Relish Lifestyle Podcast

Well, apparently summer has arrived... although looking out of the window this week, we're not entirely convinced! Nevertheless, in true British fashion we've been making the most of it, dodging the showers and heading out to enjoy some of the best food and drink our local area has to offer. In this episode  we chat about visiting the South Downs Food Festival, shine a light on local vin...

Hello and welcome to Relish Lifestyle. Well we have definitely been Relishing Life over the past few weeks.  Charlie’s just back from the sunshine and food markets of Portugal and Tracy’s been enjoying the gardens and having tea at Buckingham Palace — so lots to chat about… Porto was Charlie’s destination this time getting involved with the ‘art scene’, checking out the local markets, and more of...

Ribeye, robusta, and red… sounds like a shopping list—but we promise, there is a thread. We’re giving a high five to British beef farmers, talking wines worth raising a glass to, and asking—do we really know our onions? Plus, Charlie takes a quick coffee break…with a surprise guest. Expect the usual mix of banter, laughter, and debate - all in all another random chit chat the kind we Relish.

Intro:  This week, it’s all about bold flavours and brilliant finds—from artisan cheeses and food festivals to one of the biggest flavour trends right now… and yes, it involves burning things—on purpose. We’re fresh back from Cowdray’s Cheese Festival, chatting all things producers, provenance, and the cheeses we can’t stop thinking about. Plus, we’re putting cabbage firmly back on the menu, and C...

Spring is here and Easter is round the corner - it’s time to celebrate with friends and family but cooking for numbers can be daunting so we chat about those all-too-familiar kitchen wobbles (which we know all too well) sharing some of our simple tips and tricks to make things less stressful, simpler and easier (and far more enjoyable).  Along with some of our Easter inspo. Charlie gives us a glim...

In this episode we celebrate Chinese New Year — the Year of the ‘Fire’ Horse, - by tucking into some Prawn Crackers, debating whether fusion food and mixing cuisines is magic… or madness  (do Korean tacos and sushi burritos really deserve a place at the table?) and is it really a trend or been around for centuries.  Six varieties savoured but only one winner.  Find out who and join us (the two rab...

Welcome to Relish Lifestyle — where curiosity meets the kitchen table. You’ve heard of Valentine’s Day… but what about White Day? Or even Black Day — a whole celebration of being single? Did you know grapefruit was once called the ‘forbidden fruit’? And that fibre is having something of a moment? This week we’re sprinkling a little Michelin stardust, slicing into something citrusy, sampling sweet...

We’re sharpening the knives, celebrating roasts, and dipping into the fascinating history of carving (it’s dramatic - consider ‘disfigured’ peacocks and ‘splatted’ pike!)  As always we share recipes, practical tips, and this week we add a burst of citrus as it’s the season for Seville oranges so Charlie’s been chopping, mashing and stirring up his marmalade. Oh and we can’t not mention the  Bake O...

It’s January — and while Veganuary is everywhere, we’re beefing things up. In this episode of Relish Lifestyle, we’re leaning into flavour, comfort and wholesome winter cooking. We talk British beef, brilliant cuts that reward slow cooking, and how to make meat go further. With Burns Night just around the corner, we also chat haggis — why it’s such a clever, comforting winter dish and why it deser...

This episode feels a bit special — because we spent Christmas somewhere very different. We’re talking all about our festive trip to the Algarve, where winter sunshine, long days and good food set the tone for a slower, more relaxed Christmas. From our time in Olhão and Christmas Eve supper, to paddling on Boxing Day and discovering how the Portuguese celebrate, we share what we loved, what surpris...

We’re back — and this episode is all about easing into Christmas, Relish style, with a good dose of nostalgia, laughter and the usual kitchen table chat. Now do you remember the Delia effect ? That moment when a single TV recipe could empty supermarket shelves overnight and send sales of the simplest ingredients through the roof. We’re reminiscing about the recipes we still turn to, and how food m...

It’s the Series Two finale — and we’re signing off in true Relish style: chopping, stirring, baking and fully savouring everything we’ve loved this season. We’re looking back at the moments that made us smile, debating turkey or no turkey , and giving the humble onion the glory it deserves — because honestly, can you imagine cooking without it? So join us for another warm, lively, flavour-packed e...

In this episode, we’re diving into the comfort season, by celebrating the British pudding.  We chat about why we feel the draw of the kitchen and the joy of cooking more as the days get shorter and why November feels so deliciously familiar. Charlie shares his take on the ultimate rice pudding — slow-cooked, creamy, and deeply comforting — and we uncover a few fascinating facts about the ‘good old...

