The Doorstep Kitchen

The Doorstep Kitchen

Welcome to The Doorstep Kitchen - the podcast celebrating great British food and drink - hosted by cook Kat Holbrook. Each week we chat to someone inspiring us by cooking or producing incredible things on our doorsteps, as well as hearing from an expert forager every episode. Discover new ingredients, learn how to truly eat the seasons, and come up with imaginative ways to use the food local to us. https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/ Artwork by Annie Birchenough.

Episodes

S2 Ep10: S2 Ep 10: British beans and pulses with Nick Saltmarsh of Hodmedods + tapping birch trees

February 6, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode we are joined by Nick Saltmarsh of Hodmedods. They grow and sell some of the most exciting beans and grains found in British soil. From carlin and ‘flamingo’ peas, to fava beans and quinoa grown in Essex, their range of rustic pulses, seeds and grains are nutritious, incredibly moreish, and found right here on your doorstep. 
 
Fergus The Forager joins us with tips on the edible parts of b...
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S2 Ep9: S2 Ep 9: Regenerative farming in Cornwall with chef/grower Dan Cox + foraging crab apples

January 25, 2021 • 27 mins
This episode features a chef-come-farmer who has worked in some the UK’s top restaurants such as Fera at Claridge’s Hotel (now closed) and Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in the Lake District. In partnership with Natoora, he’s now spearheading regenerative methods of farming across 120 acres of land in Cornwall and growing amazing produce that can be enjoyed across the UK. Dan talks about his journey to Melilot Farm, his methods of fa...
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S2 Ep8: S2 Ep 8: Soda bread, seafood and Christmas with Irish chef Richard Corrigan + foraging reedmace

December 20, 2020 • 45 mins
This episode features renowned chef Richard Corrigan. Richard is a stalwart for British and Irish seasonal food and an ambassador for the hospitality industry. He’s run Michelin-starred restaurants and the century old Bentley’s in Mayfair, and he’s even cooked for the queen. Richard is also the proud owner of the 150 acre estate Virginia Park Lodge in the Republic of Ireland, as well as Corrigan’s Mayfair and Shoreditch’s Daff...
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S2 Ep7: S2 Ep 7: Food and sustainability with Xanthe Gladstone + foraging the strawberry tree

December 6, 2020 • 32 mins
My guest on this episode is a chef, grower of delicious produce, baker, and food sustainability advocate. She is the proud owner of 20 hens and the co-founder of London-based veggie supperclub Knuckle. We chat about her work as Food & Sustainability Director, her chickens, starting an edible garden, eating more sustainably, as well as mushroom foraging. 
 
Fergus joins us with an explanation of the St...
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S2 Ep6: S2 Ep 6: Sheep farming, 'Cull Yaw' and silvopasture with Matt Chatfield + foraging jelly ear mushrooms

November 29, 2020 • 33 mins
On this episode we speak to sheep farmer Matt Chatfield. He is giving sheep that are no longer deemed fit for breeding, a great retirement and by doing so is producing probably the best mutton you will ever taste. His ‘cull yaw’ has actually been compared to jamón. Matt also chats about silvopasture, rewilding, regenerative agriculture, and farming in Cornwall. 
 
Fergus The Forager chats about jelly ear ...
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S2 Ep5: S2 Ep 5: Scottish sea salt with Gregorie Marshall of Blackthorn Salt + foraging wax cap mushrooms

November 22, 2020 • 28 mins
This episode features Gregorie Marshall, Master Salter at Blackthorn Salt. They are harnessing the sea on the west coast of Scotland and trickling the seawater down an incredible graduation tower stuffed full of blackthorn – aka sloe. It’s a shame I can’t visit the unique structure for myself which is a first in the UK, but I do have a box of their salt in the kitchen which I use to finish dishes and in salted caramels. 
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S2 Ep4: S2 Ep 4: Coronavirus and the hospitality industry, British fish and seafood, and rebuilding his restaurants with Mark Hix MBE + foraging hogweed

November 15, 2020 • 33 mins
This episode features Mark Hix, one of the greats of British food. He a celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer known for his original take of British gastronomy. He has unrivalled knowledge of local fish and seafood, has a whopping 12 cookbooks to his name, and even received an MBE in 2017 for his services to hospitality. We speak about coronavirus and the effect on the hospitality industry, including own restaurants wh...
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S2 Ep3: S2 Ep 3: Truffles with Zak Frost of Wiltshire Truffles + foraging sea buckthorn

November 8, 2020 • 34 mins
This episode features Zak Frost, founder of Wiltshire Truffles, purveyors of English and global truffles, supplying the best restaurants across the country. We’ll learn what a truffle actually is, how their dogs find them, the different types we eat, what makes a great truffle, why truffle is actually great used in desserts, and the hard truth about truffled products.
 
Fergus The Forager talks about sea ...
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S2 Ep2: S2 Ep 2: British cider with ciderologist Gabe Cook + foraging rosehips

October 25, 2020 • 50 mins
This episode features Gabe Cook, an award-winning cider expert with over 15 years experience. Gabe is a cider writer, teacher, judge, and he’s even written a book about the wonderful drink. We’ll learn what cider really is, the common misconceptions, the different styles we can discover, some great brands to try, and some ideas for cider-fuelled drinks for Autumn and Winter. 
 
