Winter Interviews Round-Up – BBC Radio 4 and more
In recent weeks I’ve been on the World at One (BBC Radio 4), Good Morning Scotland (BBC Radio Scotland) BBC Radio 5Live, the World Service, ITV News and more.
Hot Cross Buns, Turnips and Jam
Why do hot cross buns have crosses on them? How did jam become the fuel of the Industrial Revolution? Have turnips always been unloved? Who invented haggis, and why is that the wrong question to ask?
Two more potato features
I’ve recently authored an article for Radio Nacional de Colombia, and also been interviewed for the History of Fresh Produce podcast, hosted by Patrick Kelly and John Paap.
Reflections on Britain’s historical relationship with food and cooking
I spoke to Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet about Britain’s relationship with food and cooking
Pulse Flours: A Not-so New Health Fad
Pulse-based pastas are enjoying a moment in the spotlight, but we’ve actually been pushing the health benefits of pulse flours for hundreds of years.
Cooking with Microwaves
I was recently interviewed by Serina Sandhu, senior reporter at The i, for a piece about cooking with microwaves.