Best The Sourdough School Podcasts (2025)

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Potatoes with Poppy O'Toole 42:17

5d ago42:17

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In this episode, social media chef and queen of potatoes, Poppy O'Toole, explores the world of her favourite ingredient, the Potato. Last year, Poppy appeared on Mastermind, choosing the history of the potato as her specialist subject. Let’s just say… it didn’t quite go to plan. So now, she’s joining the team at The Food Programme to fill in the ga…

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Your Wardrobe’s Bottom Line 13:41

6d ago13:41

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In this episode of Summer Shorts, we’re getting to the root of your wardrobe problems by revealing where they actually live: in your pants. I’ll share the story of a client who tried unsuccessfully to solve the wrong wardrobe problem, and break down the three specific problems hiding in your bottoms. Plus, I explain why we overbuy tops and neglect …

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English Olive Oil 42:05

12d ago42:05

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With the price of olive oil soaring in the shops after drought disrupted production in Spain, Leyla Kazim looks into the English farms planting olive groves in the hope of bottling their own oil. She meets a farmer in Essex who explains that English growing conditions are more suitable than you might think and discovers a producer in Cornwall who h…

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Style From the Ground Up 9:21

13d ago9:21

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In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m diving into my most repeated, but misunderstood, piece of advice! I share the story of a client whose wardrobe didn’t come together until she solved the right problem, explain why women hear when I say “shoes define your style”, and reveal how the wrong shoes not only waste your money, but can actually make you…

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A Food Revolution in Eight (More) Ideas 41:22

19d ago41:22

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Dan Saladino meets pioneering thinkers to hear about future food ideas ranging from edible protein sourced from chicken feathers to crops inoculated with fungi capable of tolerating a hotter climate. Produced and presented by Dan SaladinoBy BBC Radio 4

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Your Everyday Matters 11:11

20d ago11:11

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In the first episode of our Summer Shorts series, I’m breaking down a fundamental style concept that changes everything: the difference between dressing well and dressing up. I share why this distinction is the foundation of everything we do at Everyday Style, reveal insights from the Style Made Simple Challenge about why this mindset shift is hard…

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Professor Michael Crawford: A Life through Food 42:43

26d ago42:43

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In this episode of 'A Life Through Food', Sheila Dillon meets one of the most provocative scientific minds of the last half-century: Professor Michael Crawford. Now in his 90s, Crawford’s pioneering research into the brain and nutrition has reshaped how we understand the essential role of food—especially Omega-3 fatty acids—in human development and…

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The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2025 Launch 41:58

1M ago41:58

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The BBC Food & Farming Awards are back for 2025! Jaega Wise visits River Cottage HQ to meet returning head judge Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. They talk about what Hugh is looking for in this year's awards, what makes the West Country a special place for food and farming and some of the history of River Cottage. She also visits previous winners West…

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23: BALM Podcast - Felicity Spector 51:21

1M ago51:21

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Twice during this podcast, I had to fight quite an emotional response — which really surprised me. - You can also watch this Podcast in the Sourdough School here and find the links to the book to buy We’ve all become a little numb, haven’t we? The news cycle grinds on — summits, politicians, empty words. But this conversation is something else enti…

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EP87: Celebrating 4 Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast: How Toastmasters Fueled a Global Culinary Movement 50:09

1M ago50:09

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Send us a text In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club. Michael shares his deeply personal journey through Toastmasters, revealing how it helped him conquer imposter syndrome, find his voice, and launch…

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Sourfaux 42:19

1M ago42:19

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Campaigners are calling for the ingredients of sourdough to be laid out in law. So are there too many loaves on sale that are more sourfaux than sourdough? Leyla Kazim investigates. This programme features a visit to the Batch event at the Long Table in Stroud to meet baker and author David Wright as well as Chris Young from the Real Bread Campaign…

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10 Wearable Trends for Summer 2025 35:03

1M ago35:03

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In this episode, I’m sharing 10 trends for Summer 2025 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you’re trying too hard or that you raided your teenage daughter’s closet. Listen and learn what’s trending for the season and tips for making the trends work for you. Need more help getting your wardrobe looking…

