Malaika Malz and Harleigh Reid
Sonder & Salt
A weekly food podcast about eating and cooking (but mainly eating) hosted by Malaika Malz & Harleigh Reid. Sonder is the realisation that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own despite personal lack of awareness of it. Salt is an irreplaceable kitchen essential with an entirely unfair health reputation. Together 'Sonder & Salt' combines the ideas of recognising the depth and complexity of individual lives and the essence of seasoning and enhancing experiences. Serving up fresh food-filled episodes every Monday.
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Malaika Malz and Harleigh Reid
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Latest episode
Aug 10, 2025
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Episodes
S5 E10: The Olive Oil Scam and Food Fraud 11.11.2024 49:52
Mafia ties to the Italian Olive Oil business, swapping out salted cod for pollock and saffron that doesn't bloom... this week we're talking food fraud! Lorraine Copes on Sonder & Salt Be Inclusive Hospitality Mission Kitchen Bkry How to buy good olive oil Timestamps 00:00:00 Welcome & Malaika’s Food Highlights 00:14:00 Harleigh’s Highlights 00:21:00 Food Fraud Intro and Olive Oil 00:2...
S5 E9: Are Culture Vultures Ruining Asian Food? 04.11.2024 1:06:55
Have you ever heard of bubble tea? One Canadian company thinks you might not have... but even if you have that you're 'never quite sure of the ingredients' of this 'ethnical drink'. We (and 99% of the internet and 100% of Taiwan) have other thoughts. Pho trademark update 'Bobba' pitch to Dragon's Den Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragons' Den row Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt...
S5 E8: Is Intuitive Eating a Scam? 28.10.2024 1:21:23
Is Intuitive Eating just another diet pretending not to be? Harleigh thinks so. Follow along as we discuss the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and join the conversation. Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Follow the podcast for updates and video content Instagram...
S5 E7: Gail’s Bakery, Starbucks & The Gentrification of Food 21.10.2024 1:27:18
gentrification (noun): the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, often displacing current inhabitants in the process. Maison Martin Hot Sauce Sweet Dees UAE Podcast: Celebrating Diversity in the Hospitality Industry feat. Lorraine Copes Podcast: Science Vs. Gentrification The Guardian: The ba...
S5 E6: Why is Beyoncé Selling Whiskey? 14.10.2024 1:00:54
Celebrity endorsements are no new thing, but why are there suddenly so many alcohol brands owned and affiliated with celebs? From the mega success of George Clooney’s Casamigos, to the much anticipated Gin and Juice by Snoop & Dre, there’s a celebrity liquor collab for everyone but are they any good? Join the conversation
S5 E5: Gratuity or Guilt... Why Do We Tip in Restaurants? 07.10.2024 1:10:57
Has tipping culture got out of control? Is it the consumers responsibility to tip servers who are poorly paid? Join the conversation... Follow the podcast for updates and video content Instagram , TikTok and ...
S&S Revists: Black Food Culture in the UK 30.09.2024 1:04:16
Happy Black History Month! This is an updated revisit of our 2023 conversation on Black British cuisine. Malaika and Harleigh discuss if there is a real Black British culture and if Black British cuisine will ever be as established as Black food in the US? If Black British food doesn't evolve, will it just end up as a commemoration of our parent's home cooking? Join the conversation... Bubala, Soh...
S5 E4: African Flavours in Everyday Food feat. Kiano Moju 23.09.2024 1:27:47
International special guest alert! Joining us from California in the middle of her UK book tour for her debut 'AfriCali' is Kiano Moju. Kiano introduces us to the concept of a hamburger helper, and offers a controversial solution for solving jollof rice diaspora wars. Join the conversation... Buy Kiano Moju's debut cookbook 'AfriCali' now: https://www.kianomoju.com/africali-coo...
S5 E3: TikTok Food Culture is Getting Out of Control 16.09.2024 1:00:13
What is it with the in-car food tutorials and reviews? Since when do mums with 5 kids have time to wake up and make custom packed lunches everyday? Are these 15 pump sugar Dunkin drinks even real... TikTok food culture is getting out of hand so let's talk about it. Dzo Vietnamese Kitchen, London Xian Impression, London Raw narwhal - Inuit native food Dirty Soda Dunkin' Donuts Custom Coffee...
S5 E2: Why do we make restaurant reservations? 09.09.2024 1:17:02
What's this 'very demure, very cutesy' trend that's everywhere? - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm23zye08j4o The Economics of Everyday Things: Restaurant Reservations - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jH6UarKTZIUhmEv8kXl81?si=735ea3d6050945cc Bokitla - https://www.bokitla.com/ Hiba Express - https://www.hiba-express.co.uk/ 00:02:06:07 - Hibba Express & Bokitla 00:16:51:...
S5 E1: Can you really cook and eat like Nara Smith? 02.09.2024 1:34:39
The "trad wife" and homestead culture trend on TikTok is inspiring a growing number of people to embrace traditional homemaking skills but is it realistic? Is this trend any more than just a nostalgic throwback and what does it reveal about how we're rethinking gender roles, motherhood and the idea of "healthy" food? Love this podcast? Support us by subscribing to RELISH. b...
BONUS: 8 Tips for the Perfect Summer Feast 01.07.2024 54:19
This episode is kindly sponsored by Kahlua , the premium Mexican coffee liqueur. Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Follow the podcast for updates and video content Instagram , TikTok ...
