Podcast appearances and mentions of Raymond Blanc

When I was at uni, I'd come home from a day of lectures and put Raymond Blanc's shows on my laptop - he was my safe space, and watching him would always calm any anxiety and make me feel calm. So when he replied to my message inviting him onto my show, excited is an understatement. Raymond is a true legend of the culinary world - holding two Michelin stars for the last 41 years, mentoring some of the greatest - from Heston Blumenthal to Marco Pierre White - and being entirely self-taught! You could say there's a romance to his childhood, but growing up in post-war France was far from easy; gardening a lot of their own food, the hard work instilled by his father, combined with his obsession with the details, led him to seek excellence, becoming the best cleaner, the best waiter, the best chef and ultimately cultivating the best culinary experience in the country. Then during the pandemic, Raymond nearly lost it all when he developed a very serious case of COVID, but his relentless drive never faded, making a full recovery.Raymond's story is one of boldness and strength, how through grit, humility and a deep belief in your craft, you can create joyYou can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast and if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake Ji & Ryley KirbySocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the Sustainable Michelin-Starred Legacy of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons with Executive Chef Luke Selby.   "The garden is the canvas, and we take all our inspiration from the garden and the seasons." Executive Chef Luke Selby   Embark on a journey with host Margaret McSweeney to one of the most exceptional luxury resorts in the world for a truly special edition of Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History, and Hospitality. Join Margaret as she discovers an enchanting, Michelin-starred world in the heart of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, on her first visit to the hallowed grounds of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel. This isn't merely a visit to one of the world's most exquisite resorts; it's an immersion into an enchanting luxury oasis of sustainability where Michelin-star standards of gastronomy intertwine with a profound respect for the ecosystem, practices of sustainability, and history within the enchanting bounty of nature.   Created by the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE, Le Manoir has held two Michelin stars since its inception in 1984, a testament to unwavering culinary artistry. On a side note, Chef Blanc has a new cookbook, Simply Raymond: Recipes from Home is now available. Beyond this celebrated estate's pioneering commitment to sustainability, recognized with a prestigious Michelin Green Star, discover how Le Manoir's philosophy, deeply rooted in its expansive organic kitchen gardens, seasonal harvests, and a zero-waste ethos, elevates the dining experience to a world-class level. Even the welcome amenity is a delicious presentation.   Join Margaret in conversation with Executive Chef at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Luke Selby, who returned to Le Manoir in January 2023 after starting his career there in 2009 working alongside the legendary Chef Raymond Blanc. --Savor the Day!   ✅ Be sure and visit KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes.   Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9 Webtalkradio: Webtalkradio.com   This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv 

Bailey Van Tassel talks about the art of kitchen gardening. We explore Bailey's seasonal, intuitive approach to growing food at home and discuss insights from her book, Kitchen Garden Living. With a focus on simplicity and sustainability, Bailey shares her thoughts on cultivating a thriving kitchen garden. Links www.baileyvantassel.com Kitchen Garden Living: Seasonal Growing and Eating from a Beautiful, Bountiful Food Garden by Bailey Van Tassel Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Bailey van Tassel you might also enjoy this one from the archives: 188: Huw Richards on Veg Growing This week's guest is veg growing expert Huw Richards. Huw grows a vast range of plants in his garden in mid-West Wales and is always trialling and experimenting with new ways of growing. He has an enormously popular YouTube channel and has authored a number of books, the latest of which is ‘The Vegetable Grower's Handbook' which draws on his experience as very much a thoughtful and philosophical gardener. 171: Grow Easy with Anna Greenland This year's first guest is organic vegetable grower Anna Greenland. Anna has supplied produce to some of the UK's top chefs, including Raymond Blanc and Jamie Oliver, has created gardens at Soho Farmhouse, Kew Gardens and the Huntington Botanical Gardens in LA. She is currently establishing a market garden and gardening school in Suffolk and has just released a book called ‘Grow Easy'. Anna talks about working with the best chefs in the best kitchens and catering to their clientele, about producing pristine veg organically, about growing food in different climates and the fundamentals of veg garden success. Please support the podcast on Patreon

William Curley, the acclaimed Scottish chocolatier and pastry chef, has earned a revered place in the world of gourmet confections, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge creativity. Curley's creations have become synonymous with luxury and indulgence, attracting food connoisseurs from across the globe. In this podcast episode, William talks to Renae Leith-Manos about his grandmother being a huge influence on both his cooking and baking, since he was a young boy. He reflects on how he pursued his dream to be a chef at some of the world's great restaurants and how he landed in the world of chocolate. Curley talks about being trained under the legendary Pier Kaufmann and later working with renowned chefs Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White, and reflects on how and why his culinary journey is steeped in world-class expertise. He also shares how he always looks for the very best produce when he travels, hazelnuts from Italy and olive oil from Greece, and that he incorporates these ingredients into his chocolates back in London. His principles on using the best local produce and no excess sugar or additives for his chocolate has led to an impressive array of accolades, including being crowned the four-time winner of the prestigious ‘Britain's Best Chocolatier' title by the Academy of Chocolate. Curley's eponymous boutique in London within the Como Metropolitan hotel has long been a pilgrimage for chocolate lovers, offering exquisite hand-crafted chocolates, decadent pâtisserie, and innovative desserts. Speaking from Como Metropolitan, where he has his shop in the foyer, he shares his plans for more event, from cooking classes to talkshows. William's philosophy on the future is quite simple yet profound: be happy with what you have and build on that. And he says this is great philosophical reminder in this busy world of hustle bustle life. His personal favourite chocolate is from South America using the beans from Peru, and he use trinitario and creolo beans in his chocolates--also from Peru. Curley also talks about the best way to enjoy chocolate is by using the real chocolate--the main ingredients are cacao beans, cacao butter, sugar and vanilla. It will give you the health benefits like the antioxidants and polyphenols and have much less sugar. Beyond the realm of chocolate, William Curley is also dedicated to educating the next generation of pâtissiers, ensuring that the art of fine chocolate-making continues to evolve. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Meet William Curley 2:42 Baking and cooking influence from his granny 3:38 Chocolate everywhere at home, but balance is key 4:47 How did you become a chocolatier? 6:22 First work at Pierre Ronier, Belgium 7:13 Aimed to learn french, landed at flemish 9:09 A pastry chef that led him to the world of chocolate 11:55 A team of 21 pastry chefs at Savoy--incredible team 13:21 The beginning of William Curley Patissier Chocolate 14:51 The first shop at 2004 at Richmond 15:52 The road to be the best chocolatier in Britain 18:20 A chocolatier in Como Metropolitan 20:06 A healthy chocolate--no excess sugar, no additives 22:40 Great produce found while travelling 24:20 Can we get your chocolates online? 25:23 Be happy what you have and build on that 27:31 Where2FromHere, William? 27:58 William's personal favourite chocolate 28:40 The best cacao beans are from Peru 30:33 The health benefits of chocolate--read your chocolate ingredients! ** Subscribe above to this YouTube Channel, Where2FromHere for the best and latest regular luxury travel updates. For collaborations, contact us at: renaemanos@mac.com Host: Renae Leith-Manos Editor: Raf Camit Graphic & Design: Clara For more luxury travel go to: www.renaesworld.com.au For Como Metropolitan London: https://www.comohotels.com/london/como-metropolitan-london For more on William Curley go to: https://www.williamcurley.co.uk Check out instagram: @renaesworldofficial For Luxury Hotel Consulting: www.luxuryhotelconsulting.com

