Next year sees Fitzbillies' 100 year anniversary. A book has been written to celebrate and we  chat about it with owners Tim Hayward and Alison Wright. We also find out what will be on the menu at the soon-to-open Marcado Central, and what Christmas items are in store at Culinaris. Presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder. … [Read more...]

The first new style of chocolate in 40 years is now available, Isabelle from Cambridge's Chocolat Chocolat has the details. Foraging for mushrooms on Grantchester Meadows with Steve Thompson of the Green Man in Grantchester. Laura Donohue's bonfire night essay. Trumpington Allotments' Dave Fox and apple expert Joanna Crosby on dealing with the … [Read more...]

Calverley's Brewery is expanding and adding another outlet, we bring you the details. As Heidi White leaves Foodpark, she looks back on five years of superb streetfood. Becca Chong who takes over from Heidi tells us what the future holds. Monica Askay joins us with lots of good ideas for cooking with fruit. We also hear about food and drink at St … [Read more...]

We celebrate the apple, with a new essay from Laura Donohue and a visit to Heath Fruit Farm in Bluntisham. Sarah Lavelle from Quadrille Publishing talks about the new book from James Morton, Super Sourdough and also reveals some details of the forthcoming Fitzbillies book. We visit the award winning Giffords Hall vineyard too. Presented by Matt … [Read more...]

We visit Signorelli's in Burleigh Street and learn of their new branch, and we enjoy handmade doughnuts at Battered on Cambridge Market. Sarah Lavelle from Quadrille Publishing reviews new books by Mark Diacono, Catherine Phipps, and a new vegetarian barbeque book by Genevieve Taylor. And we discover an amazing new wine shop and bar, called Grape … [Read more...]

How does starting a new business feel? The mounting expense of two months refurbishment that overruns to three, the new ovens, the new flooring and furniture, the hiring, training and paying of the new staff; and what's the result like? We visit Scott's All Day in Mill Road to find out. … [Read more...]

Today we find out how some of Cambridge’s local independents began, by accident or design. We celebrate the tomato with an essay from Laura Donohue and ideas for cooking them from local chefs Tristan Welch, Sam Carter, Rosie Sykes and Jamie Mountford. Also, Steve Thompson goes foraging and has ideas for fermenting, including honey with … [Read more...]