Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Gillian Anderson
Oct 8, 2025
Gillian Anderson, the award-winning star of 'The X-Files' and 'Sex Education,' joins the conversation as a passionate foodie and entrepreneur behind the non-alcoholic drink brand G Spot. She shares her journey into creating her caffeine-free beverage line and reveals quirky food habits, including her family’s love for cooking and unique food combos like sparkling apple-water. Gillian discusses her favorite meals, including a Thanksgiving feast and a charming family tradition of green glass jello. She also hints at her upcoming projects in film and television.
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Simplify Weeknight Cooking For Kids
- Cook simple, balanced meals for children focusing on a protein and vegetables each night.
- Use semi-prepared items (like quality frozen curries) to save time while improving over jarred options with coconut milk or cream.
Apple Juice + Sparkling Water Habit
- Gillian prefers sparkling drinks with an apple-juice base and often mixes them half-and-half or heavier on water depending on the meal.
- She treats those mixes as ritualistic comfort despite wondering about dental and gut impacts.
Build Thanksgiving Around Sides
- For a hearty celebratory main, assemble a single big centrepiece (turkey) and focus on multiple complementary sides.
- Include roast potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, stuffing variations, greens, and good gravy to balance richness.