Jay Rayner and a panel of expert chefs, cooks and food writers dip into the TKC postbag with the goal of answering various culinary conundrums, sent to the inbox. Joining Jay are Jocky Petrie, Sophie Wright, Tim Anderson and Dr Zoe Laughlin.The panellists explore what to do with excess bottles of prosecco, the best method for resting meat, and which pan truly delivers the perfect grilled steak. They’ll also reveal their least favourite kitchen chores and share their secrets for identifying top-quality butter.Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4
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Episode 3
Jay Rayner and a panel of expert chefs, cooks and food writers are at the Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield, answering questions on bilberries and treacle. Joining Jay are Sarah Rankin, Angela Gray, Rob Owen Brown and food historian Dr Annie Gray.The panellists discuss their favourite ways to use up miso paste, the best savoury recipes involving treacle, and what to do with vegetables that have seen better days. They also share their true feelings about fried bread on a full English and what to do with a glut of homegrown berries.Situated on the cusp of the Peak District, Jay chats to local forager Richard McManus about the upcoming bilberry picking season, and the unique flavour profile of the bilberry.Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock
A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4
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Bridport
Jay Rayner and a panel of chefs, cooks and food writers are at the Bridport Arts Centre in Dorset discussing local favourites- Dorset Knobs and blue vinny cheese. Joining Jay to offer their tips, recipes and techniques are Melissa Thompson, Melek Erdal, Jocky Petrie and Shelina Permaloo.The panellists share their favourite recipes involving quail and the best ways to use up a large supply of crackers, and discuss the question 'why does tomato ketchup exist?'. We also hear some useful tips for assessing the spiciness of a chilli and whether the panel are for or against minimalist restaurant menus.Producer: Matt Smith
Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4
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Ashford
Jay Rayner and a panel of top chefs, cooks and food writers are in Ashford, Kent answering questions from a hungry audience of home cooks. Joining Jay are Mallika Basu, Lerato Umah- Shaylor, Rob Owen Brown and food historian, Dr Annie Gray.The panel discuss what to cook with buckwheat flour, recipes involving broad beans and settle the most fiery of food debates - do baked beans and peas belong on the same plate.They discuss flour and custard in all their forms and hear from Pat White of Ashford's Willesborough Windmill, about its 150 year history.A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits that might change the way we think about food, cooking and eating. An expert panel answers audience questions.