagram...

In this episode of Always in Season I am joined by social entrepreneur, award-winning chef, and author Simon Boyle.     Here we delve into how Simon Boyle is helping to bring vulnerable people into the food industry by using the hospitality industry in a positive way, his journey to Sri Lanka to help local communities after the devastation of the tsunami, the unique cookery book he created during...

In episode 12 of Always in Season I am joined by one of the most respected chefs in Britain and Executive Chef at The Ritz, John William's MBE.   Here we chat about his experience of cooking for Margaret Thatcher on her 70 th birthday and the surprise dinners she used to love, the importance of apprenticeships within the hospitality sector, why John gets excited about seasonal produce, the magical...

In this episode, I am joined by award-winning recipe writer, columnists, author, stylist and cook Rosie Birkett. Here we talk about the magic of a family Sunday roast, dinner party tips, Rosie's secrets on making your dishes look their best on Instagram and favourite recipes that use seasonal ingredients.     Check out Rosie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosiefoodie/   and or you can purc...

Here, I sit down with an incredible award-winning chef, cookery book writer and advocate for sustainability in hospitality, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DL. We catch up about his incredible charity work, favourite meals and Cyrus' experience of cooking for Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh during her Diamond Jubilee.         Check out Cyrus on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyrustodi/  ...

Gregorie Marshall, Blackthorn's Master Salter, whose family has been involved in the salt industry for five generations, sits down with me to explain the amazing process of how they make salt in their incredible Thorn Tower. Here we discuss how Gregorie turned his salty obsession into an incredible, sustainable artisan business and one that I love, the process behind making Blackthorn Salt , the h...

In this episode, I am joined by award-winning, BBQ legends and first ladies of 'Cue' Sam and Shauna. Here we chat about how they ended up sleeping on Dolly Parton's drummers' floor during their six-month USA road trip and later went on to have their food requested by Dolly herself when she played in Cardiff, top BBQ tips, their love affair with American BBQ and how they brought a taste of the Deep...

Here I am joined by Dhruv Baker, ex MasterChef winner, charcuterie extraordinaire and co-founder of Tempus Food, an award-winning British charcuterie brand which is making a difference. In this episode we chat about the importance of using ex-dairy British meat, the sustainability of a career choice and his favourite ways of serving charcuterie throughout the seasons.     Keep updated with Dhruv a...

In this episode I am joined by Peter Morgan, award-winning cheese maker and founder of The Book and Bucket Cheese Company. Here we delve into the magic of cheese, how the switch to buying local is here to stay and what the future of cheese could look like.     Check out The Book and Bucket Cheese Company on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/thebookandbucketcheesecompany/ or you can get your ha...

In today's episode I am joined by award-winning chef Peter McKenna to discuss how he makes the most of seasonal Scottish produce and why seaweed is the surprise ingredient he loves using on his menu.       You can visit The Gannet's website here: https://www.thegannetgla.com/     Keep updated with Peter and The Gannet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermckennaglasgow1/ https://www.instag...

On the show today, I am joined by the incredible adventure athlete, Laura Kennington. Here we chat about how what she makes in the kitchen has a huge impact on how she performs during her inspiring sporting adventures and how a pub quiz led her to kayak the longest river in Europe, the Volga River in Russia.     Keep updated with Laura's adventures   https://www.instagram.com/laurakairos/?hl=en  ...

In our first episode, I talk to Clare Stanley and Dr Carly Daniels from The Lobster Hatchery, a marine conservation charity in Padstow, Cornwall. They fill me in on the amazing work they're doing to restock and manage Cornwall's lobster population, the importance of education around buying and eating sustainably managed and caught seafood and give me some fun lobster facts.     Keep updated with t...

William Curley ( https://www.instagram.com/williamcurley/ ) is an award-winning chocolatier who promotes sustainability and seasonal eating through his outstanding chocolate creations.     In our conversation, we dig into what we should look out for when purchasing chocolate, favourite ingredients and how consumer buying habits are changing the chocolate landscape.   William's recipes are availabl...

In this episode, I visit Lee Moreton on his farm in Cranborne, head butcher at From Salt to Smoke, who are doing incredible things with local meat and farmers to help us make conscious meat choices.     Here we discuss the response from the meat industry to the growing Veganuary trend with the new concept 'Reganuary' (Regenerative Agriculture January), which focuses on being truly sustainable. In...

From learning what it really means to eat in season to talking to some of the UK's most influential food experts, this new podcast celebrates the very best of seasonal and sustainable eating.   Each episode serves up insightful knowledge on growing and sourcing your ingredients and simple cooking tips and recipes so that you can learn how a splash, drizzle or generous pour of naturally sustainable...