Episodes
![SCOTTISH WHISKY VERSUS THE ENGLISH STUFF](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
SCOTTISH WHISKY VERSUS THE ENGLISH STUFF
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Scotland has a glorious history of whisky making. It's romantic, almost magical and definitely world-class. In this episode of the FoodTalk programme, Jane and Susie get to taste some English whisky with renowned whisky expert and Scottish whisky distiller Annabel Thomas. What do they all make of the new English kids on the block and is it really whisky as we know it? Listen to find out.
![A PINT OF THE BLACK STUFF](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
A PINT OF THE BLACK STUFF
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Listen again. Susie is overjoyed that this week's programme is about porter and stout - her favourite type of beer. AJ prefers the hoppy taste of IPAs but as always is open to trying anything. Luckily Clare Pope the beer writer is in the studio to take them through the tastings of the black stuff in an orderly fashion. In the end they all agree that the best is an extraordinary stout that is a mind-blowing 11% ABV.
![Making Caviar Sustainable](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Making Caviar Sustainable
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Susie is back from holiday and AJ is relieved to hand the hosting reins back again! This week, they welcome caviar expert, Alison McKenzie to the show. Alison is the official UK partner for Adamas Caviar, which she imports through her business Caviar and Cocktails. The team are absolutely fascinated learning how Caviar comes to be and what lengths the best suppliers are doing to make sure it’s sustainable. Susie admits that she sometimes eats a whole tin for breakfast. AJ is so chuffed to try caviar for the second time in her life, that she can hardly get the words out!
![The Dessert Show](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 10, 2023
The Dessert Show
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Join hosts Susie Warran-Smith and AJ Sharp for an exciting episode of the Food Talk Show. In this episode, they are joined by guest experts Joe Moruzzi from Pleese, the pioneers of frozen cheesecake, and Andrew Chelley from Pots & Co, the innovators behind delectable desserts. AJ is as excited as ever to taste sweet treats, but Susie takes a little more convincing.
![The Potato Show](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 03, 2023
The Potato Show
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Join hosts Susie Warran-Smith and AJ Sharp who are joined this week by two guest experts. John Chater from Dug Drinks, the mastermind behind an incredibly authentic and delicious plant-based milk alternative. And Nat Cooper from Simply Roasted Crisps, whose revolutionary technology has given birth to the crispiest, healthiest and tastiest crisps in town. Nat sheds light on the cutting-edge techniques employed to achieve such a delectable crunch. Can you guess what crisps and plant-based milk has in common?
![Fruity Heritage](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Fruity Heritage
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
This week, Susie Warren-Smith is back in the studio with AJ Sharp and they’re talking about heritage this week. Our experts are Scott Goodfellow from Tiptree and Neil Franklin from Brogdale, home of the National Fruit Collection Heritage Orchards. We learn why heritage is really important for topfruit farmers. And although it’s one of her favourite condiment producers, Susie is keen to quiz Scott on why Tiptree is also called Wilkin and Sons.
![Feeling Saucy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Feeling Saucy
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
This week, AJ is joined again by the lovely Suzy Pelta who is a food presenter, demo chef, food judge, recipe writer, brand consultant and condiment enthusiast! This week AJ and Suzy are very excited to meet Lian White from Dr Will’s and Roddy Perkins from Barries, as they deep dive into the world of condiments, from vegan mayos to perfectly balanced ketchups. And Suzy is really excited and interested to hear about the new developments happening around Sriracha!
![Freshly Squeezed](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Freshly Squeezed
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Our co-host and Taste Expert AJ Sharp is back in the hosting hot-seat, and she is joined again by guest presenter Suzy Pelta, who is a food presenter, demo chef, food judge, recipe writer, brand consultant. They are joined in the studio this week by Ed Rigg from Eager Drinks, and the team taste their way through the entire bar range and talk about the developments in drinks. And whether or not sugar really is as bad as they say it is!
![Have a Snoop at Knoops](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Have a Snoop at Knoops
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Our co-host and Taste Expert AJ Sharp is back in the hosting hot-seat, and she is joined again by guest presenter Suzy Pelta, who AJ describes as an all-round foodie legend! Together they get very excited about what might be described as the World’s best hot chocolate, as Jen Knoop from Knoops joins them in the studio. From 72% to 54%, who knew how multifarious the world of hot chocolate could be?! Are you a chocolate orange lover? Or is it a tiny pinch of sea salt which really floats your boat? There’s something incredibly comforting about Knoops hot chocolate.
![Sweet Moments](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 29, 2023
Sweet Moments
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
This week, AJ is joined by guest Presenter Suzy Pelta. Suzy is no stranger to TV and radio as she first burst on to our screens a few years ago after winning a baking competition on ITV’s Lorraine; she’s also a demo chef, food judge, recipe writer and brand consultant. Our experts are Joe Woolf from Tasty Mates, whose range of sweets have unique flavours relating to personality traits found in many a friendship group. Maya Simler joins us from Playin Choc, which is an organic chocolate and game designed to inspire creative and educational play. We discover that Suzy has a special connection with one of the guests on the show today. And how important it is for us all to play a little more!
