The Kitchen Cabinet

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.

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Home Economics: Episode 40

The Kitchen Cabinet

10/02/21 • 28 min

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. He's joined by Jordan Bourke, Shelina Permalloo, Tim Hayward and Dr Zoe Laughlin, to answer listeners' kitchen quandaries. Heart rates are high as the panellists discuss their most challenging culinary marathons. And, inspired by our guest this week, Fliss Freeborn, the author of Student Cuisine for the Gloomy Teen, they hark back to their own student days, picking the best tips and recipes from those years. What nifty kitchen appliance was Jordan Bourke's flatmate hiding in her room? Producer: Hannah Newton Assistant Producer: Aniya Das A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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Luton

The Kitchen Cabinet

12/16/23 • 27 min

Jay and his team of food experts are answering questions from Luton for this week’s episode.

Joining Jay are broadcaster and chef Lerato Umah-Shaylor, food writers Jordan Bourke and Sumayya Usmani, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panellists attempt to resolve a variety of culinary conundrums, including their best advice for cooking risotto, how to use mace in cooking, and their dream fusion food.

Also, Jay chats to Guinness World Record holder for the largest onion bhaji, Oli Khan, and proud producer of the Bedfordshire clanger, Jamie Gunns from Gunns Bakery.

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman

A Sometin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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York

The Kitchen Cabinet

08/13/22 • 27 min

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from York. On this week's panel are Rachel McCormack, Jeremy Pang, Paula McIntyre and Dr Annie Gray. This week the panellists talk Yorkshire puddings and discuss which size tray is best. They also debate whether white chocolate is really chocolate, and Nestlé archivist Alex Hutchinson is on hand to explain the origins of this divisive confectionary. The team is joined by Suzy Garraghan, Tea Buyer for Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, who discusses how they select the best tea to suit the local Yorkshire water, and the panel shares its favourite tea-based recipes. Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Home Economics: Episode 45

The Kitchen Cabinet

11/06/21 • 27 min

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. For the final episode of this series, Rachel McCormack, Sumayya Usmani, Jeremy Pang and Dr Annie Gray take questions from a virtual audience. The series goes out with a bang as our panellists tell some flaming hot stories from the kitchen. They also talk through some eggcellent recipes, and share their top tips for the perfect chicken kiev (that's chicken Kevin to some). The panel is joined this week by drinks expert Alice Lascelles who educates the team on cocktail garnish dos and don'ts, and tells us how to make the perfect Irish coffee to see us through the winter months. Producer: Hannah Newton Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Home Economics: Episode 53

The Kitchen Cabinet

04/02/22 • 27 min

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Ready and raring to kick off the new series are panellists Rachel McCormack, Jeremy Pang, Tim Anderson and Dr Zoe Laughlin. The panellists delve into their pantries for a good clear out, unwrapping the hot topic of truffles, divulging some delicious savoury recipes for those pecan nuts you've discovered hiding behind the rice and, to top it all off, they suggest how to prepare spring onions for that ever-so professional finish. Beyond the questions, materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin uses her science know-how to test what constitutes a bowl over a plate. Producer - Daniel Cocker Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Newcastle

The Kitchen Cabinet

03/09/24 • 27 min

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Newcastle for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are chef Rob Owen-Brown, food writers Paula McIntyre and Rachel McCormack, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

In Newcastle’s Live Theatre, the panel discusses everything from basic tips for cracking an egg, to the more complex of questions - is there anything that can’t be improved by nduja? Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the changing sounds of the kitchen over the years, as the panel discuss the worst noises to hear while cooking.

Alongside the panel debate, local culinary hero Adam Riley of Riley’s Fish Shack talks the panel through the history, preparation and recipes for kippers.

Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Swansea

The Kitchen Cabinet

07/30/22 • 27 min

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Swansea. Jeremy Pang, Angela Gray, Sumayya Usmani and Dr Annie Gray answer questions from the audience. With the seaside breeze streaming in to the auditorium, the panellists feel inspired to discuss smuggling food flavours into their cooking, the best recipes for the cockle, and the history of ice cream, with Dr Annie Gray whipping up an 18th Century recipe for the team to try. Joining the panel this week are cockles expert, Carol Watts, and ice cream expert, Adrian Hughes. Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer - Aniya Das A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Home Economics: Episode 54

The Kitchen Cabinet

04/09/22 • 27 min

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. With him this week are culinary experts Andi Oliver, Tim Anderson, Sophie Wright and Professor Barry Smith. As we all endure April showers, the panellists look forward to May flowers and tell us the most onerous prep they have done in the kitchen to achieve a delicious silver lining. They also suggest recipes for recreating a lemon puff biscuit, and debate the perfect ice cream sundae - do you stick to one ice cream flavour, or is it the more the merrier? Producer - Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer - Aniya Das A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Home Economics: Episode 56

The Kitchen Cabinet

04/30/22 • 27 min

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Joining him this week to answer questions from hungry listeners are Andi Oliver, Jeremy Pang, Anna Jones and Dr Annie Gray. With May Day celebrations happening across the globe, the team discusses elaborate ways of presenting food. From phoenix-shaped chicken to human-sized trifles, it seems these panellists go all out! They'll also be talking about the traditional Irish dish Colcannon, as well as debating their favourite pasta fillings, including some unusual sweet options - apple pie dumplings anyone? Resident food historian Dr Annie Gray regales us with the history of mealtimes, surmising that “mealtimes are a cultural construct, there are no rules - eat what you want to! Enjoy it!” A motto we can all get behind. Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Canterbury

The Kitchen Cabinet

12/22/23 • 27 min

Captain ‘Jay’ Hook and his rabble of food experts are in the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury for a pantomime edition of The Kitchen Cabinet.

Joining Jay in the wings are food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, chefs Tim Hayward and Sophie Wright, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.

Head to toe in panto paraphernalia, the panellists discuss a variety of Christmas-themed cuisines, including meat-free Christmas dinners, pre-made canapés, and the star of every festive feast - the cheese and pineapple hedgehog.

In keeping with the pantomime season, the panel addresses the iconic custard pie and the best type of cream to ‘‘splat” with.

Also, Jay chats to Ayumi Kuwata, founder of Canterbury’s sampuru store, Smile Labo, about the intricacies of Japan’s fake food tradition.

Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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How many episodes does The Kitchen Cabinet have?

The Kitchen Cabinet currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does The Kitchen Cabinet cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on The Kitchen Cabinet?

The episode title 'Home Economics: Episode 40' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Kitchen Cabinet?

The average episode length on The Kitchen Cabinet is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Kitchen Cabinet released?

Episodes of The Kitchen Cabinet are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Kitchen Cabinet?

The first episode of The Kitchen Cabinet was released on Sep 25, 2021.

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