Elis James, co-host of The Socially Distant Sports Bar and Oh What A Time podcasts, joins Ed Gamble and James Acaster for a live episode at the Royal Albert Hall. They discuss enthusiastic eating, sausages, dream restaurant choices, trying a 16 pound coffee, beer collaborations, and clubbing experiences.
Alice James loves pickled ginger and always asks for extra when ordering sushi.
Alice James prefers their seabass to be perfectly cooked, accompanied by a small portion of spinach and green beans seasoned with nutmeg.
Alice James is a coffee aficionado and enjoys high-quality Panamanian gisha beans brewed using the V60 method.
Deep dives
Dream Starter: Salmon Sashimi with Ginger
The dream starter is salmon sashimi with ginger. The guest, Alice James, absolutely loves pickled ginger and always asks for extra when ordering sushi. They have a deep love for ginger and find it incredibly enjoyable and satisfying. They even mention how they order around 25 packets of pickled ginger at a time.
Dream Main Course: Seabass with Steamed Spinach and Green Beans
The dream main course is seabass accompanied by steamed spinach and green beans. Alice James expresses their love for greens and their enjoyment of dishes like spinach and cabbage. They mention how they prefer their seabass to be perfectly cooked, accompanied by a small portion of spinach and green beans seasoned with nutmeg.
Dream Drink: V60 Homebrew Coffee with a Can of Grosch and a Pint of Ribena
The dream drink is a V60 homebrew coffee made with high-quality Panamanian gisha beans. Alice James is a self-proclaimed coffee aficionado and mentions their love for a specific coffee-based YouTuber, James Hoffman. They also mention their enjoyment of Grosch beer and their collaboration with a brewery for a rhubarb crumble and custard flavored beer. They wash down their coffee and beer with a pint of Ribena.
Childhood food memories and favorite dishes
In this podcast episode, the hosts share childhood food memories and discuss their favorite dishes. They reminisce about their early experiences with different flavors and spices, such as starting with ginger biscuits and progressing to English mustard. They also talk about their love for sausages and the joy they bring. They mention their preferences for dishes like steak, sea bass, and spaghetti bolognese. Additionally, they mention their fondness for Little Chef's Mississippi Mud Cake as their dream dessert.
Personal connections and experiences with food
The hosts discuss their personal connections and experiences with various food items. They mention specific brands and styles of food that they enjoy, such as Elveden Estate Salmon Sausages, Tesco's crusty French bread from 1983, and Little Chef's Mississippi Mud Cake. They also mention their preferences for specific condiments, drinks, and side dishes that complement their meals. The hosts engage in light-hearted banter and share humorous anecdotes about their relationship with food.
