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The Spice Larder

The Spice Larder

By Ginger and Spice Festival

A podcast featuring monthly conversations and interviews with chefs, cooks, artisans, producers, historians and spice experts!
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Episode 10 - Museum Memories

The Spice Larder Sep 14, 2020

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Series 2: Ep 7 The Salon Upstairs

Series 2: Ep 7 The Salon Upstairs

We meet the winners of the Best Dressed Gingerbread Person at the 2021 Festival - the Salon Upstairs. 

Feb 28, 202223:58
Series 2: Ep 6: Eva Dave from Style Optique

Series 2: Ep 6: Eva Dave from Style Optique

Listen to Eva Dave telling us all about her optical boutique practice in Market Drayton, Style Optique, who are festival fiends and partners to the Ginger and Spice Festival. 

Feb 02, 202225:03
Series 2, Ep 5: Festival Episode Megamix 2021

Series 2, Ep 5: Festival Episode Megamix 2021

Megamix of the Ginger & Spice Festival - September 2021 

Nov 24, 202133:26
Series 2, Ep 4, Part 2: Ginger & Spice Festival 2021

Series 2, Ep 4, Part 2: Ginger & Spice Festival 2021

Ginger & Spice Festival 2021 

Nov 04, 202122:26
Series 2, Ep 4, Part 1: Ginger & Spice Festival 2021

Series 2, Ep 4, Part 1: Ginger & Spice Festival 2021

Part 1 of the annual Ginger & Spice Festival 2021 which took place on Saturday 25th September. 

Oct 18, 202131:29
Series 2, Ep 3: Drayton Diaries - Being Green

Series 2, Ep 3: Drayton Diaries - Being Green

In this episode we catch up with two relatively recent newcomers to the Market Drayton high street, Dan Thomas founder of the Refill Emporium, and Nathan Wilson owner of Margaret's Farm. 

Jul 30, 202141:54
Series 2, Ep 2: Drayton Diaries with Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens

Series 2, Ep 2: Drayton Diaries with Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens

We talk with John Cushing, owner of Goldstone Hall Hotel and Gardens. 

Jun 17, 202143:44
Season 2, Ep 1: Drayton Diaries with Carol Jones

Season 2, Ep 1: Drayton Diaries with Carol Jones

We interview Carol Jones of Jones's Coffee House 

May 12, 202121:05
Serason 1, Episode 17: Lajina Masala

Serason 1, Episode 17: Lajina Masala

Lajina Masala 

Apr 12, 202122:27
Episode 16: Chef Shaun Kenworthy

Episode 16: Chef Shaun Kenworthy

In this episode we meet and chat with Chef Shaun Kenworthy.

Mar 12, 202129:36
Episode 15: Mallika Basu

Episode 15: Mallika Basu

Mallika Basu 

Feb 21, 202128:34
Episode 14 - Chef, James Sherwin

Episode 14 - Chef, James Sherwin

Chef and founder of Wild Shropshire Restaurant, James Sherwin tells us all about his ethos and love of seasonal, local produce. 

Jan 13, 202131:03
Episode 13: Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap and Barrel

Episode 13: Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap and Barrel

Interview with co-founder Ethan Frisch of USA based business Burlap and Barrel who sources unique, beautiful spices for professional chefs and home cooks. 

Dec 08, 202025:59
Episode 12: Carslake Tea

Episode 12: Carslake Tea

Mr Tea from Carslake Tea 

Nov 12, 202028:49
Episode 11 - The Market Drayton Twinning Association

Episode 11 - The Market Drayton Twinning Association

Carol Hitchen tell us about the The Market Drayton Twinning Association

Sep 14, 202009:56
Episode 10 - Museum Memories

Episode 10 - Museum Memories

Market Drayton Museum Manager, Ian Picton Robinson talks about this passion for the history of the town.

Sep 14, 202034:46
Episode 8: Jana Jacobson & her Guinness World Record

Episode 8: Jana Jacobson & her Guinness World Record

We chat to Guinness World Record Holder and Gingerbread Baking Champion, Jana Jacobson. 

Sep 07, 202042:27
Episode 9: Original Biscuit Bakers

Episode 9: Original Biscuit Bakers

Sarah Hopcroft tells us all about her business Original Biscuit Bakers. 

Aug 06, 202023:07
Episode 7: Chef Chris Burt

Episode 7: Chef Chris Burt

We catch up with Shropshire based Chef, Chris Burt to hear all about his love of food and local produce. 

Jul 13, 202033:45
Episode 6: Tamarind

Episode 6: Tamarind

This episode is all about the tangy & tart treat that is Tamarind! 

We talk with Pakistani-born cookery writer, author, blogger and cookery teacher, Sumayya Usmani, as well as award winning chutney and pickle producer, Adam, from Mr Vikkis. 

Jun 09, 202054:16
Episode 5: Saffron

Episode 5: Saffron

This episode is all about the vibrant and floral spice, Saffron!

In this episode we chat with two amazing British Saffron producers - the Cheshire Saffron Company and Norfolk Saffron. 

Also, we catch up with Persian cook, Rebekah Jones, saffron lover, founder of My Little Persian Kitchen and organiser of Pop-up dining experiences in Shropshire and Cheshire, UK. 

May 16, 202001:26:29
Episode 4: Nuts about Gingerbread

Episode 4: Nuts about Gingerbread

In this episode we catch up with Emily aka The Gingerbread Maid as well as Zoe Harrison of Butterbelle. 

Plus Bell from Butterbelle shares a nutty recipe with us! 

Apr 28, 202049:22
Episode 3: Nick Robins at Ginger and Spice Festival 2018

Episode 3: Nick Robins at Ginger and Spice Festival 2018

Author, Nick Robins, talking about Clive of India at St Margaret's Church, Moreton Saye at the Ginger and Spice Festival 2018.

Apr 03, 202001:14:56
Episode 2: Under The Buttercross

Episode 2: Under The Buttercross

Episode 2 of The Spice Larder

Julia Roberts talks to author Meg Pybus & Lucia and Frank of Saco Trading. 


Mar 31, 202029:33
Ginger Puff Puff Recipe
Mar 24, 202001:39
Episode 1: Market Drayton - the home of Gingerbread

Episode 1: Market Drayton - the home of Gingerbread

Set in the Joule's Brewery Market Drayton, in this episode we caught up with local chef, Rob Gibson of Roots and Wings, to talk about Veganuary; Tracey Edwards of the Fields Kitchen to hear all about her high street store's heritage; and bakers John Hayward-Hughes and Terry McCarthy to hear a little about the famous Billington's Gingerbread!  

Feb 29, 202031:12
Welcome to the Spice Larder

Welcome to the Spice Larder

An introduction to the Spice Larder podcast
Jan 18, 202000:33