Today we're joined by a chef who's had such a huge impact on London's food scene it's almost immeasurable, especially with the creation of The Dairy - a restaurant that defined the Nordic-flecked, produce-focused fine dining movement that has become commonplace in London today. He's worked for the best chefs in the industry from Marco Pierre White to Raymond Blanc to René Redzepi & is now championing the next generation under his own stewardship. Today he takes us through his incredible career starting out in the most toxic kitchen imaginable in Dublin via Marco Pierre White's in London and then off to Napoli to work at the 2 starred Don Alfonso an experience which changed his perception on seasonality and the importance of farm to table eating. This was strengthened by his time cooking from the garden at Le Manoir and reaffirmed beyond belief when he went to work at Noma. Robin shares with us the highs and lows of opening one of London's most iconic restaurants from the critical acclaim to the physical abuse from drunk customers and all in between. We also celebrate his latest genius outlet in Darbys, which is everyones favourite place to eat Sunday Lunch, a revelation which actually angers Robin! Listen in to find out why............. ---------- DELLI is a food platform, from the team behind Depop, that sells the best independent food and drink products that other shops don't really know about. Head to www.delli.market and discover the thousands of creative products dropping daily and use the code GOTODELLI for 25% off everything from us.

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Join us for a very special episode as host Samuel Goldsmith sits down with the legendary chef Raymond Blanc. Known for his incredible contributions to the culinary world, Raymond shares his insights on sustainable cooking, his journey in gastronomy, and the future of food. Raymond offers invaluable advice and heartfelt stories. Whether you're a foodie, an aspiring chef, or simply someone who loves a good story, this episode is packed with delicious insights and inspiration. Listen now and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of gastronomy with Raymond Blanc. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I start my conversation with Andy with what brought me to him: the meal after recording with the guy who hired him, podcast guest Sven Gierlinger, and the Washington Post article that read like a paid ad for their food, Hospital food is a punchline. These chefs are redefining it. I didn't record in my conversation with Sven how off-the-charts the food was because I at it after recording.Andy was the Executive Chef at the hospital where we met who prepared that food. It was amazing. It would have been amazing in any restaurant, let alone a hospital.We talk about two main things. One was the art of food preparation. Andy shared his path there from washing dishes through working with chef Raymond Blanc, chef Daniel Boulud, and the restaurant Rouge Tomate. At each stage he learned appreciation for ingredients and honed his craft.The other was changing culture. Regular listeners know my goal in sustainability is changing culture. Nearly all attempts to change how our culture impacts Earth's biosphere use technology, market reforms, and legislation. Those things don't change culture.Northwell Health is deliberately changing their culture around food. They've come a long way, but can still go a long way. Changing culture means resistance, including from the people it would help. It's hard and takes a long time. In the case of Northwell, I hear that despite the challenges, nobody wants to go back.We living in unsustainable cultures could benefit from learning what Northwell achieved.Here's the picture Andy mentioned: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one where the cream rises to the top Emma and Nicole speak to Michael Caines, is a two-Michelin star awarded chefs and one of six Black Michelin star chefs in the world. Born in Exeter, Michael was adopted into a white family at a young age and his love of cooking lead him to apprentice under Raymond Blanc, and at the age of 25 a car accident lead to him losing his right arm. He discusses growing up in a white family and predominantely white environments, working in fast-paced and highly competitive environments, relearning his skills after losing an arm, and how food connects us to culture. Michael is featured in Lucas Fothergill's Everyone Everywhere: Mixed Race Family Stories, looking into a hundred years of mixed British history, published by Unbounders. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC Michael Caines: https://www.instagram.com/macaines/  Lucas Fothgergill: https://twitter.com/lucasfothergill  Everyone Everywhere: https://unbound.com/books/everyone-everywhere Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com 

Gardeners' Corner visits the most talked about gardening event of the year; the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Presenter David Maxwell tours some of the main avenue show gardens including the gold medal winning National Garden Scheme's garden by Tom Stuart-Smith and the Muscular Dystrophy UK garden by Ula Maria which took best in show. He also meets up with CAFRE Greenmount graduate, Anna McLaughlin, who has been working with the team who created the Stroke Association Garden. With celebrities including Joanna Lumley, Raymond Blanc, Prue Leith, Alex Jones and of course Alan Titchmarsh; David gets a sense of Press Day at the world famous event. Inside the Great Pavilion he speaks to experts on Delphiniums, Foxgloves and carnivorous plants and he finds Northern Irish florist Allison Hood who took silver gilt for her floristry display. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef James Knight-Paccheco, aka Chef JKP. Chef JKP has worked for industry stalwarts like Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsey; he's now a culinary consultant and a fellow podcast host. They talk about his pivot from studying music to becoming a chef, why he launched his podcast during COVID, and how he hopes to nurture the next generation of chefs.

PART 1. Under the Cloche today is Sorted Chef and Head of Food Kush Bhasin. We chat about his amazing journey from working at Burger King to Michelin Star Restaurants, writing Raymond Blanc's cookbooks, his crazy role as private chef to a billionaire and how he came to work at Sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2. Under the Cloche today is Sorted Chef and Head of Food Kush Bhasin. We chat about his amazing journey from working at Burger King to Michelin Star Restaurants, writing Raymond Blanc's cookbooks, his crazy role as private chef to a billionaire and how he came to work at Sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raymond Blanc is one of the finest chefs in the world and he is completely self-taught. He grew up in post-war France in Besancon in the Comte region of eastern France between Burgundy and the Jura Mountains with his four brothers and sisters. Raymond's mother – Maman Blanc - was his culinary inspiration. She would whip up delicious fresh, seasonal, local dishes, which became his guiding principal when he opened his first restaurant in Oxford, Les Quat' Saisons, in September 1977. Within two years it had been awarded a Michelin star and Restaurant of the Year by food critic Egon Ronay. Often working 18 hour days, he launched a bakery chain Maison Blanc in 1981 and then renovated and opened Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons a country house hotel which was awarded two Michelin stars and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. He's also appeared on numerous TV shows including The Restaurant on BBC and the cookery series Simply Raymond on ITV. Raymond's musical choices include Vivaldi, Verdi, Beethoven and Leonard Cohen.

