The Kitchen Cabinet

Also on the team this week are: Rachel McCormack a Glaswegian who spent her formative years in Spain and who is now successfully spreading the word on all things Spanish; Henry Dimbleby the food writer and co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, and the Scottish-Indian fusion chef and entrepreneur Angela Malik.

As well as discussing some of Edinburgh's food specialities the team takes questions on all aspects of food and drink.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras.

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Jay Rayner hosts a special edition of the food panel show from Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel discuss how to cook lobster, offer recipe suggestions for aubergine and enter the age old debate of cream or jam first on a scone.

The panel are joined by local fisherman, Phil Trebilcock and Nicholas Rodder of Rodders clotted cream.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in St Austell, Cornwall.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Each week the programme travels round the country to visit interesting food locations, and meet local food-loving people.

This week The Kitchen Cabinet is in Sibton, near Saxmundham in Suffolk, and the panel features: Angela Malik, the Scottish-Indian chef, whose passion for demystifying food has led to her setting up her own cookery school, deli and street-market stalls; Rachel McCormack, a Glaswegian who spent her formative years in Spain, and who is now successfully spreading the word on all things Spanish, not least by teaching authentic Catalan cookery; Stefan Gates, food adventurer and self-styled 'gastronaut'; and the food historian, Dr Annie Gray.

Suffolk is known for its game, smoke houses and condiments, all of which are very seasonal topics for this time of year, and the panel will be answering questions about horseradish, jugged hare, and the fashion for home smoking. But they will also be finding out whether flatulence caused many vegetables, popular in Victorian times, to fall out of favour, and revealing Queen Victoria's favoured remedy for indigestion.

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Produced by Robert Abel and Lucy Armitage

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Jay Rayner presents a new food panel show aimed at anyone who cooks, not just the experts.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week The Kitchen Cabinet is in Whitechapel in the East End of London at the extraordinary Wilton's Music Hall - the oldest surviving grand music hall in the world.

The panel features: Angela Malik, the Scottish-Indian chef, whose passion for demystifying food has led to her setting up her own cookery school, deli and street-market stalls; Rachel McCormack, a Glaswegian who spent her formative years in Spain, and who is now successfully spreading the word on all things Spanish, not least by teaching authentic Catalan cookery; Henry Dimbleby, the food writer and co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain; and the food scientist, Peter Barham, who has advised some of the leading restaurants in the world, including Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck and Noma in Copenhagen.

Inspired by the fact that it's the 14th February, the team answer questions about how to create the perfect Valentine's meal, and whether any supposed aphrodisiacs really work; they also discuss the popular foods that have been introduced to the UK by immigrants who have settled in London's East End over the years; and how to encourage young children to eat liver!

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel & Lucy Armitage.

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The perfect Valentine's meal, and do supposed aphrodisiacs really work?

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week The Kitchen Cabinet is in Melton Mowbray, a market town that describes itself as 'the UK's rural capital of food and drink', which is known worldwide for its pork pies, and its tradition of making Stilton cheese.

The panel features: Stefan Gates, food adventurer and self-styled 'gastronaut'; Rachel McCormack, a Glaswegian who spent her formative years in Spain, and who is now teaching authentic Catalan cookery; chef, co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, and regular on Radio 4's Loose Ends, Allegra McEvedy; and food scientist Peter Barham, who has advised some of the leading restaurants in the world, including Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck and Noma in Copenhagen.

As well as pies and cheese, inspired by the fact that today is Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, the panel will also be talking about pancakes.

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Producer: Robert Abel

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From Melton Mowbray, where the panellists discuss pies, cheese, and pancakes.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel features: food adventurer and self-styled 'gastronaut', Stefan Gates; Mexican food expert, writer and Masterchef winner, Thomasina Miers; chef, co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, and regular on Radio 4's Loose Ends, Allegra McEvedy; and food scientist, Peter Barham, who has advised some of the leading restaurants in the world, including Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck and Noma in Copenhagen.

This week The Kitchen Cabinet is in Rye, as part of Rye Bay Scallop Week, so the panel will be talking about all things seafood.

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel & Lucy Armitage

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From Rye, where the panellists discuss all things seafood.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In this programme, The Kitchen Cabinet are in Bristol ahead of the city's annual Grillstock festival, which finds barbeque enthusiasts from around the world flocking to the West Country. As well as discussing the science behind what makes the perfect barbeque, the panellists field questions on all aspects of grilling and cooking on an open flame.

The panel this week features: Rachel McCormack, a Glaswegian cook who is now successfully spreading the word on all things Spanish, not least by teaching authentic Catalan cookery; Peter Barham the food scientist who has worked with Heston Blumenthal; Allegra McEvedy the chef, food writer and regular on Loose Ends; and Tim Hayward - acclaimed food critic, writer, and broadcaster.

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner presents the show from Bristol, ahead of the city's annual Grillstock festival.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In this programme, The Kitchen Cabinet is in Brighton. As well as talking about ice cream beyond the seaside cone, the team takes questions on all aspects of cooking.

The panel this week features: Angela Malik, the Scottish-Indian fusion chef and entrepreneur; Henry Dimbleby - cook, writer, and co-founder of Leon restaurants; Peter Barham, the food scientist who has worked with Heston Blumenthal; and Thomasina Miers - 2005 Masterchef winner and co-founder of Mexican street-food chain Wahaca.

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner presents a show from Brighton, talking about ice cream beyond the seaside cone.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In this programme The Kitchen Cabinet is at Latitude Festival where, as well as discussing the ins and outs of foraging for food, the team takes questions on all aspects of eating and drinking.

This week the panel features; Angela Malik the Scottish-Indian fusion chef and entrepreneur, Tim Hayward - acclaimed food critic, writer, and broadcaster, Allegra McEvedy; chef, food writer and regular on Radio 4's Loose Ends, and Miles Irving; the internationally renowned forager who has recently supplied goods for Noma in Copenhagen (which some consider to be the best restaurant in the world).

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

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Jay Rayner presents a programme from the Latitude Festival.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Recorded in front of a live audience, The Kitchen Cabinet is aimed at anyone who cooks at home, not just the experts.

In this programme The Kitchen Cabinet is in Newcastle to tie in with the Eat! Newcastle-Gateshead festival. The team takes questions on ingredients and food traditions in the North East.

This week the panel features: Rachel McCormack, the Glaswegian cook who is also an expert on Catalan cooking; Thomasina Miers, the 2005 Masterchef winner and co-founder of Mexican street-food chain Wahaca; Henry Dimbleby, cook, writer, and co-founder of Leon restaurants; and food scientist Peter Barham, who is a consultant for Heston Blumenthal and Noma in Copenhagen (which some consider to be the best restaurant in the world).

The show is witty, fast-moving, and irreverent, but packed full of information that may well change the way you think about cooking.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras

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Newcastle. The team takes questions on ingredients and food traditions in the North East.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Recorded in front of a live audience, The Kitchen Cabinet is for anyone who cooks at home, not just the experts.

In this programme the team are in Cumbria discussing damsons, salt marsh lamb, and Morecambe Bay Shrimps as well as taking questions on all aspects of cooking and eating.

This week the panel features: Rachel McCormack, the Glaswegian cook who is also an expert on Catalan cooking; Stefan Gates, self-styled food adventurer and Gastronaut, Tim Hayward the acclaimed food critic, writer, and broadcaster, and Dr Annie Gray, a food historian who specializes in Georgian and Victorian dining.

The Kitchen Cabinet is fresh and funny, but may well change the way you think about food.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner and the team discuss damsons, salt marsh lamb and Morecambe Bay shrimps.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The team take questions from the local audience on their cooking and eating quandaries including: where to find the best oysters, how much salt to use when seasoning, exciting things to do with apples, and how to improve taste when cooking with root vegetables.

For the first time renowned Michelin star rated chef Angela Hartnett joins the team alongside previous panellists: Rachel McCormack, the Glaswegian cook who is also an expert on Catalan cooking, Tim Hayward, the acclaimed food critic, writer, and broadcaster and Dr Annie Gray, the food historian specialising in Georgian and Victorian dining.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner hosts the first programme of a new series of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As well as talking about South Wales culinary traditions including faggots and peas and laverbread, the panel tackle whether it's safe to eat pork if it's pink in the middle, and how eating a lot of chilli could make you a masochist.

On the panel is acclaimed food critic, broadcaster, and proprietor of Cambridge restaurant Fitzbillies, Tim Hayward; Glaswegian born Catalan food specialist Rachel McCormack; the food scientist who is a consultant for Heston Blumenthal and regular to The Kitchen Cabinet, Peter Barham; and for the first time on the programme, originally from the East End of London, the food writer and chef Sophie Wright.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner and the panel field culinary questions from a local audience in Neath, Wales.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the panel and full of festive cheer is food historian Annie Gray; renowned Michelin Star chef Angela Hartnett; cook, writer, and co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, Henry Dimbleby; and Glaswegian cook and expert on Catalan cooking, Rachel McCormack.

The team tackle Christmas eating, including talking about the best ways of cooking and carving a turkey, vegetarian options for Christmas dinner if not an obvious nut roast, and if it's possible to shoe-horn deep-frying into Christmas cooking.

They pit Henry's modern mince pies against Annie's Tudor version that contains meat, and take questions on exciting ways to use-up leftovers and the best ways to dress your festive vegetables.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Peggy Sutton.

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For a special Christmas edition, Jay Rayner and the panel are with food lovers in London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay to field the audience's questions are; London-born chef Sophie Wright, food-writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward, Asian-cooking expert Angela Malik, and The Kitchen Cabinet's resident food-scientist Peter Barham.

On the menu this week: Peter Barham rants on how to make your Yorkshire puddings rise properly, and the panel debate the best cure for a hangover and whether detoxing and cleansing diets work.

The team also suggest their best ideas for how to make spinach taste delicious, and discuss what makes the best tasting Bath bun. Angela Malik explains how bulk cooking can save you money, and Tim Hayward talks about why butter would have to be the one ingredient he couldn't live without.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner and the team present a special New Year edition of the food show from Bath.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Tackling the audience's culinary concerns are: food-writer, broadcaster, and Cambridge-local Tim Hayward; renowned Michelin star chef and patron at London restaurant Murano, Angela Hartnett; The Kitchen Cabinet's resident food historian Dr Annie Gray; and the 2011 Masterchef-winner, originally from Wisconsin, Tim Anderson.

In the grand setting of Clare College the panel discuss traditional feasting rituals and are surprised to find members of the audience have eaten swan.

