olive
Immediate Media
Want to stay ahead of the latest food trends and be top of your game in the kitchen? The olive podcast is your essential guide to everything new and exciting in food, drink, eating out, travel, and wellbeing. Consider it the perfect soundtrack to your cooking. Hosted by olive magazine’s Deputy Editor Janine Ratcliffe, each episode takes you on a journey as chefs, writers, producers and characters from the food world share stories, top tips and exclusive insider advice, covering everything from must-try ingredients and cooking techniques to the hottest global travel spots and ways to improve your health and wellbeing.Each week, discover the latest food trends, explore the cultural significance of iconic dishes, and learn the secrets behind mastering everything from wok cooking to fermentation. Whether you’re looking to elevate your BBQ game, explore regional cuisines, or become a cocktail connoisseur, we’ve got you covered.The olive magazine podcast is brought to you by the food- and drink-obsessed olive magazine team… welcome to the club! Help us understand how the Olive podcast fits into your life by taking part in our latest research.SURVEY LINK:https://immediateinsiders.com/uc/admin/a1cd/?a=1&b=4
Episodes
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Apr 30, 2025 • 12min
Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan’s little black book
Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan’s little black book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 • 37min
Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan on the evolution of Twelve Triangles bakery
Emily and Rachel are the founders of the beloved Scottish bakery Twelve Triangles and the co-authors of a new book, Kitchen Table: Simple Things Made Well. They talk about the importance of finding trusted producers, how seasonality shapes everything they sell and why their obsession about the quality and provenance of ingredients makes their bakes so good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 • 11min
Farmer Tom Jones’ little black book
Farmer Tom Jones’ little black book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 • 39min
Farmer Tom Jones on why we should all be eating hogget this Easter
This week Janine is joined by Tom Jones, a Herefordshire-based farmer and supplier of ethically reared and sourced meat for some of the UK's best restaurants, including St. John, Lyle's and The Camberwell Arms. With Easter coming up he’s launching a campaign urging people to swap new season spring lamb for hogget and explains why it’s a better choice for consumers and farmers as well as a much more flavourful meat for your Sunday roast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 • 7min
Leigh Thurston little black book, Derry edition!
Leigh Thurston little black book, Derry edition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 23min
Leigh Thurston on the vibrant Derry food scene
This week’s podcast was recorded on location in Derry, Northern Ireland as host Janine catches up with local chef Leigh Thurston to find out all about the Derry food and drink scene. They discuss why the local produce is so special, some great breweries and distilleries to visit, a few local delicacies and where to find the best street food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 • 11min
Anna Hedworth’s little black book
Anna Hedworth’s little black book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 4, 2025 • 31min
Anna Hedworth on the magic and romance of restaurants
This week Janine is joined by Anna Hedworth, chef/owner of Cook House in Newcastle to talk about Anna’s latest book, Service, which celebrates in words, images and recipes the magic of a day spent working in her restaurant. Anna talks about her close relationships with suppliers and producers, the importance of a great staff meal, why the larder is one of the key elements to her menu and how a daily changing, seasonal menu keeps everything vibrant and creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 2, 2025 • 18min
Barney Desmazery’s little black book part 2
Barney Desmazery’s little black book part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025 • 30min
Barney Desmazery on a wild garlic deep dive
Wild garlic season is at its peak so we’ve asked Barney Desmazery - skills and shows editor of our sister brand Good Food - to share his foraging knowledge for this versatile ingredients. Find out where it thrives, how to pick it safely and ethically and how to use in some delicious recipes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
