Farmer's Kitchen: The Podcast

Italian Chef Carmine Fravolo is on cloud nine as he prepares a four-hands dinner with his Nonna Maria this weekend Bliss Bites founder Chef Shivani Sharma joins us to talk about their offerings and how they support the community by using local produce Lavoya Group's Walid Hajj talks us through the challenges and gains of franchising We get details on the new edition of Nourish Magazine from Spinneys' Tiffany Eslick Food writer Dan Fahy updates us with the latest food news And ending the week with sweets! Adriana Pagliero of Adriana's Cakes tells us how her business is recovering post-flood and Grade 10 Anahita briefs us with easy-to-make healthy desserts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Michelin star and award-winning chef Jason Atherton as he prepares incredible dishes from fresh British tomatoes; Middle Eastern Master Chef Greg Malouf and Chef Sonu Koithara, Executive Chef at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa fills us in with their four hands dinner; A sweet intro to the weekend as we speak with Diva and Preet of Varak and world pastry chef champion Angelo Musa; And we tell you the brunch that takes the whole family to a magical experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen's giving shoutouts to businesses extending their help during trying times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punam Verma covering Helen Farmer. Kicking things off with Zak Carey, the Executive Chef of PXB at Expo City, renowned for his health-conscious approach to food. Zak prioritizes sustainability and locally sourced produce, including ingredients from Expo Farm, in crafting his innovative menus. We chat with Gups Jutla as he explores the timeless concept of BBQ and Curry, showcasing the versatility of outdoor cooking and its flavorful possibilities. Discover the dynamic duo of Mariam Shevardnadze and Nino Chantladzei, a lawyer and a grocery chain owner from Georgia, who have brought their expertise to Downtown Dubai with the opening of a new restaurant called Qartuli. Last but not least, Mira Manek delves into the captivating world of chai, sharing its history, stories, and recipes in her enlightening book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05 April 2024: Talking to some of the UAE’s incredible foodies! Kicking things off with SHI Restaurants Founder & CEO Diana Rysbaeva. From Attiko, it’s Chef Moon. Chats with Zehra from @z.blogs, Lukas Tremmel, Frying Pan Adventures and Hussni & Chef Jon from the Salmontini Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen was live from Spinneys HQ in Meydan, to catch the first hour of the show please head over to our Youtube Channel where we baked cookies with the amazing Zahra Abdalla. We had the amazing Courtney Brandt let us know where to go and what to eat, for Easter, Eid and the Dubai World Cup. Haider Madani, Restaurant Owner and Founder of Cassette, Nette, and Riina is sharing his successes and talking about F & B expansions in the UAE. Chef Marwan, a renowned chef specializing in healthy and delicious Cuisine is talking about the importance of eating healthy during Ramadan and sharing some of his recipes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 March 2024: Emanuele Rizzo, the Chef de Cuisine, and Maria Ibba, the Restaurant General Manager at Cucina, introduce the homely Italian concept that blends old-school Italian charm with contemporary flair, promising a delightful culinary experience led by a passionate Italian team. From Smoki Moto, Tsogik Mazmanyan, Restaurant General Manager, and Songhmi Ji, the sous chef, delve into the rich tradition of Korean food, exploring its nutritional and health benefits, particularly focusing on fermented food. Rania from KAVE and Haya from Haya's Kitchen discuss the significance of mindfulness during Ramadan, the importance of community in healing, and the role of food and culture in connecting people over important topics, emphasizing the power of sharing and connection. We give Criag a Ramadan Reunion surprise. And lastly, Marvin Alballi leads a discussion on various culinary topics, including food awards and winners, new dining trends in Dubai, common mistakes in restaurants, insights from the show "Somebody Feed Phil," and the pros and cons of restaurant expansions, engaging the audience with a Q&A session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood, Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun’s is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne’ma National Steering Committee and Nikki Walsh, Director of F&B Marketing at Hilton. Looking at two females in F&B, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa. - co founders of Supperclub Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 March 2024: Celebrate International Women's Day with an awe-inspiring lineup of female powerhouses in the food and beverage industry! We're starting strong with insights from Pancharli Mahendra, CEO of Atelier Hospitality, followed by a conversation with Alice Holtham, Group Editor at What's On. Then, prepare to be inspired by Lily Hoa Nguyen, the force behind VietnameseFoodies, and Natasha Sideris, CEO & Founder of Tashas Group. Stay tuned as we delve into the visionary work of Stasha Toncev, Founder of 21 Grams, and the culinary genius of Chef Shaw Lash, Co-founder of Lila Taqueria. It's an episode filled with passion, innovation, and the incredible stories of women shaping the F&B landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01 March 2024: James Knight-Pacheco is a mental health advocate that has put him at the heart of the chef community here in Dubai. Seda Solmaz, CEO & Founder, Idea Atelier with us talking Gen Z Behaviours in food. Dean Henry is a functional medicine certified health coach, helping people improve their skin, chronic anxiety, insomnia and reduce body fat. The new issue of