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A food and farming podcast helping to provide a connection to food produced in the UK and how to make tasty meals. We'll meet food producers from across the country and explore why they love producing food for our table. There will also be some easy recipe ideas for mealtime inspiration, as well as some top tips and time-saving hacks. Inspired by the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents Blog https://nofussmealsforbusyparentsfood.wpcomstaging.com/ I'm your host Milly Fyfe, Mum of two young boys, fa ...
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Kitchen Garden is Britain’s best guide to on how to grow your own food. It offers down-to-earth advice from the finest minds in gardening to make sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot. There are tips on how to grow your own wide range of fruit and vegetable crops and how to control troublesome pests plus what to do on your plot each month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Conversation with Olivier Blanc and presenter Milly Fyfe Join us on a delectable journey through culinary heritage as The Countryside Kitchen meets with Olivier Blanc, the son of renowned chef Raymond Blanc OBE. In this special episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of French gastronomy, exploring the influence of family, tradition, and innovat…
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In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to Tayshan Hayden-Smith who many of you will know as a TV presenter on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect and Hampton Court Flower Show coverage. He is also a pro footballer, award-winning Chelsea Flower Show designer, green activist and founder of The Grow2Know Project and now with the release of his new book …
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The KG team of Steve, Emma and Tony gather to chat about the top tasks on the plot this month, to compare notes on what they have been up to in recent weeks and to talk about some of the latest gardening stories to hit the news – as well as the weather of course! For more information check out the latest issue in the shops now. Hosted on Acast. See…
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats to award winning garden designer and TV presenter Lee Burkhill. We explore how Lee got into gardening and appearing on our TV screens as well. We share an ethos of making gardening more accessible to people and Milly highlight the grow, cook, eat projects she is involved with. An episode not to be missed …
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KG editor Steve Ott chats to Milly Fyfe who (in no particular order) is a keen gardener, garden writer, farmer, Mum of two, home cook, food campaigner, award-winning digital marketing expert, Instagrammer and blogger as well as the owner of website www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com (well-worth a visit for the delicious recipes alone!) Milly talks a…
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I'm delighted to bring Lady Violet Manners onto the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast this month. Eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Violet is Director and Executive Producer of the Duchess podcast. An ambassador for the Royal Countryside fund, Violet recently challenged the status quo at the National Trust as she made her quest to…
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KG readers will know Martin from his regular contributions to the magazine. A trained horticulturist, ex-nurseryman and head gardener, Martin now concentrates on his work as a writer and on giving talks at many major shows around the country where he works with wife Jill – Martin giving the gardening advice and Jill putting together delicious recip…
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Presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Overbury Estate Farm Manager and Nuffield ScholarJake Freestone on the latest episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets. Jake is one of farming's most decorated individuals when it comes to awards and accolades, especially for conservation, soil health and working in harmony with the environment - tune in and you'll c…
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Happy New Year everyone! This podcast episode launches the third season of The Countryside Kitchen meets And we are starting off with a cracker :) Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she had Lord Taylor CBE of Holbeach Lord Taylor (John) is a member of the House of Lords and also has a family farming business in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. John was made a lif…
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In this Christmas bonus episode, presenter Milly Fyfe is joined by TH Clements commercial director John Moulding, one of the largest producers of Brussels Sprouts in the UK We chat about the time pressures that the business faces over the festive period, and also explore the growing period of the crop. There are also a few recipe ideas you can try …
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In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen Meets, Milly Fyfe chats to Cardiff based dairy farmer Abi Reader MBE, who also holds the position of Wales NFU Deputy President (National Farmers Union) We cover so much ground including how Cows on Tour came about, taking the farm into inner city London, what the Agroforestry scheme looks like on Abi's fa…
