Love British Food

Get Seasonal - Episode 5

In this episode of Love British Food's Get Seasonal series your hosts Ian Nottage and Graeme Collie are joined by third generation pig farmer Mark Hayward from Dingley Dell in Suffolk, Chris Mapp, chef and proprietor of The Tickled Trout in Barlow and foraging expert Colin Wheeler-James from Ground Up Cookery School. Mark shares his experience of genetic pig farming to improve the marbling of his pork to produce an exceptionally high quality product. Chris talks about the importance of local provenance and the supply chain, food education as well as his love of foraging. Ian and Colin round up the episode with what is in season right now, plus Graeme shares some insight into cooking with cricket powder. Please note - when out foraging always be sure you know exactly what you have picked and follow Colin's advice as discussed in this episode You can find out more about Love British Food here https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/ [https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Food Industry Experts 02:23 Seasonal British Produce and Farm Visits 05:12 The Dingley Dell Pork Breeding Program 08:01 Genetics and Marbling in Meat Quality 11:46 Export Markets and Global Demand for British Pork 15:01 The Future of Charcuterie and Pork Products 20:47 Chef Chris Mapp’s Local Sourcing and Philosophy 24:06 The Connection Between Quality and Farming Practices 28:15 Seasonality and Timing in Pork Production 32:58 The Importance of Relationships in Food Supply 38:37 Foraging in Season: Wild Flavours and Tips 43:20 Getting Started with Foraging Safely 48:35 Seafood and Sustainability Challenges 52:14 Seasonal Variations in UK Produce and Seafood 55:34 Innovations in Food: Insect Protein and Future Trends 57:28 Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations

Get Seasonal - Episode 4

In this episode of Get Seasonal your hosts Ian Nottage and Graeme Collie explore sustainable British farming, seasonal produce, and innovative cookery techniques with experts Anna Blumfield from Deersbrook Farm, Lee Maycock from Tewinbury Cookery School and Colin Wheeler- James from Ground Up Cookery School. Discover how seasonality affects livestock, the importance of sustainability, and practical tips for cooking and foraging. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:24 The Significance of LEAF Accreditation in Sustainable Farming 02:21 Anna Blumfield on Deersbrook Farm and Grass-Fed Beef 03:46 How Weather Affects Seasonal Livestock and Pasture Growth 04:45 Seasonal Changes in Beef Flavour and Nutritional Content 06:12 Regenerative Farming and Mob Grazing Techniques 07:37 Breed Choices and the Benefits of Native British Cattle 09:02 Challenges Facing British Farmers: Politics, Costs, and Imports 12:20 Differences Between Commercial and Native Breed Beef 13:48 The Use of Offal and Quirky Cuts in Restaurants 18:55 The Ladies in Beef 19:18 Celebrating Women in Meat and Farming 22:11 Cooking with Beef and Supporting Women in Agriculture 23:37 Lee Maycock on Tewinbury Farm and Cookery School 26:55 Farm Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency at Tewinbury 28:49 Seasonality and Foraging: What's Coming Up in Spring 41:27 Foraging Tips: Edible Plants and Seaweed in Spring 44:10 Seasonal Produce and Courses at Tewinbury Cookery School 45:37 The Growing Interest in Sustainable and Seasonal Food 47:29 Educational Opportunities and Future Trends in Food Education 48:52 Fermentation Recipe: Pepper Dulse Seaweed in Honey 50:17 Maximising British Produce and Reducing Waste 55:27 Seasonal Fish and Sustainable Seafood Choices 57:12 Upcoming Events and the Future of British Food Festivals LEAF Accreditation - https://leaf.eco/ [https://leaf.eco/] Deersbrook Farm - https://www.deersbrookfarm.com/store/c1/grassfedbeef [https://www.deersbrookfarm.com/store/c1/grassfedbeef] Tewinbury Cookery School - https://www.tewinbury.co.uk/cookeryschool/ [https://www.tewinbury.co.uk/cookeryschool/] Ladies in Beef - https://ladiesinbeef.co.uk [https://ladiesinbeef.co.uk/] Ground Up Cookery School - https://www.groundupcookeryschool.co.uk/ [https://www.groundupcookeryschool.co.uk/]

Get Seasonal - Episode 3

Welcome to the third Get Seasonal edition of the Love British Food podcast! Graham and Ian are joined by foodies and chefs Colin, James and Nick to discusst the best end of autumn/early winter foods.

Ep 13 - Booths, and The Role of Local Supply Chains in Food Security

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of British Food, exploring the vital connections between local sourcing, food security, and community integration. Host Derek Wright is joined by Nigel Murray, the managing director of Booths supermarket, who shares valuable insights from his extensive experience in the food industry. The episode opens with a monthly update from our resident farmer, Sam, who provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by farmers, including the importance of irrigation and the impact of weather on crop maintenance. We finish with Ben Bartlett's seasonal tips and tricks. ** both Sam and Ben's pieces were recorded in August ** Booths - https://www.booths.co.uk/

Get Seasonal - Episode 2

Join Graeme Collie, Ian Nottage, Jon Hammond, Jose Souto and Colin Wheeler-James for a second episode of ‘Get Seasonal‘ a special series which compliments our usual podcast. in this episode, find out how to make the most of the summer season.