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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Oct 5, 2018 • 39min
ep 122 - Why British apples are the best and how to make award-winning porridge
This week food director Janine catches up with Sarah Calcutt, from English Apples and Pears to find out all about this year’s apple season, why we are so good at producing this incredible fruit in the UK and how we can all do our bit to support our native growers. Then editorial assistant Ellie chats to Nick Barnard, co-founder of Rude Health and world porridge champion, about what makes the perfect bowl of porridge, why bone marrow works with oats and what exactly is a spurtle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2018 • 35min
ep 121 - NIKI SEGNIT (author of The Flavour Thesaurus) on social media, why lardy cakes are good for you, and more!
olive editor Laura Rowe is back for a podcast special, this week, interviewing Niki Segnit, author of the international best-seller (and absolute must-read) The Flavour Thesaurus. Eight years on from the success of her debut book for curious foodies, Niki has released her second book Lateral Cooking and shares with Laura the secrets behind her success, why lardy cakes are good for you, her favourite places to eat out, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2018 • 33min
ep 120 - SHERRY - an expert guide including how to identify styles and why your Grandma's Harveys Bristol is cooler than you think
This week, drinks writer Hannah visits the Great Sherry Tasting in London and finds out from expert Angeline Bayly about why we should all be drinking more of it. We also learn about sherry’s many different styles, the best places to drink it and how to use it in cocktails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2018 • 39min
ep 119 - JOHN GREGORY SMITH - Aussie brunch special with the food and travel writer - PLUS we cook the September cover
On this week’s podcast we have a special extended chat to food and travel writer John Gregory Smith. John has written us some brilliant brunch recipes for the current issue, inspired by his travels in Australia earlier this year. We talk about how huge the brunch trend is over there and what they do differently. We also discuss John’s perfect brunch cocktail (clue - it’s NOT a Bloody Mary) and do a live cookalong of the September cover recipe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2018 • 35min
ep 118 - MEZCAL - why it should be your new favourite drink and taking pizza cooking back to basics
On this week’s podcast drinks writer Hannah gets the lowdown on mezcal with experts Melanie Symonds and Thea Cumming, from agave varieties to the best mezcal bars in London. Then later editorial assistant Ellie chats to Vittorio Maschio of new pizza opening Manifesto about Biga-style dough and taking the pizza menu back to basics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2018 • 38min
ep 117 - RACHEL KHOO travels from her Little Paris Kitchen to Sweden and we get a preview of this year's Chinese Food Festival
On the podcast this week, digital editor Alex chats to author Rachel Khoo about her career, from her tiny Parisian flat where she recorded her TV show My Little Paris Kitchen, to her new life in Stockholm and her latest book The Little Swedish Kitchen and editorial assistant Ellie chats to Shi Tang, chairwoman of the Chinese Food Festival about regional Chinese delicacies, what goes into a jian bing and which traders to look out for at the festival this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2018 • 32min
ep 116 - how to shop and cook like an Italian - the best brands to buy and making the most of them from the experts at Lina Stores
On this week’s podcast, digital editor Alex is at one of her favourite places, Lina Stores, which has been selling specialist Italian ingredients in London since 1944. She chats to Masha Rener, head chef of Lina Stores’ new restaurant about shopping for the best brands, how to spot quality ingredients and the best ways of cooking with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2018 • 42min
ep 115 - featuring Chef Sam Buckley of Stockport's Where The Light Gets In and foraging for pineapple weed and citrus-flavoured ants with Native restaurant
This week editor Laura catches up with olive chef awards nominee, Sam Buckley, at Wilderness Festival. The chef and owner of Stockport’s trailblazing Where the Gets In, reveals his passion for simple cookery, growing veg in the allotment and good mental health in the kitchen.Then editorial assistant Ellie chats to Ivan and Imogen of Native restaurant in London about going from jam making to zero-waste cooking, the best places to forage for pineapple weed in London and why ants are on the menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2018 • 42min
ep114 - SELIN KIAZIM of Oklava and Kyseri talks modern Turkish cooking and we learn about the wonders of the Venezuelan arepa sandwich
On this week’s podcast Janine visits one of olive’s favourite chefs Selin Kiazim to find out about her new restaurant Kyseri, and her unique take on Turkish Cypriot food then cookery writer Adam talks to Gus and Kathe from Arepa and Co to learn all about Venezuelan food and in particular the arepa, a delicious stuffed cornbread snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2018 • 34min
ep113 - JOSH KATZ of Berber and Q on perfecting your BBQ skills and foodie travel in Marrakech and beyond.
On this week's podcast we have a specially extended episode. Digital editor Alex chats to Josh Katz, owner and chef of London BBQ restaurants Berber and Q and Shawarma Bar. Josh shares his BBQ tips for cooking meat and veggies on the grill, including his legendary cauliflower shawarma recipe. He also gives us an insight into the stories behind his new book Berber and Q, including his insider travel tips for food lovers visiting Marrakech, Tel Aviv and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
