Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 110 This summer we have been watching all the James Bond movies in chronological order. We expected to take a trip down memory lane, reliving some golden memories from our youth. What has actually happened is quite different! The films have sparked conversation on what is and what isn't expectable be…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘The Yarny Book Club’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome” Watch the special editions of The Yarny Book Club https://bakerybears.com/crafting/ Transitioning from School life to University life We mentioned Guy Martin: Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber https://www.imdb.com/title/t…

This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.By Monocle Radio

With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us a…

Robert Prendergast heads to Helsinki to learn about the city’s culinary traditions.By Monocle Radio

We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to bringing authentic Tunisian spices to the Nordics. Plus: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert Chloé Lake picks her Wine of the Month.…

Monocle’s Gunnar Gronlid takes us on a gastronomic tour of the charming savoyard city of Annecy.By Monocle Radio

We meet Angelo van Dyk, the man looking to give surplus wine a second life with Wasted Wine Club. Plus: Alistair MacQueen pays a visit to Holly Hayes, head chef at new London opening July and Paige Reynolds sits down with Sophie Wyburd to learn about her new comforting cookbook ‘Tucking In’.By Monocle Radio

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 109 As the new millennium dawned 24 years ago, Russel Crowe & Ridley Scott released one of the most spectacular historical movies ever made, or was it? In this episode of the Radio Show we discuss Gladiator and its links to the real history of Rome. We talk about special effects in movies, film sound…

Tokyo’s Sangenjaya neighbourhood is often overlooked due to the bright lights of nearby Shibuya. But its diverse food scene, cosy coffee shops and tucked-away speakeasies make it well worth the visit. Hanna Pham takes us on a full-day culinary tour of this sleepy corner of the city.By Monocle Radio

This week, we switch on for a show dedicated to food on screen. We sit down with Lionel Boyce from hit Hulu television drama ‘The Bear’ to discuss how he channels the pace and perfectionism required in the kitchen and where acting and cooking intertwine. Also on the programme: we speak to acclaimed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen and produc…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘England: A Castle Nation’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome” We spoke about Barnard Castle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnard_Castle We mentioned Kays Classic Bakes Episode 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/upsidedown-cake-106430898 We showed you pictures from https://yorksh…

New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, might not be the first place that you think of when you’re looking for a culinary escape – but its award-winning restaurants, booming coffee culture and focus on seasonal ingredients make it well worth a visit. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour of his hometown.…

He's Stephan, a time travelling good Nazi! She's Laura, a woman he will not leave alone! It's Dean Koontz's Lightning, the first of our summer road trip books! To explain the amazing graphic my husband ran up for this - I am almost certain this is Koontz's own Terminator fanfic, predicting Badass T2 Sarah Connor years before that movie came out. If…

This week, we speak with Tim Hayward, author of a new book all about steak. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Guy de Launey heads to Tabar’s new location in a former bike factory in Ljubljana to sample Slovenian-inspired tapas and we meet Cenk Debensason of Arkestra in Istanbul.By Monocle Radio

There’s no denying that Rome is a well-trodden and well-travelled culinary hotspot. From carbonara and cacio e pepe to gelato, you’ve probably tasted its famous delights. But even among the most touristy spots, family run eateries continue to supply authentic produce to its residents. Gabi di Vita, founder of Di Vita Experience, a tour company spec…

This week, celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten joins us in the studio to discuss his latest opening, ABC kitchens. Plus: we learn about the new book ‘Sift’ by Nicola Lamb and our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her wine of the month.By Monocle Radio

Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho takes a culinary tour of Reggio Emilia in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.By Monocle Radio

He's a bear. Like an actual bear. She's having a midlife crisis. This seems like a pretty extreme response. This is Bear by Marian Engel, which won the Governor General's Award in 1976 and is evidently the most controversial Canadian novel of all time. Sounds like a skills issue to me. You know that joke about how you can build a bridge with your b…

This week we sit down with Abby Lee, head chef and founder of Mambow in East London which champions the fiery food of Malaysia. Also on the programme, we raise a glass of bubbly with Dan Roznov at his Champagne & Friends event in Zürich and we grab a seat at New York restaurant, L’abeille, which brings together Japanese and French cuisine.…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘Kays Classic Bakes’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome” We spoke about our historical adventures https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ Summer if finally here? We spoke about our love of movies in the Summer We mentioned https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solo:_A_Star_Wars_Story & htt…

This week, we’re heading to Saudi Arabia to get a taste of the country’s culinary offerings at Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh.By Monocle Radio

Food writer Georgina Hayden joins us in the studio to delve into the Mediterranean delights of her new cookbook ‘Greekish’. Plus: we check in with a Swiss company exploring the frontiers of brewing and take a closer look at a UK brand making spirits sustainable.By Monocle Radio

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 108 We are back with a brand new episode of our Radio Show. In the last few weeks we have seen a number of comparative programs about D-Day. Unexpectedly these shows have had a profound impact on us both. In today's show we talk about how all this came about. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a …

This week, Mateusz Mazzini takes us on a tour of Praga North in Warsaw. This once-neglected district is now bursting with life thanks to a wave of redevelopment and a unique mixture of local creativity and international experience.By Monocle Radio

We speak to Margot Henderson, one of London’s most storied chefs, about Soho Food Feast and the changing face of the city’s dining scene. Plus: the entrepreneurs elevating canned wine and setting new standards for Greek olive oil.By Monocle Radio

