Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer

Sep 25, 2024

Rukmini Iyer, author of the best-selling 'Roasting Tin' cookbooks, brings her culinary expertise to the conversation. They tackle humorous parenting anecdotes and children’s food quirks while debating the merits of poppadoms versus bread. Rukmini shares insights from her new book, 'The Green Cookbook', and delves into the creative process behind food styling on film sets. The episode is filled with lighthearted banter about fried food fantasies, imaginative drinks, and the joy of culinary creativity.

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Quick takeaways

Rukmini Iyer discusses her new cookbook 'The Green Cookbook', highlighting easy and accessible plant-based recipes for busy lifestyles.

The episode emphasizes the growing trend towards plant-based cooking, showcasing how vegetarian dishes can be delicious and satisfying.

Humor and engaging anecdotes from Harriet Kemsley and Rukmini Iyer create a relatable atmosphere that celebrates the joy of cooking.

Deep dives

Harriet Kemsley's Tour and New Show

Harriet Kemsley is currently on tour in the UK with her new show titled 'Everything Always Works Out for Me,' reflecting on the chaos she faced the previous year. Her optimism amid difficulties has resonated with fans, and she invites audiences to join her for an evening of humor and storytelling. The tour includes various cities such as Reading, Stockton, and Newcastle, offering a chance to engage with her experiences up close. Tickets for the shows can be purchased through her official website.

Intro

2min

Marketing Mishaps and Game Day Tips

2min

Culinary Conversations and Comedic Capers

19min

Bread vs. Poppadoms: A Culinary Debate

4min

Shellfish and Savings

7min

Fried Food Fantasies

16min

Behind the Scenes of Food Styling in Film

5min

Whimsical Culinary Dreams

10min

Food, Fun, and Fall Deals

3min

Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?'

Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green Cookbook’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Rukmini on Instagram and Twitter @missminifer

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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