For curious food lovers everywhere, jump onboard for a trip to discover the wonders of our simplest ingredients and to the furthest reaches of culinary imagination.
93: The Wonders of Irish Cooking with Anna Haugh
Apr 29, 2022
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Jay and James are joined by the delightful owner of Myrtle restaurant and Irish cooking Queen, Chef Anna Haugh, for an insightful chat into everything from the perfect ingredients in an Irish stew to spotting rancid butter in Michelin Starred restaurants and finding joy in cooking wherever you grow up. Dive in for a wonderful trip to the cooking delights of the emerald isle.
92: The Chef Hall of Fame - New York Edition
Apr 04, 2022
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This week the guys take a trip to New York to put forward their first suggested entrant for their new 'Chef Hall of Fame'. Stepping back to the glory days of the city to explore one of the most glamorous restaurants in the world and its charismatic head chef Charles Ranhofer. From inventing new dishes to hosting the famous and powerful of the time, he's a fascinating character with a big story in an amazing town.
91: The Most Extraordinary Food Experiences in the World (well some of them anyway)
Mar 28, 2022
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This week the guys are again joined by Marc Meltonville as they take a trip inside some of the most remarkable food experiences they've be lucky enough to have. From the depths of the rainforest to the middle of the ocean, the top of mountains to inside royal palaces, this is a trip into the amazing breadth and wonder that food can bring.
90: Mind Your Tudor Manners - How Not to Annoy Henry the 8th
Mar 21, 2022
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Sit up straight on the podcast this week, as the guys are getting a lesson in historical table manners from expert Marc Meltonville. Learning how to eat 'properly' at the table of Henry the 8th. From the origins of 'keeping elbows off the table' to the importance of not farting the 'wrong way', this is how to fit in when hanging out at the royal palace. So grab your napkin and best serving knife and take a seat for a lesson in manners, Tudor style.
89: The Devil Wears Papaya! Secrets of the Food Magazine World
Mar 14, 2022
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Delve inside the world of food magazine magic on the pod this week, as the guys are joined by one of Britain's most respected and talented food magazine editors, to explore how she transforms food from the plate to the pages of a magazine. From the tricks used on photographing the food to how they select the stories that grab your attention, how they spot trends to the best way to deal with complaints. Plus Jay and James are presented with another terrible food TV idea.
88: Is This The End of the Celebrity Chef?
Mar 07, 2022
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This week Jay and James chart the rise and fall of the celebrity chef, from the very first to possibly the last, in a bid to answer the question, is the time of the celeb chef over? Along the way they will discover the selling power of the big cookery names over the years, how some of the best have fallen away and what the next wave of celeb cooks might look like. They also celebrate their 100th episode by looking into James' new gig on local radio and ahead to future shows. So grab your autograph book and jump in for some celebrity chef adventures.
87: The Oldest Cookbook in the World + Dinner with Darwin
Feb 28, 2022
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The guys welcome in historian Marc Meltonville to delve inside the oldest cookbook in the English language, exploring the recipes and ideas from 1390, including medieval salads that will surprise you and a meat dish that will shock you. Plus they invite in Darwin and Galileo to try and win a spot at their dream dinner party.
86: How to Start Your Own Vineyard + Secrets of English Wine with Wine Masters Susie and Peter
Feb 21, 2022
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Jay and James are joined by the delightful 'First Couple' of wine, Master of Wine Susie and Peter, to discuss everything from the amazing explosion in English wine producers to the nostalgic Blue Nun and Babycham brands. Plus they'll be exploring what it takes to start your own vineyard (clue you'll need some cash!) and how you become a master of wine. So grab your glass for a journey to the centre of wine.
85: Mexican Food Magic + Inside the Billion Pound Hotel and Cooking for the Queen
Feb 14, 2022
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This week the guys are joined by the fabulous Chef Fernando Stovell, Mexican cooking genius and host of Master Chef Mexico, to explore all the hidden secrets of Mexican food. From using ants, worms and crickets to using lava cooking implements and top tips on chilli selection, it is a delicious delve into a rich and delightful cuisine. Plus Fernando will be revealing what it's like to cook for the Queen and other heads of state and celebrates and James will be taking us on an exclusive trip inside the new Dubai Billion Pound hotel he is helping build a restaurant inside. So grab your sombrero for a journey to the centre of Mexican food.
84: The Unexpected Origins of American's Food + Why Weightlifters Need to Eat More Bugs
Feb 07, 2022
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Grab your baseball hats, we're heading to America! Jay and James are joined by Frank Clark, Master of Historic Food at Colonial Williamsburg, the incredible living history town that's more like WestWorld than a museum, to explore the beginnings of American food. From the hidden influence of Africa to the impact of British gentlemen and grumpy French chefs, it's an unexpected journey back to a time we know so little about. Plus they'll be exploring new discoveries about Panda's eating habits and revealing how weightlifters really should be eating more bugs.
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