![The Dough Show](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 22, 2023
The Dough Show
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
This week, AJ is joined again by Taste Kent Magazine editor, Clare Pope and together they explore the fascinating world of snacking dough! Cookie dough is an un-cooked blend of cookie ingredients, however our experts this week have taken this dough to a whole new level! In the hot seats this week we have Kathryn Bricken from Doughlicious and Erin Moroney from Nibble Simply. AJ gets every excited, as usual, about tasting all the different flavours, while Clare wants to know about the functional benefits.
![Drinks with a Difference](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 15, 2023
Drinks with a Difference
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
This week, AJ is joined by drinks writer Clare Pope who is intrigued by this week’s theme, drinks with a difference. The experts joining them in the studio are Eoin Keenan from Goodrays and Zak Tozer the founder of Zak’s Zombucha. Clare and AJ are really interested to understand the functional elements of different drinks and are especially fascinated by CBD infused drinks. Are they safe? What do they actually do? And is it legal?
![Plants but not as you Know Them](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 08, 2023
Plants but not as you Know Them
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
This week, it’s AJ Sharp back in the hosting hot-seat and she is joined again by guest presenter Elles Hale, a professional chef and flexitarian for a show about plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. They learn how plants can disguise themselves as cheese and meat, and why it’s really important to look at the composition of products before eating them. The experts on the show this week are Charlotte Stevens, the cheesemonger who famously received death threats in the post after setting up her plant based “cheeze” shop. And Steve Swindon from Love Seitan, who explains that gluten (as long as you aren’t allergic to it) really isn’t so bad after all.
![Food or Art?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 01, 2023
Food or Art?
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
This week, AJ is joined by professional pâtisserie chef, Eloise (Elles) Hale, and they are both very excited to meet Harriet Hastings who founded Biscuiteers. Harriet is one of those wonder women, who has four kids and built this incredible multi-million-pound company, which shares happiness around the UK (and soon around the World too) by creating beautiful pieces of edible artwork, for every occasion. AJ has a girl-crush and wants to know how Harriet has achieved so much, so quickly, especially with four kids. Elles is very impressed with the craftsmanship and interested to know how they create so many biscuits, so quickly!
![Locally Grown Party](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Locally Grown Party
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Susie and AJ have a bit of a party in the studio this week. There’s ham, sparkling wine and gin to taste, with Chloe Wilcock from Oink and Udder, who is running what is described as the “hot desking” of farming. And Jackie Wilks from Terlingham Vineyard, who is channelling a lot of female energy into her incredible wine range. As they’re local to the studio here in Ashford, this show certainly felt like a bit of a party!
![Stock Control](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Stock Control
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
This week, Susie and AJ meet Nutritionist Virginia Hill and Ros Heathcote from Borough Broth. We learn about how real broth is made and why it tastes so much better than other broths you might have tasted. AJ has her mind completely blown about the health benefits of bone broth and Susie vows to order more immediately after the show.
![Google that Guacamole!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Google that Guacamole!
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
This week, Susie and AJ meet Tom Walker a BT employee, who started a guacamole business after a disagreement with his colleague Gaz Booth about the correct amount of coriander to use in Guacamole. There was not really a business plan back then, they just Googled how to do things, until they found themselves on an avocado farm in Mexico and realised that things had escalated! Today, Holy Moly is a multi-million-pound business.
![Sophie Grigson: A Taste of Italy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Sophie Grigson: A Taste of Italy
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
AJ is still in the hot spot while Susie is on holiday, and Charlotte Pike joins the presenting team again this week as they meet Sophie Grigson. Charlotte knows Sophie already, but AJ is really excited to meet her. They learn about her life since permanently relocating to Puglia in Italy. She shares her experiences living on the heel of Italy’s boot and the joy of enjoying fresh local produce. Will Sophie convince AJ and Charlotte to set off on a Mediterranean adventure?
![Ferment Foods and Space Mushrooms](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Ferment Foods and Space Mushrooms
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
AJ is still in the hot spot while Susie is on holiday, and Charlotte Pike joins the presenting team again this week as they explore fermented foods and what they really do to your body. This week, our guest is Zakinah Nori from Zambur Ferments, and Nathan her brewing business partner. Listen as Charlotte shares her knowledge on a variety of different fermentation techniques and gives insights on how to do this yourself at home. AJ is delighted to discover how to delete Cadbury’s Crème Eggs after eating them. And did you know what a space mushrooms are good for?
![Jam vs. Honey, the debate continues](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1063160/FTSlogo_fetnts_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Jam vs. Honey, the debate continues
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Listen as AJ takes over the reins for a few weeks while Susie is away on holiday, and she’s joined by professional chef and cookbook author, Charlotte Pike. This week is all about honey and preserves. Charlotte and AJ are joined by Chris Barnes a beekeeper from London, who runs a honey cooperative called Black Bee Honey, making honey by the season. And Jeff Higgins from The Wooden Spoon Company, who explains the best way to eat chilli jam, which wonky fruits go into his preserves and how to make the best lemon curd. Will Jeff and Charlotte agree about the best way to make a Rumtopf? And will Chris convince AJ that you can keep bees in the right postcode?