I don't know about you, but the luxury hotel world feels like another dimension to me; a glamourous, celebrity-filled world. Then there are the people behind the scenes who make it all happen. My only insight into their world is through White Lotus, The Night Manager and The Grand Budapest Hotel, which are documentaries, right? I was invited to a glorious Melbourne Cup Day Champagne breakfast at The Westin in Collins Street and I was welcomed into a group of General Managers and other hotel industry people who were swapping stories of their various posts around the world. I inhaled that. Fascinating. I met SJ in that group and when I said what I did, she told me I absolutely must talk to Justin Dingle-Garciyya. So I did. Justin has travelled the world as a chef, although he originally thought he would be a professional baseball player. When that didn't pan out, he found himself in the kitchen and he loved it. Inspired by the books he read by the likes of Marco Pierre White and Raymond Blanc, he propelled himself on a career trajectory that led to top chef and culinary director roles in luxury hotels. And now, with all that in mind he reckons he has a book in him too. It won't be a cookbook though, it'll be tales of all he has seen in hotels across the globe. I think, why stop at a book, this was a cinematic ride of a conversation and totally up there with the 'documentaries' on which I based my original impression of hotel life. For now, Justin is involved with opening The Standard, Melbourne, in Fitzroy, the first of the LA-based group's Australian hotels.

August Bernstein is head tutor at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School at Le Manoir aux Quait'Saisons Hotel in Oxfordshire. August shares both the impressive kitchen garden at Le Manoir and her own garden with over 100,000 followers on her Instagram platform, @augusts_garden. August also runs her own seed activity pack business, Seed Explorers, for children and families. In her spare time, August is studying for a degree in Environmental studies. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How August transitioned from a. 20 year career as an air hostess to a gardening career.How much joy and fulfilment you can get from growing your own food and reducing carbon emissions.The therapeutic and grounding qualities of gardening, helping with anxiety.Why August wants to see families growing vegetables together via her Seed Explorers businessThe link between children growing vegetables and their willingness to eat them is discussed.The conversation delves into the benefits of gardening, including taste, nutritional value, and reduced carbon footprint.About August's experience as a head chef at Raymond Blanc and the transition from her previous job.PERKS FOR YOU10% off Innermost protein and supplements with code ADAMH-1010% off Liforme yoga mats with code HUSLER10 10% off Colorful Standard clothing with code ADAMHUSLERCS1010% off Vivobarefoot with code ADAMHUSLERVB25% off our online platform full of yoga, sound and meditation, with code HONEST25 (25% off single 12 month membership or reoccurring monthly membership until cancellation) Hosted by @adamhusler and @iamhollyhusler

There's plenty to be getting on with this month in the garden, despite the clocks going back in the UK. Dig It's Peter Brown and Chris Day help to put some of the garden to bed, plant spring bulbs and get border prepared. There's the usual round-up of topical news from the world of gardening as well as a few important diary dates if you're planning to get out and about this month.What's onSunday 1st October, 10am-4pm, The second day of our Apple Weekend event at the Garden Centre and we will be joined by top apple fruit identification expert Gerry Edwards, apple pressing featuring The Mid-Shire Orchard Group, Garden Organics with Chris Collins, and the local wildlife trust.Sunday 8th October Orchard Open Day at Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire, 10am - 4pm.Thursday, 12th October Ryton Demonstration Garden Tour 10:00am - 11.15am at Garden Organic, Ryton Gardens, Coventry. https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/events/ryton-garden-tour-12octTuesday 17 October Horatio's Garden Stoke Mandeville (National Spinal Injuries Centre), designed by Joe Swift. Private Tour in aide of the Horatio's Garden Charity, 10.00-11.30am. Booking is essential. All October Looking for local gardens to you for autumn colour then check out the Great British Gardens websiteDig it Top 5 Hedging Plants As next month we officially start the hedging season, here's a reminder of our top sellers last season Top seller at No 1. Quickthorn 2. Hornbeam 3. Green Beech 4. Photinia Red Robin 5. Green Privet.NewsThe world's oldest gardening magazine Amateur Gardening magazine closes after 139 years.Interflora and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust join forces to introduce a bee-friendly Beequet!Top chef Raymond Blanc continues his passion for growing and preserving many of the Heirloom veggies from Garden Organics at his Oxfordshire restaurant.The new RHS Urban Plant Show is set to open at the Depot Mayfield in Manchester on the 18th-21st April 2024.Reduced peat growing of UK houseplants.Nursery growing peat-free houseplants from seed.Be more sustainable by taking cuttings from your own plants says Tony Le Britton.Sculpture garden scoops top accolade.First sensory garden for pets opens in Devon.New study on growing homegrown food is looking for volunteers to help with research. To take part, contact urbanharvest@sheffield.ac.ukTeenager finds seed from world's largest bean pod on beach.Plants mentioned: Holly (Ilex), Potatoes, Tomato, Catnip, Plant garlic (available instore), Stocks, Winter hardy Pansies and Violas, 6-pack Wallflowers, Fuchsias, Pelargonium (geraniums), Alliums, Crocus, Daffodils, Tulips. Indoor Hyacinths and Amaryllis planting time. Nature Love' colour themed bulb packs. Primrose and mini cyclamen for centre bowl planting.Products mentioned: Compost bins, Vitax Greenhouse Fumigator (Insecticide smoke for greenhouses) and greenhouse disinfectant. Horticultural fleece for winter protection. Larger plant labels.Our special thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this jam-packed episode, we talk with Stefan about his journey through the Michelin-starred ranks like Le Manoir Aux Saison by Raymond Blanc and The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, where he achieved his MS designation in 2017. We then discuss his new online course, tips on blind tasting, whether “supertasters” exist, which varietals or regions get easily mixed up during MS studying, and more. If you're looking to become more knowledgeable about anything and everything wine, Stefan Neumann, MS, is a wonderful resource.“Master Sommelier” is a moniker saved for the most expert wine tasters in the world. Training, studying, and blind-tasting are vital to achieving this goal. Luckily, Stefan Neumann, MS, is here to help wine students and professionals alike. Born in Austria and based in London, Stefan is a consultant for many wine brands, including Graham's, LVMH, and Austrian Wine Marketing. And he's just launched his online blind-tasting course, helping aspiring sommeliers pass their wine exams and qualifications.Find out more: https://stefanneumann.co.ukConnect with him online: @stefanthesommelier_msFind out more about his wine tasting course: https://stefanneumann.co.uk/blind-tasting/Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

