
Cooking the Books is about all of life through the prism of food, from climate change to culture and politics to people. It's for foodie book lovers who want to hear something more profound about the way we live, making the link between delicious food and the impact of food production on the land, all through four food moments from the books of our favourite food writers.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 295 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week, we’re celebrating 25 years of great British cooking with chef patron of The Sportsman and former punk, Stephen Harris.
He’s the chef who put “cuisine de terroir” on the map, hyperlocally sourcing the foods from the land that have been t... more
This week, we’re with Anna Ansari, the American-Iranian author of Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing.
We meet at Helm Gallery in Brighton’s North Laine, in front of a live audience which includes members of the Network of... more
This week, we’re with Sarah Bentley, the brains behind Made in Hackney, and its brand new cookbook We Cook Plants.
Made in Hackney is a charity founded 13 years ago by Sarah which teaches thousands the skills to cook with plants for survival, joy, a... more
This week, we’re revisiting The Natural Menopause Method with nutritionist, Karen Newby
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One of my favorite podcasts! Gilly does a fantastic job of getting to the heart of inspiration with the world’s latest cookbook authors.
Gilly is so knowledgeable and engaging and brings out really warm intimate stories from her guests.
I have learned so much from Gilly’s podcast, which is simultaneously entertaining and insightful. Highly recommend!
Such a great podcast for foodies and non-foodies alike. I learn something new every time. Gilly has a wonderful open approach and the conversations flow really well. I love it!
Loving these podcasts. Gilly Smith always gets under the skin of the authors and brings the book to life. Fascinating stories from all over the world.
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Explored through a lens of food, this podcast intricately intertwines culinary arts with profound cultural and societal conversations. By featuring prominent food writers, chefs, and experts, it highlights themes such as climate change, cultural identity, and the philosophies surrounding food production. Each episode delves into guests' personal narratives and their four selected transformative food moments from their latest books, demonstrating how food is a vital connector of stories and essential to understanding human experiences. The discussions not only celebrate gastronomy but also examine the powerful implications of our food choices on the planet and our lives, making it appealing to those who appreciate deep and impactful conversa... more
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