Join us for an unforgettable Season 5 finale of the What the Focaccia Podcast, where hosts Bettina and Niki indulge in a delightful conversation centered around the world of wine. With a special nod to our esteemed sponsors, Stoneleigh Wines, they explore a multitude of fascinating wine-related topics. Prepare to discover their personal preferences when it comes to wine varieties, as well as the intriguing concept of naturally vegan and sustainable wines. Uncover the latest trends in the wine industry, including the intriguing practice of aging wine underwater. As they reminisce about their first encounters with wine, Bettina and Niki reflect on how much the wine landscape has evolved since then. They also share their insights on the art of cooking and pairing food with wine, revealing the secrets to a truly harmonious culinary experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their unwavering support throughout this season. Stoneleigh Wines epitomize a commitment to nature, producing 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines that capture the essence of biodiversity and deliver vibrant flavors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to the lovely Denai today who has created Dee’s Table from her love of cooking for everyone she meets!  From supper clubs to writing her first cook book, we hear about her Jamaican influences and family inspirations, and how food is her love language. We cover why it’s important to update the old spices at the back of your cupboards, her new favourite condiment which has become her new obsession, the challenges and rewards of writing a cookbook and how being a professional musician has helped her along the way. Denai tells us about the importance of eating locally and seasonally, her favourite recipes, and gives us some great advice about just being yourself! A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavours of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Dee’s Table Plentiful cookbook Nigella Lawson Alison Roman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we chat to James Golding, Chef Director of Pig Hotels, a modern day group of sustainable hotels in the UK.  He tells us about his journey which started at age 16 being thrown into his chef training at the infamous Savoy Hotel with 135 other chefs in the kitchen, and how he got to where he is now. We talk about food waste, becoming more sustainable, banning the use of cling film in their kitchens, how they change their menus daily to incorporate ‘picked today’ offerings from their very own walled gardens, and what events are happening at the Pig Hotels. James tells us how important it is to plan your meals and why the weekly shop from local producers should be brought back. We learn about his mum’s ‘Waste Not Want Not’ soup, and his inspiring advice about why we should work as hard as we can when we are young! A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Pig Hotels Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Olio App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have a lovely chat with Ian Theasby & Henry Firth who have inspired millions to try their hand at plant based eating, through their books, videos, TV show and now their own brand of plant based products which you can find in all major UK supermarkets. Childhood friends who have lived and worked together, they simultaneously changed to a plant based lifestyle for more reasons than one, they tell us their tips on how they went about creating their BOSH! food brand during a tough environment, and we hear about how their software development background inspires their approach to writing and cooking recipes. From stir fries and fruit salad, to ramen and vegan fish & chips, we delve into Henry & Ian’s favourite foods, how they create and share their content and what future trends they foresee in the plant based arena. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: BOSH! Website BOSH! Instagram Living on the Veg TV Show Expo West Show, USA Barnivore Michael Jordan Air Movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we have a fun chat (with some serious undertones) with Calum, who’s infectious personality and ability to show his followers a simple and quick way of cooking have taken him on a whole new plant based journey. From why he became vegan, to the TV opportunity that helped springboard him to success, we talk about his main mission of getting as many people to cook plant based food in a fun but not preachy way, and why he feels it’s important to reach out to more guys on this topic. He also tries (but fails) to contain his excitement about his first book soon to be launched, which we are just as excited about: The 20 Minute Vegan. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Calum Harris: Instagram Calum Harris: Website Jamie Oliver’s The Great Cookbook Challenge Show Jo Wicks How Not to Die by Michael Gregor Dishoom Korean Vegan Nigel Slater Big Has Nistisima by Georgina Hayden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a great chat with Nisha who has made a huge change from her previous corporate life as an unhappy lawyer to a highly successful food blogger and content creator, teaching people how to cook plant based meals via YouTube, Instagram and her blog. She tells us all about her journey and delves into her inspirations, including travel, experiencing other cultures, and her mum and we discuss the current trend in the USA of lab grown meat and dairy, and her views on veganism in greater detail. Nisha shares with us her top tips on what to do when starting out, reasons for knowing your ‘why’, and her dad’s simple advice that she lives by. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Ottolenghi Six Seasons book by Joshua Mc Fadden Food Inc film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had an engaging conversation with Julius about sustainability, the future of plant-based food, and his journey to becoming a plant-based content creator. We discussed his passion for local street vendors, his experience gathering plant-based cooking knowledge from different cultures around the world, and his involvement with the cool organization, Slow Food. Julius shared his inspiring story, which involved an ox heart, that led him to embrace plant-based living and the ethical considerations behind it. We covered a lot of ground, including his top tips on "factual entertainment" and how to remove turmeric stains. We hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did! A big thank you to our sponsor, Stoneleigh Wines @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh. Following are some helpful links to many of the topics that were discussed: Hodmedods Bold Beans Tim Spector Slow Food - book re Italy Wilding - book My Biggest Little Farm - film Dr Chatterjee - podcast 2 Greedy Italians Jamie Oliver Anthony Bourdain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Graham from DUG Drinks, our wonderful sponsors of Season 4 of What the Focaccia Podcast. He explains the ins and outs of potato milk, how the business has grown and his thoughts on living sustainably in today's climate. And DUG isn't just about potato milk...they have a lot more for us to look forward to in the future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romy inspires us with her story, which started off and is still heavily influenced by her upbringing in India, the challenges of being a restaurateur and her humble disbelief when she was given one of the UK's most prestigious awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah talks to us about how she accidentally fell into farming after years of being a London barrister, and explains some important life lessons she has learned. Having achieved Sunday Times bestseller status for her first book "In Your Defence: Stories of Life and Law", we chat about her latest book "Rooted" which is all about life, land and a farming revolution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Jeffrey Boadi, athlete turned plant based advocate, about how his life was changed overnight by watching a documentary and how he now lives a much healthier and more nutritious life. We cover the stereotypes within black culture about plant based food, and find out why oats are one of his favourite foods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Clodagh tells us all about her sustainable smallholding farm project, the art of composting and pickling vegetables, what she is loving to cook at the moment, and why we should grow radishes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Lamb shares some nuggets of wisdom with us, as the TV presenter come co-founder of Wildfarmed delves into what regenerative farming is and how you can get involved in it, why Wildfarmed flour is the way forward for bakeries, the importance his GROW charity has on kids shaping our future, and why you can't invoice for effort! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're kicking off our 4th season of What the Focaccia with an uplifting and inspiring chat with Thomasina Miers, chef and co-founder of Wahaca restaurants. We discuss how Wahaca became carbon neutral, the importance of soil heath, her involvement in the incredible charity Chefs in Schools, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wilf talks us through how Islands Chocolate began and everything that the brand stands for - from seed to bean to bar and how it is all connected. An inspiring story with sustainability at its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to Guy about the future of organic farming, environmental responsibility and have a very honest conversation about what we can all do personally to make the world a better place. This episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to chat to Noor Murad about the secret of flavours. She is a Bahraini-born chef whose international work experience eventually brought her to the Ottolenghi family and now her own inspirational work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Dudley is a serial dinner party host and entertainer. Want to know how to host a sustainable waste free dinner party? Alexandra shares her top tips on tips and tricks to elevate and make any event extra special. This episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From debunking food myths, chatting about diets fads and discussing soy. We hear incredible nuggets of wisdom from Nutritionist Rihannon who works with Olympic athletes, pop stars and professional footballers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be awed by Asma Khan - an Indian-born British chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. She owns Darjeeling Express restaurant in London's Covent Garden. Asma is a phenomenal force who uses food for good in so many different ways. We chat about heritage, food sourcing and womanhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.