The Cookbook Circle

Come dine with us, little dumplings, as we tell you all about Olia Hercules' latest book, Home Food. We've been gone for a little while, but we haven't forgotten how to go off on tangents, so you can look forward to discussions ranging from our prospective applications for Love Island to cabbage tattoos. We do also talk about Home Food, promise!

As we approach one year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, you can donate to #cookforukraine here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cookforukraine

Music: Upbeat Funk - Infraction

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A big ol' episode for a big ol' book! We've learnt a lot through cooking through The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander. We've learned how Aussies get their supply of kangaroo meat, what a wheat biscuit is and most importantly, that Stephanie Alexander is an Australian national treasure. Get stuck into this episode and find out how we faired against the tome to end all tomes. Hopefully we don't sully Stephanie's good name....

We think a lot of you might have this book, so let us know what are the must cook recipes from it!

Intro & Outro: Funky Souls – Amarià

Interludes: Nep Tune - Dugway

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Get those chickpeas soaking and your list of niche ingredients ready - Ottolenghi's back with another book this season, and this time it's with Sami Tamimi, for a culinary journey through fascinating Jerusalem. After a spate of general, encyclopedia-style books (and a whole lot of French food), we are thrilled to get cooking something a little different. Find out how Hannah's carrying on Victoria's sandwich tradition from our last episode, and who cooked the most dishes in a bid to rustle up the bigger feast.

Here is that delightful Thrillist article on cookbook stores that Hannah mentions, and the book we mention that we're excited about is Edd Kimber's One Tin Bakes: Foolproof cakes, traybakes, bars and bites from gluten-free to vegan and beyond, out in October 2021.

We'd love to hear what your favourite recipes are from this book - let us know @cookbookcircle on Twitter and Instagram!

Music credits:

Intro & Outro: Funky Souls – Amarià

Interludes: Words – Dylan Sitts

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DItch the cashew cheese, put that Quorn packet away and get ready for some vegan food with a backstory as we explore Georgina Hayden's Nistisima, a fascinating book of food eaten during times of Orthodox fasting. Plus, we discuss the great @jakecohen on Instagram.

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Music: Upbeat Funk - Infraction and Mitsubachi – Smith The Mister

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Allow us to transport you to the delicious shores of Japan (who one of us knows lots about) for this episode, cooking from Tim Anderson's Vegan Japaneasy AND you can hear all about Victoria's recent trip there - plus a few tangents, but some things never change..

Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria

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