Episodes

  • Jesse Jenkins (aka Another Day in Paradise) on his love of vegetables, starting off as a professional skateboarder and finding the calm in cooking

    Jesse Jenkins (aka Another Day in Paradise) on his love of vegetables, starting off as a professional skateboarder and finding the calm in cooking
    Jun 17 2025
    Samuel Goldsmith sits down with the multi-talented chef, photographer, social media sensation, and now author, Jesse Jenkins. In this episode, discover the journey of how Jesse went from a professional skateboarder to a renowned chef and photographer. Learn about his culinary inspirations and why he prefers to call himself a cook rather than a chef and hear Jesse's take on the importance of good food, home cooking, and capturing the perfect food photo. Plus get an insider's look into the making of his new cookbook, "Cooking with Vegetables," and find out why he loves cooking with vegetables, even sharing a recipe for his famous Smoky Aubergine Parm. Jesse Jenkins aka ADIP (Another Day in Paradise) is a chef and social media sensation based in London. Jesse’s cinematic vegetable-focused cooking videos on Instagram reach up to 2.1 million views – solidifying his status as a new star on the UK cooking scene. Inspired by the people he has cooked for and alongside over the years, his food is fresh, fast and a bit filthy, with a laid-back Americana vibe – perfect for sharing. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Moroccan Chicken Stew

    Moroccan Chicken Stew
    Jun 12 2025
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Melissa Hemsley on ultra processed foods, the challenges of modern eating, feeding fussy eaters and sustainability without judgement

    Melissa Hemsley on ultra processed foods, the challenges of modern eating, feeding fussy eaters and sustainability without judgement
    Jun 10 2025
    Join Melissa Hemsley as she delves into the art of sustainable living, offering practical tips and heartfelt insights. Sitting down with host Samuel Goldsmith, Melissa opens up about the messy joy of feeding her toddler, the pressure of healthy eating in a world dominated by ultra-processed food, and why she's proudly team frozen peas and batch-cooked soup. Together, they unpack everything from how to cook for picky eaters (of all ages), to the myth of perfect meal prep and the power of grated veg to transform a meal. Melissa shares practical tips for making real food easier, more colourful, and more fun—without the guilt, the overwhelm, or the pressure to be perfect. Melissa Hemsley is a former private chef turned bestselling cookbook author, food columnist, and real food advocate. Passionate about sustainable, seasonal cooking, Melissa champions feel-good food—meals that nourish the body, respect the planet, and bring joy. She has written six cookbooks, including Real Healthy, which helps readers unprocess their diets with easy, everyday recipes. Her writing has appeared in The Telegraph and Vogue, and she is a proud ambassador for Fairtrade UK, a volunteer for The Felix Project, and a judge for numerous food awards. Melissa also writes a popular Substack newsletter, sharing recipes, tips for reducing food waste, interviews, and family life with her daughter, Summer, and dog, Nelly. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Next Level Sherry Trifle

    Next Level Sherry Trifle
    Jun 5 2025
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Felicity Cloake on cycling across America to explore its cuisine, the perfect brownies and her love of trifle

    Felicity Cloake on cycling across America to explore its cuisine, the perfect brownies and her love of trifle
    Jun 3 2025
    What happens when a food-obsessed cyclist pedals across the U.S. in search of the real American plate? In this fun and heartfelt episode, food writer and national treasure Felicity Cloake joins host Samuel Goldsmith to dish on everything from smoky barbecue and spicy dumplings to Midwest lake culture and late-night toast rituals. Felicity shares stories from her latest book Peach Street to Lobster Lane, which chronicles her epic ride from California to Maine, taste-testing her way through Tex-Mex mashups, Amish Southern cooking, and Serbian sausage in Chicago. Expect culinary confessions (spoiler: she once cooked pasta in a kettle), a love letter to buttered toast, and an unapologetic ode to trifle. With a side of political observations, dog dinners, and a few questionable hot dog contests—this episode is a feast of flavour, culture, and laughter. Hit play if you love food, travel, and a good story, or just want to know how many hot dogs someone can eat in ten minutes.Felicity Cloake is the multi award-winning author of the Guardian's long-running How to Make the Perfect series, the New Statesman's food column and seven books, including One More Croissant for the Road and Red Sauce Brown Sauce, which won the Fortnum and Mason food book of the year award in 2023. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Marrow & Ginger Jam

    Marrow & Ginger Jam
    May 29 2025
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Kathy Slack on the power of gardening, growing ingredients, and her journey to wellbeing

    Kathy Slack on the power of gardening, growing ingredients, and her journey to wellbeing
    May 27 2025
    Join Sam for an exciting episode with award-winning food writer and veg grower Kathy Slack. Kathy shares her inspiring journey from a high-flying global strategy director to a successful food writer and author. Hear her candid conversation about the challenges of living with depression, the therapeutic power of growing your own food, and how she found solace in the veg patch. We delve into her latest book, 'Rough Patch,' which is a memoir with recipes, and discuss the joy of nurturing a garden, her cooking philosophies, and favourite dishes. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Roast Rack of Pork with Wild Garlic Stuffing

    Roast Rack of Pork with Wild Garlic Stuffing
    May 22 2025
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
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