Good Food

In this enlightening episode, host Samuel Goldsmith sits down with the inspiring Asma Khan, renowned restaurateur and award-winning author, to discuss her journey in the culinary world. From her roots in India to founding Darjeeling Express in London, Asma shares her experiences of overcoming gender norms and empowering women through her all-female kitchen. She provides heartfelt insights into her family's cooking traditions, the operation of her kitchen, and the social justice issues intertwined with her culinary practice. We also delve into her latest book, 'Monsoon,' her recognition as one of Time's 100 most influential people, and her favourite recipes. This episode is a celebration of food, culture, and the power of women working together.Asma Khan is one of the UK and India’s brightest culinary stars. An award-winning chef, best-selling cookbook author and the owner of London’s famed Darjeeling Express restaurant. She sits on the Mayor’s Business Advisory Board and is an Honorary Fellow at Oxford University. Asma is the first British chef to be profiled in Netflix’s Emmy nominated Chef’s Table and the first chef to be featured on Vogue’s list of 25 most influential women. She has become one of the UK’s most prominent female chefs and her restaurant, a favourite amongst Hollywood’s A-list entertainers. Best known for her all-female kitchen team and her commitment to social change, Asma is an unstoppable force in the hospitality industry and beyond.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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This week TV personality, country singer, food writer, and new mom Megan McKenna joins host Samuel Goldsmith for an honest and insightful conversation. Megan opens up about her journey from reality television to becoming a best-selling gluten-free cookbook author. She shares personal stories about dealing with coeliac disease and wheat allergies, adjusting to a gluten-free diet, and her passion for cooking hearty, inclusive meals. Megan also talks about her career in television and music, her family life, and how to manage food allergies while living a full, vibrant life. Whether you're a fan of her TV shows, her music, or just love a great conversation about food and life, this episode has something for everyone.Megan McKenna is a TV personality, highly engaged influencer and brand ambassador, with social media platforms totalling over 4.5 million followers. She is an ambassador for the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation and has also become a campaigner for coeliac disease and wheat allergies, and she has presented segments on allergies for various TV shows, including The One Show. A passionate home cook, she was a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef and her first cookbook, Can You Make That Gluten Free? Was published in 2022. Her latest cookbook, Love Gluten Free is out 13th March 2025.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

Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Find the recipe at goodfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this insightful episode, renowned chef, food writer, and presenter Romy Gill shares her culinary journey from growing up in a Punjabi family in West Bengal to becoming a chef in the UK. Listen as Romy discusses her favourite recipes, regional Indian cuisine, and the experience of adapting to British food culture. This episode is filled with delightful stories, expert cooking tips, and an exclusive look into her new book, 'Romy Gill's India.’ Hosted Good Food’s Senior Food Editor Samuel Goldsmith.Chef Romy Gill MBE is a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for her expertise in Indian cuisine, vibrant personality, and dedication to charitable causes. Based in the south-west of England, she has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape. As the former owner and head chef of Romy’s Kitchen, Romy garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative approach to Indian cooking. Her culinary prowess was recognised on a national scale when she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list in 2016. Romy's influence extends beyond the kitchen to television screens across the globe. She has appeared on numerous TV programmes and radio shows.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

Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Find the recipe at goodfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into a delightful conversation between Bryony May Williams, the charming and talented baker from Bake Off and presenter of Escape to the Country, and host Samuel Goldsmith. Bryony shares her journey of going sober, her experiences on Bake Off and her exciting new ventures. We explore her favourite meals, her passion for baking, and the supportive communities she's found along the way. Get ready to be inspired by Bryony's resilience, humour, and infectious enthusiasm!Briony rose to fame as a semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off (2018), winning audiences over with her humor, resilience, and creativity. She now co-hosts Escape To The Country and appears on Morning Live (BBC One), alongside credits on Food Unwrapped, Would I Lie To You?, House of Games, and more. In 2021 and 2022, she was named on The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 List.Briony is an ambassador for Reach, Bristol Mind, and Paul’s Place. A Durham University graduate in Spanish and French, she later traveled the world before becoming a secondary school teacher. She has also guest-hosted on BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset.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

Cook-a-long with Shivi Ramoutar, in this bonus recipe episode. Find the recipe at goodfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode TV chef and food writer Shivi Ramoutar joins host Samuel Goldsmith to share her culinary adventures, her love of the Caribbean cuisine and her journey from law to food. She discusses her childhood memories of Trinidad and Leicestershire, her TV show with Jimmy Doherty and offers practical cooking tips and techniques. Join us for a delightful and informative conversation filled with humour, nostalgia, and mouth-watering dishes.Shivi Ramoutar was born in Trinidad to culturally diverse parents and brought up in the heady heights of New York, the grassy fields of the English countryside, and the eclectic buzz of London. It has meant that her first love, Caribbean food, has also been taken on a journey, still ongoing... With the help of her adventures, Shivi has made it her culinary mission to twist these classic Caribbean dishes and ingredients from her childhood into her own contemporary delights. Her first cookery book, Caribbean Modern was published in 2015 and her latest cookbook, Cook Clever: One Chop, No Waste, All Taste, was published in 2023.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

Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Find the recipe at goodfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices