What The Focaccia with Niki Webster and Bettina Campolucci Bordi (Bettina's Kitchen & Rebel Recipes)
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| 03 Aug 2022 | S4 Ep1: How to go Carbon Neutral with Thomasina Miers | 00:49:00 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | S4 E2: The Need for Regenerative Farming with George Lamb | 00:44:49 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | S4 Ep3: The Delights of Smallholder Farming with Clodagh McKenna | 00:49:47 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | S4 Ep4: Changing to a Plant Based Diet with Jeffrey Boadi | 00:45:49 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | S4 Ep5: An Inspiring Mid-Life Change with Sarah Langford | 01:00:12 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | S4 Ep6: Tales of India with Romy Gill | 00:48:11 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | S4 Ep7: The Wonders of Potato Milk with Graham Stonadge from DUG Drinks | 00:24:01 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | S5 Ep1: An inspiring journey to plant-based living with Julius aka @hermann | 00:52:29 | |
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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | S5 Ep2: From corporate law to plant-based cooking with Nisha, Rainbow Plant Life | 00:49:00 | |
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: Six Seasons book by Joshua Mc Fadden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | S5 Ep3: A lighthearted and interesting conversation with Calum Harris | 00:58:59 | |
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: Jamie Oliver’s The Great Cookbook Challenge Show How Not to Die by Michael Gregor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 May 2023 | S5 Ep4: From bookshelves to supermarket shelves with the BOSH! boys | 00:51:17 | |
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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 May 2023 | S5 Ep5: An inspiring and sustainable conversation with James Golding from the Pig Hotel Group | 00:48:00 | |
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: Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | S5 Ep6: A Jamaican twist on plant based cooking with Denai Moore from Dee’s Table | 00:53:03 | |
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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | S5 Ep7: Bettina & Niki’s Wine Inspired Chat to Wrap Up Season 5 of What the Focaccia | 00:22:51 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | S6 Ep1: Bettina & Niki chat all things Salt with Cornish Seasalt | 00:43:55 | |
Cornish Sea Salt is a company based in Cornwall, England, known for producing high-quality sea salt using traditional methods. They harvest their salt from the pure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and their products are renowned for their purity and taste. Established in 2008, Cornish Sea Salt has gained popularity for its commitment to sustainability and its dedication to preserving Cornwall's rich culinary heritage. Bettina / Niki chat to Phillip, Cornish Sea salts founder about everything salt related. Sustainability, recipes, uses and many more golden nuggets of information worthwhile listening to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Feb 2020 | S1 Ep1: Meet Niki and Bettina | 00:17:34 | |
Get to know What the Focaccia’s creators’, co-hosts and cookbook authors Bettina Campolucci Bordi of Bettina’s Kitchen and Niki Webster of Rebel Recipes as they introduce their brand-new podcast, sponsored by Abel and Cole to the world. Find out what makes them go back for seconds and what makes them lose their appetite in this exclusive first episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Feb 2020 | S1 Ep2: Tackling Eco-Anxiety with Melissa Hemsley | 00:28:02 | |
Four-time cookbook author Melissa Hemsley is in the What the Focaccia guest-seat this week as she talks all about her brand-new book Eat Green (out now), the importance of rest and why she’s finally ready to embrace her ‘chef’ title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | S1 Ep3: The SORTED Food’s Recipe to Success with Ben Ebbrell | 00:34:06 | |
n this latest episode of What the Focaccia, Ben Ebbrell professional chef and co-founder of Sorted Food – one of YouTube’s largest global food communities dishes up the secret to their 2.3million subscribers, 7 cookbooks and brand-new PACKS App success and explains why a humble pub-table will always mean so much to him. Grab a seat and join the conversation. Fancy trialling a free month of Sorted’s brand-new PACKS app? Head to sorted.club/focaccia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2020 | S1 Ep4: The Emotional Aspect Behind Food with Nutritionist Amelia Freer | 00:32:41 | |
Joined by one of the UK’s leading Nutritional Therapists What the Focaccia grills Amelia Freer over a glass (or two) about her own food philosophy and how her celebrity clients helped scale her career. The episode also discusses why you should never use food as a reward and what popular food Niki can't stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2020 | S1 Ep5: Discovering the New Future Classics for Food with Gizzi Erskine | 00:30:43 | |
The multi-skilled and foodie passionate Gizzi Erskine talks us through launching her brand-new project and utilising her playful Londonisms. Bettina grills Gizzi on what sustainability means and we find out what ingredient will keep the world alive, forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | S1 Ep6: Bringing an International Flair to British Cooking with Chantelle Nicholson | 00:30:08 | |
In today’s episode of What the Focaccia, professional chef and cookbook author Chantelle Nicholson talks about her journey that not only took her overseas but changed her life. She also lets slip about her dirty secret hiding in the back of her fridge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Mar 2020 | S1 Ep7: Debunking nutrition myths with Pixie Turner | 00:28:30 | |
