Immediate Media
olive
Want to stay ahead of the latest food trends and be top of your game in the kitchen? The olive podcast is your essential guide to everything new and exciting in food, drink, eating out, travel, and wellbeing. Consider it the perfect soundtrack to your cooking. Hosted by olive magazine’s Deputy Editor Janine Ratcliffe, each episode takes you on a journey as chefs, writers, producers and characters from the food world share stories, top tips and exclusive insider advice, covering everything from must-try ingredients and cooking techniques to the hottest global travel spots and ways to improve y...
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Immediate Media
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Jun 4, 2025
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Episodes
ep 132- MARTIN MORALES on Peruvian baking, the incredible women chefs of the Andes and why quinoa is more versatile than you think. 14.12.2018 35:18
This week Janine meets up with chef, author and restaurateur Martin Morales to talk about Peruvian food. They discuss the picanteras; the incredible women chefs of the Andes, try some unique Peruvian bakes from Martin’s new Andina Bakery in Notting Hill and he shares some quirky ways to use one of Peru’s most famous exports, quinoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lear...
ep 131 - NOMA'S RENE REDZEPI AND DAVID ZILBA on why fermentation is at the heart of Noma's menu 06.12.2018 29:06
This week cookery writer Adam meets Rene Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen and David Zilber the head of its fermentation lab, to discuss their new book, ‘The Noma Guide to Fermentation’. David explains why fermentation is a bit like a nightclub queue and Rene describes some of their wilder ferments including one disastrous experiment involving pigs blood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
ep 130 - FORAGING and mushrooming with wild food expert Mark Lloyd 30.11.2018 35:34
This week food director Janine meets up with chef and wild food expert Mark Lloyd for a ramble through Epping Forest. Mark has a lifelong passion for foraging and mushroom picking and talks knowledgably all about the do’s and don’ts of picking and eating directly from nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
ep 129 - MAGNUS NILSSON - head chef of Favikan in Sweden on Nordic baking traditions from Sweden to the Faroe Isles 23.11.2018 32:42
This week digital editor Alex chats to Chef Magnus Nilsson who has just launched the third in his trilogy of Nordic cookbooks, The Nordic Baking Book. To research this huge book, Magnus set off on a trip around the Nordic region, from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland to the lesser explored Greenland, Faroe Islands and Orland islands. On the podcast, Magnus shares tales of his adventure...
ep 128 - FERMENTATION - how does it work? learn about the science and art behind this ancient practice 16.11.2018 31:32
This week we find out all about fermenting with Eaten Alive, who produce incredibly good kimchi, sauerkraut and hot sauce from their South London HQ. Janine and Adam meet up with founders Glyn and Pat and learn all about the science and art behind this ancient practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ep 127 - LUIZ HARA on the magic of Japanese ingredients (and Marmite!) 09.11.2018 32:17
This week Alex spends time with Luiz Hara, supperclub host and author of new book, The Japanese Larder. Luiz demystifies some classic Japanese ingredients and explores ways that home cooks can use them in both Asian and Western dishes, as well as discussing his love for a very British ingredient, Marmite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices...
ep 126 - BEEKEEPING - learn all about the journey of honey from nectar to jar 02.11.2018 25:48
This week Janine finds out about the wonderful world of beekeeping as she spends an afternoon with Chris Barnes from the Black Bee Honey Company. We find out all about the journey of the honey from flower nectar to finished jar and how these fascinating little creatures perform a huge amount of complex tasks to make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more...
ep 125 - Why quince is such an underrated fruit and a chat with the head chef of Rovi, Neil Campbell 26.10.2018 42:04
This week Janine meets up with Lucy Hall, editor of Gardener’s World, to find out why quinces are a much-neglected fruit that deserve their place on our dinner table and Ellie chats to Neil Campbell, head chef of hot new restaurant Rovi about why deep-frying makes everything taste better and how to make the corn ribs dish that is taking Instagram by storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
ep 124 - PORT AND CHEESE a match made in heaven and foraging for autumn berries 19.10.2018 35:24
In this week’s podcast food director Janine finds out how to raise your port and cheese game; with an expert tutorial on the different types of port and some quirky new cheeses to match, and drinks writer Hannah shares her autumn berry expertise, when to pick, foraging dos and don’ts and what to make with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad c...