The panel also reminisce about their days of student cooking and the worst thing they have ever cooked, which finds Tim Anderson rummaging through rubbish bins. He suggests 'toast on beans' as his own take on a staple student dish and Dr Annie Gray explains the virtues of the toastie-machine.

The team take questions on whether granite can improve your baking, how to use up all those post Christmas cheeses, and what really constitutes 'fasting' - eating very little or eating nothing at all?

Japanese food-specialist Tim Anderson talks about Japanese cuisine beyond sushi and how to eat it at home, and the team look at some of the earliest references to Japanese food in British culture.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Robert Abel and Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner presents the final episode in the current series from Clare College, Cambridge.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Tackling the audience's culinary concerns are food-writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward; Glaswegian cook and expert on Catalan cooking, Rachel McCormack; chef and food-writer Sophie Wright, and The Kitchen Cabinet's resident food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The panel discuss, among other things, the best way to cook duck, the virtues of electric versus gas cookers, the perfect potato salad recipe and the rights and wrongs of squirty cream.

Local chef and broadcaster, BBC Radio Ulster's Paula McIntyre, talks the team through Northern Irish soda farls, an Ulster Fry and, of course, the potato.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner hosts the first episode in the new series of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The team takes questions from a local audience on all aspects of cooking and eating.

Tackling the audience's culinary concerns are 2011 Masterchef-winner Tim Anderson; food-writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward; Asian-cooking expert Angela Malik; and The Kitchen Cabinet's resident food historian Dr Annie Gray.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner chairs the culinary panel programme from Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Tackling the audience's culinary concerns about topics including gooseberries, picnics, bananas, cooked breakfasts, ice cream and, of course, Bakewell Pudding, are: writer and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby; Michelin Star chef Angela Hartnett, and 2011 Masterchef-winner, originally from Wisconsin, Tim Anderson. Plus food scientist Peter Barham explains the science behind pastry-making and unusual flavour combinations.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner chairs the culinary panel programme from Bakewell in Derbyshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Our chefs, Angela Malik, Rachel McCormack and Angela Hartnett, answer questions on chilled soup and trout amongst other things, as well as speculating about the point of celery.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner chairs the culinary panel programme from Winchester, Hampshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the panel are chefs Angela Malik, Ravinder Bhogal and Rachel McCormack and food writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Southall for the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Alongside chairman Jay Rayner, our panel of food and cooking experts comprises restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Spanish cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack and chef Sophie Wright, who debate the best food to take on a camping holiday, whether it's acceptable to enjoy burned toast and if a burger should be eaten with a knife and fork. Today's menu of discussion topics also features fennel, burgers, toffee apples and smoothies.

Food historian Annie Gray explores the history of the sugary foods we indulge in at festivals and fairs, explains where the name 'Hamburger' comes from and introduces us to both 'portable soup', popular in the 18th Century, and 'hotdog dogs': a recipe taken from a section in a 1960s cookbook aimed at teenagers.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner chairs the last of the series from the Latitude Festival in Suffolk.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Which panellist's ideal chocolate recipe would involve sugar-coated salt? Who disses the mighty baked potato? And how will Annie Gray's 18th Century Basil Wine go down?

Also on the menu this week: techniques for cooking a whole salmon, the class history of hunting and eating game, how to make dessert for sixty people and why now is the time to act if you want to make tasty, edible Christmas presents.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Peggy Sutton

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Jay Rayner hosts the first episode in the new series of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In a food science special, the experimental psychologist Professor Charles Spence discusses the relationship between food perception and taste. The panel tests the effects of cutlery on our taste buds, and we ask whether Margaret Thatcher was really responsible for soft-scoop ice cream.

We find out whether the panel members believe they are better cooks than their mothers, ask how not to commit a sausage faux pas, and question why the British have a peculiar love for Marmalade.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd.

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Jay Rayner chairs the culinary panel programme from Oxford.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As well as giving us their views on how to cook the perfect poached egg and the age-old dilemma of whether to add the pasta to the sauce or vice versa, the panel taste Manchester's own spin on the Scotch Egg, discuss the history of Black Pudding, the origins of cordials in the Temperance Movement and the best way to eat an Eccles Cake.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner chairs the culinary panel programme from Manchester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from the audience are resident food historian Annie Gray, Catalan cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack, food writer Tim Hayward and 2011 Masterchef-winner, originally from Wisconsin, Tim Anderson.

In this American special, we discuss unusual Thanksgiving side dishes, variations of Mac and Cheese, the glamour of Cocktail Hour and the American classics our panellists have adopted.

Lakenheath's resident nutritionist talks to us about catering for servicemen on tour and the panel samples the contents of a typical calorie-packed ration pack.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Producer: Victoria Shepherd.

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Annie Gray, Rachel McCormack, Tim Hayward and Tim Anderson join Jay Rayner's panel.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Amongst the magnificent mosaics of the Roman villa, we discuss the classic combination of sweet and sour, curious recipes of Apicius, the delicacy of fattened dormice and the merits of forgotten winter fruits.

We also find out the difference between black and white pepper, attempt to solve a marital dispute over brown sauce and ask the panel about their memories of gastronomic extravagance.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd.

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Fishbourne, West Sussex.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

How important is it to be able to cook the perfect Hollandaise sauce? Panellists Henry Dimbleby, Sophie Wright and Tim Anderson discuss classical French cooking techniques, while historian Annie Gray charts the influence of French cuisine in the UK and introduces us to Le Crumble.

Among other topics, the panel advise the audience on how to make Beetroot palatable, whether it's possible to come to a compromise between red and white wine, doing Christmas French-style, and dealing with windfall apples that keep on falling.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Peggy Sutton

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Jay Rayner and the team are in Dover for this episode of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

From within the Aladdin pantomime set at The Gate Arts Centre, the panel discusses perfect party food, seasonal beverages and alternative Christmas desserts.

We also find out about the long Italian tradition present in Wales and ask whether there is a limit to what can be put onto a pizza, and Angela Gray defends the Bara Brith tea loaf.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd.

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Jay Rayner hosts the last programme in the current series of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from the audience are resident food historian Dr Annie Gray, Catalan cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack, Scottish-Indian fusion chef Angela Malik, and 2011 Masterchef-winner Tim Anderson.

Surrounded by the grandeur of the Norwich Assembly House, the panel share memorable buffet experiences, discuss the historic relationship between food and romance, and take a look at the long tradition of mustard growing.

We also find out why parsnip season is something to get excited about, how to cook the perfect risotto and what to do with a large piece of belly pork.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd.

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Up for discussion are locally caught crabs, clotted cream and sprats, herring, anchovies and other fish caught off the South Devon coast.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner and the team take questions from a local audience in Dartmouth.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from the audience are resident food historian Dr Annie Gray, Catalan cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack, Scottish-Indian fusion chef Angela Malik, and chef James 'Jocky' Petrie, who was Head of Creative Development at Heston Blumenthal's 'Fat Duck' restaurant for eleven years.

From the UK's most 'Vegan-Friendly City 2013', the panel explores the history of veganism, tastes an unusual Victorian curry recipe, and asks what to feed a vegetarian who won't eat vegetables or pulses.

Also in this week's programme, we discuss the Glaswegian relationship between food and football, the grand tradition of Afternoon Tea, and the new culinary experiences we should all seek out.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd.

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras.

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Jay Rayner and the panel attempt to solve the Glaswegian audience's culinary conundrums.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from the audience are Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett, food writer Tim Hayward, Catalan cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack, and broadcaster and writer Andi Oliver.

The menu includes jerk chicken, salt cod, rice and peas and more. The panel also discuss how to make a b退chamel sauce without lumps and vegetarian substitutes for bacon.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Brixton, London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from the audience are 2011 Masterchef-winner Tim Anderson, resident food historian Dr Annie Gray, food writer Tim Hayward, and chef Sophie Wright.

Inspired by the scenery that formed a backdrop for Bram Stoker's Dracula, the panel share Gothic food experiences in Whitby. We discuss the mock food tradition and Sophie Wright reminisces about her years at the Culinary Olympics.

Also in this week's programme, we talk about the national institution that is fish and chips, the panel sample traditional Whitby gingerbread, and we give advice to a man who is terrified of venturing into the kitchen.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, food scientist Peter Barham, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby and chef Sophie Wright.

The menu this week features spinach, kohlrabi, Japanese vegetables and beer, as well as tips for quick and easy lunches if you're working from home.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras.

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are food scientist Peter Barham, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Scottish-Indian fusion chef Angela Malik, and broadcaster and writer Andi Oliver.

The panelists explore the nuances of Gujarati cuisine, discuss the history of blue Stilton production, and get excited about spring greens.

Also in this episode, we ask why onions make us weep, suggest unusual egg recipes and share railway eating experiences.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In this great port they discuss food and the Navy - how keeping sailors alive for months at sea led to culinary and technological innovation in the kitchen; how to make the perfect 'gloopy' stock; the hotly-contested authentic recipe for 'scouse' stew, and recipe book art - what food illustrations and photographs tell us about the changing social aspirations of the day.

On the panel are: James 'Jocky' Petrie, once Head of Creative Development at Heston Blumenthal's 'Fat Duck' restaurant, Rachel McCormack, cook and Catalan cuisine specialist, Tim Hayward, D.I.Y. food adventurer, and Dr Annie Gray, our resident food historian.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner and the team are in Liverpool for this episode of the culinary panel programme.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on food and cooking from our audience are school food adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack, food historian Annie Gray and, for the first time, Israeli chef Itamar Srulovich.

The menu includes Chicken Soup, Salt Beef, Broad Beans and Cheese Cake. Plus the panel discuss how to inspire a weary Mum to keep cooking and whether there's such a thing as traditional British-style food.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton.

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras.

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Jay Rayner and the team are in Golders Green, North London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on food and cooking from our audience are school food adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack, food scientist Professor Peter Barham, and a chef with a cookery school and a chain of Asian Delis to her name, Angela Malik.

The panel discuss the use of sugar in their cooking, spelt as an alternative to wheat and the best and worst of kitchen gadgets.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from the Bristol Food Connections Festival.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on food and cooking from our audience are the broadcaster and cook Andy Oliver, chef and entrepreneur Sophie Wright, DIY food expert Tim Hayward and northern food champion, Rob Owen Brown.

The panel discuss local salt marsh lamb and sea trout, and hear from the Centre for Alternative Technologies in Machynlleth about the use of alternative cooking technologies like the solar cooker.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Machynlleth, Wales.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Today's menu features venison, flowers and sugar-craft - all of which featured on wealthy Tudor dinner tables. We discover why a love of venison may have been the reason why Shakespeare fled Stratford for London.

