
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 | 322 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week we’re with the prince of plants, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his High Fibre Heroes.
Hugh and Gilly have been talking about the national diet for years on this show and before it was even born. They both campaign with the Food Foundatio... more
This week, we’re back at Patio in Brighton for Cooking the Books Live with Tim Anderson and his latest book, JapanEasy Kitchen
In front of a live audience, we find out about the nine magical Japanese pantry staples which Tim says can transform anythi... more
This week, we’re looking in depth at the shortlists in the food categories at the Fortnum and Mason Awards with Marie Mitchell, one of the judges and last year’s award winner for her debut cookery book, Kin.
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This week, we’re off to Lebanon via Reigate with the man behind Comptoir Libanais and Yalla Yalla, Jad Youssef.
Lebnani is Jad’s debut cookbook that's all about the Lebanon of his childhood, the rituals and traditions of the food from his homeland t... more
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I love this podcast. Amazing guests and informative. I have one criticism which is the host falls into a whisper. Need to stop that.
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!
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A thoughtful conversations-focused show where host Gilly Smith guides conversations with prominent cookbook authors, food writers, and culinary historians through four “food moments” from each guest's latest work. Episodes explore how food intersects with culture, identity, memory, sustainability, and everyday life, often weaving in travel, migration, and regional cuisines. The tone is warm and collaborative, with guests ranging from memoirists to scholars, and the host frequently draws on storytelling to connect recipes to broader social and environmental themes. A standout aspect is the way book-focused discussions are anchored in personal narratives and cultural context, helping listeners see food writing as a lens on life, identity, and... more
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Recent guests on Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith include:
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2. Marie Mitchell
3. Jad Youssef
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5. Shivi Ramoutar
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