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Edd Kimber on the world of chocolate
31.03.2026 | 46 Min.
Baker and author Edd Kimber — the first-ever winner of The Great British Bake Off — joins us to talk about his latest book Chocolate Baking, which puts one of our favourite ingredients centre stage. Edd shares the fascinating history of chocolate, from Mayan drinking rituals to modern bean-to-bar innovation, and explains why chocolate doesn't always have to be the dominant flavour in a recipe.
We also dig into the ethics and economics of chocolate pricing, Edd's obsession with Tonka beans, his mum's apple crumble (and why the jammy middle layer is the best bit), and what makes a truly perfect chocolate chip cookie. Plus, Edd opens up about navigating life after reality TV, the challenges of being defined by a single moment, and the Nigella announcement.
Stick around for quickfire questions, including Edd's signature "can't be bothered" meal and the fictional character he'd most like to have dinner with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anna Ansari's Tachin
26.03.2026 | 8 Min.
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anna Ansari on the Silk Roads and the origins of everyday foods
24.03.2026 | 41 Min.
Silk Roads, Saffron Rice, and the Stories Our Food Carries
Did you know every apple in the world can be traced back to Kazakhstan? In this episode, Samuel Goldsmith sits down with Anna Ansari — Iranian American cook, former trade lawyer, and author of Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing — to explore how food has connected cultures across Central Asia for centuries.
Anna shares how a plate of Uyghur food in 1990s Beijing tasted unexpectedly like home, why Uzbek plov is far more than the sum of its five humble ingredients, and how cooking Iranian stews became a way to root her blended British-American-Iranian family in tradition. Along the way, they talk nasi goreng technique, the myth of culinary authenticity, and why a Tootsie Roll is her ultimate guilty pleasure.
In this episode:
How the ancient Silk Roads shaped the food we eat today
The surprising Central Asian origins of apples, melons, and rice
Why authenticity in food is more fluid than we think
Cooking as connection — to heritage, family, and home
Quick-fire confessions: gnocchi disasters, pulled pork parties, and bumpy cake
About the guest:
Anna Ansari is the author of Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing. A former customs and trade lawyer with a background in Chinese studies, she writes about the intersections of food, history, and identity.
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Rhiannon Lambert's Crumble
19.03.2026 | 5 Min.
Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
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