The panel also discuss how to eat for just one pound a day and the best icing for cup cakes.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Produced by Peggy Sutton

Assistant produceer Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They discuss the intriguing WWI connection between East Lancashire and Benedictine, a liqueur said to hail from an Abbey in Northern France; the history of Lancashire Hot Pot and the 'authentic' recipe; and the Chorley cake vs. the Eccles cake.

On the panel are champion of daring DIY cookery Tim Hayward, purveyor of hearty Northern fare to the top tables Rob Owen-Brown, chef Sophie Wright and our resident food historian Dr. Annie Gray.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Clitheroe.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the team explore the science behind some surprising flavour pairings and marvel over the emulsifying magic of an ultra sonic mixer. They discuss the intriguing history of garlic on the island and the many ways to cook with rabbit and tomatoes.

On the panel are DIY food expert Tim Hayward, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack and food scientist Professor Peter Barham.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Bedford taking questions on eating and drinking.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on eating and drinking are school food adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett, food scientist Charles Spence, and Israeli chef Itamar Srulovich.

The panel talk meat markets and butchery, sample wine from one of Britain's oldest merchants and learn how sound can affect their eating experiences.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Smithfield, London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discuss the eating habits of Chaucer's famous characters, argue about the best use for horrible beer, indulge themselves in the sweet smell of hops and muse on the merits of the Kentish cobnut.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Answering queries are Annie Gray, Rachel McCormack, Tim Anderson and James 'Jocky' Petrie.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are food historian Annie Gray, Scottish-Indian fusion chef Angela Malik, school food adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, and champion of daring DIY cookery Tim Hayward.

The team discuss tea, toffee and sulphurous spa water.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Harrogate.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions from a local audience are food historian Annie Gray, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, and DIY food expert Tim Hayward.

In this week's episode we discuss monastic culinary traditions and food in the church with the Reverend Richard Coles; we find out the difference between 'brewing' and 'making' alcoholic beverages; and the panel sample a mouthwatering British charcuterie recipe.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are school food adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, food scientist, Peter Barham, Award winning chef Angela Hartnett and broadcaster and cook, Andi Oliver.

The team discuss salt, oysters and whitebait.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel take questions on eating and drinking from an audience in Maldon.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are food historian Annie Gray, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, and former Head of Creative Development for Heston Blumenthal James 'Jocky' Petrie.

The team talk cocktails to keep scurvy at bay, political pallets, jellied eels and timing in the Kitchen.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Greenwich.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on cooking and eating from our audience are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, and Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack.

In the run up to Christmas Day, the panel discuss the tradition of curing hams, the indulgence of a midnight feast, prepping the Christmas dinner, and the long history of food preservation.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Salisbury.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience in Bewick-upon-Tweed are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack, and broadcaster and cook Andy Oliver.

The panel discuss their favourite ways to prepare salmon, enjoy whisky and cook with malt - and, of course, the best culinary creations with which to celebrate Hogmanay.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Darby Dorras

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are chef Sophie Wright, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, food psychologist Charles Spence and broadcaster and cook Andi Oliver.

The panel discuss the versatility of winter spices; explore the history of Grains of Paradise; ask what constitutes the perfect meal; and reveal their go-to new year comfort food.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from St Albans.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are food historian Annie Gray, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, Israeli chef Itamar Srulovich and a Glaswegian chef with a taste for Catalonian cuisine, Rachel McCormack.

The team discusses the culinary legacy of the Normans - while enjoying fried fish and enduring pottage from the past and a taxidermy pie courtesy of Annie Gray.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Robert Abel and Miranda Hinkley

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Hastings.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The team reminisce about railway dining and learn how the spoons we use affect the way we taste. They sample the local borsht and debate the merits of celery - a diet food or an essential member of a buttery trio?

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Peterborough.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are food historian Annie Gray, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, Scottish-Indian fusion chef Angela Malik and Israeli chef Itamar Srulovich.

The panel discuss York's chocolate-making tradition, sample the ultimate British Rail sandwich, and find out how to make the perfect pork scratchings.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering questions on cooking and eating from our audience are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack, and chef and broadcaster Paula McIntyre.

From Cultra Manor at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, we discuss seaweed, the tradition of salt fish, and the origins of the Maris Piper potato.

We also find out how to cook the perfect ribs, share memories of the kitchen dresser, and discuss recipes for a caravan holiday.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Taking questions from a local audience are chef Sophie Wright, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, broadcaster and cook Andi Oliver, and food historian Annie Gray.

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Bury St Edmunds.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are food historian Annie Gray; Catalan inspired Scottish cook Rachel McCormack; former Head of Creative Development for Heston Blumenthal, James 'Jocky' Petrie; and Israeli chef Itamar Srulovich.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are food historian Professor Peter Barham, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, and the former Head of Creative Development for Heston Blumenthal, James 'Jocky' Petrie.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Hay Festival.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are food psychologist Charles Spence; Glaswegian chef with a taste for Catalonian cuisine Rachel McCormack; schools adviser and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby; and Masterchef winner Tim Anderson.

The panel answer questions on Brown Trout, dolling up polenta and the firmness of tofu. We experiment with the science of colour association and discuss the best way to cook with goat.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Phoenix Theatre, Exeter.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are food historian Annie Gray, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby, chef Sophie Wright, and the purveyor of hearty Northern fare to the top tables Robert Owen-Brown.

The panel explore the history of the Goose Fair, taste a traditional pease pudding and discuss the advantages of the pantry.

We also share the perfect chutney recipe, find alternative uses for a pizza oven and dream of the perfect kitchen design.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner presents the culinary panel programme from Nottingham.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are the food historian Annie Gray, DIY food expert Tim Hayward, and the Masterchef winner Tim Anderson.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

He's joined by food historian Dr Annie Gray, Glaswegian chef with a taste for Catalonian cuisine Rachel McCormack, DIY food expert Tim Hayward and the broadcaster and cook Andi Oliver.

This week the panel are discussing the historical association between Ely and eels and advising on the best ways to get to grips with those slippery customers.

Also in the show the experts will be imparting their top tips on going off-piste from your recipe, how to throw the perfect barbecue and how to melt cheese into a fondue.

Oh, and have you ever wondered what Mrs Oliver Cromwell used to rustle up in the kitchen? All will be revealed.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Ely.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

He's joined by food historian Dr Annie Gray, Glaswegian chef with a taste for Catalonian cuisine Rachel McCormack, restaurateur and school food tsar Henry Dimbleby, and the Indian cuisine expert Meera Sodha.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Rochester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

He's joined by food historian Dr Annie Gray, restaurateur and school food tsar Henry Dimbleby, chef to the top tables Sophie Wright, and the materials scientist Zoe Laughlin.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Sheffield.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's panel are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, chef Sophie Wright, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, and the DIY food expert Tim Hayward.

This week the panel are investigating the humble pork scratching, much loved in this part of the country. They also slate their thirst with a discussion about the pork scratching's natural bedfellow - a pint of mild.

As always they are on hand to answer the audience's culinary queries, with this week's topics including the fermenting of food and the etiquette of serving food in shot glasses. And they try to come up with a vegan alternative to the pork scratching.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Wolverhampton.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the panel this week are food scientist Professor Peter Barham, the Glaswegian expert on Catalan cuisine Rachel McCormack, experimental chef James 'Jocky' Petrie, and the Middle Eastern maestro Itamar Srulovich.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in the Scottish city of Oban.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week's line-up of culinary experts includes the food historian Dr Annie Gray, the experimental DIY cooking expert Tim Hayward, singer and foodie Andi Oliver, and our expert in Middle Eastern cuisine Itamar Srulovich.

The panel discuss all things Tudor and investigate the truths (and myths) surrounding eating in the time of Henry VIII. They sink their teeth into fresh produce from the palace's own kitchen garden and, as always, they answer questions from the amateur chefs in the audience - this week's topics ranging from what you can do with an excess of vine leaves to how best to roast a chicken.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering the audience's questions this week are the food historian Dr Annie Gray, the Japanese-influenced Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, the Middle Eastern chef Itamar Srulovich, and the Eastern-European expert Olia Hercules.

The programme discusses all things fish - filleting, sushi, and scallops are all on the menu.

Produced by Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week's panel includes the experimental food psychologist Professor Charles Spence, DIY cooking expert Tim Hayward, top chef Sophie Wright, and the singer-turned-cook Andi Oliver.

They discuss all things 1970s - prawn cocktails, vol-au-vents, fondues - as well as the legacy of Marguerite Patten.

Also, the panel delve into the grand kitchen of George IV at the Royal Pavilion and they experiment with the role smell plays in eating.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The audience questions are answered by food historian Dr Annie Gray, master of DIY cooking Tim Hayward, Middle Eastern chef Itamar Srulovich and Catalan cook Rachel McCormack.

The panellists tackle subjects including the Monmouthshire Stew and the sticky topic of marmalade. They also discuss and sample some of the regions finest wines.

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week's questions are answered by food scientist Professor Peter Barham, the Japanese-influenced Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, the award-winning food writer Lizzie Mabbott, and singer-turned-chef Andi Oliver.

They discuss their dream kitchen inventions, get to grips with Umami, and delve into Reading's history as the 'City of Three Bs' - Beers, Bulbs, and Biscuits.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Reading.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week's audience questions are answered by the materials expert Zoe Laughlin, DIY cooking expert Tim Hayward, no-nonsense Manchester chef Rob Owen Brown, and the Catalan Cook Rachel McCormack.

Producer: Victoria Shepherd

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Audience questions are answered by food historian Dr Annie Gray, master of DIY cooking Tim Hayward, Scottish chef with a Catalan twist Rachel McCormack, and the singer-turned-chef Andi Oliver.

This week, the panel discuss midwinter rituals, the history of festive dining, and how best to use bones in cooking. They also consider the merits of neolithic eating.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Stonehenge.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On this week's show the panel investigate the intricate relationship between food and music. They also discuss smoked foods and the best ways to keep and cook pork.

Joining the panel for these discussions are Tim and Gill Matthews from The Artisan Smokehouse and Mark Hayward from Dingley Dell Farm.

Produced by Katie Burningham

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel learn about the history of chocolate making in the city as well as offering their own tips on the best chocolates to use in different types of cooking. And Tim Anderson ups the ante by brandishing his blowtorch in order to extol the virtues of cheap chocolate!

The panel also considers how best to use coffee in cooking - giving Rachel McCormack the opportunity to get some coffee gripes off her chest. And there's advice on which dishes work best with a dash of lime.

