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
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May 17, 2019 • 29min
ep 152 - Making Italian cheeses in County Cork and an expert guide to rice
This week Janine travels to Toons Bridge Dairy in County Cork to meet up with an inventive cheesemaker who’s creating authentic Italian cheeses in the Irish countryside (and he’s just bought a herd of buffalo to help him out) then later she catches up with cookery writer Adam to talk all about rice and why it’s one of our most globally loved ingredients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2019 • 25min
ep 151 - FILIPINO COOKING with street food experts BBQ Dreamz
This week we learn all about one of this year’s hottest trends – Filipino. Ellie chats to Lee and Sinead of street food stall BBQ Dreamz (who you might have seen on BBC’s Million Pound Menu) about Filipino family traditions and why Lee’s Mum’s chicken adobo will always be his favourite dish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2, 2019 • 41min
ep 150 - Betty's Tea Room is 100! and why single origin spices are the greatest
This week Alex heads back to her home county of Yorkshire to visit legendary tea room Betty’s. It’s their 100th birthday this year and they share tips on how to create the perfect afternoon tea and the secret behind their famous fat rascals. Then later Ellie chats to Rachel and Clara, founders of Rooted Spices about the important of single origin in the spice world, the power of spice blends and why Finland produces such great caraway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2019 • 49min
ep 149- DAVID LOFTUS on what it takes to be a great food photographer
This week Janine welcomes legendary photographer David Loftus onto the podcast. David has had a fascinating career and they cover much of his journey from art school to becoming the photographer he is today. He talks about his unique style of food photography, gives some great tips on improving your own snapping skills and they discuss his role as head judge of the Pink Lady Food Photographer awards and how it has evolved in the last 8 years to become a brilliant showcase for food photography worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2019 • 55min
ep 148 - SABRINA GHAYOUR EXCLUSIVE - Why veggie food rules and we make tahdig live on the podcast!
On this week’s podcast Janine catches up with chef, author and olive favourite Sabrina Ghayour to chat about her latest book, Bazaar. Sabrina tells us how she’s adapted some classic Persian dishes to be meat-free but still packed with flavour, we get some great tips on making the most of your store cupboard ingredients and they cook one of the hero recipes together - a baked spiced rice with a crispy tahdig crust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2019 • 46min
ep 147 - How to make cheese in your own kitchen with Morgan McGlynn PLUS we make ricotta live on the podcast!
This week Janine meets up with cheesemonger Morgan McGlynn in the tiny kitchen at the back of her cheese shop in Muswell Hill. Morgan tells us all about her new book The Modern Cheesemaker and they even make a batch of fresh ricotta while they chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 5, 2019 • 29min
ep 146 - CARIBBEAN food and drink special with Island Social Club (including how to make the BEST rum punch)
This week Ellie Edwards goes to meet Marie and Joseph from Island Social Club, a Caribbean restaurant and rum bar. They talk about the importance of creating a space that celebrates their Caribbean heritage and culture through food and drink, and we also get a fascinating lesson on the principals of making rum punch from Joseph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2019 • 35min
ep 145 - DRINKS SPECIAL with Mason's Gin from Yorkshire and Sassy Cider from Normandy
In this week’s podcast digital editor Alex travels to the Yorkshire dales to meet Kathy from Mason’s Gin and finds out how they are using some very local ingredients to flavour their distinctive gin. Then later on in the episode drinks writer Hannah meets up with Xavier from French cider company Sassy to discuss the unique properties of Normandy cider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2019 • 33min
ep 144 - LISBON food trends and where to eat in SRI LANKA
This week digital editor Alex meets up with Antonio Galapito, co-owner and chef of popular Lisbon restaurant Prado and finds out all about Portuguese ingredients and the coolest new food trends in Lisbon. Then later, travel ed Rhiannon talks about her recent trip to Sri Lanka and the food scene at the port of Galle including fish markets, tea shops and spicy curries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2019 • 49min
ep 143 - TOKYO STORIES - Chef Tim Anderson on his new book which explores the eclectic Tokyo food scene
This week we welcome back chef, author and expert on all things Japanese, Tim Anderson. Tim’s new book Tokyo Stories explores the food scene in Tokyo through stories and recipes, covering everything from vending machines to ramen bars to cutting edge futuristic dining. Tim also gives loads of recommendations of where and what to eat and drink so don’t be surprised if you’re looking up flights after listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