This weeks episode is a 2 part show. In the first part of the show - Roger Watson - a highly acclaimed chef now working as a private chef joins us from Indianapolis, Indiana. Roger was born and raised in Doncaster in South Yorkshire in England. Roger started cooking in 2001 while still in high school when he landed a job at a local restaurant in his home town. Roger eventually enrolled in a hospitality program as Doncaster college. However, Roger left Doncaster college early before graduating after being told he would not achieve anything by leaving school early. As a result, this was the motivation Roger needed to fuel his career. Roger eventually moved to Manchester to further his career by woking at Raymond Blanc's restaurant - while also mentoring under head chef Simon Stanley. This prepared Roger for his eventual move to London where he worked under several noted chefs and restauranteurs such as Gordon Ramsey, Tom Aikens, and Bibendum. While working in London, Roger also cooked for visiting US Presidents and for the Royal Family. In 2013, Roger got his break in to the private chef industry when he worked for a Ukrainian billionaire - cooking for his family of 4 and staff. This was at the most exclusive address in the world - Number 1 Hyde Park, London. In 2015, Roger moved to Memphis, Tennessee to continue his career as a private chef. Since 2019, Roger is now a private chef for an ultra high net worth family in Indiana and loving his life! In the second part of the show - Elissa 'HellQueen' Dunn returns to the show. Elissa discusses rebranding from The BadassBartender to HellQueen Cocktails. Elissa discusses how this change came about and the process involved in the rebrand. You can find Elissa's on Instagram @hellqueencocktails Links @chefrogerwatson chefrogerwatson.com @hellqueencocktails @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

In today's episode, we have two very special guests joining us, James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of Elevated Food for Life. Elevated Food for Life is a groundbreaking platform that can be best described as the Netflix of healthy recipe sites. With over 200 mouthwatering recipes and an extensive library of video instructions, this platform is revolutionising the way we approach healthy cooking. James Ellis, a nutritionist, and Jason Shaw, a professional chef, joined forces to create Elevated Food for Life. James, who left a successful career on Fleet Street, pursued his passion for health by becoming a clinical nutritionist and gaining an MSc in Nutrition. He's also a health coach and conditioning coach, with a keen interest in biohacking, enabling him to achieve a metabolic age 22 years younger than his actual age. Jason Shaw, our other guest today, developed his culinary skills in the kitchens of the acclaimed Trust House Forte Hotel in Bramhope, Leeds. Over the years, he has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including culinary legends Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey, and Raymond Blanc. Now, an industry consultant, Jason brings his wealth of experience and expertise to Elevated Food for Life. During our conversation, James and Jason will take us behind the scenes of Elevated Food for Life and explain how they developed this innovative platform. We'll delve into the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, exploring the nutritional aspects and discussing how to save money on quality ingredients. If you've ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen or struggled to find healthy recipe ideas, this episode is for you. James and Jason are here to inspire and educate us on the art of healthy cooking and the importance of nourishing our bodies. So, without further ado, let's dive into my conversation with James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of Elevated Food for Life, in episode 597 of Informed Choice Radio.

In the second of our three chats this week (The main course), I was lucky enough to get some time with the absolutely awe inspiring and industry icon that is Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons, founder of Brasserie Blanc, author of several books and of course, TV personality extraordinaire.The chat is laden with gold including:-Inclusive luxuryThe many strings to Raymond's BowFamily & ValuesHumble beginningsAn early understanding of foodLe Manoir and future evolutionThe Hospitality OpportunityReinventionThe changing face of luxuryGrowing up with foodTrying out as a nurseFalling for restaurantsStarting at entry levelLaying some serious foundationsBeing exiled to UKThe food scene in the 70'sThe big opportunityThe lack of an early mentorLearning the scienceProfessor KurtiMolecular GastronomyRegenerative farmingFinding Le ManoirTeamTime spent in Raymond's company is time well spent indeed, his energy is incredible and his passion for hospitality is unrelenting and incredibly infectious. I was lucky enough to get some time with him off microphone too and if there is a greater role model for our industry, then I've yet to find them. Moreover, Raymond's story does not disappoint with so many lessons throughout and more than just a pinch of fun.Enjoy!This week's episode is brought to you in partnership with Zero Procure who are here to make procurement simple, offering great value and quality for products and services, all for zero cost. Just click on this link www.zeroprocure.com/podcast to help support both this podcast and your business.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We have discussed it many times on The Cafe Hustle, but the hospitality industry is generally experiencing a staffing crisis. An apparent shortage of people entering the industry worldwide is putting strain on businesses and their employees. This is where Hospitality Rising comes in. In essence, Hospitality Rising is a campaign focused on changing the image of hospitality as a career, and I am delighted to be able to support this campaign. In this episode, we share some of the Hospitality Rising interviews with Angela Hartnett OBE and Raymond Blanc OBE, as they chat about the amazing opportunities that a hospitality career has given them and the reasons why they are supporting Hospitality Rising. I know times are tough, but if you can support the Hospitality Rising campaign, head to hospitalityrising.org and get involved now. FREE Workshop - Leading With Purpose Join Andy for this free workshop on 23 November, where he will share key skills and strategies to get the most out of your business. Reserve your place now! Partners Thank you for supporting our sponsors at The Cafe Hustle Podcast! Our title sponsor is RotaCloud: Find out how you can transform your people management and give your management team practical insights into labour cost over at RotaCloud.com.​ Espressly.co: In a digital age, it is important to have branded mobile assets. Get a custom-branded mobile ordering and loyalty app for your business over at Espressly.co.​ Hustle Together Online Community Go to thecafehustle.com/together to join the waitlist and have the opportunity to be one of our first 150 Founding Members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been another busy week in Shackbaggerly world. Katie left home for six days. Howard gets a mention in the New York Times. Harvey (The Retriever) gets fan mail and June has another moment. There's also time for recipes too, but as ever in a loose disorderly manner. That's Shackbaggerly episode 86. Next week it's a Shackbaggerly special with Howard's mum June. Yes we've more June Moments than you can shake a stick at! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katie-johnson73/message

Trevor Horn joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The multiple award-winning music producer shares stories from his decades in the music industry. First coming to prominence with The Buggles, Horn ran a label and influenced the iconic sound of artists including ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones and Seal. Raymond Blanc takes Anna Bailey around his orchard in Oxfordshire. Angela Hui talks about her experiences growing up in a Chinese takeaway in rural Wales, having duel identities and, after growing up hating food, developing a love of cooking as an adult. Suzi Ruffell shares her Inheritance Tracks: You're the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White and Born this Way by Lady Gaga. Adam Parkinson is one half of the Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast), two brothers from Manchester with over fifteen years of experience working in primary education. Together they share tales from the classroom and reminisce about their own school days. The podcast has amassed over five million listens, they've toured and written two books so far. Adventures in Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT by Trevor Horn is published on 13 October. Angela Hui: Takeaway: Stories From Behind the Counter is out now. Suzi Ruffell's UK Tour ‘Snappy' runs until the end of October. This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting by Lee and Adam Parkinson is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet

The award winning and inspirational chef tells his food story to Dan Saladino. One of his mentors, Raymond Blanc, explains why Michael is one of the best chefs of his generation. Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.

