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Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith

Gilly Smith
Food Writing
Food Culture
Roman Cuisine
Testaccio
Community
Mediterranean Diet
Food Identity
Cucina Romana
Gelato
Italian Language
Culinary Traditions
Guardian Feast
Fried Foods
Italian Cooking
Pasta
Mental Health
Blue Zones
Healthy Eating
Korea
Amuse Bouche

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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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

We first met Karen last year when she explained how to arm women with the information we need to dodge the drug industry, understand how food heals and to live i... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Newby
Nutritional therapist and author of The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook
Episode: Karen Newby: The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook
Tamara Schiopu
Author and farm manager at Tolhurst Organics
Tolhurst Organics
Episode: Tamara Schiopu: My Vegan Farm Food
Ixta Belfrage
Former Ottolenghi food writer and chef
Episode: Ixta Belfrage: Fusao
Tim Siadatan
Co-founder of Padella and Trullo restaurants, chef, and author
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Episode: Tim Siadatan: Padella
Tara Wigley
Food writer known for her rhyming culinary confusions
Ottolenghi
Episode: Tara Wigley: How The Cookie Crumbles
Chris Newens
Winner of the 2024 Jane Grigson Trust Award for Best Debut Food Writer.
Profile Books
Episode: Chris Newens: Cooking the Books Live from Paris
Mandy Yin
Malaysian restaurateur and award-winning author of Sambal Shiok and Simply Malaysian.
Sambal Shiok
Episode: Mandy Yin: Simply Malaysian
Gilly Basan
Anthropologist and food journalist focused on cultural food experiences
Episode: Ghillie Basan: Food Whisky Life
Felicity Spector
Channel 4 news writer, social media food influencer, and author
Episode: Felicity Spector: Bread and War

Host

Gilly Smith
Host known for her deep insights into food culture and literature, Gilly Smith connects her guests' culinary narratives to broader societal themes such as sustainability and identity.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • A favorite

    One of my favorite podcasts! Gilly does a fantastic job of getting to the heart of inspiration with the world’s latest cookbook authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cami2224
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Gilly is so knowledgeable and engaging and brings out really warm intimate stories from her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wenamaroo
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I have learned so much from Gilly’s podcast, which is simultaneously entertaining and insightful. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ceeceebee31
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great listening

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennyAtherton
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Blows away the winter blues !

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo from Hove
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Gilly is exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging, bringing out warm, intimate stories from her guests.
The host's warm and disarming interview style allows people to express their culinary passions fully, compelling listeners to engage in meaningful discussions about food and society.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and entertaining nature of the conversations, learning something new with each episode.

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Tim Siadatan: Padella
Q: How do you keep Padella's integrity while managing costs?
By sticking to our vision and refusing to cut corners, even in challenging economic times.
Tim Siadatan: Padella
Q: What does iconic mean to you?
Iconic is about telling a story that goes beyond just food on a plate; it reflects cultural significance.
Sami Tamimi: Boustany
Q: How would your mother feel about Boustany being a vegetarian representation of Palestinian food?
It reflects the traditional aspect of Palestinian food, which is predominantly vegetarian.
Sami Tamimi: Boustany
Q: How does it feel to be somebody who has adopted another food culture and filled it with your own food memories?
It is a way of life and a way to share the colorful aspects of the Palestinian heritage.
Felicity Spector: Bread and War
Q: Tell us about the mobile bakery project in Ukraine.
Spector discusses how the mobile bakery was initiated as a project to provide bread to local charities and how it exemplifies community spirit and resilience.

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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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Recent guests on Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith include:

1. Karen Newby
2. Tamara Schiopu
3. Ixta Belfrage
4. Tim Siadatan
5. Tara Wigley
6. Chris Newens
7. Mandy Yin
8. Gilly Basan

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