14 episodes

Join wild food chef and restaurateur Harriet Mansell (Great British Menu, Michelin Guide) as she delves into the world of wild foods and foraging to understand and celebrate those who work closely with nature. In each episode, Harriet and her special guest will traverse their local environment to forage a wild ingredient, while discussing a broad range of topics from foraging ethics and the spiritual connectivity of nature, to particle physics and Buddhist riddles. Loosely based on the indigenous principle of going into the woods to find food but also returning with an insight about yourself, the If a tree falls podcast seeks to expand the horizons of the listener and help them reconnect with the world around them. | New Episodes Every Tuesday | www.harrietmansell.com | Follow me on social: Instagram: @harrietmansell | @lilacfoodandwine | Join my newsletter to stay up to date on everything wild foods.
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If a tree falls Harriet Mansell

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Join wild food chef and restaurateur Harriet Mansell (Great British Menu, Michelin Guide) as she delves into the world of wild foods and foraging to understand and celebrate those who work closely with nature. In each episode, Harriet and her special guest will traverse their local environment to forage a wild ingredient, while discussing a broad range of topics from foraging ethics and the spiritual connectivity of nature, to particle physics and Buddhist riddles. Loosely based on the indigenous principle of going into the woods to find food but also returning with an insight about yourself, the If a tree falls podcast seeks to expand the horizons of the listener and help them reconnect with the world around them. | New Episodes Every Tuesday | www.harrietmansell.com | Follow me on social: Instagram: @harrietmansell | @lilacfoodandwine | Join my newsletter to stay up to date on everything wild foods.
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    Ep. 13: Polly Hilton - Cider Maker - Part 1

    Ep. 13: Polly Hilton - Cider Maker - Part 1

    This week, Harriet travels to the other side of Exeter to join Polly Hilton on a walk through the Orchards she cares for with her company Find & Foster. Join Harriet and Polly as they discuss a cornucopia of things to be found in the hedgerow, how to make a difference in agriculture, Polly's stroke and recovery, and how that's affected the way she views the world.
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle.
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay
     
    For more about Polly, follow her on Instagram @findcider and check out the Find & Foster website at: https://www.findandfosterfineciders.com/
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    • 37 min
    Ep. 12: Pam 'The Jam' Corbin - Preserves Expert - Part 2

    Ep. 12: Pam 'The Jam' Corbin - Preserves Expert - Part 2

    This week, Harriet continues her conversation with preserves expert, author, and River Cottage contributor Pam 'The Jam' Corbin. Their topics flow from words of wisdom and bottled sunshine, through to accidental treason and how Pam feels about her jam-based moniker.
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle.
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay
     
    For more about Pam, follow her on Instagram @the_pam_the_jam and check out her book Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves.
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    • 35 min
    Ep. 11: Pam 'The Jam' Corbin - Preserves Expert - Part 1

    Ep. 11: Pam 'The Jam' Corbin - Preserves Expert - Part 1

    This week, Harriet travels to Stonebarrow and Whitty Down to catch up with preserves expert, author, and River Cottage contributor Pam 'The Jam' Corbin. Join them as they discuss everything from 70-year-old tulips to celebrating fruit, and how Pam got started in her illustrious career.
     
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle.
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay
     
    For more about Pam, follow her on Instagram @the_pam_the_jam and check out her book Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves.
    Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/

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    • 42 min
    Ep. 10: Mark Hix MBE - Chef and Restaurateur - Part 2

    Ep. 10: Mark Hix MBE - Chef and Restaurateur - Part 2

    This week in part 2 of their conversation, Harriet catches up with Mark Hix MBE in his home kitchen as he cooks for his Telegraph column, accompanied by photographer Matt Austin. Join them as they chat about professional burnout, losing your name, Michelin expectations, and the biggest lessons Mark has learned from a lifetime in the kitchen.
     
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle.
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay
     
    For more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @markehix and check out the Oyster and Fish House Website: https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/mark-hix/
    Matt's work can be seen on his website: https://mattaustinimages.co.uk/ and through Instagram @matt_austin_images
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    • 41 min
    Ep. 9: Mark Hix MBE - Chef and Restaurateur - Part 1

    Ep. 9: Mark Hix MBE - Chef and Restaurateur - Part 1

    This week, Harriet travels to Charmouth to chat with British culinary icon Mark Hix MBE. Join them as they walk the Charmouth coastal path discussing how to inspire a community with wild foraging, Mark's plans for the future, and the challenges of finding a chance to relax amidst the chaos.
     
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle.
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay
     
    For more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @markehix and check out the Oyster and Fish House Website: https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/mark-hix/
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    • 40 min
    Reflections on Season 1

    Reflections on Season 1

    This week Harriet reflects on her conversations from Season 1 and the lessons she's learned throughout her walks with Felix, Robin, Nick and René. Harriet also delves into her own background and what drives her to continue seeking meaningful conversations throughout her podcasting journey.
     
    The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The editor was Alex Troman.
     
    Theme music by Circle
     
    Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay, and AGsoundtrax and Audiospacemusic on Envato.
    Felix's book The Magick of Matter: Crystals, Chaos and the Wizardry of Physics is available now!
    You can more information about Felix on his website: https://www.felixflicker.com/
    For more information about Robin and his amazing work, check out his website: https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/
    For more information about Nick and Grown Up Mushrooms, check out his website: https://www.grownupmushrooms.co.uk/ 
    For more on René, follow him on Instagram @reneredzepinoma and check out the noma website: https://noma.dk/
    Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/

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    • 10 min

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