We also hear from the chocolate historian Deborah Cadbury and Irene De Boo, Curator of Industry and Transport at The Black Country Living Museum.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Birmingham.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel begins by discussing their most embarrassing moments when cooking for important guests, before moving onto advising the audience on recipes for leftover lamb, the 'must have' features of a dream kitchen, and what to do with thirty eggs.

Gemma Lewis and Norman Emery shed light on the eating habits of old at Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral respectively.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary programme from Durham.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel sink their teeth into shrimp, soups, and samphire. Along the way, they debate how to construct the perfect afternoon tea, what tinned foods they could not live without, and offer a few tips regarding male grooming!

Joining the panel this week are the Chairman of King's Lynn's True's Yard Museum as well as local shrimp fisherman, George Solly.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in King's Lynn.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss moments that changed the way they thought about cooking and eating. Fittingly they also debate how to make the perfect sandwich as well as interviewing a local champion sandwich maker.

They answer questions on salting aubergines before cooking, the pros and cons of eating with your hands, and whether to crus or chop garlic. And Zoe Laughlin talks through the future of portable food packaging and 3-D printing's role in it.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Sandwich.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Produced by Katie Burningham

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Truro.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discuss what to do with a surfeit of pears, offer ideas for savoury dishes containing honey, and try to settle the argument over whether cheese should be eaten before or after pudding.

Also, Conwy Mussels owner, Tom Jones, talks about traditional mussel growing methods, Keith Arnold from The National Beekeeping Centre Wales discusses heather honey production and Debbie Leviseur provides the panel with a selection of cheese from the Bodnant Dairy on the Conwy river.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel of culinary experts visit Conwy, North Wales.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Answering the questions this week are Glaswegian cook and expert on Catalonian food Rachel McCormack, Masterchef winner and Japanese food aficionado Tim Anderson, materials guru Zoe Laughlin, and Northern Irish chef and food writer Paula McIntyre.

The team hear about the history of whiskey production in Derry and Tim Anderson presents them with a take on Irish Cream liqueur from Los Angeles. There's advice on how to rescue a dish if you've added too much salt, and tactics for thickening a feeble sauce.

The programme also features local rapeseed oil farmer Leona Kane, historian and broadcaster Ken McCormack, and drinks producer Ciaran Mulgrew.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Londonderry.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay this week are the restaurateur and school food tsar Henry Dimbleby, an expert in the multi-sensory perception of flavour Professor Barry Smith, pop star-turned chef Andi Oliver, and the food writer Sophie Wright.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Faversham, Kent.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists debate the best way to keep the yolk runny in a Scotch egg, whether a Yorkshire pudding is savoury or sweet, and how to use ginger in savoury cooking outside of Asian cuisine.

They also discuss all things liquorice and are joined by local expert Tom Dickson who brings with him Charlie Chaplin's liquorice boot.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Pontefract.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel discuss how to make the perfect custard tart, how to navigate port varieties and the best way to preserve mushrooms.

We also debate whether it's worth cooking with your Halloween pumpkin, help a questioner with a glut of parsnips and share memorable breakfast experiences.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Hester Cant

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel of culinary experts are in Stockwell, London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay this week are the food historian Dr Annie Gray, the Catalan-inspired Scottish chef Rachel McCormack, the man bringing the best Middle Eastern flavours to the heart of London Itamar Srulovich, and the king of DIY cooking Tim Hayward.

This week the panel offer advice on using up unwanted pickled onions, how to make the most of mutton, and the advantages of cooking with fire - as well as tips on making party food for forty and the difference between salt beef and pastrami.

They also discuss the kitchens and eating habits of Queen Victoria during her time at nearby Windsor Castle.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Windsor.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Underneath the breathtaking Rubens' ceiling, the panel uncover the more unusual foodie traditions of Twelfth Night and engage in a little revelry of their own. They are joined in the audience by Jennie Walton from the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, where eighteenth century Twelfth Night practices are still honoured.

As well as digging into the fascinating history of Banqueting House, the only surviving building of the Palace of Whitehall, the panel offers up a bounty of practical cooking tips, including interesting savoury uses for leftover Christmas cake.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel are at Banqueting House on Whitehall.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the menu this week are plenty of Lincolnshire sausages and the local delicacy Chine. The panel also offers advice on cooking with sage and the best uses for turmeric, and they debate the role of jelly in a pork pie.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

With Henry Dimbleby, Zoe Laughlin, Sophie Wright and Tim Hayward.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel offers a keen cyclist recipes to reinvigorate his mid-ride energy snacks. They also discuss the best nighttime snacks, homemade fish fingers and what to do with a surplus of peanuts.

Dr Annie Gray reveals the eating habits of those on board the Titanic, which set sail from Southampton on April 10th 1912.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel take a trip to Southampton.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss methods of curing salmon and how to make herring more tempting, and unwrap the mystery of the cardoon.

They also chew over the exotic pineapple - and its more interesting companions - as well as offering up Six Nations buffet ideas.

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner, Andi Oliver, Tim Hayward, Henry Dimbleby and Barry Smith are at Woburn Abbey.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In this first programme of the new series, the panel discusses the local history of biscuit production, sample the full gamut of olives, get under the skin of rice pudding, and hear a confession about inventive dill repurposing.

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hannah Newton

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists reveal their most successful - and unsuccessful - ventures with toast. They also provide everything you knead to know about flour and have a bubbly conversation about carbonated drinks.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel visit Chelmsford in Essex.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discuss their 'must have' kitchen appliances, offer advice on how to use sumac, and swap marinating tips.

Coventry's culinary connections to Two Tone music are also up for discussion, and Zoe Laughlin reveals an unusual method for popping corn.

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists take great delight in reminiscing over favourite memories of eating in Paris, they help audience members with queries about steak and missing ingredients, and there's a whole lot of patisserie to be enjoyed too!

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists learn about wine tasting and how to correctly identify if a bottle has been corked. They also offer up tips on cooking with halloumi, food pairings for sparkling wine, and deciding who gets the last roast potato. And Tim and Andi square up to each other in a Banoffee Pie showdown.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel discuss local Swansea salt lamb and what to do with lamb leftovers. They also dig into the history of the Simnel Cake, advise on cooking with seaweed, and settle the argument of whether or not to peel mushrooms.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking experts visit Swansea.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel visit the Chawton House Library in Hampshire.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, they discuss Russian food culture, pickling vegetables and dumplings. And they help one audience member deal with his obsession with spicy sauces.

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are at the Dash Arts Dacha in Shoreditch.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, they discuss what to do with a glut of gooseberries, the best toppings for burgers and how to make a delicious dry rub.

The panellists also debate chicken - thigh versus breast - and what to put on a crumpet, apart from butter.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panellists visit Hull, UK City of Culture for 2017.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss all sorts of seaside delights from whelks to rock and from fish to chips. And once again they can't resist the opportunity to praise the deep-fat fryer.

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Alice Twomey

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists sample the delights of space food, tucking into the same tins of Truffled Beef Stew and Bacon Sarnies that astronauts dine on amongst the stars.

Dan Kendall, the Space Centre's Curator, brings some food stuffs from the very first manned space visits, including some snacks that made it back half-eaten from Apollo 16.

The panel also delves into the culinary landscape of Leicester as they offer up practical advice on spicy dishes and chomp their way through a lot of weird and wonderful crisp flavours.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions from the National Space Centre in Leicester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Up for discussion this week are eggs of all varieties - including how to cook the perfect fried egg, silicon kitchenware, and edible plants.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the show this week the panel discuss the local delicacy of the Derby Pyclet as well as offering non-cheese savoury toppings for them.

Barry Smith hoodwinks the panel's tastebuds with a sensory experiment involving colour in food and the panel interrogate the development chef behind the vast majority of the UK's Christmas Puddings.

Producer: Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Derby.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists discuss Halloween kitchen ideas, delve into Suffolk's rich Saxon culinary heritage, and track the migration to Ipswich of the Gressingham Duck.

They also give some savoury almond recipe ideas and suggestions for vegan broths.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Delving into Lancaster's rich culinary history, the panellists discuss the contested origin of the sirloin steak, indulge in cockles and flounder, and sample a wide variety of pies.

Questions from the audience include how to cook the best omelette, how to enliven a leftovers pie, and whether canned or dried pulses are best.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts are in Lancaster.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss how to make the perfect risotto, cooking duck, and baking a camembert without ruining it.

They also investigate Bath's rich culinary history, passing judgement on everything from Bath Chaps to Bath Olivers.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anne Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel answer audience questions in Bath.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They discuss winter cocktails, brawn, and festive breakfasts. The panellists also offer tips on the best Christmas desserts, pay homage to the mighty cheeseboard and settle the turkey vs goose debate once and for all!

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel delve into Christmas cooking traditions.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They also embrace the Hogmanay spirit, taking part in many a New Year tradition, and, as usual, Barry Smith has some nifty experiments up his sleeve to baffle even the panellists' experienced palates.

David Thomson from Annandale Whisky Distillery and Rob Lamont, fisherman of exclusive Loch Ryan oysters, are on hand to discuss the local delicacies.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

New Malden has one of the largest Korean communities in Europe and so the panel dig deep into Korea's rich and varied cuisine and its cultural significance. They start by raising a glass of soju to welcome in the new year, before proceeding to cover everything from rice through to Naengmyun, taking in Tteokguk, Manduguk and tofu along the way.

The panellists also help audience members deal with a glut of beetroots, making rice and tofu more interesting, and (with the help of Tim Anderson) stopping noodles from sticking together.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner invites his panel to New Malden in south west London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists delve into the rich culinary history of the Mary Rose and dispel a few myths about marie rose sauce along the way. They also offer recipe ideas for one-pot cooking, suggest what you can do with salted cod and, once again, do their best to ensure you never look at a banana in the same way!

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts take a trip to Portsmouth.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Among the topics discussed this week are Bento boxes, delicious uses for cabbage, and how to make quinoa more interesting.

The panel also investigates local delicacies and customs such as haslet meatloaf and cabbage hurling, and Dr Annie Gray takes us on a culinary romp through the food history at Burghley House.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel visit Burghley House near Stamford.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists ignite a spicy debate - is it Worcester Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce?

They also create their own culinary crest, explore the local obsession with pears, and interrogate Antiques Roadshow's Henry Sandon about Worcester porcelain

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists sample a flight of homemade soft drinks and learn how to brew their own ginger beer. They also help the audience find uses for gluts of rhubarb and suggest recipes to satisfy a half meat-eating, half vegetarian household.

And the panel is treated with a box of Pakistani celebration sweets called Mithai, brought by local sweet-makers in Bradford, and debates the best wedding favours.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel get their teeth into some delicious Cromer crab - including tasting 2017's Best Cromer Crab Sandwich - as well as getting a comprehensive lesson in how to dress one.