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘England: A Castle Nation’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 15 secs) “Welcome” The Tower of London https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_London Watch the special edition of ‘Yarny Book Club’ here https://www.patreon.com/posts/yarny-book-club-95841306 Our daughter finishes school this week! Li…

Join Monocle’s deputy head of radio, Tom Webb, as he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this year’s Monocle Badi Market in Zürich.By Monocle Radio

This week we toast to the drinks industry with an episode all about beverages. We sit down with The Connaught Bar’s Agostino Perrone to find out why people still have a taste for classic cocktails – and what makes a memorable martini. Plus: we’re in the Basque Country to explore its historical cider production and our resident wine expert Chloé Lak…

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 107 We are back with a brand new episode of our Radio Show. In todays show we talk about parenting, our experiences throughout the process and how we dealing with the only part of it we're found hard. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a warm spring walk on a different route to normal! Discuss th…

This week, Monocle’s Aarti Betigeri is at Jewel in Singapore’s Changi Airport, the leafy culinary and retail destination in the middle of one of the world’s biggest travel hubs. Here, she shares go-to spots for the hungry traveller.By Monocle Radio

This week, we’re delving into the world of Korean food as the country continues to win admirers around the world for its creative outputs. We sit down with TV chef and author Judy Joo to discover more about the nation’s regional cuisine. Plus: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs flicks through ‘Koreaworld: A Cookbook’ with co-author Matt Rodbard, while Petri Bu…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘The Yarny Book Club’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome” We mentioned the gorgeous lemonade from https://luscombe.co.uk/ Do you like juice with or without pulp? Watch our first Summer of Stitching course from 2022 here https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonstruck-socks-65629763 Wa…

This week we’re joined by Dara Klein of Tiella at the Compton Arms in London. She gives us her drinking-and-dining recommendations for her corner of the city, Roman Road.By Monocle Radio

This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine writer Hannah Crosbie, whose work is dedicated to dispelling myths about the drink, and we head to Copenhagen to talk with one of the most excitin…

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 106 We are back with a brand new episode of our Radio Show. This time Dan delves into his nerdy knowledge of history as he attempts to share seven historical stories which you probably haven't heard of before. Along the way we head to Egypt, Prehistoric Indonesia, Ancient Britain and soooo much more.…

His job is Amish! She's an accountant with an ulcer and a bad case of second chance romance! Will they fall back in love? Can she get over that weird beard thing? Find out in Cheryl Reavis' A Crime of the Heart, another of our "five heart romances"! If you're new to this, we're doing episodes on the list of books that Romantic Times reviewer Melind…

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a culinary destination in its own right. The bustling metropolis is packed full of innovative restaurants and bars – and it’s difficult to buzz around the city without drinking in its hallowed coffee culture. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham takes us on a day of dining in the city.…

This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company to find out more about Welsh delicacy Laverbread. Plus: Clarissa Wei is in Taipei to learn more about the city’s cocktail scene.…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘Our 10 Year Anniversary’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome” Our very first show was broadcast ten years ago this week! Everyone can watch a very special edition of that first episode https://www.patreon.com/posts/18794076 Kay has launched a celebratory pattern to mark our 10 …

Springtime in Italy signals the moment when wineries prepare to present their latest bottlings to the public. One highly sought-after event that producers enjoy attending is Summa, a boutique wine fair held annually in South Tyrol that brings together like-minded producers from Italy and beyond for a taste of something new. Monocle’s Milan correspo…

This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to meet a new wave of winemakers. Plus: we explore the places where community is built through food with two writers featured in the new book ‘London Feeds Itself’.…

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 105 We are back with a brand new episode of our Radio Show. Today we discuss being good to yourself. Dan recently hit a bit of a wall and had to take his foot off the pedal a little. Why did it happen? How did we identify it and what did we do to fix it? Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a warm …

Monocle’s George Ruskin heads to Peckham for a full day of eating in the vibrant south London community.By Monocle Radio

This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Wa…

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring ‘Kays Classic Bakes’! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome” Making curds & whey! Dan’s new ‘Arnel’ belt from https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Leathershire Read the latest issue of our magazine https://www.patreon.com/posts/our-special-49-102385360 I Wont Hold You Back https://www.yout…

This week we head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Known for its work-hard-play-hard culture, it’s a city that brings together a vibrant mix of cultures. Elna Schütz heads to the leafy suburb of Rosebank to sample its innovative restaurants.By Monocle Radio

He's Alex, an Oregon gentleman farmer with a very bad brother! She's Annie, a Deaf woman who's treated like garbage by literally everyone! Welcome to Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson! There are some pretty strong content warnings for this one - it won't surprise you that it's full of ableism, both Original Recipe and Extra Paternalistic, of cours…

This week we sit down with Japanese chef Endo Kazutoshi to discover why good sushi is all about mentality. Plus: we head to Camparino in Galleria in Milan just in time for ‘aperitivi’ and we meet Georg Oelschlägel, owner of Viennese bakery Felzl, to find out about his nose for entrepreneurship.By Monocle Radio

This week we head to the southeastern tip of England to wander around the seaside town of Margate. In recent years, the town has become a bit of a magnet for creatives, which has lead to some exciting culinary additions to the local food scene. Holly Fisher went along to meet Natalia Ribbe, the owner of French-inspired wine bar Sète, to visit some …