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Special Postbag Edition #4
Season 7 Episode 13
It’s the end of season seven, so it is time for the traditional special postbag edition of the podcast. Much is covered: feminist dining tables, 17th…
1 year, 10 months ago
Historical Cookery with Jay Reifel
Season 7 Episode 12
Today I am talking with chef Jay Reifel who specialises in cooking historical food. He has co-written a beautiful book with collaborator Victoria Fle…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ormskirk Gingerbread with Anouska Lewis
Season 7 Episode 11
Niche topic alert! Today I am
talking to Anouska Lewis about Ormskirk Gingerbread.
Anouska is the writer and presenter
of the BBC Sounds podcast Hometow…
1 year, 11 months ago
The History of Food Waste & Preservation with Eleanor Barnett
Season 7 Episode 10
Today I am talking to Eleanor Barnett about the history of food waste and preservation.
Eleanor has written a fantastic book about the history of how …
1 year, 11 months ago
The Scottish Salt Industry with Joanna Hambly, Aaron Allen & Ed Bethune
Season 7 Episode 9
Today I am talking to three guests about the Scottish Salt Industry – returning guest Aaron Allen, and also Joanne Hambly and Ed Bethune
In today’s mo…
2 years ago
Stuffed with Pen Vogler
Season 7 Episode 8
In today’s episode, I am talking with author and food historian Pen Vogler about her book Stuffed: A History of Good Food and Hard Times in Britain w…
2 years ago
The Leeds Symposium on Food History & Traditions with Ivan Day
Season 7 Episode 7
In today’s episode, I am talking with renowned food historian, chef and confectioner Ivan Day.
The 38th Leeds Food Symposium of Food History and Tradi…
2 years, 1 month ago
BONUS EPISODE: 'A is for Apple' with Sam Bilton, Neil Buttery & Alessandra Pino
Season 7 Episode 7
This bonus episode is in fact a pilot for a new podcast show I have made with Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino.
Enjoy!
In the very first episode, Neil i…
2 years, 1 month ago
Medieval Meals & Manners with Danièle Cybulskie
Season 7 Episode 6
In today’s episode, I am talking with medieval historian Danièle Cybulskie – also known as the 5-Minute Medievalist – about table manners in the Midd…
2 years, 2 months ago
Spices with Ian Anderson
Season 7 Episode 5
In today’s episode, I am talking with Ian Anderson who has written a fantastic book published by the History Press called The History and Natural His…
2 years, 2 months ago