On this week's episode of The English Wine Diaries is award-winning wine writer Susy Atkins.Susy began her career in the early nineties at WINE magazine before heading to Australia to get her hands dirty working as a cellar hand at wineries in the Barossa Valley.When she returned the UK, she began to edit Which? Wine Monthly, eventually becoming the co-editor of the Which? Wine Guide. She now writes a regular weekly column for The Telegraph and is the drinks editor of delicious. magazine.She has won numerous awards for her work, which also includes writing 11 or so books about wine, and she has been a regular expert and presenter on popular TV shows such as Saturday Kitchen, as well as touring the country's food festivals alongside celebrity chefs, such as James Martin, Michael Caines (who we recently had on the show) and Raymond Blanc to name a few.We talk about the changing face of the English wine scene, how to shop smart in the supermarket when it comes to wine and why Devon, where Susy lives, has such a thriving wine scene. You can catch Susy's column each Thursday at Telegraph.co.uk and keep up to date with her latest events, tours and tastings at Susyatkins.co.uk or by following her @susyatkinns on Instagram and twitter.  This episode of The English Wine Diaries is sponsored by Wickhams, The Great British Wine Merchant. Visit wickhamwine.co.uk to see their award-winning range of English wine with free deliver on orders over £40.If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @thesouthernquarter on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter.Thanks for listening to The English Wine Diaries. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @theenglishwinediaries on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter at thesouthernquarter.co.uk.

Today's guest is one of the UK's most loved chefs, Gennaro Contaldo. A key player in bringing his native Italian cuisine to British shores over recent decades, Gennaro's written over a dozen best-selling Italian cookbooks and is the mentor to his protege Jamie Oliver, who credits Gennaro with teaching him everything he knows about Italian cooking, and Gennaro calls him his sixth child. You'll have seen on numerous TV shows with Jamie, on Saturday Kitchen and on Two Greedy Italians, with the late great Antonio Carluccio. This episode is a real love letter to Gennaro's homeland of Italy, bringing to life with such passion destinations like the Amalfi coast, Puglia, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's get started.Destination Recap:Minori, Amalfi Coast, ItalyMonte Gargano, Puglia, Italy Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy: Saint Michael's CaveSalina, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, ItalyCatania, Sicily, ItalyStromboli, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, ItalyLipari, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy Signum Hotel, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy Naples, ItalyIndia Gennaro is an ambassador for Citalia and his latest recipe book Gennaro's Limoni: Vibrant Italian recipes celebrating the lemon is out now.With thanks to…Clinique UK - Discover Clinique at World Duty Free today. Citalia - Discover the real Italy with Citalia, the UK's leading Italian holiday specialistsVilla D'Este Hotel - Experience one of Europe's grandest hotels, on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, for its 150th season. Visit villadeste.com to find out more.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Stanley Tucci and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we're being transported to an island paradise. An archipelago of nearly 700 coral islands, 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest turquoise ocean, secret sandbars, private coves, secluded pink sand beaches, and undisturbed wildlife. We're heading to The Beautiful Bahamas. There are 16 main islands in the Bahamas, and no two islands are alike with their own culture, history, cuisine, diving, fishing - there is something for every type of traveller, and I'm joined today by two fabulous guests who will be bringing these different islands to life.First I'm joined by someone who has called The Bahamas their home for over 25 years, the designer, entrepreneur and former model, India Hicks. India is the daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. She is the granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten who was Prince Philip's uncle and whose assassination by the IRA was most recently depicted on the The Crown on Netflix. India was thrown into the spotlight as a teenager when was a bridesmaid to her godfather, Prince Charles and Princess Diana at their wedding. So it may seem somewhat of an unusual decision that India has settled and raised her five children on a tiny Bahamian island. She speaks to me from her home on the picture postcard Harbour Island.And later we'll be joined by the acclaimed travel writer and editor Alicia Miller. Alicia has written extensively about the Bahamas and is full of tips and recommendations about so many different islands.Destination Recap:India HicksHarbour IslandThe Dunmore Beach ClubThe Landing HotelQueen ConchCocoa Coffee HouseWindermere IslandAndrosKamalame Cay, AndrosNew ProvidenceRosewood Baha Mar, New Providence Blue Holes divingGrand BahamaTiger Shark divingAlicia MillerHarbour IslandThe Landing Hotel The Dunmore Hotel New ProvidenceNassauParadise IslandAtlantis HotelBaha MarRosewood Baha MarCafé Boulud The BahamasMarcus at Baha MarDowntown NassauThe Graycliff Hotel Fish FryFrankie Gone Bananas BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden & Coral NurseryThe Poop Deck restaurant The ExumasSpanish WellsAndrosKamalame CayGrand BahamaCoral Vida ProjectEleutheraThe Other SideThe CoveIf you would like find out more about the Bahamas, check out bahamas.com.To hear future episodes of the podcast as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice. To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we're heading to a mountainous island nation in the Pacific Ocean, with two main islands, the North and the South. A land of mammoth national parks, epic biodiversity, dynamic Māori culture and world-class adventure sports. One of the most popular destinations to be picked by my guests as top of their travel bucket list. It is of course, New Zealand.Today's episode is a bumper celeb guest double bill, representing both the North and the South Island, kicking off with the comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo, who grew up in Auckland on the North Island. Rose's critically acclaimed show Horndog won the award for Best Show at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, setting her on a trajectory to international stardom. Her sitcom, Starstruck, which she writes and stars in was commissioned by the BBC and HBO Max. Season One became the BBC's best performing new comedy of last year. Rose is particularly passionate about NZ's food and cultural scenes, and she shares her must dos, her must eats, and all her insider North Island knowledge, from its magnificent coasts and beaches, to geothermal wonders, sprawling farmlands and Māori rich culture.And then we head to the South Island, where we are joined by arguably the greatest rugby player of all time, Richie McCaw. Richie captained the New Zealand All Blacks for 15 years in the 00s and 10s to two world cup wins. He achieved an astonishing 148 caps, a record only just beaten and was named World player of the year 3 times. From wildlife to wineries, glacial valleys to star-filled skies, its no wonder the other-worldly mountainous South Island was the destination where the Lord of the Rings films were set. It's been Richie's home all of his life, and he shares his expert knowledge on the island he knows so well.Destination Recap:Rose MatafeoAuckland, North IslandAuckland Live, North IslandCivic Theatre, Auckland, North IslandThe Basement Theatre, Auckland, North IslandThe Classic Comedy Club, Auckland, North IslandPiha Beach, North IslandHerne Bay, North IslandPonsonby Food Court, Auckland, North Island K Road, Auckland, North IslandPeach Pit, K Road, Auckland, North Island Bestie Cafe, K Road, Auckland, North Island Mount Maunganui, North Island Rotoroa Island, North Island Waitomo Caves, North IslandTaranakiNew PlymouthWellington Te Papa gallery, Wellington Tanuki's Cave, AucklandRichie McCawKura, South Island Wānaka , South IslandCentral Otago, South Island Southern Alps, South IslandBay of Islands, North Island Terminal Lake, South Island Taranaki, New Plymouth, North Island Poor Knights Islands, North Island Stewart Island, South Island If you're ready to find out more about planning your trip to NZ, head to newzealand.com and check out your favourite travel magazines and newspaper travel sections, which have plenty of handy guides.And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Garrey Dylan Dawson is the general manager at Henne Kirkeby Kro — a Michelin-starred restaurant on the west coast of Denmark. But that scarcely scratches the surface of the former chef's long and illustrious career in the industry.His highlights reel includes a decade as the head chef at The Fat Duck — alongside Heston Blumenthal — when it won its three Michelin stars; a long-running stint on one of the UK's best-loved food programmes, Ready, Steady Cook; and a move to Denmark, where he forged a formidable relationship with chef Paul Cunningham at Henne.In episode seven, we discover how Garrey broke into fine dining; why he turned down a job with “one of the godfathers of cooking”, Raymond Blanc; what it was like working with Heston Blumenthal; why he decided to leave the kitchen to focus on front-of-house operations; how he gets the best of his team; and why he rarely eats at Michelin-starred restaurants.

