Good Food

Ever wondered why wine lists feel so intimidating? Or whether that £7 bottle is actually any good? Tom Gilbey—blind tasting expert, social media sensation, and author of the new book Thirsty—joins us to demystify the world of wine with warmth, wit, and zero pretension. In this episode, Tom shares how a freezing ice bath video accidentally launched his viral wine education journey, why his family's wine dynasty dates back to the Crimean War (complete with some questionable marketing tactics), and the surprising story of Iron Maiden's drummer's very expensive taste in Bordeaux. You'll discover: The truth about wine pricing and when you're really just paying for the name Why South Africa and Portugal are the wine regions to watch right now How to actually taste wine in a restaurant without feeling awkward What "corked" wine really means (and why wet cardboard is involved) Tom's comfort food obsession: chicken, ham, and tarragon pie with a buttery Chardonnay Why natural wine divides opinion—and why that's actually fine The rise of English wine that rivals £80 white Burgundy Tom also reveals his biggest barbecue disaster, his sweet tooth weakness that keeps him running marathons, and why fermented grape juice should simply be there to make us laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Suzie Lee, winner of BBC's Best Home Cook 2020 and host of her own BBC series. From winning a national cooking competition to navigating lockdown with two young children, Suzie shares her remarkable journey blending Northern Irish and Chinese heritage through food. In this episode, Suzie opens up about: Creating accessible Chinese recipes using everyday ingredients (yes, even sausages in dumplings!) Balancing her day job as an accountant with TV shows and three bestselling cookbooks Honoring her late mother's legacy through the Simply Chinese trilogy The challenges of maintaining authenticity while making food approachable for families Teaching her children Cantonese and preserving cultural heritage through cooking Why her family's Northern Irish takeaway (running since 1980) still influences her cooking today Discover Suzie's favorite 20-minute dumpling recipe, her thoughts on fusion food, and why she believes every day should be celebrated. Plus, she reveals her guilty pleasure (chips!), shares lockdown cooking chaos with her kids, and explains why Northern Irish produce is world-class. Whether you're interested in Chinese cooking, family food traditions, or simply love hearing honest stories about balancing passion projects with real life, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

In this episode of The Good Food Podcast, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes Sam Heughan, well-known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit series Outlander. Sam shares his deep connection to Scotland, his love for Scottish single malt whiskey, and the inspiration behind his brand, The Spirit of Home. The conversation delves into Sam's recent experiences playing Macbeth at the RSC, his hotel dining habits, and his culinary enthusiasts paired with an affinity for cocktails. Sam also discusses his passion for fitness, his travel adventures, and his distillery, The Galloway Distillery, which produces award-winning spirits. The episode concludes with quickfire questions, revealing Sam's favorite dishes, culinary confessions, and much more, offering a fascinating blend of food, culture, and storytelling. Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor, producer and author, best known for his starring role as Jamie Fraser in the globally acclaimed television series Outlander. Born in Dumfries and Galloway, he trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama before building a career across theatre, film and television. Beyond acting, Heughan is the co-founder of the spirits brand Sassenach, an endurance athlete, and a committed philanthropist through his charity initiative My Peak Challenge. He is also a New York Times bestselling author and a passionate advocate for Scottish culture, food and drink. His latest book The Cocktail Diaries is out now. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of Good Food, host Samuel Goldsmith sits down with Bettina Campolucci Bordi. Chef, author, and founder of Bettina's Kitchen Academy, to explore the evolving world of wellness, retreat cooking, and plant-based cuisine. Bettina shares her remarkable journey from food and beverage manager to self-taught retreat chef, starting with plant-based, gluten-free retreats in southern Spain over a decade ago. She reveals the unique challenges of retreat cooking, from working with unfamiliar kitchens and local teams to creating nutritionally dense menus that satisfy diverse dietary needs. Key Topics: • The surprising truth about longevity: why community matters more than diet• How to add variety to your plate without overcomplicating things• The "less is more" philosophy in an age of wellness trends and biohacking• Simple swaps for incorporating more plants and pulses into your diet• Why retreat chef training is different from traditional culinary education• Growing up between East Africa and Scandinavia and its influence on her cooking Bettina also discusses her cookbooks, including Celebrate, which focuses on creating inclusive dishes that work for guests with different dietary requirements. Plus, she shares her recipe for Swedish meatballs made with black beans, her technique for making aged cashew cheese, and why she believes cooking for yourself is an act of self-care. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Samuel Goldsmith for an inspiring conversation with broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and chef Belles Berry about their groundbreaking cookbook Menolicious and their mission to transform how we talk about menopause and midlife health. In this episode, you'll discover:• How Mariella and Belles met while campaigning for affordable HRT in Parliament Square and decided to create a cookbook that fills a massive gap in the market• The truth about menopause and perimenopause, including why the psychological symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, and insomnia are often more challenging than hot flushes• Why menopause has been shrouded in shame for centuries and how Victorian-era "treatments" were shockingly harmful• Practical nutrition strategies for midlife health, including nutrient-dense foods, phytoestrogens, and blood sugar balance all in recipes that take under 30 minutes• Their favourite dishes from the book, from fragrant salmon with miso broth to firecracker beef stir fry (that even sceptical husbands love!)• Cooking disasters, guilty pleasures, and why they've accidentally become the denim-clad Avengers of menopause advocacy Plus: Mariella and Belles share their best kitchen tips, health advice, and New Year's resolutions focused on joy, strength, and putting yourself first. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply want to eat better in midlife and beyond, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and delicious inspiration. 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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