Ren Behan & Jonny Seabrook discuss the local Christmas markets and explore what should be on your Christmas shopping list this year.

Ideas for recipes from the radio station for St Albans

Ren Behan caught up with the Herts Beekeeping Association at this year’s Herts Show, to find out why they get a buzz out of it.

In this episode, Ren Behan talks to student James, who’s taking a Hospitality and Catering Diploma and Mark Sharples, Chef Lecturer  at the Oaklands College in St Albans, Ren also talks to lecturer James Gronland about world foods.  

The UK Parliament became the first in the world to pass a motion declaring a ‘climate emergency’ and Sustainable St.Albans has launched a petition to St.Albans District Council asking them to do likewise. Catherine Ross of Sustainable St.Albans joins Amanda Yorwerth to explain what this means and how you can sign. Changing your diet can be a great way to cut your carbon footprint and Danielle Durrant from the Cobbled Kitchen has some tips.

Our team meet people at Aylett Nurseries in St Albans on their apple weekend 2018. Billy Bramley and Cheryl Cox joined beekeepers and more at this event celebrating everything that is good about apples (cider anyone?!)

Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer.  She also tells  Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks  a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in delicious Pinot, are available in her store.  We learn how Julia partners with other local businesses such as the Fleetville Larder to put on events (one recent on was a wine and cheese...

In this podcast we join Leona, Andy and Mandy from Radio Verulam 92.6 FM at the lunch table where they are serving up some Bubble & Squeak. Dish of the day is Sustainability and it’s a seasonal hotpot of ingredients from Chef & Restaurateur Andrei Lussmann, St In this podcast we join Leona, Andy and Mandy from Radio Verulam 92.6 FM at the lunch table where they are serving up some Bubble & Squeak. Dish of the day is Sustainability and it’s a seasonal hotpot of ingredients from...

In this podcast we join Leona, Andy and Mandy from Radio Verulam 92.6 FM at the lunch table where they are serving up some Bubble & Squeak. Dish of the day is Sustainability and it’s a seasonal hotpot of ingredients from Chef & Restaurateur Andrei Lussmann, St Albans FoodSmiles Chair, Janet Bruce and Sensei Ruby Raut of Food Waste Ninjas. In Part 1, Andrei shares what it means to be a sustainable restaurant, how Lussmanns supports local charities including Herts Young Homeless and...

Owners Kevin and Julie Lee speak with 92.6FM’s Leona and Mandy about how the couple’s dream of a small hole in the wall cafe has led to what is a very busy and well loved community hub located  on George Street, in the heart of the St Albans Cathedral Quarter.   Hear about the delicious menu featuring local and seasonal ingredients, Kevin’s mastery of the spit roast (lamb with rosemary, whole hog) and their passion and support for artisan producers including Lewis of London ice cream, Tiki...

Co Owner Ben speaks to 92.6FM Radio Verulam’s Mandy McNeil about hard work, good music and the seasonal, sustainable, epic dishes created by Chef Cat Ashton at The Abbey Restaurant.  Located on George Street in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, St Albans, the Abbey has recently been nominated for several awards, including the Best Restaurant in the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Business Awards, winners will be announced in October.    The Abbey Restaurant has also...

INGREDIENTS   SERVES 8 500 g                      Philadelphia cheese 230 g                      biscuits (chocolate or ginger whatever is your preference) 140 g                      butter 160 g                      sugar 300 ml                   double/whipping cream 2                              large oranges 5                              sheets of gelatine 150 g                      chocolate drops or chocolate shavings   METHOD BASE:                    Either smash with a...

STARTER   Ingredients – serves 2 180 g                      oyster mushrooms 200 ml                   vegetable stock 50 ml                     dry white wine 1 Tbsp                   butter/margarine 1                              Shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp                   finely chopped fresh parsley   Method Soak the mushrooms in hot water for about 2 hours. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.   Put into a frying pan with the wine and the vegetable stock. Bring to a...

We met with the Mayor at the Food & Drink Awards

Held at Sopwell House on Monday 2nd October, these awards recognise the variety and excellence found in the St Albans food and drink scene. This podcast includes all of the awards and the reaction of the guests at this glittering evening.

Held at Sopwell House on Monday 2nd October, these awards recognise the variety and excellence found in the St Albans food and drink scene. This podcast includes interviews with award nominees ahead of the awards being announced.

Part of our coverage of the St Albans Food and Drink Festival 2017.  Nick Hazell spoke to Anna from Rock Pop Candy.

In this edition of the Radio Verulam Food and Drink Podcast, our Resident Chef Franca Brunetti joins Ed and Leona to discuss her recipes for Cider Baked Rabbit and Spicy Fruit Cake. This makes up part of our Food and Drink Festival Coverage, brought to you by SA Law. More information, and a whole host of other recipies, can be found on our website – radioverulam.com/recipes