Hello and welcome to The Travel Diaries Season 7! I'm starting this season with a Destination Special mini series - three incredible destinations, all on my travel wish list, with some great celeb guests and destination experts helping us bring them to life, and today is no exception. We are heading on a journey to South East Asia, to a small but mighty thirty mile long tropical island, surrounded by sixty two smaller islands, with Malaysia to its north and Indonesia to its South. It is of course Spectacular Singapore. Beyond Singapore's picture-perfect skyline and bustling city centre, there's so much about this country to explore and I have two fabulous guests who will help us do just that. First, Michelin-starred chef, tv presenter and author Tom Kerridge returns to the podcast. When he joined me be back on Season 2, he picked Singapore as his all time favourite destination, and so I thought who better to come back? Food is so important in Singaporean culture that a common greeting is "Have you eaten?” And then we'll be joined by novelist, editor and travel journalist Annabelle Thorpe. Annabelle spent six years on the Times Travel desk, before becoming deputy travel editor for Express Newspapers, and then taking the same role at the Observer. She has a particularly spot for Singapore which she has visited and written about many times. She shares her insider tips and expert knowledge, and so many recommendations if you are planning a trip to Singapore - which I hope after listening to this episode you will be inspired to do. I know I certainly am!Destination Recap:Tom KerridgeMarina Bay Sands HotelHawker food stallsRestaurant ZénAnnabelle Thorpe Singapore Botanic GardensGardens by the BaySentosa IslandJurong LakeBukit Timah Nature ReserveAnn Siang HouseRaffles SingaporeCapella SingaporeNational Museum of SingaporeFort Canning ParkFullerton RoadIf you're inspired to start planning your trip to Singapore, head to visitsingapore.com and check out your favourite newspapers and travel magazines which often have detailed destination guides.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, AKA, The Black Farmer, is a force to be reckoned with. A child of the Windrush generation, he left Jamaica and moved to Birmingham where he lived with 10 family members in a two-up two-down. Nobody would have believed then that he would go on to become a wildly successful farmer and entrepreneur – nobody except him, perhaps. Key to his success has been his attitude, “you have to be audacious”, he tells Elisa Roche in this episode of the Career Conversations podcast series. Even as a young boy, growing up in an area he describes as “the pits”, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones was driven to do better for himself. Roped in to help his dad on his allotment, bought to supplement the family's income, he soon found his calling: “I absolutely loved being on our allotment as a child because it was an oasis away from the misery I was surrounded by. “At the age of 11, I made myself a promise, that one day I would like to own my own farm.” But before he could achieve his dream, he had an equally successful career working in the media. “I could hardly read or write,” he says. But he worked for free opening the gates for the security guards at the BBC studios in Birmingham, before moving up the ranks and eventually helping to launch the TV careers of the likes of Gordon Ramsey and Raymond Blanc. Listen to the full episode to find out how Wilfred decided to call his farm foods brand The Black Farmer, learn more about his passion for linking rural and urban communities, and why his motto is “never ask for permission, just ask for forgiveness.” Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, AKA, The Black Farmer Wilfred is an entrepreneur, businessman, author and founder of The Black Farmer brand.  He recently launched his online shop The Black Farmer Experience, which has been a long-held ambition. Here visitors can shop everything from the brand's famous gluten free sausages; grass fed, free-range meat and poultry, and sustainably caught fish, Caribbean specialities, deli and unusual gifts. Wilfred is, in his own words, ‘a poor boy, done good'. He was born in Jamaica and then, after his parents came to the UK in the 50s as part of the Windrush generation, was raised in inner city Birmingham. A classic entrepreneur, Wilfred has vision; passion; enthusiasm; determination; the ability to inspire and motivate others; he never accepts the status quo; never takes no for an answer; never shies away from hard work.

Scott and Chris set up your weekend with big laughs and great guests. This week they're joined by Formula 1 driver Lando Norris, superstar chef Raymond Blanc and comedian Nathan Caton. Plus 9-year-old Isla reviews her parents' record collection and listens to a 90s grunge classic.

Part 2 with Raymond Blanc and we talk about first spankings, bathing in rivers and the science behind the souffle!  Please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to my podcast…I'd love to hear from you guys. 

It's the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE & I'm so excited to share part 1 of 2 from this amazing interview with you guys! Raymond dips in and out of his past sharing the most wonderful stories from his childhood and memories of Maman Blanc.  We hear about why Raymond has taken a more spiritual path and how he began his path to creating Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.  Part 2 next week Monday! 

We talk to chef John Lawson. He has worked with the greats Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay and appeared on Australian MasterChef. He has even been a personal chef to the Beckhams. John's health took a dramatic turn for the worse, when at 31 he discovered he had a brain tumour which brought him to rock bottom. We talk to him about his incredible road to recovery using food, and self care and the highs and lows of being a high flying chef. He opened Food By John Lawson to share his love of good food with the hope of inspiring us all to eat real food.  https://www.foodbyjohnlawson.com Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes. Would love you to review us, even a line really helps. Follow us on the links below for more: www.gavinsisters.co.uk Insta: @thedetoxbarn Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn You Tube: The funny Vegans

Sarah is one of Europe's most prominent entrepreneurs, investors and consumer experts, working mainly in the hospitality and lifestyle sectors. She is a proud mum of four and believes that parenthood and business can exist simultaneously, without sacrificing the quality of each other.Sarah is also a recognised TV personality, appearing as a judge on Raymond Blanc's ‘The Restaurant' and sitting alongside Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Nick Jenkins and Touker Suleyman as an investor on BBC's ‘Dragon's Den'.In her twenties, Sarah led the international expansion of Pizza Express and Planet Hollywood before going it alone to buy Bombay Bicycle Club, turning it into the UK's largest chain of Indian restaurants.These successes helped establish her as a leading figure within the restaurant industry, and Sarah recently took her new company ‘Nightcap' public within 1 year of launching the business.Today we find out the business secrets that she lives by.“I define success in any business as when I've made myself redundant. So I start anything and try and make myself redundant from day one. Sometimes that can take years, sometimes you can do it really quickly, but I always strive to make myself redundant.“Topics:Sarah's JourneyMaking yourself redundantHow to raise investmentPlaying to your strengthsUnderstanding your weaknessesThe different types of entrepreneurWork/Life balanceWorking with your partnerHow to approach finding investmentBe the rhino nobody expectsWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/evlG-bevoZESarah Willingham:https://www.instagram.com/sarahwillingham/https://www.sarahwillingham.comPowered By GoDaddy UK:https://www.godaddy.com/en-ukSponsored By Tailor Brands:https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/SH5U

