Let Them Eat Books
letthemeatbooksLet Them Eat Books is a podcast hosted by Claire Reynolds and Colin Herd about all the food you have and haven’t tried in all the books you have and haven’t read. Leaving jammy fingerprints on book jackets, reading every last word on the back of packets, we combine the two things that make us who we are: a shared passion for the culinary and the literary! We also visit food and book locations arou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFoodBooks | |||
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In our most lenticular episode to date, Claire and Colin discuss Lentil Soup by reading poems by Zharad and Maria Sledmere, and an extract from a short story by David Toulmin.
Colin and Claire discuss texts by Jennifer Moxley and Annie Johnson in this episode devoted to rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb!
Our 31st episode celebrates the Scottish Hogmanay tradition of Black Bun, via texts by O Douglas, Robert Louis Stevenson, Gilly Pickup and Annie Boutelle.
Colin and Claire taste the traditional Venezuelan Christmas dish of Hallaca from La Bodega in the East End of Glasgow, and share texts from Adriana Bertorelli Párraga, José Rafael Pocaterra, Edwin Morgan, Tori Derricote, Ange Mlinko and Diane Suess. ... more
Claire and Colin indulge in a hearty round of wassailing in this exploration of christmas drinks. From Mulled Cider flavoured Tea, via Mulled Wine to Eggnog and the Snowball, this episode is enough to leave you needing a wee lie down. Writers discuss... more
Colin and Claire discuss the classic Dresdener Stollen, a Christmas Classic! Focusing on the German children's author Agnes Sapper, the episode also gives quite a lot of details of the history of this favourite festive treat!
Colin and Claire talk about Brussels Sprouts on today’s show in the first of three festive specials including reference to Emily Berry and Don Lee.
Clare and Colin visit Happy Meal Polish cafe in Glasgow and taste Mizeria Salad and Sour Cucumber and Rye Soups. They also talk about Bona Sforza and read two poems by Wisława Szymborska.
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I really like this podcast! It often makes me laugh, especially the innuendos and puns. It’s a good mix of reading recommendations and food talk! Colin and Claire have a good dynamic. My favourite episode so far is the Pina Colada one and the Chocolate one!
Apple Podcasts5woo piedmont
United Kingdom6 months ago - Great podcast
I love this podcast so much I feel like I’m learning so many new facts about both food and literature. It’s a fresh and fun hour of the week and I find myself going back and re listening
The best part of it is the just Colin and Claire and the banter they have. They have her eat chemistry with each other and this is shown from the back and forth they have. It feels very real and almost like you are sitting with them, with friends having a laugh.
This is a great and unique podcast that I’d re... more
Apple Podcasts5RossWilcockMediaUnited Kingdom6 months ago Let Them Eat Books has become my new favourite podcast. With everything from literary analysis to foodie adventures and hilarious tales Claire and Colin, it's got something for everyone. A great, playful and unpretentious alternative to some of the other book-related shows out there! The pair cover a huge range of literary works, ingredients and dishes. Love it!
Podchaser56 months agoanniejohnson199919
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Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #145 | Ireland/Arts |
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