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EP 85: Part I Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Send us a text As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease and spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. On today’s episode, we meet Chef Abby Miller, the first recipien…

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EP 86: Part II Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA 39:57

1M ago39:57

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Send us a text As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease this special episode to spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. As a young lady, chef Abbey Miller thought s…

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Coffee Crisis: Why are Prices Breaking Records? 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Dan Saladino hears from coffee industry insiders about the current spike in global prices. Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.By BBC Radio 4

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The Great American Novel. In Staten Island. Bob Finds a Subway Birthday Friend. 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Back again after a long hiatus. If you're still listening, good luck. But seriously, it's a rainy day in New York City, summer is in the air, and the Treehouse team rehashes more nonsense. Such as: -Bob's subway birthday friend. -John Updike's kids. -Why you don't see warmongering Buddhists. -Those darn Israelis at it again. -Staten Island, home of…

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From York to Dubai: The Rise of Chocolate 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Leyla Kazim visits York, the UK's 'chocolate city', on the centenary of Joseph Rowntree’s death, to find out how the Quaker entrepreneur pioneered both social reform and iconic chocolate brands like Smarties and Kit Kat. Today, many independent chocolate makers still call York home, as do some of the word's biggest multinational confectionary maker…

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The 30 Minute Closet Edit You Can Do This Week 16:13

2M ago16:13

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Do you dread the seasonal wardrobe changeover? Let's be honest - pulling out bins, packing away clothes, and managing a closet that's bursting at the seams isn't anyone's idea of fun. But what if it didn't need to be so painful? In today's episode, I'm sharing my game-changing 30-minute closet editing process that not only makes seasonal transition…

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School Dinners - Past, Present and Future 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Baroness Floella Benjamin once said “childhood lasts a lifetime” and our experiences of school dinners can shape how we eat for the rest of our lives. In this edition of The Food Programme Sheila Dillon investigates the importance of those early food memories with the help of Dr Heather Ellis from the School Meals Project. The Project says its aim …

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EP84: Part II Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Send us a text Part II of Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey: From Competitions to Chopped In the season 4 premiere of Voice4Chefs, we continue diving into Chef Ashley Brown's journey in the culinary world. Ashley shares her experiences from competing in local competitions, working alongside other chefs, to finally participating in the popular TV…

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EP83: Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck 32:38

2M ago32:38

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Send us a text Kicking Off Season Four: Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey Season Four of Voice4Chefs kicks off with a special Mother's Day episode featuring Chef Ashley Brown from Colorado Springs. A chef and mother she shares her journey from a young culinary enthusiast to a chef de cuisine at Four by Celebrity chef Brother Luck. Ashley discuss…

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Feeding the Nation 43:10

2M ago43:10

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With the Government pledging to overhaul the way food is sourced for public institutions like hospitals, schools, prisons, and army bases, Sheila Dillon explores how these changes could be implemented and why they are deemed essential by many. Sheila visits St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, where chef Raouf Mansour has transformed the cantee…

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The World's Historic Restaurants 41:35

2M ago41:35

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The restaurant trade is fickle and can be a "here today, gone tomorrow" business. But a very small number of restaurants seem to have been with us for ever. Dan Saladino explores the secrets of the world's oldest restaurants.By BBC Radio 4

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The Habit Keeping You From the Wardrobe You Want 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Let's talk about what I believe is one of the most destructive style habits you can have - recreational shopping. After over 25 years as a stylist, I've seen how this habit wastes money, confuses style, and leaves women with "nothing to wear" despite having closets full of clothes. Recreational shopping isn't just those planned shopping trips with …

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Is our cheese heritage ancient history? 42:35

3M ago42:35

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Sheila Dillon hears the first exclusive readings from a Tudor ‘pamphlet of cheese’ that details the cheesemaking traditions of the 16th century, and reveals how cheese was seen as a nutrient-rich health food - from digestion aid to wound cleaner. Fast-forward to today, and Sheila visits Yorkshire cheesemongers Andy and Kathy Swinscoe to help recrea…