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The KG team take a break from the rain to chat through some of the jobs they’ll be doing in November as well as discussing some of the highs and lows of the season so far – including some mixed reactions to some of the tomato varieties they’ve been trying this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen meets, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Oxfordshire Dairy Farmer David Christensen of Kingston Hill Farm. David supplies milk to Arla and together with his wife has an icecream diversification business called the Oxford Cow. To find out more about the Oxford Cow visit: The Oxford Cow | Luxury Farm Made Ice …
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The beautiful Barnsdale Gardens near Oakham in Rutland has been peat-free for more than 30 years after its founder TV gardener Geoff Hamilton, always ahead of his time, started to experiment with peat-free composts. His son and owner of Barnsdale, Nick Hamilton, carries on his work today and with peat-based composts about to be phased out, who bett…
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In this episode, Milly chats with livestock farmer and Welsh TV presenter Meinir Howells, who is familiar to many in Wales as one of the faces of the magazine TV show Ffermio. We chat about how she juggles being a busy Mum to young children whilst managing farm life and filming for Ffermio and S4C during the Royal Welsh Show. Young farmers has been…
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with TV presenter and first time Farmer Jimmy Doherty, who farms a range of rare breed and native livestock, as well as a few exotic animals in Suffolk We explore how Jimmy got into farming and how his farm took centre stage on TV as we followed his journey with wife Micheala , showcasing the highs and lo…
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In our latest podcast KG’s Steve Ott chats to the inspirational head gardener of the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, Nick Fraser. Thanks to the dedicated work of Nick and his team this gem of a garden in North Yorkshire has become a true haven for wildlife as well as home to a thriving veg plot, orchards, and flower borders. For more information …
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the only farmer in the UK to successfully grow a crop of Baked Beans! Tune in as we talk about the haricot bean trials and why it is so important for reducing food miles and creating a sustainable supply chain here in the UK. Links to Wardy's social media and stories include: Roy Ward Farm Ltd facebo…
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We chat to Terry Walton, allotment expert from Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine show for nearly 20 years, author, and passionate gardener about his love of gardening and growing food. Terry offers some great advice for beginners from his plot in the Rhondda Valley where he has produced his own fruit and veg since working a plot on the same site with his f…
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Do you love peas? Well in this episode presenter Milly Fyfe interviews Managing Director of Fen Peas, Stephen Francis of Fen Peas, a farmer cooperative based in Lincolnshire. If you've ever wondered how peas are grown and get to the supermarket shelf then tune in to find out more. There are so many recipe ideas and suggestions in this episode. For …
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the National Farmers Union Next Generation Chairman Eveey Hunter, a multi-tasking business woman and mother who lives and works in rural Hertfordshire. Find out more about Eveey here: Eveey Hunter, chair of the NFU Next Generation Forum – NFUonline Follow Eveey on Instagram here: EVEES (@eveey.hunter…
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The KG team chat to YouTuber and permaculture expert Huw Richards Huw is a renowned food growing expert, prolific YouTuber, best-selling author and leading voice in permaculture. Tony and Steve chat to him about his journey into gardening and his innovative approach to growing food. In conjunction with Huw, Readly, the one stop marketplace for digi…
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Haggis is not just for Burns night! Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she chats with Managing Director of Macsween Haggis, James Macsween about how the business has evolved, some innovative Haggis based recipes as well as a few seasonal ingredients suggestions for May. If you are not already a convert of Haggis then can we change your opinion? Tune in t…
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Join the team as they chat to no dig expert and KG regular Stephanie Hafferty about starting a new plot from scratch. Steph’s down-to-earth advice and relaxed approach is sure to inspire even the most nervous newcomer to get out into the garden and give growing your own a try. If you’d like to hear more from Steph or learn about her courses you can…
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Spring has sprung, and the KG team get together to chat about all the things they have been doing on their plots this month. Steve has been sowing peas, Emma loves her outdoor tomatoes and has some handy top tips while Tony brings us up to date with his very fiery chillies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode Milly chats with Luke Abblitt a Fenland Farmer who is passionate about promoting food and farming to early years and secondary school children. We chat about our involvement in Young Farmers, what Luke grows, how he got involved in school projects and a few mealtime suggestions too. Tune in to find out more... Luke is on social medi…
