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Pasta Grannies

Vicky Bennison
Pasta
Italian Cuisine
Cooking Techniques
Pasta Grannies
Bigoli Con Salsa
Chickpeas
Italy
Caterina
Middle Eastern Food
Lebanese Cuisine
Mediterranean Cuisine
Mushrooms
Cookbooks
Macaroni With Lamb Ragu
Aubergine Lasagna
Family Traditions
Food Pairing
Veneto
Cappellacci Di Zucca
Culinary Heritage

The Pasta Grannies podcast is hosted by Vicky Bennison, creator of the successful YouTube Channel, Pasta Grannies! In her videos, she travels Italy collecting real Italian grandmothers to share their delicious, traditional cooking with you.

This brand-new podcast will pay homage to these wonderful nonnas and their recipes.

Each week, Vicky will be joined by a well-known guest who will choose the... more

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Latest Episodes

Happy Holidays from the Pasta Grannies team! This is the last podcast episode of Season 1. Thank you for listening and we will return with a brand new Season 2 of the podcast in 2025.

In this special Holiday episode, we went to visit Canadian-born c... more

On the penultimate episode of Season 1 of the Pasta Grannies podcast, we have the lovely Rosie Mackean (aka RosieMackeanPastaQueen on Instagram!) as our guest. She is a trained chef, food stylist, home economist and recipe developer. After spending t... more

The Alberti Twins aka Double Trouble, John and Tony, are TV chefs, ex-dating show reality TV contestants, food content creators and have just released their second cookbook ‘Irresistibly Italian: Cooking Through the Seasons’. They grew up in Manchest... more

Anissa Helou is a chef and food writer with so many highly renowned cookbooks under her belt, it's hard to keep count! She was born in Beirut to a Syrian father and a Lebanese mother. At 21-years-old, she moved to London and became an expert in antiq... more

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Recent Guests

Rosie Mackean
Food lover, trained chef, recipe writer, and author of 'Good Time Cooking'
Episode: Rosie Mackean makes Leondina's Cappelletti with Speck
John Alberti
TV chef and author, known for his Italian cooking
Alberti Twins
Episode: The Alberti Twins make Neda and Renata's Lunghetti Pasta
Tony Alberti
TV chef and author, known for his Italian cooking
Alberti Twins
Episode: The Alberti Twins make Neda and Renata's Lunghetti Pasta
Anissa Helou
A renowned cookery writer and expert on Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cuisines
Episode: Anissa Helou makes Maria and Rosaria's 'Ciceri e Tria' or chickpeas and pasta
Ben Lippett
Chef, food writer, and creator of hot honey brand Dr. Sting's Hot Honey.
Dinner by Ben
Episode: Ben Lippett makes Vanda's Pumpkin Cappellacci
Luca Dusi
Wine maestro and owner of Passione Vino
Passione Vino
Episode: Luca Dusi makes Osanna's Bigoli con Salsa
Angelo Coassin
A passionate Italian cook, dancer and actor, known for his Instagram Cooking With Bello
Cooking With Bello
Episode: Angelo Coassin makes Isolina's Gnocchi with Pesto
Chetna Makan
A wonderful cook inspired by her upbringing in Central India
Episode: Chetna Makan makes Caterina's aubergine 'lasagne'
Jordon Ezra King
Chef and food influencer
Self-employed
Episode: Jordon Ezra King makes Angela's Maccheroni

Host

Vicky Bennison
Vicky Bennison is the host and creator of the Pasta Grannies podcast, well-known for her engaging personality and expertise in traditional Italian cooking. She brings passion for food and storytelling into each episode, connecting her audience with the culinary heritage of Italian grandmothers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Like cooking with friends!

    Feel like I’m there in the kitchen chatting away with Vicky and her guest! Comforting and interesting and inspires me to cook something delicious for that evening’s dinner! Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willgoodi
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A welcome relief from a harsh world.

    I love the YouTube videos. I listen to more current affairs and geopolitics podcasts than is good for me so this find is a godsend. Looking forward to having a look for this week's recipe on YouTube later.

    😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT1964
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Fabulous foodie chat

    A warm hug of a podcast! Fabulous foodie chat underpinned by a serious level of knowledge & love of food!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoRing77
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • That tune!

    Feel so happy every time I hear that jaunty tune - followed by the lovely VB voice! Looking forward to episode 1 🤩

    Judy Jooks episode is riveting! Had to stop what I was doing to pay full attention!! Congrats Vicky

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fleurcowgill
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the blend of entertainment and education, highlighting the knowledge and passion for food shared by guests.
Positive sentiments around the emotional connections made through culinary conversations, resonating with listeners wanting to connect with their own family traditions.
Listeners express that the podcast feels like a warm and friendly cooking experience, inviting them into the kitchen for intimate conversations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#244
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#40
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#113
France/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#99
Chile/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#163
Israel/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#169
Belgium/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Anissa Helou makes Maria and Rosaria's 'Ciceri e Tria' or chickpeas and pasta
Q: Is there a light bulb moment when you decided to pivot to food or was it?
No, it happened by chance really. Because I was going to write a book about collecting the way I had collected with limited means.
Anissa Helou makes Maria and Rosaria's 'Ciceri e Tria' or chickpeas and pasta
Q: Do you have a favorite ingredient?
Olive oil, Sicilian olive oil, of course. I love Sicilian olive oil.
Anissa Helou makes Maria and Rosaria's 'Ciceri e Tria' or chickpeas and pasta
Q: What was your experience at Sotheby's like? Has that sort of inspired your... Still a passion of yours? Art?
Not really. I mean, I was in the art world for 20 years, and I loved working for Sotheby's, but I didn't like, I mean, and they were not corporate in those days.
Rosie Mackean makes Leondina's Cappelletti with Speck
Q: What ravioli filling would you consider taboo but delicious?
Rosie mentions potato ravioli as taboo yet delicious.
Rosie Mackean makes Leondina's Cappelletti with Speck
Q: What is your favorite pasta to make?
Rosie's favorite pasta is Linguine Aglio Olio and Anchovies.

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Each episode features a renowned guest selecting a beloved recipe from a collection of traditional Italian dishes, often passed down through generations. As they cook together, guests share personal stories, culinary techniques, and insights about their backgrounds, creating an engaging and lively atmosphere. The discussions often revolve around the significance of family traditions in cooking, the emotional connections tied to food, and the importance of preserving culinary heritage. The podcast presents a wholesome blend of cooking, heartfelt conversation, and an exploration of the cultural narratives that accompany traditional Italian recipes, making it a delightful experience for food enthusiasts and home cooks alike.

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What guests have appeared on Pasta Grannies?

Recent guests on Pasta Grannies include:

1. Rosie Mackean
2. John Alberti
3. Tony Alberti
4. Anissa Helou
5. Ben Lippett
6. Luca Dusi
7. Angelo Coassin
8. Chetna Makan

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