Immediate Media

olive

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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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Arts

Podcast website

www.olivemagazine.com

Latest episode

Jun 4, 2025

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Episodes

olive magazine podcast ep57 - sparkling wine, street food and artisan bread 23.06.2017

This week the team have been speaking to a trio of passionate experts – one that's opened up a sparkling wine bar (very different to a champagne bar, apparently), one that's travelled the world tracking down the best street food, and another that's dedicated his life to proper bread. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

olive magazine podcast ep56 - Malaysian food, Elly Pear and how to drink cider the right way 16.06.2017

This week acting web editor Alex chats to cookery writer Adam about the culinary delights of Malaysia then catches up with chef and food writer Elly Curshen (AKA Elly Pear) to talk about her new book Let’s Eat, and what’s going on foodwise at Camp Bestival. Editor Laura and sub-editor Hannah tell us why cider is this year's coolest drink and food director Janine has some tips on cooking with it to...

olive magazine podcast ep55 - bourbon tasting, cheesemaking in France and what the heck is hyperlocality 09.06.2017

This week editor Laura meets Dan Hunter, head chef of the highly acclaimed Brae in Australia to talk about what heck hyperlocality means. Digital writer Alex is chatting to Eddie Russell, master distiller at Wild Turkey, about Bourbon and gets a lesson in making the perfect Old Fashioned and cookery writer Adam tells digital intern Amanda about his recent foodie trip to the Tarn region of France a...

olive magazine podcast ep54 – eating insects, make-your-own takeaways, and mastering negronis 02.06.2017

This week the olive magazine team have been busy experimenting with insects. Cookery writer Adam has been sampling a range of the critters in a Thai feast and feeds back exactly why we should be introducing them into our diets. Food director Janine reveals her favourite new takeaways and how to make them at home (black dal and smashed burgers FTW!). Plus digital writer Alex learns more about the n...

olive magazine podcast ep53 – sarnies with Max, beer and cheese with Big Al and the food of the Pyrénées 26.05.2017

This week the team have been talking sarnie heaven and hell with Max of Max's sandwich shop, travelling around the Pyrénées in search of chocolatines (and more), and learning about the art of beer and cheese pairing with Meantime Brewery's Big Al ahead of our exclusive reader event doing just that, on 6 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho...

olive magazine podcast ep52 – Laura Jackson & Alice Levine on how to be the perfect host 18.05.2017

To celebrate the publication of Round to Ours, the debut book from supperclub stars Jackson & Levine, we chat to Laura and Alice about crafting the perfect dinner party playlist, how to plan the ultimate menu, and sexless marriages (sort of). Read the June 2017 issue of olive magazine for recipes from the book, plus details on how to get a free copy of Round to Ours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

olive magazine podcast ep51 - cookie chat and the African food revolution 12.05.2017

This week we talk to Chelsie from pop-up queens Blondies Kitchen and get some insider tips on making the perfect cookie and Zoe Adjonyoh from Zoe's Ghana Kitchen tells us why African food is one of this year's hottest trends and how to recreate those vibrant, fiery flavours at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

olive magazine podcast ep50 - CHEESE! (and why hotel breakfasts are SO bad) 05.05.2017

This week the team share their love for fromage (and halloumi, in particular), and rant about the state of hotel breakfasts. Warm bread is NOT toast! Listen to our pet peeves and discover where you can get the best hotel brekkies across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep49 - bad restaurant habits and Sabrina Ghayour on brunch 28.04.2017

This week food director Janine has an extended chat with chef and author Sabrina Ghayour about why brunch is such a hot trend right now and olive staffers Adam, Sarah and Gregor discuss the bad habits restaurants fall into and what really winds them up the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep48 - Brazil, fish curing and mozzarella 21.04.2017

This week editor Laura is just back from a trip to Brazil and has some great tips for eating and drinking; food director Janine talks to cookery writer Adam about the benefits of quick curing fish and digital writer Alex gets an education in all things mozzarella from Italian chef Alessandro Borghese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

olive magazine podcast ep47 - Chicago, coffee trends and crisp chat 13.04.2017

This week Janine shares her top tips for eating and drinking in Chicago, Alex and Sarah discuss the hot trends in coffee and Charlotte and Adam have serious crisp chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep46 - Shopping for Thai ingredients and exploring Bath 07.04.2017

This week we go shopping for ingredients with Thai food expert Saiphin Moore of London's Rosa's Thai Cafe, plus get insider tips on the independent food and drink scene from travel editor Rhiannon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep45 - Edd Kimber on baking, GBBO and chocolate 31.03.2017