They also offer up lots of suggestions of how to use two other local delicacies in your cooking; samphire and mint.

As always there are questions from the audience and interviews with local persons of food interest to keep the entertainment coming at the end of the pier.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As Passover comes to an end, Jay and the team relish the opportunity to discuss Jewish cuisine more broadly with special guest Claudia Roden, the renowned Egyptian food writer and doyenne of Jewish food. The panellists discuss flourless baking, the most overrated ingredients and even settle a beetroot-based marital dispute.

They also explore the development of Sephardi cuisine around the world, from Kolkata to Israel.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner launches a new series in Golders Green, London, with guest Claudia Roden.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

With the programme coming from the home of Weetabix, the panellists consider all things breakfast cereal - the ordinary and the extraordinary in equal measure.

They also discuss delicious uses for goats milk with the help of local goats cheese makers, offer up useful tips for creating exciting spring salads, and help audience members with culinary queries ranging from the use of grass clippings in cooking to surviving in a kitchen with no freezer.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists transport themselves (in their imagination) to the Ligurian coast to discuss all things pesto and they have a stab at making their own Radio 4 branded Corzetti.

They also help audience members with queries about using nasturtium seeds in pesto and interesting things to do with oats, and they get a grilling on their favourite foods.

Meurig Jones, Manager at Portmeirion, digs into the history of this fascinating village and Cynan Jones, a local mushroom specialist, creates some intriguing mushroom products in Snowdonia.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists give suggestions for the best ways to cook with cherries, advise recipes for pungent fermented bean pastes and talk about the stinkiest Norman foods.

They also discuss how best to cook fresh trout and hear from fishing expert Jake Casson.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

One of the oldest British blueberry farms is in Bournemouth and, with the help of the current plantation manager, the panelists delve into the best ways to use the juicy, seasonal fruit.

With expert advice from Una McCormack, they discuss culinary influences in Tolkien's writing and the best food scenes in the Hobbit. They also help audience members with culinary queries ranging from how to reduce mess when frying to the best way to use an allotment glut of strawberries.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Bournemouth.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists reveal their kitchen superstitions, chat football pies with the winner of the inaugural Football Pie Category at the British Pie Awards, and debate the perfect picnic snack.

Also, they learn about the history of the Herring Girls, offer up recipes for tinned fish, and discover the bizarre connection between Barbara Cartland and the Highlands.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists travel back in time to Blists Hill Victorian Village, familiarising themselves with the culinary ways of 1900. While there, they answer audience questions on topics such as cocoa nibs, the benefits of a griddle pan and what to do with glut of raspberries, as well as offering up recipe ideas for an autumn pork dish.

Local producers Neil and Sue Curry and Martin Dudley talk about cast iron and Shropshire Cheeses respectively and museum curator Georgina Grant gives an idea of the food scene in a typical 1900 village.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists give their best cooking tips for camping, chat British vodka with the Head Distiller of Adnams, and debate the optimum amount of potatoes for a perfect dauphinoise.

Also, they learn how a pizza oven is built and suggest their favourite food-themed songs.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The team are joined by special guest Zoe Adjonyoh who treats the panel to her interpretation of the West African yam dish Oto. She does her best promotional work for the yam and the panel offer their favourite ways to use the tuber.

The panellists also advise on a BBQ recipe rut, debate whether chocolate ice cream or sorbet is superior and give tips for a cupboard full of dried beans. Local food producer Mr Churps delights the panel with his Caribbean-flavoured ice creams.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists debate the best method for perfect roast potatoes, learn about the complex process of making Blackpool rock and put in a good word for cheese in desserts.

They also take part in a sensory experiment involving coloured lights and find out about Blackpool's Italian culinary connections.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week. the panellists discuss alternative ways of cooking dover sole, the etiquette of eating noodles and snacking ideas for the humble mushroom.

They also hear about the history of Dover's Cold War bunkers and uncover the myths surrounding Beef Wellington.

Produced by Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel visit Dover Castle in Kent.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists are in the 'Ministry of Truth' where they discuss which of their culinary nightmares they would send to Room 101, their favourite coffee, and discover if they are a 'super taster' or a 'non taster'.

They also give suggestions on how best to cook okra, tips on making jam, and which food makes them the most happy.

This week they are joined by Public Engagement Manager Michael Eades who discusses the history of the building.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists imagine kitchens of the future, discuss the best tools for eating with special guest Corin Mellor, and experiment with jelly.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discuss the food of garden cities, bacon sandwiches and how to celebrate Michaelmas.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists suggest the best recipes for breakfast with friends, learn about brown lemonade and debate the superior types of potato pancakes.

They also learn about the Scoville scale and try Tim McCarthy's hottest hot sauce in Northern Ireland.

Produced by Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Belfast.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss which foods they would hide away in the event of an invasion, offer advice on the best uses for leftover egg yolks and reveal everything you need to know about tapioca.

They also offer citrus alternatives to oranges and lemons, and come up with recipe ideas for delicious dipping sauces.

Don Quinn, founder of the Colchester Food and Drink Festival, talks about Colchester pudding and the Romans' love of oysters.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Colchester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists explore the museum's culinary connections through Captain Bligh and John Tradescant, answer questions on enhancing dishes with aniseed flavours and good fruits to eat with beef, and discuss how to stop halloumi from squeaking.

Jay and the panel also delve into Elephant and Castle's long-standing Colombian traditions.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists discuss Kendal mint cake and the shape of Cumbrian sausages, and they debate the best one-handed hiking food.

They also help audience members with an overflowing drinks cabinet and a glut of Seville oranges, and Zoe Laughlin bakes a gingerbread in a very familiar shape.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Kendal.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As befitting their location, the panellists discuss delicious pork pies, pastry and blue cheese. They answer audience questions on warming drawers, leftover gammon and how best to blow off a diet.

As usual, Zoe Laughlin has brought along a bizarre invention to help her play with her food.

Produced by Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists give tips on how to make sushi at home and try Tim Anderson's special Kitchen Cabinet sushi rolls. They also learn about the ties between food and opera and share their secrets to the perfect chilli con carne.

Produced by Miranda Hinkley

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Swindon.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists learn about cave-aged cheese, give tips on how to make the best yoghurt and debate the relevance of Angel Delight.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists suggest the best techniques for glazing a sticky ham, give wedding cake flavour ideas and discuss Easter feasts. They also consider if there is such a thing as too many condiments in the cupboard.

Joining the panellists, Nick Saltmarsh of Hodmedod's discusses lentils and pulses, and Fozia Ismail from Arawelo Eats talks about Somali food traditions.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists offer advice on flavouring home-brewed vinegar, give recipe suggestions for lobster and discuss the best method for making meatballs.

They also taste ample helpings of Dundee cake from Martin Goodfellow of Goodfellow's Cakes, award winning smoked haddock from Ian Spink of Original Smokies of Arbroath, and traditional Forfar Bridies supplied by Karen Murray of McLaren & Son Bakers.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss devilling eggs, give suggestions for cooking on a rotisserie and consider whether it's possible to recreate a bouillabaisse reminiscent of the south of France at home.

They also sample local Grantham gingerbread and whetstones courtesy of Alastair Hawkens of Hawkens Gingerbread, and speak to Pev Manners from Belvoir Fruit Farms about their elderflower cordial.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists offer recipe ideas for capers, discuss universal stocks for soups and debate the merits of both sweet and savoury Yorkshire puddings.

They also find out about the impressive cookery book collection at the University's Brotherton Library, and chat to Janet 'High Priestess of Rhubarb' Oldroyd about forced rhubarb.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Hester Cant

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Leeds.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel discusses the best way to butter bread, offers recipe suggestions for flavoured butters and provides interesting uses for dill in cooking.

As they're in Kent, the panellists also dissect the evocative Gypsy Tart with the help of local baker, Andy Davies.

Produced by Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss their gourmet toastie ideas, weird and wonderful salad combinations and recipes for using up leftover wine.

Curator Polly Russell talks about the earliest examples of food writing at the British Library and Dr Annie Gray makes Judy Garland's salad from 282 Ways Of Making A Salad.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel visit The British Library in London.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss how to make a quick and easy sorbet, describe what they have made with ingredients found in the back of their cupboards, and debate the best crisp sandwiches.

They are joined by Clare Weston, researcher at the Black Country Living Museum Clare Weston, and Philip Rolls from Black Country Snacks.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are at the Black Country Living Museum.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As the team are in Wales this week, they tuck into some Welsh rarebit and Glamorgan sausage, while answering questions on BBQ-ing fish and coming up with the perfect recipe for fish cakes.

The panel is joined by local sausage producer Hoa Dieu and Kevin McGuckian from Holy Yolks, who has brought along some scotch eggs to try.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists give recipe ideas for green tea, discuss the difference between a quiche and a tart, and offer savoury uses for chocolate.

They are joined by Kew Gardens' scientist Bente Klitgard, and Director at Maids of Honour Tarts, Kimberley Foster.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

With the team in 'Treacle Town', the panellists can't miss the opportunity to give their favourite recipes with treacle. They also discuss the best way to use up stale bread and debate whether or not the ink in a squid ink risotto adds flavour.

Simon Spurrell, Director of the Cheshire Cheese company, brings some interesting varieties of Cheshire cheese to try.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Macclesfield.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists offer recipe suggestions for sour gooseberries, describe how to cook chips perfectly, and come up with the perfect dessert for gin-lovers.

They are joined by Andrew Lawrence from Osborne Bros, who has brought along some cockles.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists offer ideas for blackberries, suggest a foolproof way to flip an omelette and discuss cheese souffl退.

David Redup of Grace's bakery joins the panel with Bird's Nests for them to try.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are on the Isle of Wight.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel answer questions from how best to open a coconut to how to make perfect dauphinoise. They also discuss unsuccessful attempts to woo with food.

Joining the panel this week to discuss Bombay Mix and Diwali sweets are Priyesh Patel of CoFresh foods and Dharmesh Lakhani from Bobby's restaurant.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel discusses the perfect hangover brunch, custard and how best to top your jacket potato this Bonfire Night.

Hayley Turner from Speke Hall discusses Wet Nelly, and Rob Sawyer and Jamie Yates from the Everton Football Club Heritage Society talk about Everton toffees.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss local cult classic, the chicken parmo, offer recipe suggestions for sauerkraut and sing the praises of the versatile and delicious cauliflower.

They also answer questions on how to make the same dish more or less spicy and offer tips on sexing up your winter porridge.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists debate the best way to make buttercream icing, suggest savoury dishes using coffee and come up with ideas for a showstopper of an apple pie.

