Episode 1: Welcome to The Black Swan

In this first episode of 'Seasoned', chef Tommy Banks gives us a tour of his farm and restaurant, The Black Swan, in the Yorkshire village of Oldstead.

We find out how seasonal produce is at the heart of everything he cooks. And how the winter months mean that Tommy and his chefs need to be creative when it comes to compiling their menu.

This weeks ingredient profile is the Jerusalem Artichoke, and Tommy gives listeners a few tips on how to prepare it, and serve it.

And chef Dickie works up a more unusual dish, turning the artichoke into a delicious fudge.

The Series Sponsor is True Foods - www.truefoodsltd.com - who make delicious stocks and sauces which are used in Michelin starred kitchens up and down the country. Listeners can get a 10% discount by using the code 'Seasoned' on check out.

This week's producer profile is Courtyard Dairy - www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk - where Tommy sources all of his British cheese. As a small business they support local farmers and small cheese producers, and their range of cheeses are all available online.

For more information on The Black Swan, and to see images from the podcast, including all the dishes from the series, visit www.tommybanks.co.uk

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