ep 123 - We celebrate this year's olive Chef Awards winners and find out what makes biang biang noodles so special 12.10.2018 39:11
On this week’s podcast Janine catches up with editor Laura to talk about the winners of our first ever olive Chef Awards and how hard it is to make that final call when the competition is so strong. Then later digital editor Alex chats to Ting Li, chef at Xian Chinese restaurant Murger Han Han, about the wonders of biang biang noodles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
ep 122 - Why British apples are the best and how to make award-winning porridge 05.10.2018 39:29
This week food director Janine catches up with Sarah Calcutt, from English Apples and Pears to find out all about this year’s apple season, why we are so good at producing this incredible fruit in the UK and how we can all do our bit to support our native growers. Then editorial assistant Ellie chats to Nick Barnard, co-founder of Rude Health and world porridge champion, about what makes the perfe...
ep 121 - NIKI SEGNIT (author of The Flavour Thesaurus) on social media, why lardy cakes are good for you, and more! 27.09.2018 34:52
olive editor Laura Rowe is back for a podcast special, this week, interviewing Niki Segnit, author of the international best-seller (and absolute must-read) The Flavour Thesaurus. Eight years on from the success of her debut book for curious foodies, Niki has released her second book Lateral Cooking and shares with Laura the secrets behind her success, why lardy cakes are good for you, her favouri...
ep 120 - SHERRY - an expert guide including how to identify styles and why your Grandma's Harveys Bristol is cooler than you think 20.09.2018 33:29
This week, drinks writer Hannah visits the Great Sherry Tasting in London and finds out from expert Angeline Bayly about why we should all be drinking more of it. We also learn about sherry’s many different styles, the best places to drink it and how to use it in cocktails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
ep 119 - JOHN GREGORY SMITH - Aussie brunch special with the food and travel writer - PLUS we cook the September cover 14.09.2018 39:16
On this week’s podcast we have a special extended chat to food and travel writer John Gregory Smith. John has written us some brilliant brunch recipes for the current issue, inspired by his travels in Australia earlier this year. We talk about how huge the brunch trend is over there and what they do differently. We also discuss John’s perfect brunch cocktail (clue - it’s NOT a Bloody Mary) and do...
ep 118 - MEZCAL - why it should be your new favourite drink and taking pizza cooking back to basics 07.09.2018 35:03
On this week’s podcast drinks writer Hannah gets the lowdown on mezcal with experts Melanie Symonds and Thea Cumming, from agave varieties to the best mezcal bars in London. Then later editorial assistant Ellie chats to Vittorio Maschio of new pizza opening Manifesto about Biga-style dough and taking the pizza menu back to basics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn...
ep 117 - RACHEL KHOO travels from her Little Paris Kitchen to Sweden and we get a preview of this year's Chinese Food Festival 31.08.2018 37:49
On the podcast this week, digital editor Alex chats to author Rachel Khoo about her career, from her tiny Parisian flat where she recorded her TV show My Little Paris Kitchen, to her new life in Stockholm and her latest book The Little Swedish Kitchen and editorial assistant Ellie chats to Shi Tang, chairwoman of the Chinese Food Festival about regional Chinese delicacies, what goes into a jian bi...