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In celebration of International Women's Day, I chat with an inspirational business women Jo Hilditch, who farms blackcurrants as well as running many other enterprises in Herefordshire. Join me as we uncover what it takes to be a blackcurrant farmer, how Jo juggles all her projects and what she enjoys cooking. There are some time saving hacks and r…
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Best known for his involvement with the hit TV programme BBC's Eat Well for Less, Chris Bavin is a regular face on the small screen, appearing alongside Greg Wallace. Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she interviews Chris about how he made his way into TV, what future food trends are coming our way and what projects he'll be working on next. Chris is on…
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the Head of Agriculture at British Sugar, Dan Downs after her recent visit to the sugar beet factory at Wissington. Milly is on a mission to make more people aware that sugar is grown in the UK and how sustainable a crop it really is. Milly and Dan chat about how sugar is produced, processed and land…
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Not a fan of Brussels Sprouts? Then don't worry because this episode is actually about Sprouting Broccoli! Purple Sprouting Broccoli is so delicious and adds a welcome splash of colour to the veg garden. Kitchen Garden editor, Steve Ott, explains how to get the best out of your next sow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this bonus Christmas episode, I chat with Lee Maycock, Head of Tewinbury Cookery School in Hertfordshire about their field to fork ethos, what courses they offer and how you can attend a cookery course in 2023 - it would make a fantastic Christmas present!! Find out more by visiting https://www.tewinbury.co.uk/cookery-school/ Or Follow on Instag…
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When it comes to the plants which take the least space in the garden, but create the strongest flavours. Herbs are it. No matter if you have a window box or several allotments, it's worth growing a few herbs to help transform your meals from good to great. (Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe talks to Derbyshire Dairy and Diversification farmer Oliver Brown of Bluebell Dairy. Hear how Ollie and his family have transformed their business into a successful visitor attraction, where people can come and see the cows being milked and enjoy some delicious ice cream too. For more information on Bluebell Da…
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There's always garlic on hand in Rob Smith's kitchen. This month he explains why. 'If there is one thing I love to grow in the garden, it has to be garlic. With it's hot and spicy taste when eaten raw, changing to sweet and flavoursome when cooked' says Rob Smith. That's why there's always garlic on hand in Rob Smith's kitchen. This month he explai…
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats to Emma Smith, editor of The Youngstock Magazine a publication for children aged 7 - 11 years who are passionate about the countryside, food and farming. Emma is a busy mum of two, farmer's wife and also works as the youth development coordinator for the Hereford Cattle society. Tune in as we chat about m…
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Presenter Milly Fyfe talks to first time farmer, Sophie Gregory an organic Arla dairy farmer from the South West. Join us as we chat about juggling family life, running a business and how to cook some super tasty meals that everyone can enjoy. 27:50 Time Saving Hack - Roast Dinner Soup You can follow Sophie here: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_in…
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I'm back for season 2 of The Countryside Kitchen meets! In this episode I chat to go-ahead Cumbrian Farmer Jim Beary about life on the farm, what motivates him, how his business has grown and what he enjoys cooking. You might also see him on the TV soon... watch this space! 22:15 Time Saving Hack - Leftover fruit ice lollies You can follow Jim on I…
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Presenter Milly Fyfe chats to Josie Brown of Brown Cut Flowers. A mum of 4 young children, farmer's wife and inspiring cut flower business owner. We talk about how Josie juggles it all, what motivated her to launch a cut flower business and some tasty recipe suggestions that are quick, easy, and of course no-fuss. Find out more about Josie by click…
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Host Milly Fyfe chats to Leicester born and bred Butcher Rich Summers, who has turned his hand to supporting independent meat producers, helping to add value to their product with charcuterie, curing, smoking and marketing less favourable cuts. We chat about ethically produced, sustainable meat production, what we enjoy preparing and cooking as wel…
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Today we're discussing how gardening can help with your mental health and wellbeing with Annabelle Padwick, a mental health practitioner, professional gardener and Kitchen Garden Magazine writer. Annabelle is also the founder of Life at No.27, an allotment-based support network to help change lives across the country, accessible through self referr…
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In this episode, we're joined by garden designer, author, and TV presenter, Joe Swift. Joe is a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners' World and the BBC's coverage of many of the RHS flower shows. Recently Joe has written a series of expert gardening guides, covering a wide range of topics from selecting indoor plants to how to nurture wildlife in a s…
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