What The Focaccia with Niki Webster and Bettina Campolucci Bordi

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What The Focaccia with Niki Webster and Bettina Campolucci Bordi Podcast

This is the podcast for foodies everywhere! Join Bettina Campolucci Bordi of Bettina’s Kitchen and Niki Webster of Rebel Recipes as they chat about everything to do with food, from mouthwatering recipes to how we can all be more sustainable with our food choices, and they'll be joined by some very well known guests who'll be telling their own food stories. What The Focaccia Season 5 is sponsored by Stoneleigh Wines, their premium wines come all the way from Marlborough, New Zealand. They are made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and are vegan certified!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S6 Ep1: Bettina & Niki chat all things Salt with Cornish Seasalt

    3 JUN

    S6 Ep1: Bettina & Niki chat all things Salt with Cornish Seasalt

    Cornish Sea Salt is a company based in Cornwall, England, known for producing high-quality sea salt using traditional methods. They harvest their salt from the pure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and their products are renowned for their purity and taste. Established in 2008, Cornish Sea Salt has gained popularity for its commitment to sustainability and its dedication to preserving Cornwall's rich culinary heritage. Bettina / Niki chat to Phillip, Cornish Sea salts founder about everything salt related. Sustainability, recipes, uses and many more golden nuggets of information worthwhile listening to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. 25/05/2023

    S5 Ep7: Bettina & Niki’s Wine Inspired Chat to Wrap Up Season 5 of What the Focaccia

    Join us for an unforgettable Season 5 finale of the What the Focaccia Podcast, where hosts Bettina and Niki indulge in a delightful conversation centered around the world of wine. With a special nod to our esteemed sponsors, Stoneleigh Wines, they explore a multitude of fascinating wine-related topics. Prepare to discover their personal preferences when it comes to wine varieties, as well as the intriguing concept of naturally vegan and sustainable wines. Uncover the latest trends in the wine industry, including the intriguing practice of aging wine underwater. As they reminisce about their first encounters with wine, Bettina and Niki reflect on how much the wine landscape has evolved since then. They also share their insights on the art of cooking and pairing food with wine, revealing the secrets to a truly harmonious culinary experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their unwavering support throughout this season. Stoneleigh Wines epitomize a commitment to nature, producing 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines that capture the essence of biodiversity and deliver vibrant flavors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  3. 18/05/2023

    S5 Ep6: A Jamaican twist on plant based cooking with Denai Moore from Dee’s Table

    We chat to the lovely Denai today who has created Dee’s Table from her love of cooking for everyone she meets!  From supper clubs to writing her first cook book, we hear about her Jamaican influences and family inspirations, and how food is her love language. We cover why it’s important to update the old spices at the back of your cupboards, her new favourite condiment which has become her new obsession, the challenges and rewards of writing a cookbook and how being a professional musician has helped her along the way. Denai tells us about the importance of eating locally and seasonally, her favourite recipes, and gives us some great advice about just being yourself! A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavours of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Dee’s Table Plentiful cookbook Nigella Lawson Alison Roman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 11/05/2023

    S5 Ep5: An inspiring and sustainable conversation with James Golding from the Pig Hotel Group

    In today’s episode, we chat to James Golding, Chef Director of Pig Hotels, a modern day group of sustainable hotels in the UK.  He tells us about his journey which started at age 16 being thrown into his chef training at the infamous Savoy Hotel with 135 other chefs in the kitchen, and how he got to where he is now. We talk about food waste, becoming more sustainable, banning the use of cling film in their kitchens, how they change their menus daily to incorporate ‘picked today’ offerings from their very own walled gardens, and what events are happening at the Pig Hotels. James tells us how important it is to plan your meals and why the weekly shop from local producers should be brought back. We learn about his mum’s ‘Waste Not Want Not’ soup, and his inspiring advice about why we should work as hard as we can when we are young! A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Pig Hotels Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Olio App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  5. 04/05/2023