Joining the panel are Museum of London Curators Dr Alex Werner and Dr Danielle Thom, and James Hoffman, co-founder of Square Mile coffee roasters.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss the perfect Halloween hot-pot, vegetable cakes and what makes one person a good cook and another a bad cook with the same recipe.

The team is joined by Miranda Godfrey from Westminster Kingsway College and local pumpkin carver, Jonathan Nicholls, who have both created food sculptures.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They offer suggestions for meatball recipes, give the best tricks on how to make a shortbread, and give their favourite sweetcorn recipes.

Adrian Joy of Bramble Farms and Jennifer Munson-Montenez of Just Because Treats join the panel to discuss the local foods of Woking.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant : Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists have recipe suggestions for ground almonds in savoury dishes, discuss the use of sage and debate the right way to poach an egg.

They are joined by local food producers Stephen Craig and Alan Salt. Stephen brings along some Bakewell pudding from the Old Original Bakewell Pudding shop and explains the difference between the pudding and the tart, while Alan from the Hartington Creamery is armed with Dovedale, Stilton and the first Sage Derby cheese made in Derbyshire for 60 years.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss how to make the perfect falafel, come up with ideas for livening up tired lunch boxes, and talk about pineapple - asking the big question, is it acceptable to put pineapple on a pizza?

And alongside the questions, we hear from local food producers Jessica Shepherd of Take a Bao and Guy Tullberg from Tracklements, who talks about mustard.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhuon

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from Devizes.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

On the menu this week we have kale (or should we say kail), a discussion on the microwave's place in the kitchen and recipe suggestions for turning a sprout hater into a sprout lover.

Jonathan Trew from Eat Walk Edinburgh Food Tours tells the fascinating history of oysters and their importance in Edinburgh - both for the people and the buildings.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The programme comes from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the set of many films, with discussion of all things film and food. Rosie Fletcher, from Den of Geek, joins the panel to discuss the importance of milkshakes in the movies and resident materials expert, Dr Zoe Laughlin, experiments with the optimum viscosity for a milkshake in order to hurl it at someone - just like Rizzo in Grease.

And as we're at the Naval College which was used in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Jackie Christian from Doreen's Jamaican Homemade Rum Cake is also on hand to discuss the use of spirits, and rum in particular, in cooking.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a film-themed edition of the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss Christmas leftovers reinvented as pies, the perfect canap退 and cooking with beer. They also meet Jon Saxon of Dog Hangs Well pub to discuss parlour pubs, and Andrew from Andrew Francis butchers to find out about the Ludlow sausage trail.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Together, they answer questions on left over pork, the use of basil in cooking and savoury choux pastry.

The panellists are joined by two local food producers - James Dix of MicroGreener who talks about micro-greens, and Dean Hoddle, Head Chef at the Silverstone Circuit, who discusses a local delicacy, Ock n Dough.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from Northampton.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, they come up with brunch suggestions for Mothers Day, recipe ideas for Mussels, and the best hot drinks for bed time.

The panel is joined by John Botterell of Botterells Fresh Fish and Richard Hutley from the Lazy Bakery. John brings some fresh scallops and shows the best technique for dry cutting them, and Richard - a local baker - has varieties of Rye bread.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Owing to the current restrictions, the team are broadcasting to you remotely, bringing the usual recipe suggestions, culinary quirks and kitchen banter from their own homes.

Joining Jay this week for a Home Economics lesson are Sophie Wright, Tim Anderson, Tim Hayward and Dr Zoe Laughlin. Answering questions sent in by email and social media, the team tackles chickpeas (and what to do with the aquafaba afterwards), recipes for spring veg, and why Things On Toast are so comforting.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Owing to the current restrictions, the team are broadcasting to you remotely, bringing the usual recipe suggestions, culinary quirks and kitchen banter from their own homes.

Joining Jay this week for a Home Economics lesson are Dr Annie Gray, Jordan Bourke, Andi Oliver and Rachel McCormack. Answering questions sent in by email and social media, the team discusses interesting new ways to cook with Jerusalem artichokes, how to use up a bag of dried figs, and what takes them closest to food heaven.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discusses whether you can ever have too much garlic and what to do with old spices, and plays a game of What's in your Kitchen Cabinet.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the team discusses the longest recipes they have tried, what to do with leftover green peppers, and recipe suggestions for risotto.

They also share their favourite tinned fruit recipes and help listeners with inventive ideas for random ingredients in their kitchen cabinets.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss the perfect fry-up, including whether or not the tomato has a place on the plate, and recommend uses for tinned tuna (that aren't a pasta bake).

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss the best way to use up some leftover UHT milk, how to make bread without strong bread flour, and uses for leftover bread.

Dr Annie Gray tells the history of the Bolognese sauce, and Sophie Wright teaches the panel how to make her Elvis Toast.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists are firing up the BBQ and answering questions on aubergines (and the perfect baba ganoush), veggie BBQ suggestions and how to make a Peri-peri sauce for the ultimate grilled chicken.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel compare recipes for avocados, discuss the best flours and methods for homemade pasta and share their simple pleasures.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, Jay and his panel are laying down their virtual rug to discuss how you can be the star of the socially-distanced picnic - think home-cured fish, showstopping pies, and a sandwich that is warmed in a rather unusual way.

They also crack open the vibrant watermelon to swap tips on jazzing up your summer salads, making the perfect edible cocktail, and tricking your guests into thinking it's tuna.

Along the way, they help listeners with questions about bendy flapjacks and lockdown cooking experiments, and hear tales of aubergine heaven and hel

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel discusses how to create the perfect pizza at home and whether any toppings are out of the question.

They also talk about re-creating the best prawn dishes served up on holiday and suggest new prawn recipes to try out at home.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists give their best breakfast hacks, discuss the best way to recreate takeaway fish and chips at home, and help one listener use up his mounds of iceburg lettuce.

They also get their glasses out to celebrate the first guest of the series. Drinks expert Alice Lascelles joins the panel with a new twist on the classic Negroni and Alice has some ideas for non-alcoholic summer drinks.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel shares ideas for the perfect summer Sunday lunch, discusses the history and many uses of the grater, and comes up with ideas for making use of homegrown courgettes.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel is joined by a virtual audience to kick off the Kitchen Cabinet's 30th series and - together with drinks expert Alice Lascelles - they raise a glass and chat celebratory drinks and birthday cake, before finishing the show with a comforting plate of bangers and mash.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the team discusses the best way to make a rosti, whether pomegranates are worth the hassle, and the history of the stock cubes. They also talk about adding a shine to pastry - for which Dr Annie Gray has a very unusual solution.

Z He from Bun House in Soho talks about the Moon Festival and has sent some the panel some mooncakes.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel discusses all things bacon - how crispy? Streaky versus back bacon? Does anything not taste better with the addition of bacon? Also, Jane White of the Now Now Food Company is on to share some delicious Bunny Chow with the team.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists share roast potato recipes, discuss their disgust at certain eating noises and, together with the virtual audience, perform a sensory experiment which everyone can join in. All you need is some lightly butter toast and yeast extract.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel answer questions on making the perfect nut roast, how you use up a glut of walnuts, and their preferred tool for peeling vegetables. Also joining the panel this week is Thuy Pham from the 'Little Viet Kitchen' in London to discuss the delicious Vietnamese dish of Pho.

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant producer - Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists look to Mexico for the Day of the Dead celebrations and are joined by Mexican food blogger Karla Zazueta. They also share tips of cooking the perfect sweet potato chips, and their desert island sauces.

Producer - Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer - Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the team talks about its favourite biscuits for a cup of tea. Zoe Laughlin does an experiment with the audience on whether its best to suck or chew chocolate and the panellists suggest their best recipes for a fish finger sandwich.

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer - Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week is all about leftovers. The panellists give a chicken korma 101, discuss the food they make extra of just so they can have leftovers, and suggest what to do with that jar of frankfurters at the back of the cupboard.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists discuss how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, favourite family recipes, and making the best out of a bad bunch of celery. They are also joined by Amy and Emily Chung (The Rangoon Sisters), who share their favourite Burmese recipes.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists discuss eating foods upside down, how to properly fry an egg, and the right way to eat mussels. Drinks experts Alice Lascelles joins the team to give some Dry January suggestions.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists debate the perfect way to butter toast, the versatility of peanut butter and using up frozen grapes.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss alternative dishes using lentils and how to cook swede, as well as haggis dishes you might not expect.

And Hilina Burke, owner of Abyssinia Kitchen in the Wirral, brings her expertise of Ethiopian food to the show.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week is all about the inimitable legacy of Madhur Jaffrey, author of An Invitation to Indian Cooking. The panellists discuss the importance of ghee, their favourite recipes showcasing onions, and their go-to repeat recipes at home.

Producer: Darby Dorras

Assistant Producer: Rosie Merotra

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel tackles questions about caper recipes and the best french dishes, and there's some sage advice from Rachel McCormack about romantic meals ahead of Valentine's Day. Author Yasmin Khan also joins the panel to share her knowledge on the best of Persian cuisine.

Producer: Laurence Bassett

Assistant Producer: Jemima Rathbone

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Millie Chu

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

And Melek Erdal joins the panel to talk about her favourite Kurdish dishes.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Millie Chu

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Millie Chu

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant producer - Millie Chu

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Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Millie Chu

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In the final episode of this series, the panel answers your questions about dried vs. fresh yeast, the divisive topic of trifle, and the trickiest culinary skills to perfect.

Head Chef of Cinnamon Kitchen and Masterchef runner-up Santosh Shah gives a crash course in Nepalese cuisine.

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer - Millie Chu

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This week, in honour of the sun finally showing it's face, the panellists are lighting up the BBQ and answer questions on falafels, kosher marinades, and how to make the most delectable Southern Fried Chicken.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists attempt to settle some kitchen disputes (to varying success), revealing what exactly constitutes a sauce, how to make the perfect scotch egg, and what they would leave as a food offering to the fairies - yes, you heard us!

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

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This week, our experts wow us with tales of their record breaking kitchen feats. They also talk us through their ideal breakfast spread, and debate the best summer puddings.

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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In a determined attempt to enjoy the British summer, the panellists lay out their blankets and unpack a basket's worth of delicious summery treats. They reveal their strangest picnic locations and share recipes for the perfect ratatouille.

We're also joined by ice cream expert Kitty Travers of La Grotta Ices. She talks all things icy and tells us the best way to eat an ice cream (spoiler: I wouldn't bother bringing your spoon if I were you).