This year's first guest is organic vegetable grower Anna Greenland. Anna has supplied produce to some of the UK's top chefs, including Raymond Blanc and Jamie Oliver, has created gardens at Soho Farmhouse, Kew Gardens and the Huntington Botanical Gardens in LA. She is currently establishing a market garden and gardening school in Suffolk and has just released a book called ‘Grow Easy'. Anna talks about working with the best chefs in the best kitchens and catering to their clientele, about producing pristine veg organically, about growing food in different climates and the fundamentals of veg garden success. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Overwintering fruit & vegetable bugs What we cover Anna's background How Anna begins to plan a veg garden from scratch What makes a good site The chefs Anna has worked with  Growing food for a professional kitchen Keeping a veg garden in a public space looking good all year round The biggest challenges for new veg gardeners and how they can be overcome About Anna Greenland Anna was working as a model when she moved to Cornwall and began working at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall. Bitten by the veg growing bug, she took on a job at The Lost Gardens of Heligan and began supplying produce to Jamie's restaurant. From there, she moved to LA to study Ecological Horticulture and set up a food growing garden at Huntington Botanical Gardens.  After moving back to the UK, she worked at Soho Farmhouse, Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons for Raymond Blanc and has set up a productive area at Kew Gardens. She won gold and Best in Show for her ‘Herbs and Preserves' garden at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in 2018 and has just released a book, ‘Grow Easy'. She now lives in Suffolk where she is setting up a market garden and gardening school. Links www.annagreenland.co.uk Anna on Instagram  Grow Easy: Organic crops for pots and small plots - October 2021, Octopus Publishing Patreon Membership

Today's guest is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, an interview that has been years in the making, and a real honour.For billions of us, including myself, Airbnb has completely changed the way we travel. It opened up people's homes, creating an army of Superhosts in the process, bringing tourists and locals far closer together. It's no short of lie that Airbnb created a travel revolution. So you could say today's episode is both Brian's and Airbnb's. For a CEO of his magnitude, it's clearly hard for him to separate the two. The story of how Airbnb came to be, is not what you'd expect. Brian went to design school, he's an artist, and came from humble beginnings. In fact, it was cereal boxes that first got Airbnb off the ground - you'll have to stay tuned to hear Brian explain more about that, as part of the fascinating and surprising twists and turns on the path to Airbnb's global domination. Brain's answers are very philosophical and a goldmine of both travel and business wisdom. As he says himself, he was a host before he was a traveler and many of his answers reflect that mindset. Travel for him is about getting into a locals POV. You won't get luxury hotels, you'll get stories of people and experiences. We also hear at the end how Airbnb are pivoting to drive the next revolution in travel.I hope you enjoy it.Destination Recap:St Louis, Missouri, USARhode Island School of Design (RISD), USALos Angeles, California, USASan Francisco, California, USAFlatbush, Brooklyn, New York, USATokyo, JapanThe Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, California, USAIf you want to follow in mine and Brian's footsteps and become a host on airbnb you can go to airbnb.com/host to sign up, and try out airbnb.co.uk/askasuperhost to speak to other UK hosts for advice.Thank you to today's sponsor, DK Eyewitness. Find their guides on special offer at wordery.com - simply enter the code DKEYEWITNESS at checkout for a 10% discount.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ability to combine passion and work is a wonderful feeling. Sarah did this during her twenties when she combined her love of food, drink, and travel with her role in leading the global expansion of Pizza Express and Planet Hollywood. Now she is a proud mother and investor who inspires and motivates entrepreneurs by sharing her learnings. In this episode, Adam Stott and Sarah Willingham talk about business mindset and investment. Sarah Willingham is one of Europe's most well-known female entrepreneurs and investors. In 2021, she launched her first IPO on Nightcap PLC with a mission to become the UK's leading bar group and subsequently acquired 2 market-leading bar groups. Sarah is also a recognized media personality, a judge, and investor on Raymond Blanc's The Restaurant and joined the team of Dragons on the popular BBC 2 TV Show Dragon's Den.

Giovanna Fletcher is one of the UK's most successful women's fiction authors. She's the host of Happy Mum, Happy Baby, the chart-topping podcast which sees her interview celeb guests about the highs and lows of parenting. She and her husband Tom Fletcher, from the band McFly have a huge YouTube presence where they perform together; and she's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here's reigning champion, the Queen of the Castle. To say Giovanna is multi-talented, is quite the understatement.Giovanna has been travelling since a very young age as her dad is Italian, so she tells us about her annual trips to visit her family in Italy, she and Tom are a kind of obsessed with Disney and she brings to life the magic and joy of holidays at the Disney parks, and much of her new book is inspired by travel, by the country of Peru. We also chat about her love of trekking; her advice about travelling with three young kids; and what is was like to interview Kate Middleton and the whirlwind of press that came after. Giovanna's Destination Recap:Valva, Campania, ItalyParis, FranceDisneyland Paris, FrancePeruWalt Disney World, Florida, USAJade Mountain, St LuciaWatergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall, EnglandThree Mile Beach, Cornwall, EnglandTenerife, SpainMt Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaMadagascarAppalachian Trail, USAHolly's Destination Recap:Belmond British Pullman trainGiovanna's new novel, Walking on Sunshine, is out now in hardback, priced £14.99If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marco Pierre White is the legendary chef often described as the enfant terrible of English cuisine, and the youngest cook ever to receive three Michelin stars. Marco's story has now passed into legend: the childhood on a council estate outside Leeds; the prodigious genius mentored by Albert Roux, Pierre Koffman and Raymond Blanc; the outrageous work ethic and infamous temper; the pre-Raphaelite curls and smouldering brow. But to hear him tell his own story is an unpredictable joy. You don't so much interview Marco Pierre White as uncork a genie — and so this episode does away with our usual structured conversation format and becomes something else entirely: a rolling meditation on childhood, luck, pain, celebrity, greed, and good food.  We recorded this episode in one of the living rooms of Marco's home — a Victorian gothic hotel he is converting near Bath. It kicks off with Marco explaining what walking into a Three Michelin Star restaurant should feel like — and it rolls like a juggernaut from there. Enjoy. 

