Nicholas Saunders
counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread knowledge
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Aug 9, 2024 • 50min
Best of 2024 … so far: Hippy, capitalist, guru, grocer: the forgotten genius who changed British food
Nicholas Saunders, a counterculture pioneer, transformed British food with his innovative ideas and dedication to quality. He juggled his hippie ideals with capitalist ventures in 1970s London, influencing the culinary scene profoundly. Saunders revived traditional British culinary practices, navigating from engineering to the vibrant counterculture. His legacy includes fostering community-driven ethical businesses like Monmouth Coffee, and redefining the standards of authenticity and quality in British food culture, particularly through Neal's Yard.
Feb 12, 2024 • 48min
Hippy, capitalist, guru, grocer: the forgotten genius who changed British food
Nicholas Saunders, counterculture pioneer, changed British food. Explores his impact on London in the 1970s. Discusses his self-published guidebook, resourcefulness in buying a warehouse, and Anita Leroy's involvement in the coffee business. Explores Neil Saunders' dairy adventure and handover. Reflects on the transformation of British food culture through Neil's Yard Dairy and Monmouth Coffee. Reveals Nicholas Saunders as the genius behind the bubble-blowing building in Chelsea.
