Gastrocast #169

November 10, 2009

It’s been a while, but here’s another show. Kind of a rambler. Sorry about the delay. Hope you enjoy. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Or consider subscribing to the podcast for free. Links for this week���s episode: The Gastrocast Blog Gastrocast Forum The Kitchen [...]

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Gastrocast #168

October 13, 2009

Another show in which I rant about Twitter & news topics & I make a Paw Paw Custard. Check it out!

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Gastrocast #167

October 1, 2009

Finally, a new Show ! I���ve been really busy, as you will here. This is sort of a come-back show. This may not be suitable for work, or small children because I get a little hot under the collar at a few places….. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view [...]

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Upcoming Culinary Workshops

September 22, 2009

This Autumn & Winter I am proud to announce a series of workshops on food & farming skills. These have been all summer in the making and I am really excited to be able to host these events for you. We’re going to kick things off simply on October 10th with a Poultry Processing Workshop. [...]

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Harvesting Bark

August 6, 2009

I’ve been really busy this summer working on lots of projects. I thought I would post this video shot by Carrie Oliver (@Oliver Ranch) when she came out to Podchef Island to visit & sample my Scottish Highland Grassfed Beef & Pastured Pork. A brief glimpse into what I do with my time���in this case, sourcing ingredients for The Herb Farm���s fabulous menu.

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Planting a Salad Garden

May 22, 2009

Here is a short film about succession planting salad greens, part of a new “Credit Crunch Lunch” series. Technorati Tags: gardening, salad, vegetables, farming, soil, planting, seeds, podchef, wiggly wigglers

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Update

May 20, 2009

Gastrocast Fans! Do not despair… Due to computer breakdowns & a busy schedule I have not been able to produce a regular show. However, a new laptop has arrived and I am working on a new show and a new video series. Something should be out soon, I hope. In the meanwhile, catch up on [...]

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Gastrocast #165

March 31, 2009

A rare show…More cooking, farm life & political food news. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Or consider subscribing to the podcast for free. Links for this week‚Äôs episode: The Gastrocast Blog Gastrocast Forum The Kitchen Garden Network Our Service Provider: 1&1 Internet Hosting R-Calf [...]

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Gastrocast #164

March 9, 2009

A show! A show! Piglets, chicks, seasonal growing tips and Lavender Madelines. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Or consider subscribing to the podcast for free. Links for this week’s episode: The Gastrocast Blog Gastrocast Forum The Kitchen Garden Network Our Service Provider: 1&1 Internet [...]

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Gastrocast #163

February 20, 2009

Finally, a new Show! I’ve been really busy, as you will here. In fact, so busy I don’t have time to put up show notes right now. Enjoy! You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Or consider subscribing to the podcast for free. Links for this [...]

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Rebuilding the Polytunnel

January 28, 2009

During the recent spate of good weather I got busy and fixed the failing polytunnel. Join me for the adventure and learn how to do it yourself! Technorati Tags: polytunnel, greenhouse, hoop house, gardening, farming, agriculture, horticulture, grow your own, DIY, podchef

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Gastrocast #162

January 21, 2009

This week’s show is the first, post-holiday and is packed with updates. Lots going on. Podchef talks about gardening, a horrible bout of bad weather, the polytunnel, forcing rhubarb,¬† and much more before getting stuck into making a fish pie. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to [...]

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Making the Traditional Yule Log

December 30, 2008

In their annual Christmas caper, The Wife & Daughter appear in Kitchen Studio to whip up some mayhem and a Buche de Noel. Technorati Tags: dessert, baking, cooking, buche de noel, yule log, holiday, christmas

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Winter on the Smallholding

December 30, 2008

Here’s a short film to cheer the mid-winter soul. I meant this as a Christmas greeting of sorts, but it’s a bit late, as usual. The sentiment remains the same though! Technorati Tags: winter, snow, smallholding, farming, agriculture, gardening, podchef, gastrocast, cooking, pigs, slaughter, smoking meat, smokehouse, food preservation, madness

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Gastrocast #161

December 22, 2008

Just in time for Christmas, a totally non-Christmasy show!  This time we re-visit corning beef with Brisket of Torino, and we talk about news and weather. You can listen to, or download the show here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Or consider subscribing to the podcast for free. Links for this week’s episode: [...]

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