Good Food

Join host Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the vibrant and inspiring Janusz Domagała. Star baker, cookbook author, and fan favourite from The Great British Bake Off. In this episode, Janusz shares his colourful journey from baking in his family kitchen in Poland to winning hearts on national TV and beyond. Discover the stories behind his debut cookbook "Baking with Pride," the creative process of turning his home into a cake-inspired Instagram sensation, and the lessons learned from high-pressure baking competitions. Janusz opens up about his favourite dishes, kitchen disasters, and the importance of cooking with love, pride, and a sense of humour. Whether you’re a passionate home baker, a Bake Off superfan, or just love a good food story, this episode is packed with laughter, heartfelt moments, and practical tips you can use in your own kitchen.Janusz Domagała became the instant stand-out star on 2022's Great British Bake Off when he rightfully declared himself the "Star Caker in the Bake week" in episode one. Having moved to the UK from Poland 11 years ago, Janusz not only achieved his dream of appearing on the show but also went through to the semi-finals and his popularity with the British (and international) public has only grown along with this journey. A keen LGBTQIA+ activist, Janusz was named Gaydio's LGBTQ+ champion of the year 2023, is a regular at British Pride events and lives in Brighton with his partner and their sausage dog, Nigel.Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Samuel Goldsmith chats with food writer Jon Watts about second chances, speedy cooking, and why roast potatoes make or break Sunday lunch. Jon traces his journey from a prison kitchen and the DofE to Jamie’s Italian, a viral chocolate-orange cheesecake, and a hit “Speedy” cookbook series. Expect risotto tips (hello, “three cracks”), fennel-spiked sausage ragù, testing recipes with followers, and the joy of feeding friends - plus a shock confession: he can’t stand mash. Jon Watts is a professional chef, recipe creator, and social media influencer. After serving six and a half years in a young offenders’ institute, he chose a new path through cooking, becoming the first in custody to achieve all three Duke of Edinburgh awards. After release, he worked at a Jamie Oliver restaurant before going independent. Now nationally recognised through social media and TV, Jon inspires audiences from businesses to at-risk youth with his powerful story. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join us for a deliciously fun episode as Julius Fiedler - filmmaker turned food creator and author - shares his passion for slow food, naturally plant-based recipes, global culinary adventures, and the stories behind the world’s most memorable dishes. From the art of fermentation (and a few kitchen disasters) to the secrets of authentic recipes and the joy of cooking with humble ingredients, Julius takes us on a journey through tradition, travel, and taste. Discover why slow food matters, how culinary traditions are preserved, and what happens when you try to recreate street food classics at home. Plus, Julius reveals his favourite dishes, guilty pleasures, and the one ingredient he pretends to like. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just love a good story, this episode will inspire you to savour every bite, and maybe even dust off your pressure cooker. Julius Fiedler is a filmmaker-turned-content-creator dedicated to promoting a natural, unprocessed approach to plant-based food. After moving from Germany to the UK in 2017, his journey took off during the Covid pandemic with free online sourdough classes as “Baking Hermann.” He later worked as a food stylist at Jamie Oliver HQ before building his own platforms. Now, his videos reach millions across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, sharing traditional vegan techniques learned from local cooks worldwide. A Slow Food ambassador, Julius believes food should align with nature and sustainability. Naturally Vegan is his debut book. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join us for a lively episode with Suzanne Mulholland, best known as The Batch Lady, four-time Sunday Times bestseller and star of Channel 4’s Batch from Scratch. Discover her ingenious approach to family cooking, where she reveals how to prepare rapid, freezable dinners in just five minutes, and why batch cooking doesn’t mean eating the same meal for days. Suzanne shares her top tips for freezer organisation, reducing food waste, and prepping homemade ready meals that suit busy lives. Expect confessions about culinary disasters, favourite dishes (spoiler: baked potatoes feature strongly), and why she believes in being your “future friend” in the kitchen. With plenty of practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and a dash of humour, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to save time, money, and stress in the kitchen—without sacrificing variety or flavour. Tune in for inspiration, laughter, and a fresh take on modern family cooking. Suzanne Mulholland, “The Batch Lady,” is a bestselling author, TV presenter, and family-cooking expert with nearly a million followers. Based in the Scottish Borders, she developed her make-ahead meal system as a busy mum, helping families save time, cut waste, and manage budgets. She stars in Channel 4’s Batch From Scratch, appears on ITV’s This Morning, and regularly contributes to national newspapers and magazines. With six books—five Sunday Times bestsellers—her latest, Rapid Dinners, launched this year. Known for her warm, practical approach, Suzanne inspires audiences worldwide to stay organised, cook smarter, and create more time for what matters most. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes food writer and content creator Dominic Franks, also known as Dom in the Kitchen, for a lively and heart-warming conversation. In this episode, Dominic shares the story behind his new book, “Upside Down Cooking”, and reveals how a viral caramelised shallot and cream cheese tart transformed his career overnight. Discover Dominic’s culinary inspirations growing up in a big Jewish family, the influence of London’s restaurant scene, and how life in rural Lincolnshire has shaped his approach to food. Expect candid confessions about kitchen disasters, the joys of sausage and mash, and the underrated genius of frozen mashed potato. Dominic also opens up about the importance of sharing food with loved ones, his guilty pleasures, and why he believes cooking should be taught in every school. Packed with humour, practical tips, and genuine passion for food, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves to cook and eat. Dominic Franks is a food writer for Lincolnshire Life, is regularly featured on BBC Lincolnshire radio as their food expert, and has been running his blog Dom In The Kitchen since 2010. Dominic has always loved food and draws inspiration from Delia Smith and his mom, as well as his Jewish heritage and London upbringing. His debut cookbook, Upside Down Cooking, is out now. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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