Interviews with people doing great things in food
Meet Meredith from Food At Heart (yes me!): guest Food At Heart interview with Obby
I was very honoured to recently be interviewed by Obby, as I'm one of the teachers who lists events on their site. I've included a portion of the interview here with a link to the full article at the end if you'd like to read more... Hi, Meredith! Great to talk...
Tasha Marks from AVM Curiosities: blending food, art & flavour
I recently met Tasha Marks of AVM Curiosities as she was standing next to a table of aphrodisiacs explaining that potatoes were once seen as a potent love enhancing food. I knew at that point that I wanted to share her story on my podcast. Tasha and I caught up last...
Toast Ale: no crumbs left behind
Did you know that 44% of all bread produced in the UK is thrown away? Shocking, right? That's exactly what Tristram Stuart of the food waste charity Feedback thought. It was from this that the idea for Toast Ale was born. My latest creATE Sessions podcast is an...
Lynn Hill of Clandestine Cake Club: having her cake and eating it
I was very lucky to meet Lynn Hill, founder of Clandestine Cake Club, at the recent Squire’s Kitchen Exhibition. She was tucked away in a room full of beautifully decorated cakes that were part of a special Clandestine Cake Club competition. I wanted to share her...
Life after MasterChef with Tony Rodd – and it’s a busy one
Ever wondered what happens to all those talented MasterChef contestants after the cameras switch off? I caught up with Tony Rodd, finalist in MasterChef 2015, to find out what happened next. And the answer is, a lot.
Find out why freezing is cool with Rosalind Rathouse of Cookery School
Meet Rosalind Rathouse, the founder of Cookery School in London. Rosalind grew up in South Africa, but has a long history with London. She has built up Cookery School based on core values of sustainability and teaching skills for everyday cooking.
Discussing the power of zabaglione with Valentina Harris
Meet Italian food and cookery expert Valentina Harris. She discusses her on-the-move upbringing, the roots of her passion for food and the power of zabaglione.
Talking live fire, salt rubs and top quality steak with Mat of Meatopia
Discover what makes great steak and get the lowdown on this year’s Meatopia, the ultimate celebration of meat.
The best job in the world? Meet Jennifer Earle of Chocolate Ecstasy Tours
Jennifer Earle, founder of Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, is a genuine chocolate expert whose love of chocolate started many years ago when she was growing up in Australia. Jennifer has consulted for a number of chocolate companies and is a judge for the International...