In Good Taste: Food matters for food lovers

In Good Taste is the podcast on food matters for food lovers. Hosted by author, speaker and adviser Mallika Basu, each episode serves up sharp, snackable conversations about what’s shaping the way we eat and drink across cultures, kitchens and continents. From big issues to bite-sized trends, it’s all on the table.See more on www.mallikabasu.com and email us with your ideas, inputs and suggestions at ingoodtastepod@gmail.com

In Good Taste: Food matters for food lovers is a arts podcast hosted by Mallika Basu, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mallika Basu hosts In Good Taste: Food matters for food lovers, a arts show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Beyond hummus with Ottolenghi co-founder Sami Tamimi

  May 15, 202625 minS2

  <p>Palestinian food is often reduced to hummus, falafel and broad “Middle Eastern” flavours. But what actually defines Palestinian cooking and why does talking about it matter so much right now?</p><p>In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Sami Tamimi, chef, writer and co-founder of Ottolenghi, to explore Palestinian food culture through the lens of land, farming, foraging and flavour.</p><p>From za’atar and olive oil to seasonality, preserving food and humble home cooking, we unpack what makes Palestinian food distinct and why recipes can become such an important form of cultural identi...

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  Episode #6

  Why is chicken so cheap and what does it really cost?

  Apr 25, 202626 minS2

  <p>We eat more chicken than ever before. But behind its convenience and affordability, there’s a much bigger story.</p><p>In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Rob Percival, author of The Meat Paradox and Head of Policy at the Soil Association, to unpack what’s really going on with the UK’s most popular meat.</p><p>From billion-bird farming systems to the reality of supermarket chicken, we explore how chicken became so dominant and what that means for animal welfare, the environment and the way we eat.</p><p>We also get into t...

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  Episode #5

  What to eat for brain health | Kimberley Wilson

  Apr 18, 202631 minS2

  <p>When we think about what to eat, we often focus on weight, heart health or energy.</p><p>But what about our brains?</p><p>In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Kimberley Wilson — psychologist and author of Unprocessed — to explore how what we eat shapes our brain, our mood and our mental health.</p><p>From the nutrients our brains are built from to the impact of ultra-processed foods on how we think and feel, we unpack the science of brain health in a way that’s practical, grounded and rooted in real food. Kimber...

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  Episode #4

  Culture, history and the origins of American cuisine | Dr Jessica B. Harris

  Mar 27, 202628 minS2

  <p>When we think about American food, we often picture burgers, fries and supersized portions. But how did it all start?</p><p>In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Dr Jessica B. Harris, culinary historian, author of 17 books and one of the leading voices on the food of the African diaspora, to explore what American food really is and where it comes from. </p><p>From Native American agricultural knowledge to African cooking techniques and European influences, we unpack the idea of “braided heritage” and how these food traditions are deeply interconnected. Jessica's new book Brai...

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  Episode #3

  Pesticides in our food: what should we really worry about? | Nick Mole

  Mar 13, 202634 minS2

  <p>Can washing fruit remove pesticides? And how many pesticide residues might actually be on the food we eat?</p><p>Pesticides are widely used to grow and protect the food we eat. But how safe are they, how do they end up on our plates and what should food lovers actually worry about?</p><p>In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Nick Mole from the Pesticide Action Network UK to unpack the role pesticides play in modern farming and food systems.</p><p>From apples and grapes to cereals and bread, we explore how...

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