This week we interview the first ever Great British Bake Off winner and supremely talented food writer, Edd Kimber. He talks baking (obvs), chocolate (hell yeah!) and what he really thinks about the controversial new GBBO line up for Channel 4. Plus, we get to know olive's new cookery writer Adam a bit better with a behind-the-scenes look at his new feature Test Kitchen Secrets. Hosted on Acast. S...

olive magazine podcast ep44 - Utrecht, fermenting and hidden Tuscany 24.03.2017

This week digital writer Alex is just back from a trip to Utrecht and has some great tips for eating and drinking; Janine talks to writer and Italian food expert Emiko Davies about the hidden gem of Tuscany, Maremma; and Sarah and Adam give us the lowdown on fermenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep43 - Health food trends, dabbawalla deliveries and the perfect kebab 17.03.2017

This week food writer Genevieve Taylor guides us through the latest food health trends and tells us which ones are actually worth trying; Digital writer Alex visits Indian restaurant Talli Joe to learn about the tradition of the dabbawalla delivery service and Gregor and Adam debate the perfect kebab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

olive magazine podcast ep42 - Yorkshire burritos, the British Pie Awards, coffee shops in Vienna 10.03.2017

This week food director Janine is fresh from judging at the British Pie Awards and gets chatting to Gregor about their favourite regional pies. Digital writer Alex talks to fellow Yorkie Henry Preen of Yorkshire Burrito about what makes the perfect roast dinner and what goes into his (brilliant) Yorkshire pudding wraps stuffed with all the Sunday trimmings. Plus, Alex shares her new-found knowledg...

olive magazine podcast ep41 – Tommi Miers on tacos, chef Calum Franklin on pies, and the best bar snacks 03.03.2017

In one of our best episodes yet, this week we're going mad for tacos with MasterChef winner and founder of Wahaca restaurant group Tommi Miers. Chef Calum Franklin, of the Holborn Dining Rooms, shares his secrets on pastry and pies for Pie Week. Plus, the team talk about their favourite bar snacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

olive magazine podcast ep40 - New ways to use Marmite, spreading pancake love, exploring Peruvian cuisine 24.02.2017

This week the olive magazine team discuss new ways to use Marmite, why pancakes are a thing of beauty ahead of Shrove Tuesday, and we interview chef Robert Ortiz on Peruvian cuisine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep39 – pink fizz, fish around the world, and Soho Italians 17.02.2017

This week the olive magazine team share their expertise on rose sparkling wine (it's for life, not just for Valentine's Day!); how to make the most of fish and seafood this month with some globally inspired recipes; and, on where to grab great Italian food and drink in London's Soho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

olive magazine podcast ep38 – alternative foodie Valentine's dates and Scottish food FTW 10.02.2017

This time we give our suggestions for an alternative foodie Valentine's date (no three-course dinners and red roses here); plus, Gregor and Adam reminisce about their favourite Scottish foods. Square sausage, anyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep37 – kalettes, veg in desserts and freezing like a foodie 03.02.2017

This week has a distinctly veg slant as we talk kalettes aka flower sprouts with Gardener's World editor Lucy Hall, cookery writer Adam explores the trend for veg in desserts (beetroot yogurt anyone?), and food director Janine gives her top tips for freezing like a foodie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

olive magazine podcast ep36 - a fear of baked beans, a love of fondue, and how to write a recipe 27.01.2017

This week we rant about the foods we love to hate (and even fear), and take a welcome break from all the virtuous health food chat with a proper indulgent recipe wars with Gregor and Janine. Plus, we introduce newbie cookery writer Adam, who reveals how a recipe goes from idea to plate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

olive magazine podcast ep35 - turbo G&Ts, charcoal lattes and root-to-fruit eating with eco chef Tom Hunt 20.01.2017

This week eco chef and restaurateur Tom Hunt comes into the studio to explain his root-to-fruit philosophy and gives the team tips on reducing food waste. Janine gets excited about plant-based cooking, and Laura and Sarah experiment with charcoal lattes and 'turbo' G&Ts. You'll never guess the secret ingredient... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...

olive magazine podcast ep34 - Purple veg, healthy eating tips and an interview with the Curious Pear 13.01.2017

This week Alex talks purple veg with Vernon Mascarenhas, fruit and veg guru at New Covent Garden Market then catches up with Megan and Issy, the pals behind food and travel blog The Curious Pear and Janine and Gregor trade healthy eating recipes and tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

olive magazine podcast ep33 - edible gifts, Nikkei cuisine and Christmas drinking 10.12.2016

This week Janine and Gregor trade inspiring ideas for edible gifts for friends, Alex gets the lowdown on Nikkei food from supper club host Luiz Hara and drinks writer Sarah tells us how to drink (responsibly) from breakfast to bed on Xmas day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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