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Darina Allen: A Life Through Food 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Dan Saladino finds out how a family farm in west Cork became one of the world's most influential cookery schools. Featuring Darina and Rachel Allen, Rory O'Connell and JR Ryall. Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.By BBC Radio 4

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Stop Looking Dated, Part 2 28:03

3M ago28:03

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Are you ready to find out if what you're wearing is out of style? This is part 2 of our "Stop Looking Dated" series, and while part 1 focused on HOW we wear our clothes, today I'm sharing 10 specific pieces that have had their moment but are now killing your quest to look current. As always, remember my golden rule: wear what you love! This isn't a…

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22: The Sourdough School Podcast Nutrigenomics and Bread with Lifecode Founder Emma Beswick 1:49:50

3M ago1:49:50

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How we can use Nutrigenetics to Personalise Bread Nutrigenetics is the study of how an individual's genetic makeup influences their response to nutrients and dietary intake. It investigates how genetic variations affect nutrient metabolism, dietary requirements, and the risk of developing certain diseases. In essence, nutrigenetics explores the int…

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Denmark's Food Revolution? 43:09

3M ago43:09

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In this second episode from Copenhagen, Sheila Dillon explores why Denmark leads the way in organic food consumption. In 2023, nearly 12% of all food bought in Denmark was organic—one of the highest levels in the world. In the UK, that figure is just 1.5%. But how did Denmark get here? And can the organic movement keep growing as the conversation s…

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Lousy Spring Break Resort People. Phil's new Physical Therapist. 43:28

3M ago43:28

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Ok folks. Spring break is over and we're back. This week we get into: -Bob's idea to capitalize on the Trump tariffs with homegrown coconuts and sturgeon farms. -When New York businesses don't account for weird homeless antics. -The appeal of going off the grid -Phil's new physical therapist

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When Saturday Comes 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Restaurant critic and lifelong Charlton Athletic fan Jimi Famurewa finds out how football clubs are upping their game when it comes to serving food for their fans. He’ll taste the world at AFC Wimbledon’s Food Village, hear how Forest Green Rovers went vegan and discover the secret liquor behind Leyton Orient’s pie and mash. Food writers Jack Peat …

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Stop Looking Dated, Part 1 38:19

3M ago38:19

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Are you adding on-trend pieces to your wardrobe but still feel like something's off? In today's episode, I'm tackling a topic that might ruffle some feathers—how to stop looking dated! Over the next two episodes, I'll share how to turn the style ship around without necessarily buying a ton of new clothes. This first part focuses on understanding wh…

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EP 82: Joanna James Advocating for Women in Hospitality Mapp 5Yr Celebration 48:16

4M ago48:16

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Send us a text Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is…

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Are We Prepared? Could the UK Feed Itself in a Crisis? 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Five years on from the first Covid lockdown Dan Saladino asks if our food supply can withstand more shock to the system? Is there resilience to face another pandemic or even war? Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.By BBC Radio 4

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21: The Sourdough School Podcast - Peach Nutritionist Venetia Mitchell 1:00:21

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Bradford: City of Food Culture 42:36

4M ago42:36

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Bradford is this year’s UK City of Culture - but what does food have to do with it? Sheila Dillon visits the city to meet market traders, chefs and restaurateurs to find out how its industrial past has influenced the thriving food culture of today. She visits Bradford’s St James wholesale market to discover how the Asian restaurant trade has been i…

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Style Lessons I Learned From Baking Sourdough Bread 28:15

4M ago28:15

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In this episode, I take you along on my sourdough bread baking journey and reveal the surprising style lessons I discovered along the way. What began as a TikTok-influenced adventure quickly turned into a personal exploration of perfectionism, fear of failure, and finding my own path. I walk you through my complete bread-making journey, from the ov…

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Communal Dining 43:50

4M ago43:50

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Sheila Dillon joins diners eating together in Manchester and Copenhagen, and hears why some think we should be making more time in the UK for eating communally. During World War II, British Restaurants provided nutritious, affordable meals across the UK. Endorsed by Winston Churchill, they ensured good food was accessible to all. Now, some believe …

