Naughty Bites Podcast Anisha Mistry Fernandez

I am honored to have as my guest today someone quite remarkable. Chef Hrishikesh Desai, after working at some of the finest restaurants around the world - The French Laundry in California, Les Maison de Bricourt in Cancale, France - chose to move to the UK and is now chef patron of Farlam Hall Hotel.
We discuss everything from guilty pleasures to traditional street foods and insights into provenance to his signature style of melting pot of flavours!

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Our conversation today focuses on how Ken introduced fusion cooking or how I like to call it, cross-cultural food to the world; how he taught the British how to cook Asian food; and the importance of reducing the use of MSG in foods.
We discussed how his family life, professional career, and travel have shaped his ability to blend Eastern and Western foods, provenance, and techniques (and much more).

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Shaping Our Understanding of British Cuisine with Mark Hix
This episode provides an in-depth look into Mark's career and personal life. During our conversation, we discuss his style of cooking, which is ‘simple, seasonal and British’, with a hard and fast rule that ‘no more than three main ingredients on the plate'. We talk about why his love of food that still motivates him to put in the hours, as well as where he looks for inspiration to ensure provenance - food with a story is still at the heart of what he does.

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Today's guest is William Sitwell, a man who truly inspires. He knows how to delve into the history of eating, people, and food.
William's journey to discover what it means to appreciate and enjoy food has taken him on a dream journey. A food writer, a critic of restaurants, a broadcaster on MasterChef, an author, and more, he has done it all. In this interview, we explore how culture has shaped what British food is today, why and discusses how history, lifestyle, and beliefs shaped some of his books and more.

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Today, I bring you a story about Sunaina Sinha, someone who is truly awe inspiring - an individual who has continuously broken through the thick glass ceiling of private equity, all while making time for regular meditation. 
Sunaina’s journey of discovering the truth about work-life balance and the story behind becoming a certified sommelier has taught her the importance of taking time for herself. Growing up in a South Asian household where hard work and the drive to succeed were encouraged, inspired and led her to experience wonderful things. Her success is an example of the power of hard work, dedication, and a willingness to explore. She is a true inspiration to those looking to break barriers and achieve their goals.

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It is with great excitement that I kick off series 3 today with the award-winning chef, food educator, writer, and climate change activist Tom Hunt. Through his approach, he aims to inspire people to reduce waste, eat more sustainably and take #ActionforClimate.
Along with food culture, we talk about food identity (be sure to check out Tom's recipe for what he thinks best represents him), tackling food poverty, and the importance of understanding the past in building a better food system. And, if you're looking for some tasty tips, check out what Tom makes with stale bread and herbs...


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