We’ve just got back from a good walk through the beautiful Sussex countryside — rosy cheeks, boots muddy, and that lovely crisp air that makes you glad to get home. The kettle’s on, the oven’s warming, and as we settle in with a cup of tea, it’s time for one of our good old cosy chats. This week, we’re celebrating World Apple Day and the glorious bounty of the season — tasting our way through some...

There’s a chill in the air, leaves underfoot, and the kitchen’s calling. Autumn has arrived, and we’re peeling, roasting, foraging and chatting our way through the season. In this episode, we celebrate the month of abundance — from earthy roots like beetroot, parsnip, celeriac and carrot to the jewel-like sloes hiding in the hedgerows. Join us as we cook and chat, share our favourite ways to make...

Happy anniversary to us! It’s been one whole year since we launched Relish , and what a year it’s been. From foodie adventures and guilty pleasures to herbs, recipes and memories, we’ve loved every minute of chatting, laughing and eating our way through life with you. In this celebratory episode, we share some of our favourite bits from the past year and take you on a little London adventure. Pict...

So September’s here, you can feel it in the air — that little nip of autumn, the hedgerows bursting with the bounty of the season and that unmistakable “back-to-school” feeling. In this episode of Relish , we chat about everything that makes early autumn so special because we think it’s the perfect time to celebrate the season’s harvest, grab a blanket, and head out for a picnic.  You’ll hear us n...

"It’s a hot Summer Sunday, the kitchen smells delicious, and today… we are going full cheese! Six fabulous British cheeses – from crumbly Cheshire to punchy cheddar – all getting the expert taste-test from Charlie in his Great Taste Judge hat. We’re talking recipes, why British cheese matters, the ‘Eat it or Lose it’ campaign, and plenty of laughs along the way. Our herb focus this week is ch...

This week on Relish , Tracy’s just celebrated a birthday with a fabulous trip to the National Theatre, and Charlie’s been in the kitchen whipping up marmalade and whisky-soaked mini savarin cakes (yes, they’re as good as they sound). We take a delicious dive into our love of fish — from nostalgic beach hut memories and salmon fishing in Scotland, to our favourite seafood dishes and guilty pleasure...

Welcome back to Relish Lifestyle with your favourite mother-and-son duo, Tracy and Charlie! After a trip to Wimbledon we are serving up – no not strawberries and cream – but another blind tasting on one of the UK’s best loved picnic snacks, chat about a French favourite ‘the king of herbs’, plus a few guilty pleasures lobbed in for good measure – oh and whatever else might tickle our taste-buds. G...

Bonjour from the Loire Valley (via Charlie’s kitchen)! In another deliciously relaxed episode, Charlie shares stories from his recent French escape — from sipping Sancerre to visiting Le Pré de Mely farm for olive oil and flour tastings, and exploring the sights, smells and seasonal ingredients of French markets. We’re diving into rustic French favourites, including Charlie’s mustard marinated rab...

Welcome back to Relish Lifestyle with your favourite mother-and-son duo, Charlie and Tracy! In this deliciously random episode, you’ll find them bouncing banter around from eating Italian in London to Charlie’s steak tartare oopsy in France. Cooking Portuguese pork and clams, is it cream or crime when cooking a carbonara? Oh, and it’s Charlie’s turn to have a little moan but what about? As always...

Charlie and Tracy are back—and Series 2 of Relish kicks off with a tasty opener full of all things flavourful and fun. From Charlie’s recent judging day at the Great Taste Awards (spoiler: lots of relishing going on!) to a lively tasting session of ‘Relishes’, - What actually is a relish? Expect plenty of chat, laughter, and a dash of frustration as they bemoan the vanishing of fruit and veg varie...

What do eggs, lamb roasts, and a table full of mini chocolate eggs have in common? They’re all part of our Easter special! This is the final episode of Series 1 and we’re making it a good’un—with Charlie facing another taste test, egg-citing recipe tips, ingredient chit chat, and some Easter trivia. Join Charlie & Tracy as they wrap things up with laughter, lots of food talk, and a few surpris...

From the picture-perfect village of Nether Wallop—Miss Marple’s old stomping ground—to the buzzing streets of Manchester, Charlie and Tracy have been on the road.  So, expect plenty of chat about what they’ve been up to, food tasted, recipes tried, and places visited.  Oh, and for no other reason than they wanted to - Cheese is on the menu.  Always fun, warm and random - Relish.