10 episodes

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

Tastes of Life podcast Heart & Parcel

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

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

    Episode 10: Yes Lah

    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
    Episode 9: Sticky Fingers

    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.

    • 18 min
    Episode 8: Little Yeti

    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

    • 19 min
    Episode 7: Cafe San Juan

    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
    Episode 6: Svetlana and Aklima

    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/

    • 33 min
    Episode 5: Ayça, Anasztázia and Khadidja

    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

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
2 Ratings

2 Ratings

BKLKRKK9 ,

Brilliant

Really enjoying the podcast and look forward to buying the recipe book soon.

MancFoodie ,

Sounds delicious

A heartwarming and insightful glimpse inside the kitchens and lives of the women behind this wonderful project. Can't wait for the cookbook!

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