Podcast Episodes

Capers!

Episode 293

Today, Yumi is still sore of throat and there's an alarming revelation about the waste of money that is cough medicine!

But Simon has energy around the delicious ingredient - CAPERS.

What the heck are …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

MEAL PLANNING! (to save time, promise)

Episode 292

As we near our 300th episode, Simon and I review our reasons for doing a food podcast.

Is it because we love the sound of our own voices?

Not so much! (Maybe!)

It's because even the BEST cooks struggl…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ginger and Turmeric SHOTS for that cold

Episode 291

The science does NOT back turmeric as anything other than a brightly coloured tuber... but having it with ginger in SHOT form can certainly enliven the feeling in the back of your throat, make you fe…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

It's a celebration of *wait for it* ... GREY FOOD

Episode 290

It's true that we "eat with our eyes".

Most cooks consider the appeal of contrasting (and bright) colours when putting together a meal.

Simon gets deep today, asking, "Is there a place for grey food?"…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Eggplant Fail!

Episode 289

We can't nail every meal!

Especially when we're cooking in someone else's kitchen!

On today's episode, Yumi and Simon both get pod therapy about their most recent disasters, and Simon does a do-over on…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Rocket Pear Salad - Rejigged for the Weather!

Episode 288

All green, raw food does not have to flee from your kitchen just because it's cold.

Yes, the weather definitely affects what you feel like eating but salad can still comfort and nurture you even when …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Prime Minister's Award... for Banana Bread?

Episode 287

Yes, it's been a big and exciting couple of days for Stynes with her book with Dr Melissa Kang 'WELCOME TO SEX' being nominated for a Prime Minister's Literary Award... but we WILL talk about food.

Y…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

SUPER IBIZA RECOVERY POTATOES!

Episode 286

There are NO MORE EXCUSES if your roasted potatoes aren't perfect!

Also, why is Yumi laughing so hard she has tears?

It's all about this guy who went viral for his potatoes.

THIS RECIPE IS YUMI'S VERSI…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Sally in Peckham!

Episode 285

Freshly returned from his old stomping grounds in London, Simon is full of fresh inspiration and ideas.

One of the places he's loved in the past is the legendary Peckham produce store, Persepolis. We…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ginger Tea to soothe your cough

Episode 284

You're in the minority if a lurgie hasn't waylaid you this past month!

Here's a ginger tea to heal your roughed-up throat.

Cook up 15g ginger, grated in 500ml water.

While it's warming, make a slurry of…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago