Tastes of Life podcast

Heart & Parcel

Tastes of Life: a podcast about food, women and stories. Join director and co-founder Clare Courtney as she visits the home kitchens of English language learners in Manchester to find delicious dishes with a story to tell. www.heartandparcel.org

Episodes

  1. Episode 10: Yes Lah

    02/08/2023

    Episode 10: Yes Lah

    For our final episode in this series, our dear learner Zhila drops in on Zos and Yen, the dynamic duo behind Yes Lah, a Malaysian and Filipino cafe in West Didsbury. After exploring their menu bursting with colours and flavour, Zhila wants to know all about Yes Lahs past, present and future, and how these ladies have managed to stay true to their original mission to build their dream cafe.

    14 min
  2. Episode 9: Sticky Fingers

    21/06/2023

    Episode 9: Sticky Fingers

    In this episode long term Heart & Parcel learner Alaa follows her nose down to Stockport Market to visit the purveyors of fine baked goods, Klaudyna and Adrian of Sticky Fingers. A small Polish cafe starting with a bit of luck and some inspiring words, Klaudyna tells Alaa how Sticky Fingers has quickly grown into a much loved favourite in the heart of Stockport. Alaa finds out why the local support is so important to their success, and their big plans for the future.

    19 min
  3. Episode 8: Little Yeti

    18/05/2023

    Episode 8: Little Yeti

    In this episode, Heart & Parcel learners Leila, Fahime and Hoorieh take a trip to Chorlton to visit the wonderful Nepalese restaurant, Little Yeti. Over a momo folding lesson, they speak to owner Niti about her entrepreneurial spirit, the creativity in her food and the advice she has for any of you aspiring food start-ups. Get your copy of the new Heart and Parcel cookbook, From Home To Home, here: www.heartandparcel.org

    20 min
  4. Episode 7: Cafe San Juan

    01/03/2023

    Episode 7: Cafe San Juan

    In this episode, Heart & Parcel learners Zhila, Maryam and Nabaa take a trip to visit the well loved Colombian Cafe, San Juan. They speak to owner Luis about bringing South American flavours to Stockport, the importance of family to his story, and of course, the secret to the perfect cup of Colombian coffee. Get your copy of the new Heart and Parcel cookbook, From Home To Home, here: www.heartandparcel.org

    14 min
  5. Episode 6: Svetlana and Aklima

    09/08/2020

    Episode 6: Svetlana and Aklima

    In this episode, Clare chats to two ladies living further afield, Svetlana in London and a long term Heart & parcel student, Aklima in Sheffield. Both women have been attending Heart & Parcel's online classes, even though food is not necessarily their number one passion in life. We hear about some of their rich life experiences and the words of wisdom they have to share. See delicious food our learners cooked for this episode here: heartandparcel.org/2019/04/29/tastes-of-life-podcast/

    34 min
  6. Episode 5: Ayça, Anasztázia and Khadidja

    19/07/2020

    Episode 5: Ayça, Anasztázia and Khadidja

    In this episode, Clare video-calls three learners from Greater Manchester: Ayça, Anasztázia and Khadidja. They reminisce about recipes from their homes, cultures and families, and how lockdown has enabled quality time with their loved ones. We also discover the different ways in which our online classes have influenced their lives, through reconnection with their families from far away, their motivation to learn English and their future career ambitions.

    34 min
  7. Episode 4: Liza and Paramita

    04/07/2020

    Episode 4: Liza and Paramita

    In this episode Clare video-calls two new learners from Greater Manchester, Liza in Whitefield and Paramita in Stockport, to find out how they've been coping during COVID-19 lockdown. They talk about their passion for finding new dishes from different cultures, being multilingual, wellbeing during lockdown, their best food memories and future career ambitions. See delicious food our learners cooked for this episode here: https://heartandparcel.org/2019/04/29/tastes-of-life-podcast/

    36 min
  8. Episode 3: Hanane

    16/05/2019

    Episode 3: Hanane

    In this episode we're back to Longsight to meet Hanane, a woman who has played a very special role in Heart & Parcel's various activities. The conversation explores how adventurous palettes create open minds, expressing love through food, as well as revealing Hanane's cookbook contribution, her famous Fish Parcels: a Moroccan classic with a twist. Get your copy of the Heart and Parcel cookbook here: www.heartandparcel.org

    16 min
  9. Episode 2: Dimitra

    09/05/2019

    Episode 2: Dimitra

    In this episode Clare travels to Middleton in Manchester to meet Dimitra, who bakes her irresistible cake from the Heart and Parcel cookbook, Karidopita. While the cake is in the oven, we learn about the many ways that language and food have shaped Dimitra's life. Get your copy of the Heart and Parcel cookbook here: www.heartandparcel.org Tastes of Life - a podcast about food, women and stories. A Kenawa Films production for Heart and Parcel.

    20 min
  10. Episode 1: Shaz & Shamim

    29/04/2019

    Episode 1: Shaz & Shamim

    In this episode we travel to Longsight, Manchester to enjoy a meal and conversation with Shaz and Shamim - two ladies who formed a touching friendship after meeting at a Heart and Parcel session. We also find out the secrets behind the delicious recipes they've contributed to the cookbook: Khund Bariyaan and Podina Ki Chutney. Get your copy of the Heart and Parcel cookbook here: www.heartandparcel.org Tastes of Life - a podcast about food, women and stories.

    24 min
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About

Tastes of Life: a podcast about food, women and stories. Join director and co-founder Clare Courtney as she visits the home kitchens of English language learners in Manchester to find delicious dishes with a story to tell. www.heartandparcel.org

Information

  • Creator
    Heart & Parcel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Tastes of Life podcast