What did Cambridge University researcher into obesity Giles Yeo, say to the writer of Deliciously Ella when they met, and what does he think of Helmsley and Helmsley and others' 'scientific advice' on eating? News from Eat Cambridge 2019. Newnham Bakery Cafe set to reopen. A new range of mocktails at Green Man in Grantchester. What happens to wine … [Read more...]

Cambridge University researcher, Dr Giles Yeo on myths about losing weight. Vanderlyle opens in April, Alex Rushmer gives us the lowdown; Thirsty and Hungry is serving now in King Street, food supremo Mark Poynton spills the beans. As Eat Cambridge approaches, Heidi White describes the new developments for 2019. FoodPark's monthly trial at … [Read more...]

We continue our series about food at Cambridge University with a trip to Clare College. We also explore social and environmental aspects of food including Cambridge Cookery and Bistro’s Tine Roche on their zero waste policy, Tim Hayward on using by-products from the cooking process, Cllr Katie Thornburrow talking about how the city council … [Read more...]

In this edition, food historian Lizzie Collingham talks about her work and her most recent book, The Hungry Empire. We participate in the ancient tradition of wassailing in Trumpington. And we come bang up to date with a visit to Vegan Vice City. In addition, we check out Provenance Brix and Mortar deli/cafe/restaurant which opens on Wednesday in … [Read more...]

A look back at the food scene in 2018, with chefs Tristan Welch, Alex Rushmer, Rosie Sykes. We hear from top food writers Felicity Cloake, Rachel Roddy and Niki Segnit. We discover chefs' guilty food secrets and also learn how food waste is reduced in Cambridge. … [Read more...]

Guardian food writer, Cambridge-born Felicity Cloake on her column, her new book, and why 70% of her phone memory is taken up with photos of croissants. Rosie Sykes' advice on Christmas food preparations. Christmas and New Year at the Red Lion and Green Man in Grantchester. We visit the Pear and Olive in Hildersham, and are impressed. Presented by … [Read more...]

Niki Segnit talks about her two ground-breaking books, the award-winning The Flavour Thesaurus and the newly-published Lateral Cooking. We also hear from some of our local bakeries on their Christmas specials and about Hum-Closen's festive cheeses and Bumble and Oak's chocolates. We also cover Aromi's newly launched aperitivo and, Cambridge's first … [Read more...]