Borough Talks podcast
A series of in-depth food-themed conversations with interesting and inspiring individuals from Borough Market and beyond
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Christmas in a bottle
Calvin Pearson of Borough Wines on perfect pairings with a Christmas dinner, the meaning of orange wine, natural wine and ‘pet nat’, and why kegs and refillable bottles are growing in popularity.
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The art of the cheeseboard
Coles Loomis of Jumi Cheese and Jon Thrupp of Mons Cheesemongers on the artistry of small-scale cheesemakers, the ideal Christmas selection, and why blue cheeses are the haute couture of dairy.
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The fruits of the sea
Jack Applebee of Applebee’s Fish and Raf Rundell of Richard Haward’s Oysters on cooking turbot at Christmas, the terroir of shellfish, and how buying from a fishmonger takes the terror out of fish shopping.
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The Sultan’s guide to dates
Usman Shah of Date Sultan shares a date selection with Giulia and chats about the unique qualities of this Middle Eastern fruit, going viral on social media, and his battle to combat modern slavery.
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Food cultures of Asia
Salina Khairunnisa of Joli and Urvesh Parvais of Gujarati Rasoi chat to Giulia about cultural authenticity, the importance of quality ingredients and the enduring appeal of street food.
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A bridge to southern Europe
Philip Crouch of The Parma Ham and Mozzarella Stand and Patrick Martinez of The Tinned Fish Market chat to Julia about seeking out the highest-quality versions of familiar Italian and Iberian foods.
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Flavours of the Caribbean
Dawn Smith of Pimento Hill chats to Giulia Crouch about adventurous market shoppers, the role of food in Caribbean culture, and why peanut butter with scotch bonnet chilli jam is the best thing ever.
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The life of a restaurateur
Restaurateurs David Carter of Oma and Agora and Rob Dann of Bedales Wine Bar join Giulia Crouch for a chat about inspiration, architecture and the elemental pleasure of breaking bread.
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A butcher’s guide to barbecue
In the first of a new season, Dom McCourt of Northfield Farm shares a steak with Giulia Crouch and chats about butchery, sustainable farming and the art of cooking meat on a barbecue.
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Niki Segnit
Niki Segnit, author of The Flavour Thesaurus, talks about the liberation that comes from cooking without a recipe, the difference between raisins and sultanas, and why allspice smells like clean ironing.
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Regula Ysewijn
Belgian food writer, photographer and TV star Regula Ysewijn talks about her fascination with Britain, her ties to Borough, and how food traditions act as a bridge across Belgium’s regional divides.
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Alice Zaslavsky
Australian food writer, broadcaster and self-proclaimed ‘vegelante’ Alice Zaslavsky joins Angela for a stimulating stroll around the Market’s stalls, with honey tasting, cheese shopping and lots of chat.