Like many great founder's stories, Samina's is one of evolution and passion, with a healthy dusting of grit and take-a-chance self-belief. After a long career in digital marketing and advertizing, Samina decided she wanted to market and advertize a business of her own. Mon Dessert was born in 2015, combining her love of all things sweet with her desire to demystify patisserie for others, and her fortune-favors-the-bold approach got her products stocked in Fortnum & Masons and Harrods very early on.In our conversation, Samina shares her personal tips and tools for success and some of the insider secrets learned from her apprenticeship with the great chef Raymond Blanc... lessons that can be applied to life and business inside AND outside of the kitchen!Check out Mon Dessert at: https://www.mondessert.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

When it comes to food, what we eat matters, and when people like Farmer Lee Jones is caring for the soil and looking to start with the strongest seeds it's no wonder that his a sustainable farm of specialty and heirloom vegetables, microgreens, and eatable flowers are the choice of top chefs around the world. You can get his family's chef-level produce, which is much more nutrient dense than what's at your local grocery store, delivered to your front door. I have and this is the most flavor I have experienced in my almost 30 years in the restaurant industry. You can find Farmer Lee Jones at https://www.farmerjonesfarm.com/ Go here to Live as a ModernLongevitarian.com Join our Private Facebook Group here Farmer Lee Jones Bio: Farmer Lee Jones always wears his trademark overalls and red bowtie as a symbol of his commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. Ever since the early days of The Chef's Garden's creation over thirty years ago, he has remained tirelessly committed to not only ensuring that the family's three hundred acre farm remains one of the most innovative and pioneering in the world but to fostering a nuanced conversation with the chefs in our industry who look to the farm to grow fresh vegetables that are as aesthetically pleasing on the plate as they are flavorful to the palate. He is devoutly committed to the chefs he works with in all corners of the world and takes great pride in the relationships he has with the people who have become his mentors, guiding light, and inspiration. These are the bonds that have inspired the highest quality, most flavorful and extraordinary vegetables in the world and for Farmer Lee Jones, every day promises a new opportunity to connect with the chefs who have helped to make the farm the pioneering leader in sustainable agriculture that it is today. Farmer Jones® also works alongside his dad and brother on the farm, inspiring The Chef's Garden team to perpetually discover innovative ways to become more sustainable while at the same time producing the highest quality ingredients possible. He is committed to rediscovering, saving and telling the stories of the unique heirloom vegetables that are sustainable farmed, along with microgreens, edible flowers, herbs and more. He is an in-demand speaker and expert on sustainable agriculture and has presented at national and international conferences and seminars including at The Culinary Institute of America's Greystone Flavor Summit, The American Culinary Federation's National Convention, the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs National Conference, and Chef Raymond Blanc's American Food Revolution in Oxford, England. He was honored to receive the James Beard Foundation's award for Who's Who in Food & Beverage, making him one of the first farmers to receive it. He serves on the boards for Chef Magazine, Chef Concept, and Modern Farmer. He has been profiled in conjunction with The Chef's Garden in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Newsweek and The Washington Post. The Chef's Garden has been chronicled by “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Roker on the Road,” “CNN Business Unusual,” and ABC World News, and Farmer Lee Jones was the first farmer ever to judge the popular Food Network show “Iron Chef America.” He appeared in an episode of the Food Network's “Food Network Star” as well as “Restaurant: Impossible” along with First Lady Michelle Obama. Farmer Lee Jones has also been heard on “Fresh Air,” “All Things Considered” and “The Story.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/modernlongevitarian/support

Eleonora Giuliodori, giardiniera marchigiana lavora in Inghilterra nell'orto biologico di Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons ristorante ed albergo vicino Oxford, dove lo chef patron è il francese Raymond Blanc. Precedentemente Eleonora ha lavorato presso i Kew Gardens di Londra, al giardino di Cliveden nel Buckinghamshire e al giardino di Polesden Lacey nel Surrey. I giardini che Eleonora consiglia di visitare sono Great Dixter e Gravetye Manor entrambi nel Sussex. I libri consigliati da Eleonora sono: "A Little Hystory of British Gardening" Di Jenny Huglow e "La rivoluzione del filo di paglia" di Masanobu Fukuoka. Grazie Jennifer, Heloise e Annah per La Marsigliese iniziale! Per commenti, suggerimenti e domande scrivete a enricodella@gmail.com FB: Enrico Della - Pagina FB: Life in the garden. Instagram: @enricodella23

A play, a novel and an orchard. Plus a couple of problems

This week, Gilly Smith talks to food writer and social media queen, Alison Roman, rugby captain turned brewer, Alistair Hargreaves of Wolfpack lager, pioneer of New Zealand's biodynamic wines, James Milton, Raymond Blanc on 35 years at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Christine Cort on the Manchester International Festival and Ben Tish on the legacy of the food of the Moors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan Welgemoed has the most incredible "becoming a chef" origin story I've ever heard – it's a crazy tale that also involves George Clooney and ends with Duncan quitting his job by escaping through a window.    Duncan was prepping chicken intestines from the age of eight in South Africa, so maybe it's no surprise he ended up working at Michelin-starred restaurants run by Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay and Raymond Blanc.   As a chef at the Adelaide Showgrounds, Duncan dealt with riders for Rammstein (their rider request was kind of adorable) and cooked for his favourite bands. He currently runs Africola in Adelaide, which is #29 on the AFR Top 100 Restaurants list and ranked in The Weekend Australian's Hot 50 Restaurants list.   This year, Duncan has creatively reused wine waste at an OzHarvest dinner headlined by Massimo Bottura and, after seeing Marco Pierre White for the first time in 15 years, collaborated on an event together. "He's one of the greatest food minds that's ever lived, in my opinion," says Duncan. "He'll always be the master and I'll be the apprentice."   Throughout the podcast, Duncan is impressively forthright and honest on many topics  – from the time his dad was shot in South Africa to his outrage at discovering food five years past its best-before date being sold at a store in the indigenous community of Yirrkala. He also stresses the need for Australians to become way more engaged with the Aboriginal population. "They're not closed communities, they welcome everyone with open arms. It just pisses me off that people don't do it," he says. "Meet people, that's all it takes. Those small steps ... just exploring your own country, opens your mind so much."    One of the best meals I had in the past year was at Africola, which launched with a South African focus, then (after several fires inside the restaurant), switched to a menu inspired by North Africa in 2016. (The cabbage hearts dish with smoked butter is insanely good.)   If you don't have immediate plans to visit Adelaide, good news – Duncan is bringing out his crew to the Africola Sound System dinner at Hyde Park Palms on October 7 for Good Food Month. The menu includes his peri peri chicken (which he thinks is "the best" in the world) and the incredible eggplant with sheep's milk cheese. Find tickets and info here. *Apologies for the incredibly noisy background – we only had a short time to record and this was the quietest spot we could find!

This month, it's all about superlatives in British food, with the winners of the delicious. Produce Awards and chef Philip Howard on British Food Fortnight. Plus: award-winning food writer, Olia Hercules on her allotment adventures, and Raymond Blanc and Candice Brown at the Races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we hear why what we eat can save the world's wild life and meet up with Raymond Blanc in Paris to get his recommendations on where to eat out. We find out how good digestion can improve health with expert, Tim Spector and discover how to make kimchi, the fermented food that's taking the world by storm. Plus we pop in to Borough Plates, the pop up at London's famous Borough Market, and get some tips for some quality Easter treats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.