    S5 Ep4: From bookshelves to supermarket shelves with the BOSH! boys

    Today, we have a lovely chat with Ian Theasby & Henry Firth who have inspired millions to try their hand at plant based eating, through their books, videos, TV show and now their own brand of plant based products which you can find in all major UK supermarkets. Childhood friends who have lived and worked together, they simultaneously changed to a plant based lifestyle for more reasons than one, they tell us their tips on how they went about creating their BOSH! food brand during a tough environment, and we hear about how their software development background inspires their approach to writing and cooking recipes. From stir fries and fruit salad, to ramen and vegan fish & chips, we delve into Henry & Ian’s favourite foods, how they create and share their content and what future trends they foresee in the plant based arena. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: BOSH! Website BOSH! Instagram Living on the Veg TV Show Expo West Show, USA Barnivore Michael Jordan Air Movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  6. 27/04/2023

    S5 Ep3: A lighthearted and interesting conversation with Calum Harris

    In today’s episode we have a fun chat (with some serious undertones) with Calum, who’s infectious personality and ability to show his followers a simple and quick way of cooking have taken him on a whole new plant based journey. From why he became vegan, to the TV opportunity that helped springboard him to success, we talk about his main mission of getting as many people to cook plant based food in a fun but not preachy way, and why he feels it’s important to reach out to more guys on this topic. He also tries (but fails) to contain his excitement about his first book soon to be launched, which we are just as excited about: The 20 Minute Vegan. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Calum Harris: Instagram Calum Harris: Website Jamie Oliver’s The Great Cookbook Challenge Show Jo Wicks How Not to Die by Michael Gregor Dishoom Korean Vegan Nigel Slater Big Has Nistisima by Georgina Hayden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  7. 20/04/2023

    S5 Ep2: From corporate law to plant-based cooking with Nisha, Rainbow Plant Life

    We have a great chat with Nisha who has made a huge change from her previous corporate life as an unhappy lawyer to a highly successful food blogger and content creator, teaching people how to cook plant based meals via YouTube, Instagram and her blog. She tells us all about her journey and delves into her inspirations, including travel, experiencing other cultures, and her mum and we discuss the current trend in the USA of lab grown meat and dairy, and her views on veganism in greater detail. Nisha shares with us her top tips on what to do when starting out, reasons for knowing your ‘why’, and her dad’s simple advice that she lives by. A big thank you to our sponsor, @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh Wines. Following are some helpful links to some of the topics that were discussed: Ottolenghi Six Seasons book by Joshua Mc Fadden Food Inc film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 13/04/2023

    S5 Ep1: An inspiring journey to plant-based living with Julius aka @hermann

    We had an engaging conversation with Julius about sustainability, the future of plant-based food, and his journey to becoming a plant-based content creator. We discussed his passion for local street vendors, his experience gathering plant-based cooking knowledge from different cultures around the world, and his involvement with the cool organization, Slow Food. Julius shared his inspiring story, which involved an ox heart, that led him to embrace plant-based living and the ethical considerations behind it. We covered a lot of ground, including his top tips on "factual entertainment" and how to remove turmeric stains. We hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did! A big thank you to our sponsor, Stoneleigh Wines @stoneleighwines, for their support. Their 100% vegan and sustainably sourced wines respect and reflect nature, and they champion biodiversity to capture the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh. Following are some helpful links to many of the topics that were discussed: Hodmedods Bold Beans Tim Spector Slow Food - book re Italy Wilding - book My Biggest Little Farm - film Dr Chatterjee - podcast 2 Greedy Italians Jamie Oliver Anthony Bourdain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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This is the podcast for foodies everywhere! Join Bettina Campolucci Bordi of Bettina’s Kitchen and Niki Webster of Rebel Recipes as they chat about everything to do with food, from mouthwatering recipes to how we can all be more sustainable with our food choices, and they'll be joined by some very well known guests who'll be telling their own food stories. What The Focaccia Season 5 is sponsored by Stoneleigh Wines, their premium wines come all the way from Marlborough, New Zealand. They are made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and are vegan certified!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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