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists tell us their favourite recipes for that classic savoury nibble, the cheese straw. They also delve into the world of fresh peas and, when it comes to cooking with this small green vegetable, our panellists are not quite peas in a pod!

Nigerian food writer Yemisi Aribisala explains the significance of soup in Nigerian cuisine, and tells us what goes into the perfect jollof rice.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists demystify the sorcery of a Baked Alaska as we learn how to keep its ice cream centre cold. We also find out exactly what constitutes a good hot dog (according to Tim Anderson) and, of course, it wouldn't be TKC without a culinary debate... can you really cook an avocado?

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Heart rates are high as the panellists discuss their most challenging culinary marathons. And, inspired by our guest this week, Fliss Freeborn, the author of Student Cuisine for the Gloomy Teen, they hark back to their own student days, picking the best tips and recipes from those years.

What nifty kitchen appliance was Jordan Bourke's flatmate hiding in her room?

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week in a scientific special, the panel are quizzed on their favourite kitchen gadgets, as well as going through nearly every possible configuration of tofu imaginable.

They are joined by food science expert and author Harold McGee, who uncovers the chemistry of cooking. Sensory expert Professor Barry Smith leads us in a tantalising tastebud experiment - if you'd like to join in at home, you'll need some Szechuan peppercorns handy (and not be averse to eating them ra

This week, the team are bursting with ideas on how to avoid that soggy bottom on a Beef Wellington, what to do with leftover coconut milk, and how best to use up one listener's large supply of Victorian plums.

Resident food historian Dr Annie Gray reveals the origins behind the very first waffle, and the team are joined by Chef Lara Lee, who shares some of her favourite recipes from a journey she took tracing the smells and flavours of her family's Indonesian roots.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panel lists are delighted (and disgusted) by stuffing stuff in stuff, that is, stuffed vegetables. They also share their favourite brassica recipes, and tell us exactly what we can do with a surplus of yoghurt.

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Things get a little spooky on this week's show as the panel discuss delectable ways to prepare heart for the plate, while serving up some ideas for the stickiest of sticky toffee puddings.

Of course, no episode of The Kitchen Cabinet would be complete without a heated debate. The food item in question? Pasta shapes. Resident materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin settles the matter in an experiment to see which pasta picks up the most sauce, pitting bows against tubes against shells. Which shape wins?

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The series goes out with a bang as our panellists tell some flaming hot stories from the kitchen. They also talk through some eggcellent recipes, and share their top tips for the perfect chicken kiev (that's chicken Kevin to some).

The panel is joined this week by drinks expert Alice Lascelles who educates the team on cocktail garnish dos and don'ts, and tells us how to make the perfect Irish coffee to see us through the winter months.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Kicking off proceedings this week, resident materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin leads the panellists in a game for all the family. To get involved, you'll need a small piece of chocolate...

Beyond the fun, our food experts get serious about sustenance, serving up a feast of seasonally appropriate ideas - including throwing together the most delicious homemade stock, creating the paragon of roast potatoes, and melting chocolate to mouth-watering excellence.

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Jay and the panel ring in the New Year by sharing some tasty cooking traditions from around the world. They discuss the best breakfasts to banish even the worst New Year's Day hangover, and debate which marmalade is superior - thin cut or thick?

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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After all that rich food over the festive period, you may be in need of a palette cleanser. Professor Barry Smith leads the team in an experiment to test why mackerel and horseradish work so well together. Beyond the science, the panellists cosy on down to discuss hot drinks with some spice and the unexpectedly divisive subject of slow cooking.

Producer - Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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This week, the panellists help us stave off the winter cold with some delightfully warming drinks recipes. They also share their top tips for using up a glut of limes, and teach us how to smoke salmon at home.

Joining them is Georgian chef and author Tiko Tuskadze, who talks through her favourite recipe for khachapuri, a classic Georgian cheese bread.

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week our experts share their favourite ways to cook cauliflower - whole roasted, deep-fried and straight up with cheese (and pickled onions!). They also explore the magic of toasting, and debate the perfect fruit-to-topping ratio of a crumble.

Producer - Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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As the calendar equivalent of a Monday morning wraps up, the team divulge the meals they had to endure growing up, as well as debating whether stuffing should contain meat, and pondering over recipes for leftover gin-soaked sloes.

In the guest seat this week, the daughter of renowned Chinese chef-restaurateur Bill Poon, Amy Poon, regaling the panel with tales of mythical beasts and their taste for sweet treats as she looks towards the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

And Professor of sense-related profundity, Barry Smith, leaves the panellists a little sour-faced with this week's experiment. Grab a sour sweet to take part!

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

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This week, the panellists go back to basics with their favourite ways to cook and eat sausages including how to make the perfect toad-in-the-hole, or frog-in-a-bog to some!

And to end the series on something sweet, our experts indulge us with their unique twists on a cr耀me brûl退e and delight in it's wobbly cousin - the cr耀me caramel.

Producer: Hannah Newton

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

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This week the panel takes a trip on the watercress line and shares some delicious recipes using this peppery leaf. Tom Amery, Managing Director of The Watercress Company brings some of Hampshire's finest leaves to try.

The panel also learns about the New Forest's history of pannage pork. Andrew and Sarah Parry-Norton of Storm's Farm are on hand to explain exactly what the local tradition of pannaging is, and why it makes pannage pork taste so rich.

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists delve into their pantries for a good clear out, unwrapping the hot topic of truffles, divulging some delicious savoury recipes for those pecan nuts you've discovered hiding behind the rice and, to top it all off, they suggest how to prepare spring onions for that ever-so professional finish.

Beyond the questions, materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin uses her science know-how to test what constitutes a bowl over a plate.

Producer - Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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As we all endure April showers, the panellists look forward to May flowers and tell us the most onerous prep they have done in the kitchen to achieve a delicious silver lining. They also suggest recipes for recreating a lemon puff biscuit, and debate the perfect ice cream sundae - do you stick to one ice cream flavour, or is it the more the merrier?

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

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With a glimmer of more pleasant weather ahead, Jay and the team look to food that can be enjoyed outside, sharing their recipes for the most delicious pasta and potato salads and the most delectable cheese sandwiches. And, on the day of Shakespeare's birth, Dr Annie Gray summons the muse, delving into food references made throughout the bard's plays.

Eli Cohen of Beigel Bake on Brick Lane, London joins to share his family's history with that versatile bread - the bagel!

Producer - Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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With May Day celebrations happening across the globe, the team discusses elaborate ways of presenting food. From phoenix-shaped chicken to human-sized trifles, it seems these panellists go all out! They'll also be talking about the traditional Irish dish Colcannon, as well as debating their favourite pasta fillings, including some unusual sweet options - apple pie dumplings anyone?

Resident food historian Dr Annie Gray regales us with the history of mealtimes, surmising that `mealtimes are a cultural construct, there are no rules - eat what you want to! Enjoy it!` A motto we can all get behind.

Producer - Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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To celebrate Easter weekend, the panellists reveal the culinary Easter eggs they have hidden in their cooking - anchovies anyone? They also look back to Shrove Tuesday and tell us their favourite way to have pancakes.

Joining the panel this week is Julia Nurse, a Research Development Specialist at Wellcome Collection. Julia digs into the Wellcome archives and uncovers some old and medicinal recipes, including an old ketchup recipe which inspires a debate on condiment dos and don'ts.

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week, the panellists divulge their tips for peeling an egg, share recipes for their favourite alcoholic sorbets and ice creams, and recommend dishes for those overripe bananas.

Inspired by guest Richard James from Rathfinny Wine Estate, Professor Barry Smith leads the team in an experiment that'll test how to identify a good fizzy wine, and Banoffee Pie inventor Ian Dowding shares the origin story behind this yummy desert.

Producer - Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

In the series finale, the panel tell us how to keep cool under pressure (cooking). They also debate whether you should pre-cook meat in the oven before a barbeque - is it the sensible thing to do or is it missing the point?

Essex is the home of Tiptree jam so the panel is joined by Walter Scott, Chairman of Wilkin & Sons. He shares their rich history of jam making, and even brings in a jar of James Bond's favourite flavour, scarlet strawberry.

The panel is also joined by Anton Thurgood from Maldon Salt, the saline jewel of Essex county. Anton talks us through the artisanal salt making methods used in Maldon, and the panellists share some delicious salt-bake recipes.

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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This week, The Kitchen Cabinet team considers the best recipes for chickpea flour, how best to use fruit syrups in your cooking, and delicious vegan alternatives to gelatine in jelly babies.

Joining the team to discuss the fascinating food traditions at the Oxford University colleges is Librarian Matthew Shaw, alongside Justin Gildea, who talks passionately about the uses for oxtail.

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts take a trip to Oxford.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

With the seaside breeze streaming in to the auditorium, the panellists feel inspired to discuss smuggling food flavours into their cooking, the best recipes for the cockle, and the history of ice cream, with Dr Annie Gray whipping up an 18th Century recipe for the team to try.

Joining the panel this week are cockles expert, Carol Watts, and ice cream expert, Adrian Hughes.

Producer - Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

As this year's Glastonbury Festival recedes into the distance, the panellists discuss indulgent festival food, offer recipe suggestions for eggs and dream up their ultimate cheese board.

They're also joined by local cheesemaker Tom Carver and cider connoisseur Matilda Temperley.

Producer - Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Like the inventors at the Royal Institution before them, the panellists share their Eureka moments in the kitchen and their top salad-dressing secrets. In an auditory experiment, Professor Barry Smith explains the relationship we have between taste and crunch.

Joining the panel this week is Royal Institution Curator of Collections, Charlotte New, who tells us the story of the Count that invented Sous Vide cooking.

Producer - Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer - Aniya Das

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panellists talk Yorkshire puddings and discuss which size tray is best. They also debate whether white chocolate is really chocolate, and Nestl退 archivist Alex Hutchinson is on hand to explain the origins of this divisive confectionary.

The team is joined by Suzy Garraghan, Tea Buyer for Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, who discusses how they select the best tea to suit the local Yorkshire water, and the panel shares its favourite tea-based recipes.

Producer - Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay and the panel return to Zoe's hometown of Sandwich. This time they side-step the obvious, and instead learn about an iconic local crop - sweetcorn. Farmer Ian Mather from Quex Barn explains why sweetcorn grows so well in the area, while the panel debates the best way to prepare and enjoy an ear.

As Kent is a county known for cricket, the panellists are also joined by Rex Scoones of Sandwich Town Cricket Club. He explains what makes the perfect `British Cricket Tea`, while Zoe chips in with her very own sandwich and cake stacking method.

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

Executive Producers: Louisa Field and Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Coming to you from the granite city, the panel pick up the subject of an Aberdeenshire classic - the buttery or rowie, as well as sharing their strong feelings on puff pastry, air fryers, and a favourite among teenagers, the pot noodle.

