Julius Fiedler on slow food, fermentation fails, and his culinary adventures around the world
Join us for a deliciously fun episode as Julius Fiedler - filmmaker turned food creator and author - shares his passion for slow food, naturally plant-based recipes, global culinary adventures, and the stories behind the world’s most memorable dishes. From the art of fermentation (and a few kitchen disasters) to the secrets of authentic recipes and the joy of cooking with humble ingredients, Julius takes us on a journey through tradition, travel, and taste. Discover why slow food matters, how culinary traditions are preserved, and what happens when you try to recreate street food classics at home. Plus, Julius reveals his favourite dishes, guilty pleasures, and the one ingredient he pretends to like. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just love a good story, this episode will inspire you to savour every bite, and maybe even dust off your pressure cooker.
Julius Fiedler is a filmmaker-turned-content-creator dedicated to promoting a natural, unprocessed approach to plant-based food. After moving from Germany to the UK in 2017, his journey took off during the Covid pandemic with free online sourdough classes as “Baking Hermann.” He later worked as a food stylist at Jamie Oliver HQ before building his own platforms. Now, his videos reach millions across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, sharing traditional vegan techniques learned from local cooks worldwide. A Slow Food ambassador, Julius believes food should align with nature and sustainability. Naturally Vegan is his debut book.
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Easy fish pie
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode
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Suzanne Mulholland aka The Batch Lady on mastering time-saving family meals and the art of stress-free batch cooking
Join us for a lively episode with Suzanne Mulholland, best known as The Batch Lady, four-time Sunday Times bestseller and star of Channel 4’s Batch from Scratch. Discover her ingenious approach to family cooking, where she reveals how to prepare rapid, freezable dinners in just five minutes, and why batch cooking doesn’t mean eating the same meal for days. Suzanne shares her top tips for freezer organisation, reducing food waste, and prepping homemade ready meals that suit busy lives. Expect confessions about culinary disasters, favourite dishes (spoiler: baked potatoes feature strongly), and why she believes in being your “future friend” in the kitchen. With plenty of practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and a dash of humour, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to save time, money, and stress in the kitchen—without sacrificing variety or flavour. Tune in for inspiration, laughter, and a fresh take on modern family cooking.
Suzanne Mulholland, “The Batch Lady,” is a bestselling author, TV presenter, and family-cooking expert with nearly a million followers. Based in the Scottish Borders, she developed her make-ahead meal system as a busy mum, helping families save time, cut waste, and manage budgets. She stars in Channel 4’s Batch From Scratch, appears on ITV’s This Morning, and regularly contributes to national newspapers and magazines. With six books—five Sunday Times bestsellers—her latest, Rapid Dinners, launched this year. Known for her warm, practical approach, Suzanne inspires audiences worldwide to stay organised, cook smarter, and create more time for what matters most.
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Bangers and mash with onion gravy
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode
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Dominic Franks on upside down cooking, family food traditions, and the magic of sausage and mash
Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes food writer and content creator Dominic Franks, also known as Dom in the Kitchen, for a lively and heart-warming conversation. In this episode, Dominic shares the story behind his new book, “Upside Down Cooking”, and reveals how a viral caramelised shallot and cream cheese tart transformed his career overnight. Discover Dominic’s culinary inspirations growing up in a big Jewish family, the influence of London’s restaurant scene, and how life in rural Lincolnshire has shaped his approach to food. Expect candid confessions about kitchen disasters, the joys of sausage and mash, and the underrated genius of frozen mashed potato. Dominic also opens up about the importance of sharing food with loved ones, his guilty pleasures, and why he believes cooking should be taught in every school. Packed with humour, practical tips, and genuine passion for food, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves to cook and eat.
Dominic Franks is a food writer for Lincolnshire Life, is regularly featured on BBC Lincolnshire radio as their food expert, and has been running his blog Dom In The Kitchen since 2010. Dominic has always loved food and draws inspiration from Delia Smith and his mom, as well as his Jewish heritage and London upbringing. His debut cookbook, Upside Down Cooking, is out now.
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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates.
The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.
Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.
Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu.
The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.
Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.
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