This week's guest Pixie Turner tells it exactly how it is, debunking big food myths, talking food and politics and telling us about her journey from influencer to nutritionist and science communicator. This episode was recorded in January 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | S2 Ep1: The Little Kitchen with Rachel Khoo | 00:29:14 | |
We are back for season two and very pleased to be joined by the amazing Rachel Khoo. We talk to the super-talented cook, author and broadcaster about how it all began in her little kitchen and how she became such a successful food creative. And we find out what she has been up to in Sweden during lockdown and how she has managed to film her latest series for the Food Network. We discuss the journey to success, the ups and downs, adapting to new situations and what it is like being in the food industry today and she tells us why she's happy to call herself a slummy mummy! This podcast was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | S2 Ep2: Wicked Healthy with Derek Sarno | 00:25:58 | |
Joining Niki and Bettina this week is plant-based food hero Derek Sarno. He's a cook, cookbook author and head of plant-based innovation at Tesco and the man behind Wicked Healthy. In this episode we talk about what it takes to build a food brand, the difference between the UK and American food market and what the future of plant-based food is likely to be. What is his five year plan? We also chat about spirituality and purpose and much more and also find out why Derek never refers to himself as a chef! This episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | S2 Ep3: We Are Food with Anna Jones | 00:29:17 | |
In this episode we are talking all things food and vegetables with the incredibly talented Anna Jones. We discuss Anna’s food and career journey, from working with Jamie Oliver to finding inspiration in vegetarian cooking and how she has found the time to write three very successful books with a fourth one on the way! We talk about food trends, her food ethos that includes sustainability, simplicity and good produce, which is everything that we love. What The Focaccia is sponsored by Odysea and this episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Aug 2020 | S2 Ep4: The Doctor's Kitchen with Dr Rupy Aujla | 00:38:29 | |
We chat to the ever inspiring Rupy from Doctors Kitchen about his amazing health and business journey and he tells us what his three pieces of advice to improve health are. Hear us do a deep dive into diets, napping, vegetables, favourite flavours, spices and much more... You'll be inspired by Ruby’s ambitious plans to educate, challenge the system and grow the Doctor's Kitchen brand in order to improve holistic health. This podcast is sponsored by Odysea and was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | S2 Ep6: Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet with Tom Hunt | 00:24:49 | |
Niki and Bettina are joined by award-winning chef, writer and food waste campaigner, Tom Hunt. His Bristol restaurant Poco has won numerous awards including Best Ethical Restaurant at the Observer Food Monthly Awards. He has written for many newspapers and magazines and writes a weekly column for Feast magazine in the Saturday Guardian offering ingenious no-waste recipes. He is an experienced speaker and cook at events, including Taste of London, Borough Market, Feastival and Abergavenny Food Festival. He is a campaigner and ambassador for Action Against Hunger, Soil Association, Slow Food International and The Fairtrade Foundation. His first book was The Natural Cook and Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet is his latest book. He talks to Bettina & Niki about his three pillars for all of us to be able to eat better and more sustainably and about the importance of eating for pleasure. This episode is sponsored by Odysea and was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | S2 Ep5: Summer Kitchens with Olia Hercules | 00:28:54 | |
This week, Niki and Bettina chat to chef, food writer,food stylist and mum, Olia Hercules. Her books include 'Mamushka' which features recipes from Ukraine and 'Kaukasis' which is a a journey through Eastern Europe. Olia talks about her brand new book, 'Summer Kitchens' and explains exactly what inspired the book and how lockdown has slowed down the process of cooking food, which is a good thing. What The Focaccia is sponsored by Odysea and listen out for the promo code in this podcast. This episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | S2 Ep7: The Mediterranean Odysea with Panos Manuelides | 00:23:22 | |
In this special episode we chat to the inspiring founder of Odysea, Panos Manuelides about how he founded the brand and pioneered fresh deli food in our food counters over 20 years ago. We talk about his passion for sourcing the best and high quality ingredients and find out how he supported producers way before the trends we are seeing today, along with some wise life advice on navigating the food industry and how it's changed over years. This episode was recorded remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | S3 Ep1: The ‘Happy Pear'! Steve & Dave tell us how food can affect our mood. | 00:44:30 | |
We are kicking off our 3rd series with a bang! Today we chat to Steve and Dave - the ‘Happy Pear’ about their story, a dive in deep to the future around food, mental health and how it affects our mood. Prepare to be super inspired - these guys are awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | S3 Ep2: How To Use Food As A Cause For Good with Asma Khan | 00:40:31 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | S3 Ep3: Is There A One-Size Fits All Diet? With Rhiannon Lambert | 00:39:14 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | S3 Ep4: Alexandra Dudley tells us how to host the ultimate sustainable and waste-free feast | 00:33:33 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | S3 Ep5: The Secrets Of Exceptional Flavours with Noor Murad | 00:33:05 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | S3 Ep6: The Future of Organic Food and Farming with Riverford founder, Guy Singh-Watson | 00:27:31 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | S3 Ep7: Wilf Marriott - The Founder of Islands Chocolate | 00:24:08 | |
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. | |||