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Old People at the Pharmacy and Running Into Gus Fring at the Gym 43:28

4M ago43:28

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March is here and the weather is fantastic. A welcome break from the frost despite the loss of an hour due to daylight savings. Today we yak about the following: -Be like Tracy Austin and NFL cornerbacks and learn to turn the page and not dwell on the negative. -Phil grates his knuckle and deals with the neighborhgood oldies in the pharmacy. -Anora…

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Closing London's 'Kitchen of the Universe' 42:57

4M ago42:57

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Two of the country's largest wholesale markets are on the brink of closure. The City of London Corporation has decided to shut the historic meat market at Smithfield and the fish market at Billingsgate, bringing to an end centuries of food history. Sheila Dillon is given a tour of Smithfield market by the historian Matthew Green who describes how S…

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EP 81: Chef Check-In with Victoria Feldman: Sourdough, & Growing a Baking School 30:52

4M ago30:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to another Chef Check-In on the Voice4Chefs podcast! Today, we reconnect with Victoria Feldman, founder of Canterbury Baking School in England, to catch up on her journey since our first conversations in Episode 27 and Episode 28. Victoria shares how her school has evolved, the impact of the pandemic on her teaching, and…

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10 Wearable Trends for Spring 2025 29:08

4M ago29:08

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Winter is over, and one of Style’s best seasons is here! Spring is when we get our first look at what’s big for the warm months, and this season, there are so many great looks out there. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 trends (plus a bonus!) for Spring 2025 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you’re t…

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Regenerative farming and food. What does it mean? 42:20

5M ago42:20

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It's a term used by the smallest farmers and the world's biggest food businesses. But what does 'regenerative agriculture' mean? Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.By BBC Radio 4

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Bob Searches for a New Duvet. Hunting For Sugar Mommies. 46:09

5M ago46:09

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Holy crap it's cold. Again. This week more nonsense such as: -Bob's search for a new duvet leads him into a magicakl world of MILFs, GILFs and Siamese twins -Career advice: find a sugar mommy! -What's really going on at the Met? -More personals from those nerds at the New York Review of Books

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Reset Your Home with Ingrid Jansen 56:03

5M ago56:03

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Ready to transform your relationship with clutter? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ingrid Jansen from The Declutter Hub to explore why traditional organizing methods often fail us and how understanding our emotional connection to stuff can lead to lasting change. Drawing from her 30+ years of experience, with insights from her new boo…

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EP 80: Valentines Edition: Exploring the Sweet Art of Chocolate with Rasha Younan 27:03

5M ago27:03

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Send us a text Special release Happy Valentines! **Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy t…

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Second to Nan 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Sheila Dillon revisits the idea of our grannies’ cooking and how it shapes us, hearing from listeners who sent in their own stories. Why does learning to cook from your granny seem to be such a powerful experience? What about those grannies who leapt at the chance technology offered to escape the endless cycle of cooking from scratch? And – for tho…

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EP 79: Culinary Storytelling: A Toastmaster’s Journey on Voice4Chefs with Ray Miller 48:44

5M ago48:44

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Send us a text In this special episode join Toastmasters District 7 podcast, host Ray Miller as he engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Dugan, the voice behind The Voice4Chefs Podcast. Michael shares his journey from overcoming stage fright to running a successful podcast featuring chefs from around the world. They discuss the signifi…

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Broken Policies 42:38

5M ago42:38

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It's 2025, and the same old questions are still being asked about food and health—how do we get people eating better, reduce obesity, improve health, and ease pressure on the NHS? Despite decades of policies and campaigns, the challenge remains. In this episode, Sheila Dillon is joined in the studio by three people whose work is dedicated to findin…

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Do as I Say, Not as I Do: The Style Advice I Give, but Don't Follow 24:43

5M ago24:43

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Today, I'm pulling back the curtain to share something I've been thinking about a lot lately - which pieces of my own style advice I actually follow, and which ones I don't. As someone who gives a lot of guidance about building a better wardrobe, I think it's important to be transparent about how I apply these principles in my own life. More import…

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