ep 116 - how to shop and cook like an Italian - the best brands to buy and making the most of them from the experts at Lina Stores 24.08.2018 31:50
On this week’s podcast, digital editor Alex is at one of her favourite places, Lina Stores, which has been selling specialist Italian ingredients in London since 1944. She chats to Masha Rener, head chef of Lina Stores’ new restaurant about shopping for the best brands, how to spot quality ingredients and the best ways of cooking with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
ep 115 - featuring Chef Sam Buckley of Stockport's Where The Light Gets In and foraging for pineapple weed and citrus-flavoured ants with Native restaurant 17.08.2018 41:40
This week editor Laura catches up with olive chef awards nominee, Sam Buckley, at Wilderness Festival. The chef and owner of Stockport’s trailblazing Where the Gets In, reveals his passion for simple cookery, growing veg in the allotment and good mental health in the kitchen. Then editorial assistant Ellie chats to Ivan and Imogen of Native restaurant in London about going from jam making to zero-...
ep114 - SELIN KIAZIM of Oklava and Kyseri talks modern Turkish cooking and we learn about the wonders of the Venezuelan arepa sandwich 10.08.2018 42:21
On this week’s podcast Janine visits one of olive’s favourite chefs Selin Kiazim to find out about her new restaurant Kyseri, and her unique take on Turkish Cypriot food then cookery writer Adam talks to Gus and Kathe from Arepa and Co to learn all about Venezuelan food and in particular the arepa, a delicious stuffed cornbread snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Le...
ep113 - JOSH KATZ of Berber and Q on perfecting your BBQ skills and foodie travel in Marrakech and beyond. 03.08.2018 34:26
On this week's podcast we have a specially extended episode. Digital editor Alex chats to Josh Katz, owner and chef of London BBQ restaurants Berber and Q and Shawarma Bar. Josh shares his BBQ tips for cooking meat and veggies on the grill, including his legendary cauliflower shawarma recipe. He also gives us an insight into the stories behind his new book Berber and Q, including his insider trave...
ep112 - Wood fired oven cooking and Japanese shojin-ryori cuisine 27.07.2018 27:24
On this week’s podcast food director Janine catches up with up food writer Genevieve Taylor to find all about wood fired oven cooking and how with the right equipment, anyone can do it. Then digital editor Alex meets Toshio Takahashi, also known as the vegetable whisperer, to talk about his particular style of Japanese cooking and mindfulness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
ep111 - How to make the best vegan tacos and the olive chef awards shortlists are in! 20.07.2018 38:42
On this week’s podcast editorial assistant Ellie chats to Meriel Armitage of Club Mexicana and Luke McLoughlin, co-founder of The Spread Eagle about Mexican-inspired street food and opening London’s first 100% vegan pub then food director Janine catches up with editor Laura later to talk about olive’s 2018 chef awards, including who has made it to the shortlists! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
ep110 - PETER GORDON - special episode with chef, author, restaurateur and pioneer of fusion cooking. 13.07.2018 45:35
On this week's olive magazine podcast, we have special extended chat with chef, author, restaurateur and pioneer of fusion cooking Peter Gordon. Editor Laura went to catch up with him to find all about his fascinating journey from cooking in his childhood kitchen in New Zealand, via the famous Sugar Club to his current restaurant in Marylebone, The Providores. He gives his unique take on combining...
olive magazine podcast ep109 - Spanish food special with Sabor's Nieves Barragan and Jose Etura 06.07.2018 36:53
On this week’s podcast, digital editor Alex visits Sabor, London’s hottest Spanish restaurant right now. She chats to owners Nieves Barragan Mohacho and Jose Etura about how London’s Spanish food scene has evolved over the years, some of their favourite Spanish regional dishes and the secret to creating the ultimate Spanish restaurant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. L...
olive magazine podcast ep108 - The perfect aperitif, the wonders of ice-cream and what to eat watching the world cup 29.06.2018 44:15
On this week’s podcast, drinks writer Hannah is with olive’s wine writer Kate Hawking discussing her new book, Aperitif which celebrates the early evening sharpener in all its glory; editorial assistant Ellie chats to Sam Bompas of Bompas and Parr about SCOOP, a new exhibition all about ice-cream which includes history and paraphernalia as well as wonders such as glow in the dark ice cream and the...
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