Food Rebels

(Half a Century of) Cutting the Mustard

What happens when the rebel grows up? AJ is joined by guest presenter Dhruv Baker and they get under the skin of Britain's best-loved condiment brand Tracklements. Founder Guy Tullburg tells us the story behind the brand: how authenticity, pride in their work, and their products, and never compromising on quality have remained the backbone of the business over the years.
 
AJ and Dhruv are salivating at the thought of Guy's take on 'British Tapas': a spread of thick-cut ham, pork pies, scotch eggs, and of course the condiments adding that extra layer of flavour.

The Oat Show

Would you eat a snack bar which was sold without a wrapper? We discover a real food rebel in Kieran Stanbridge from One Good Thing in a concept he described as "a bit Marmite".
 
Also joining us in the studio is Iva Danchova from Great Taste 3-star award winning Oat Avenue, who has broken the mould by creating a spreadable granola.

Too Cool for Gluten

We find out if AJ is at good at tasting as we all hope she is, as Georgie sets up a surprise tasting of popular food items and their gluten free counterparts. Will AJ be up to test?
 
Also, joining AJ and Georgie in the studio is Jess Howe and Vanni Cataldi from ZENB, a gluten free pasta and cracker company, who talk about the future of gluten free.
 
ZENB are also offering our listeners 20% OFF their online orders via zenb.co.uk with the code FOODREBELS.

It's all Cricket

Have you ever eaten insects before? No? Well, AJ's not too sure about the idea of this either, but will Clare Best from Saved be able to convince her to give them a try?
Georgie takes it one step further with NutriBug's battered worms and dusted crickets are on the menu this week. But is this really the future of food?

To Drink or to Mushroom

There’s a love-in this week as Justin Horne and Piers Milburn share a mutual respect of all things eco, home-grown and foraged.
AJ Sharp is joined by Show Producer Georgie Parsons this week, and they learn about the merits of Lion’s Mane and Porcini and Sprigster, an alcohol-free spirit to rival the best of them.
Meanwhile, Justin is coy about his favourite local foraging spots. And Piers invites us all down to the Pythouse Kitchen Garden Restaurant in Wiltshire.

Vodka in the Post?

Well, since AJ’s damp January is well and truly over, she is delighted to meet Helen Matheson-Pollock from Nine Oaks Vineyard and Ivo Devereux from Sapling Spirits this week. AJ is joined in the studio by Show Producer Georgie Parsons, who loves vodka and sustainability.
They discuss whether there’s anything reasonable in the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) rule, which so many people apply to making wine choices in the UK.
And Ivo keeps everyone busy by handing out vodka and gin shots. While describing how his vodka is going to affect your local postie.

A Lover's Gift

AJ Sharp decided not to invite any guests on the show this week for fear of offending anyone with her total apathy towards the day dedicated to love. She’s joined in the studio by Show Producer Georgie Parsons, and a lot of delicious delicacies.
Can Georgie convince AJ that Valentine’s Day is actually worth celebrating after all? Maybe if the flavour is right?
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Drinking Cappuccino before Noon

AJ Sharp is joined by Show Producer Georgie Parsons, who jumps into the presenting role this week and they’re talking about coffee. They taste through some familiar instant coffees, sharing nostalgic stories of the evolution of the nation’s favourite caffeine brew over the past few decades.
They’re joined by Peter Grainger from CafePod, the fresh coffee pod company, who shares the story of Founding and growing his company and about what the British public actually like to drink. But is he going to be able to persuade AJ and Georgie on the merits of flavoured coffees? Tune in and find out!