BONUS: Who's really invited to the Juneteenth cookout? feat. KJ Kearney 17.06.2024 53:36
For this very special Juneteenth episode, Harleigh and Malaika were joined by James Beard Award winning activist, social commentator and HBCU alumni KJ Kearney. KJ breaks down the difference between THE cookout and A cookout, explains the variations in soul food across America and sets the record straight on if there raisins in the potato salad. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the...
S4 E19: The Food Travel Diaries 27.05.2024 1:17:44
Love this podcast? Support us by subscribing to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Dubai Zaytoni (Lebanese) Carna Nobu By The Beach Roka Zuma Al Baik Maine Jamaica Devon's House Bakery Juici Patties Jamaica Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome... we have news! 00:02:09 - Harleigh’s Dubai Experience 00:37:08 - Malaika’s Jamaica Exp...
S4 E18: Do you need to take vitamin supplements? 20.05.2024 1:08:32
Safiyah Mariyah @smcofood Sweet Dee's Jerk The History of Vitamins The link between Big Pharma and the supplement industry by Ann-Marie Roche Botanical Scientist exposes Kourtney Kardashian's Lemme Medichecks Blood Tests Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Follow the podcast for updates and video content ...
S4 E17: Salads - The Good, The Bad and The Caesar 19.05.2024 1:07:24
Salad Project Protein Mania: the world's new diet obsession Molly Baz Caeser Salad Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Follow the podcast for updates and video content Instagram , TikTok...
S4 E16: Your Controversial Food Opinions 29.04.2024 1:02:52
Does being a picky eater make you childish? Can a well done steak truly be as 'good' as a medium-rare? Is there any acceptable flavour to add to chocolate? Join the conversation... Listen to: Controversial Food Opinions [ Spotify | Apple ] More Controversial Food Opinions [ Spotify | Apple ] The Salad Project (UK) Sweetgreen (USA) Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: ...
S4 E15: The Ten Food Commandments 22.04.2024 1:32:56
Jay Rayner's 'Ten Food Commandments' are pretty clear, but are they in line with Harleigh & Malaika's guiding principles about food? To honour the pig is right up Harleigh's street, but Malaika has reservations about eating her beloved gelato with hands. And what does it really meant to covet thy neighbours oxen? Join the conversation food lover... Heck chicken sausages Co...
S4 E14: Cook As You Are 15.04.2024 1:15:14
Food is for everyone, and cooking should be too. As a society, have we become too focused on the aesthetic of food and forgotten the joy of cooking, eating and sharing? Lucy Dearlove's series 'Kitchens' for podcast Lecker reminds us that kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, whilst Ruby Tandoh's 'Cook As You Are' shows there is recipe for even the least vibrant ingredients...
S4 E13: The Inside Scoop on MasterChef The Professionals feat. Lauren Wilmott 08.04.2024 1:30:03
Chef Lauren Wilmott, MasterChef: The Professionals 2023 semi-finalist, shared the behind the scenes reality of the global hit show. Hear about how she thought she invented banana ketchup as a spur of the moment decision, and her thoughts on working under Jeremy Chan at Ikoyi. Join the conversation... Follow Chef Lauren Wilmott on Instagram: @cheflwilz_ Nobu, London Milk, Balham Anya Hindmar...
S4 E12: Airplane Food: Mile-High Meals 01.04.2024 1:01:43
Can an in-flight meal ever be really good? Is it worth flying premium just for the food? Malaika and Harleigh dicusss their mile high meals and more. Join the conversation... Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt Follow the podcast for updates and video content Instagram...
S&S Revisits: Good Friday Fish & The Perils of Canned Cheese 29.03.2024 58:43
Happy Easter food lovers! A time for hot cross buns (toasted of course), chocolate over indulgence and... canned cheese? This week Harleigh & Malaika revisit the 2023 Easter special and discuss their Easter experiences and traditions, with a Jamaican flare. Join the conversation... Enjoy a Caribbean Sunday Roast at Jam Shack: https://www.jamshack.co.uk/ Harleigh's Family Good Friday Esco...
S4 E11: Creating the Perfect Home Bar 25.03.2024 50:05
A mezcal margarita, the classic old fashion or an EX-presso martini all made possible for an at-home happy hour... with the right bar set up. Malaika and Harleigh discuss their personal bar collections, all the essential accessories and reminisce on a shared nostalgia of Malibu. This episode is kindly sponsored by Kahlua , the premium Mexican coffee liqueur. Chill Out Cruises, Lanzarote Broth...
S4 E10: The Beauty of Bitter Food feat. Alexina Anatole 18.03.2024 1:16:27
'Bitter' might not be a description that evokes a positive response when it comes to food, but 2021 Masterchef finalist Alexina Anatole is determined to change the perception. Her debut cookbook 'Bitter' is divided in chapters by bitter ingredient with some truly unexpected pairings for flavour balance and aims to make you a master chef of bitter cooking at home. Join the conversat...
S4 E9: The Hidden Caribbean feat. Riaz Phillips 11.03.2024 1:05:19
Special guest, Riaz Phillips, joins the conversation to dicuss his journey from corporate graduate to food documentarian and cookbook author. Harleigh and Malaika explore Riaz' use of the term 'hidden Caribbean' for his latest book East Winds, and if business owners are lazy to call their food 'caribbean' when they mean something else... Follow Riaz on Instagram Shop 'East...
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