The Doorstep Kitchen The Doorstep Kitchen

In this episode we are joined by Nick Saltmarsh of Hodmedods. They grow and sell some of the most exciting beans and grains found in British soil. From carlin and ‘flamingo’ peas, to fava beans and quinoa grown in Essex, their range of rustic pulses, seeds and grains are nutritious, incredibly moreish, and found right here on your doorstep. 

 

Fergus The Forager joins us with tips on the edible parts of birch trees, including how to tap them for their nutritious sap.

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/podcast/foraging-with-fergus

https://hodmedods.co.uk/

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/article/features/england-scotland-and-ireland-s-new-one-michelin-star-restaurants

https://www.townsendrestaurant.co.uk/

https://thenooklondon.co.uk/

https://chameleon.london/

This episode features a chef-come-farmer who has worked in some the UK’s top restaurants such as Fera at Claridge’s Hotel (now closed) and Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in the Lake District. In partnership with Natoora, he’s now spearheading regenerative methods of farming across 120 acres of land in Cornwall and growing amazing produce that can be enjoyed across the UK. Dan talks about his journey to Melilot Farm, his methods of farming, future plans, and what he’s growing and why. 

 

Fergus The Forager joins us with tips on where to find and how to cook crab apples. 

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/podcast/foraging-with-fergus

https://www.lenclume.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/chefdancox/

https://www.natoora.co.uk/inside-natoora/farming/melilot.php

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://goodeats.io/DarjeelingExpress

https://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/core-at-home/

https://cartografiechocolate.com/

This episode features renowned chef Richard Corrigan. Richard is a stalwart for British and Irish seasonal food and an ambassador for the hospitality industry. He’s run Michelin-starred restaurants and the century old Bentley’s in Mayfair, and he’s even cooked for the queen. Richard is also the proud owner of the 150 acre estate Virginia Park Lodge in the Republic of Ireland, as well as Corrigan’s Mayfair and Shoreditch’s Daffodil Mulligan. 

 

We speak about his love for fish and seafood, particularly oysters, as well as his notorious soda bread, growing up in Ireland and his favourite seasonal food. There’s also some inevitable chat on coronavirus and the hospitality industry – please note this was recorded on 4th December so a little of our conversation may seem out of date as the tiers are changing so quickly.

 

We also speak about Richard’s love for Irish meat, black pudding, wild game and sea fishing, before diving into Christmas. It becomes very apparent that Richard LOVES Christmas so it is extremely disappointing that his London restaurants will be shut for the festive period. 

 

Fergus joins us to speak about the abundant, and tasty, reedmace that I’m sure you’ve seen on riverbanks and beside ponds; the shoots, starchy root and pollen that can all be used in cooking.

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/podcast/foraging-with-fergus

https://www.virginiaparklodge.com/

https://www.bentleys.org/

https://www.daffodilmulligan.com/

 

Richard mentions:

http://www.hannanmeats.com/

https://www.irishherefordprime.com/

https://www.inchhousepudding.ie/

http://www.jacksonboxer.com/

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://bakersbristol.co.uk/

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-mince-pie-wheats-500g

Story on post-Brexit food prices – see Episode 1 and 2 of Series 2 and Series 1 Episode 7 for ideas on British versions of imported ingredients 

My guest on this episode is a chef, grower of delicious produce, baker, and food sustainability advocate. She is the proud owner of 20 hens and the co-founder of London-based veggie supperclub Knuckle. We chat about her work as Food & Sustainability Director, her chickens, starting an edible garden, eating more sustainably, as well as mushroom foraging. 

 

Fergus joins us with an explanation of the Strawberry Tree.

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://xanthegladstone.co.uk/

https://fergustheforager.co.uk/

https://www.thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk/

https://www.glendyecabinsandcottages.com/

https://www.hawardenestate.co.uk/

https://www.theglynnearms.co.uk/

 

Xanthe mentions: 

https://www.capewrathoysters.com/

https://farmerama.co/

https://www.thehappytummyco.com/

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://springrestaurant-shop.co.uk/

https://rivercafe.co.uk/

https://www.hannahwatters.com/

On this episode we speak to sheep farmer Matt Chatfield. He is giving sheep that are no longer deemed fit for breeding, a great retirement and by doing so is producing probably the best mutton you will ever taste. His ‘cull yaw’ has actually been compared to jamón. Matt also chats about silvopasture, rewilding, regenerative agriculture, and farming in Cornwall. 

 

Fergus The Forager chats about jelly ear mushrooms, a common fungi found on the elder tree, giving us some great ideas for cooking them in both a sweet and savoury way. 

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://www.cullyaw.com/

https://fergustheforager.co.uk/

 

Matt mentions: 


https://philipwarrenbutchers.co.uk/ - his butcher in Cornwall 

http://tozino.co.uk/

https://ikoyilondon.com/

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://www.christmas.boroughmarket.org.uk/

https://mrestaurants.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/petite_glaze/

This episode features Gregorie Marshall, Master Salter at Blackthorn Salt. They are harnessing the sea on the west coast of Scotland and trickling the seawater down an incredible graduation tower stuffed full of blackthorn – aka sloe. It’s a shame I can’t visit the unique structure for myself which is a first in the UK, but I do have a box of their salt in the kitchen which I use to finish dishes and in salted caramels. 

 

Fergus The Forager chats about one of his favourite winter mushrooms, the wax cap.  

 

https://www.doorstepkitchen.com/

https://www.blackthornsalt.co.uk/

https://fergustheforager.co.uk/

 

3 foodie things on your doorstep:

https://www.lyleslondon.com/

https://www.ocado.com/products/louis-pommery-england-brut-392050011

https://www.theponyandtrap.co.uk/