Fergus The Forager talks ab...
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S2 Ep1: S2 Ep 1: British cheese with Cellarman Sam Wilkin + foraging Beefsteak Mushrooms

October 18, 2020 • 43 mins
Welcome to Series 2 of The Doorstep Kitchen! After a few months break, we are back with 10 more episodes where we continue to discover our great British produce. From cheese to cider, seafood to truffles, there is much to learn in this series about what is growing and being cooked right here on our doorsteps. We also have a new forager so welcome Fergus Drennan aka Fergus the forager, and at the beginning of each episode I wil...
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S1 Ep10: S1 Ep 10: Why we should be eating goat meat with James Whetlor of Cabrito + courgette fritters + mugwort

July 18, 2020 • 34 mins
In the last episode of Series 1, we speak to goat farmer James Whetlor. James is a former chef and the owner of Cabrito. His goal is to put all billy goats born into the dairy industry into the meat industry. We learn why we should be eating goat and why we don't currently eat it in the UK, plus James gives us some great recipe ideas. ⁠  
It’s the end of July and the courgette glut is well underway. I give you a rec...
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S1 Ep9: S1 Ep 9: Farm-to-table dining in Kent with chef Will Devlin + strawberry shortcake + meadowsweet

July 12, 2020 • 26 mins
In this show we speak to chef Will Devlin of The Small Holding in Kent. As the name suggests they are indeed a farm but what is lovely is that they have a restaurant serving goodies grown on the plot. Will is also a keen forager so quite a few local wild ingredients make their way onto his plates. We chat about the farm and restaurant, what they’re growing, The Hunger Gap, his ‘full acre menu’ (which sounds incredible!), local...
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S1 Ep8: S1 Ep 8: All things vinegar with Sam Britten + gooseberry tart + hogweed

July 5, 2020 • 28 mins
In this show we speak to Sam Britten of Orkney Craft Vinegar. His products are a world away from what you’d usually pick up in the supermarket and chef James Martin is a huge fan. We learn what vinegar really is, how best to cook with it, how you can use it in a cocktail, plus some of the interesting new flavours Sam is working on such as a smoky red dulse flavour and a gooseberry vinegar as well. 
 
So s...
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S1 Ep7: S1 Ep 7: British produce with James Donnelly + rhubarb and elderflower pavlova + wild strawberries

June 28, 2020 • 23 mins
In this show we speak to British chef James Donnelly. His restaurants and pop-ups serve you the best quality sustainable and ethical produce, working closely with farmers, fisheries and suppliers. All of James’ ingredients are reared, grown and loved in the UK. Amongst other things we speak about native alternatives to well-known imports such as using local Graceburn instead of Feta.  
 
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S1 Ep6: S1 Ep 6: English wine with Jonny Ellson + spring lamb + mallow

June 21, 2020 • 31 mins
In this episode we speak to Jonny Ellson, wine expert and Director of Restaurants for Coworth Park. We speak about some of his favourite wines from the UK, why some grapes do better in Britain, how to make English sparkling wine, how to pair food and wine, and where to learn more.
 
As a bit of a carnivore Jonny voted for lamb as his chosen ingredient so I give you my recipe for grilled lamb chops with gr...
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S1 Ep5: S1 Ep 5: Honey and sustainable beekeeping with Sarah Wyndham Lewis + rhubarb + wild flowers and yarrow

June 14, 2020 • 41 mins
In this show we speak to Sarah Wyndham Lewis, honey sommelier and co-owner of Bermondsey Street Bees who produce incredible London honey. We talk about the best honey to be buying, the crucial role bees play, urban beekeeping, the honey process, and her role as a honey sommelier. 
 
Vibrant rhubarb is in season so I give you my recipe for Rhubarb and Custard Brûlées and forager Imogen speaks about wild fl...
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S1 Ep4: S1 Ep 4: Seasonality, foraging and Norfolk produce with chef Richard Bainbridge + samphire + dandelions

June 7, 2020 • 32 mins
In this show we speak to Richard Bainbridge, chef and winner of Great British Menu in 2015. We chat about foraging with his family, the incredible produce of Norfolk produce, seasonality, his signature dishes, and lastly samphire. I’ll give you a quick recipe for samphire and crab linguine and forager Imogen talks about dandelions.

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S1 Ep3: S1 Ep 3: Food waste and drinks trends with DASH water + asparagus (again!) + Alexanders

May 31, 2020 • 27 mins
In this show we chat to Alex Wright, co-founder of DASH water, who make natural sparkling drinks from wonky fruit and veg that would otherwise go to waste. We speak about DASH, food waste, drinks trends, and summery cocktails. Cook and host Kat shares another asparagus recipe and forager Imogen talks us through Alexanders – a common plant whose stems are tender and delicious, and seeds are wonderfully spicy.

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S1 Ep2: S1 Ep 2: Great British Menu and Scottish ingredients with chef Roberta Hall + asparagus + pineapple weed

May 24, 2020 • 23 mins
In this episode we chat to chef Roberta Hall of The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh about her experience on Great British Menu and love of Scottish ingredients. Cook and host Kat shares an asparagus recipe and forager Imogen speaks about pineapple weed, a hardy plant that has the potential to transport you to a tropical island…
 
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S1 Ep1: S1 Ep 1: The humble potato with James Chase + wild garlic + foraging for nettles

May 17, 2020 • 26 mins
Welcome to the very first episode of The Doorstep Kitchen – the podcast celebrating great British food and drink. In this show we chat to James Chase of Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery, along with giving you some great ideas for using wild garlic. We are also joined by our expert forager Imogen Davis who provides an introduction to the world of foraging before diving, fortunately only metaphorically, into stinging nettles...
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