Nourish magazine is out now and Karen D'Souza was in the studio to tell us what we need to know. We go to France with Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai’s Executive Chef Christophe Prud’homme. We also talk brunch with Middle East luxury reporter for Bloomberg News Lisa Fleisher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 February 2024: Starting off with the collaboration between Chef Tristin Farmer and Chef Solemann Haddad at Moonrise in Dubai. We catch up with the incredible Thibault Fombon from Beefbar. Talking slow food, Anki Ram from Wandr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney Brandt let’s us know where to go this weekend. In conversation with Chef George Lyons from Broadway in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Author of Restaurant Excellence, Marvin Alballi is in to answer all questions about the biz. We chatted to Chef Ourad from ASIL at Rixos Premium Dubai. We also caught up with Chef Lama Jammal. Last but not least we get to quickly chat with Paul Sykes, the General Manager of Banyan Tree Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09 February 2024: We take a look at YouCater, founded by Philippe and Sarah Dupuy, a husband-and-wife team who bring a combined 30 years of global business experience across restaurant conception, finance, and investment.We talk to two amazing Chef's from Taste of Dubai Chef Vanessa Bayma and Chef Russell Impiazzi. Michele from Pitfire Pizza is in to celebrate pizza day! We talk to Thomas O’Hara from The Yorkshire Pudding - a man on a mission, trying a new roast dinner every week. Tiff and Connor from Spinneys call in to talk snacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 February 2024: Clementine Koch from Time Out Market and Chef New & Lisa from Cafe Isan. Paolo and Kelly Picarazzi from Antica Australis, based in regional Australia are in the UAE for a specially curated four-course set menu starring local organic produce from Ras Al Khaimah, Australian native ingredients & Emirati flavours. Gabriela Chamorro is a visionary Nicaraguan chef known for crafting unique contemporary Central American dining experiences famed for her Girl & The Goose supper club. Talking travel and food with Stephanie Reichenbach - Founder – Nara, behind desert escapes, Sonara camp, secret city tours and now Nara in the City. Fred Casagrande of Smoking Beards will be at Taste of Dubai - Chef Fred was crowned the 2023 UAE Champion on Live Fire BBQ. He later represented the UAE in the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas, where he competed against BBQ Legends from all over the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 January 2024: Maxime Legeard and Hu Yangqi from Hutong Dubai come into the studios to tell us all about their plans for Chinese New Year. Akanksha is the founder of Mindful Munchies and she is in the studio to share her mission of how to make baking healthy! Cooking for kids and a family never ends and if you're struggling to make meals fast and healthy, Kripa Dewani aka @15min_Mom is here to help. Life is too short to skip dessert and a man who lives by that is Chef Romain, the Executive pastry chef at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Lastly, Samantha Wood, the founder of impartial restaurant review website FooDiva.net - and a curator of dining experiences is here to tell us where we should be going! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 January 2024: We were live from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic! We chat to top chef Jason Atherton talking about food trends, and getting an update on what’s happening in his career. We take you to Italy with Chef Alfredo and we also asked clinical dietician Ms. Lina Doumani if pizza is a legit breakfast food. We also tell you everything you need to know about Australian wagyu with Andrew O’Brien from Westholme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 January 2024: Melissa Cookston is a seven-time world American barbecue champion and she is coming to the UAE - we are getting all of her tips and tricks on how to BBQ like a pro. We talk to Chef Slyvian Noel from DRIFT beach club at One & Only Royal Mirage. Chef Renzo Reyes is head chef at Barfly by Buddha-Bar – rooftop supper club, bar and restaurant at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah and we chat to him about Veganuary. Last but not least, we talk to the amazing Tia Maher Holistic Gut Health Coach to talk about all things gut health and she answers your poop questions to ensure everything is running smoothly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvin Alballi is a food and beverage executive with international experience managing franchise chains, celebrity-chef restaurants, independent establishments, and global hotel F&B operations, he's here to answer your questions! Liam Collens is here to talk about all things food - tv, movies, restaurants, and more! It's Veganuary for many and Edward Hamod, the Founder & CEO of Switch Foods, homegrown FoodTech startup specialising in plant-based meat substitutes, based in the U.A.E is here to tell us why we should be cutting down on meat. Tom Harvey from Spinneys gives us a call to talk about a new law banning single-use plastic bags that took effect in Dubai on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last foodie Friday of 2023 and to celebrate we have a great list of guests with us. Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality talks about gelato and female empowerment. Courtney Brandt lets us know where we should be going in 2024 and we look at Frying Pan Adventures. Lyka, Ahmed, and Aswathy come into the studio to talk co-kitchens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strong line-up of chefs and experts join Punam today as we talk all things food and festivities for Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.