The Maddams-cast - all about food, foraging, people and the planet.

Tim would like to change the world by ending food poverty, making food retail a not for profit sector and bringing back rotational farming. He would like to have as his cookery book - Fresh and easy by Jane Hornby, drinking a glass of dry white wine and he has nominated Adam Henson to join the Podcast.  As ever, thanks for the music use go to Purple Planet . You can find out all about the country...

This months chat is with old friend and former colleague Steven Lamb, curing and smoking impresario and one of the nicest fellows I have had the pleasure to encounter. Massive thanks to Steve for his time and sharing his passion, you can find out all about Steven on his web pages over at https://www.stevenlamb.net   Thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com  for the music.

Huge thanks as ever to https://www.purple-planet.com  for the music.  To find out more about Jonathan's lovely Norfolk Gin visit http://www.norfolkgin.co.uk/   Jonathan would like to drink a glass of Henry Westons cider from Hereford whilst making a dish of Lamb Korma from "A feast of Floyd" by the legendary Keith Floyd - and who can blame him?

Oliver and I talk trout, water shortages, localism and a little bit about all sorts of food production considerations.      Thanks as ever to Purple Planet music.

Jane Steward is on a mission to re introduce the archaic Medlar fruit to the kitchens of Britain - and she has some other great things to talk about to. As ever thanks to Purple Planet  for the music, you can find out all about Jane and her Meddling over at Eastgate Larder  and the lovely wine she has recommended as her desert island drink is from here Flint Vinyard

You can find out more about Sarah's Fab pies at Why not put jelly in?  Sarah spoke eloquently about an mis trust of fussy eaters, a growing unease with the shooting "Industry" and a now vanquished fear of pressure cookers. The book Sarah chose was French Provincial cooking bu the brilliant Elizabeth David and she would be delighted to sip a cup of tea whilst turning the pages. 

As ever, thanks to Purple Planet  for the music. Huge thanks to Tim from Macarons and more  for coming the Podcast. He was joined at one point by an angry Darlek - an audio issue I was not able to fix, but its only for a minute. Enjoy - and note we are moving to a monthly or bi weekly schedule henceforth. 

Alex brilliantly puts across his points and tolerated my interruptions for this technically tricky recording, and what great points they are!  Thanks as ever to  Purple Planet Alex chose  This classic  as his book and would like to drink a white Burgundy, and he has nominated Tim Kinnaird to come on the cast.  

Brilliant banter and straight shooting thoughtfulness from Lisa - I cannot wait until we meet in person for some foraging fun and games. Lisa would like to drink a Pine Martini whilst reading  Wild fermentation HUGE thanks to Lisa for coming on the Maddams Cast - Inspirational chat!  Music as usual is thanks to  Purple Planet  

Thanks as usual to  Purple planet  for the music. You can find out all about Stroud Brewery  here  and here is  https://amzn.to/3iuPbng  Alas, Palm wine is not available in the real sense that Greg describes here in the uk.

Huge thanks to Sabine for joining in from Germany! Thanks as ever to  Purple Planet  . You can find more about Sabine via her insta feed  Here  the lovely wine she talks about is  Wine maker  and the book she recommends is the lovely  Sugar club

Thanks to  Purple Planet  for the music. Huge thanks to Dhruv Baker at  Tempus  for coming along and having a chat. Dhruv chose  Nose to tail  and would like to drink an Old Fashioned.

Technical issues with the remote audio have caused problems with this one, but, it is still more than worth a listen! Music by  Purple planet . Andy chose this book  Clare Macdonald  and he would like to drink Devon Farmhouse cider - you can find out more about what he is up to via  https://themeatboxcompany.co.uk  

A foodie chin-wag with this legend of the culinary scene results in a few laughs and some interesting points of view, Tasmania sounds like paradise, take me there now! You can find out all about Analiese here :  Insta  The book she recommends is  Essential Cuisine Drink of choice is  Substance

Great chat from my old mate Mark. Lots covered in this one... and an appearance form the angry  Corona duck too.....  Music by https://www.purple-planet.com  More about Mark  https://www.otterfarm.co.uk  Mark's latest release Soar   Link to book 

All the way from Australia Nonie tells us a little about how she ended up baking the best bread in the Southern Hemisphere and why it contains no gluten. Music via  Purple Planet Music  Nonie's website  Nonie's food   Book of the week  Gather  

Hillarious, thoughtful and honest - George Egg, being brilliant.  Music by  Purple Planet More about George  George Egg George's book of choice  Cuisine bon Marche

The very knowledgeable founder fo WeFiFo talks to me about food, books, farming and so much more - this lively and informative chat will inform, amuse and give you pause for thought. Music is via Purple Planet - a great project well worth a look :  purple planet .com You can find out more about Seni's project WeFiFo at    WeFoFo