Paul Allan of Murdoch Allan Bakers shares his tips for making the most delicious buttery, and Funmi Adejuwon of FHA Kitchen divulges the secret ingredients behind most-loved Nigerian dishes.

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from Aberdeen, Scotland.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

This week the panel gets to the crunch with some Fenland celery. Annie explains how to serve it ‘frizzled' like the Victorians, and local grower Ivaylo Kostadinov lets us in on a celery-based special effects secret.

The panellists also suggest what to do with a glut of quinces, and share their favourite dried mushroom recipes. On hand to advise are mushroom farmers Aly Kassam and Lisa Richards.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner and a panel of experts are in Ely, ready to take on your kitchen conundrums.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists reveal their favourite `unadorned` food while things get a little heated around the question of what constitutes a humble vegetable. Whether you fancy a carrot or a Jerusalem artichoke, the recipes offered up by the team are enough to whet anyone's appetite.

Bringing the panel together in agreement is 2-Tone Caf退 chef Angela Knight whose speciality is Jamaican cooking. Melissa Thompson talks of the fascinating origins of pimento berries and jerk in the mountains of Jamaica, and Dr Annie Gray looks at the history of the island's cuisine in the UK.

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner and the team travel to Coventry for this week's food show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists confess their go-to dish to impress a love interest, cooked with varying levels of romantic success. Meanwhile Lancashire lad Rob gets nostalgic munching on a local sweet treat, Goosnargh biscuits. On hand to tell us about its distinctive flavour is Rachel Carefoot, head baker at Williams Handbaked.

Our experts also share their favourite fried chicken recipes, including one with a surprise ingredient. Instant mashed potato, anyone?

Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Aniya Das

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

For the series finale, the panellists reflect on the most important lessons they've learnt in the kitchen. They also confess their favourite tinned foods, and debate where you can find the best fish and chips.

This week they're joined by Usman Ansari from Lahore Kebab House in Whitechapel. Usman explains the significance of grilling in Pakistani cuisine, and shares his top tips for marinating meat for the grill.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay and the panel are in Tring, Hertfordshire, an area famous for flour production. Archeobotanist and organic farmer John Letts explains what he thinks makes medieval heritage grains superior to ‘commodity' grains, while the panel offer advice on how to use flour to its full potential.

Tring is also famous for the Natural History Museum and its collection of stuffed mammals, birds and insects, allowing the panel to ponder the most exotic thing they have ever stuffed to eat. The debate reveals some surprising answers - not for the faint hearted!

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They chew over how to eat a wider variety of plants in easy-to-cook dishes, the best uses for pineapple and the science behind getting chocolate to sound and taste just right.

Also on the programme, author Zuza Zak offers up insights on the Polish dumpling called pierogi. The team give their favourite versions of this flexible favourite, as well as helping a listener overcome her phobia of school dumplings.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner and the team travel to Slough for this week's food show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

They discuss aphrodisiac foods - is there such a thing? What would the panel suggest as an ideal Valentine's Day cheese, and how to guarantee a rising vegan pavlova. En-route they touch on the origins of Apres-Ski including how to make the best hot chocolate to warm the cockles.

The team also chew over pickles with the help of local pickler, Julian Bonser: the history of pickling, the difference between vinegar and brine, their favourite pickles, and how to encourage a listener's teens to try them.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner and the team travel to Tamworth for this week's food show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Inspired by Cardiff's extra-terrestrial residents, the panel time-travel through the food of science fiction. They get serious over exciting uses for prunes, and dunk their recipe ideas into the subject of soup.

Sweet or Savoury? The team also throw their favourite pancake recipes into the frying pan. Dr Zoe Laughlin puts her artistic abilities to the test when she attempts to recreate a familiar face in dough form.

Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner and the team travel to Cardiff, Wales, for this week's culinary panel show.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Inspired by Grimsby's traditional smoked fish practices and historic ice factories, the panel discuss everything from frozen foods to life hacks for leftovers, and the all important question - do peas belong in fish pie? They reminisce over their best and worst culinary moments, from their food-based milestones to meltdown-worthy meals they've cheffed up for themselves.

Alongside the audience's questions, guests from Alfred Enderby's Fish Smokers and Grimsby Ice Factory offer an insightful look into Grimsby's traditional food production methods.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Louisa Field

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show from Grimsby packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel discusses everything from breaking golden rules of cooking to school meals that make their skin crawl while they tuck into an old classic, the Manchester Tart.

Alongside the audience's questions, Paul Jackson from Jackson's Rag Puddings offers insight into the traditional Rag Pudding, commonly eaten across Lancashire.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Louisa Field 

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits from Manchester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Inspired by Westminster Kingway's founder and 19th Century chef, Auguste Escoffier, the panel discuss the history and contents of the ‘mother sauces', as well as the all important question - what counts as a sauce? Alongside the queries ranging from peachy pairings to onion slicing suggestions, the panel take a deep dive into the ‘fruitiest' of culinary questions.

Among the recipe-fuelled ruckus, guest speaker and Head of Westminster Kingsway, Paul Jervis gives us an insight into blonde rouxs, bechamels, and chopping boards.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Offering their culinary counsel from the largest settlement of Cumbria, the panel discuss everything from squirrels and sausages to soggy bottoms.

Among the quick-fire Q and A we hear from the head butcher of Tebay services David Morland who shares his secret to the perfect sausage roll.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

During a quickfire Q and A, Jay and the panel discuss a flurry of culinary queries from an audience of avid foodies. Inspired by the city's ocean air, the panellists consider a range of seaside suggestions, whether it be quick tips for slow-cooking or nailing a charcoal-fuelled feast. They offer advice on cooking with gin, and answer perhaps the most pressing of culinary questions - what to cook for my vegan son?

Also, beach barbecue connoisseur Simon Stallard gives us the dos and don'ts of perfecting the art of wood-fired cooking.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Just down the road from the Giant's Causeway, Jay and the panel ponder over what dish they would serve to a not-so-friendly giant. They share various tips on the best ways to cook brown rice, offer advice on cooking with Irish Whisky, and answer perhaps the most pressing of culinary questions - what genre of music would you associate your cooking style with?

Also joining the panel is Kelp expert Ellie Vogel who sheds light on the murky process of growing and farming this local seaweed.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists discuss the delights of Caribbean cuisine - from perfecting rice and peas, to picking the right shade of plantain. They divulge their go-to savoury breakfasts and offer secret tips on giving dishes that ‘magical punch', including their most-loved methods of cooking asparagus.

Also joining the panel are renowned Brixton-based cook, Maureen Tyne who teaches us all you need to know about jerk, and Rastafarian cook, Jahson Peat, who gives us an insight into the beliefs and traditions of I-tal food.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists have cleared out the cupboards of the TKC inbox to answer some of your culinary queries. They discuss everything from their go-to sour dishes that pack a bitter punch, to the qualities they look for in the perfect cooking knife, and offer secret tips on the perfect method for frying croquettes.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jam packed into a swift 30 minutes, the panel discusses an array of culinary condiments and combinations. Whether it's the must-haves of pub snacks, or the heated subject of the ‘slate' plate, Jay and his panel of kitchen experts indulge in a variety of food-based debates.

As the panel ponders the best alternative uses of tahini, Jay chats to John Maillard from Johnny Hot Stuff about the process of creating a perfectly balanced hot sauce.

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel divulges in a variety of culinary conundrums. Whether it be the top tips for using up coconut oil, to the best no-mushroom veggie dishes, the panel assesses an array of food-based questions. Fitting with The Food Museum's grounds, which contain a flour-grinding watermill, the panel discuss the pros and cons of many types of bread, and addresses the all important question - is sourdough worth the hype?

Sandwiched between the audience's questions, the director of The Food Museum, Jenny Cousins, gives us an insight into eating insects.

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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panel indulge in a variety of culinary conundrums, from suggestions for dishes you could make with marjoram, to the difference between hard and soft herbs, the panel are here to answer all of your food-based queries. They also answer by far the most important question of all - what ingredients go into making the ultimate fish finger sandwich?

Later Co-Founder of Hoyles Honey, Richard Hoyles, gives us an insight into how bees produce honey and answers the question - do bees ever sleep?

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner and panel hosts a culinary panel show full of tasty titbits from Billericay.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay on the pitch are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, self-described ‘chef and part-time pirate' Rob Owen Brown, food journalist, Fliss Freeborn and renowned chef, Angela Gray.

From giant lasagnes to breakfasts you'd eat in secret, the panel discusses a variety of left field recipes. Whether it be alternative uses of cereal, or the best low-effort feast for a dinner party, Jay and his squad tackle a range of culinary questions. Amongst the talk of tinned fish and football feasts, Jay and his team of food referees deliberate over the sandwich fillings worthy of a red card.

Amongst the quick-fire Q and A, Jay has a half-time chat with local Salford Friendly Anglers Society, Michael Duddy, who explains the process of freshwater fishing.

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Ready to join Jay from the wings of the Assembly Hall Theatre are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, restaurateur and Mauritian food expert Shelina Permalloo, food writer Jordan Bourke, and chef Paula McIntyre.

Whether it be assessing the size of the bubbles in sparkling water to the importance of ‘burping' fermented foods, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. From inventive ways to use up foraged berries, to alternative uses of sparkling water, the panel discusses a range of culinary debates.

And Zoe Laughlin gives us a run down on the varying types and tastes of French beans.

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, chef Tim Anderson, and food writers Sumayya Usmani and Melissa Thompson.

Whether it be assessing the best ways to use leftover brown bread or how to cook a 3 course meal using beer, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. And there's the most pressing of questions - is it possible to have too many cookbooks?

Also in the programme, Sandra Bell of Wensleydale Creamery joins the team to discuss the origins of the cheese, beloved by Wallace and Gromit. And Jo Theakston of Black Sheep Brewery offers advice on dishes you can pair best with beer.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts have a grand day out in Masham.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The team have sorted through the cupboards of the TKC inbox to answer some of your culinary queries. They discuss everything from their go-to salad dressing recipes to various ways you can use tonka beans.

Also, they look back at a series full of controversy, revisiting the touchy subjects of sourdough and fish finger sandwiches.

Producer: Dom Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, food writer Sumayya Usmani, recipe developer and presenter Rachel McCormack, and food blogger Fliss Freeborn.

Whether it be nostalgia-fuelled packaging, or the perfect pakoras, the panel discuss an array of culinary questions. Among the quick-fire Q and A, the audience debate whether spitting out pomegranate seeds is acceptable, which snack they'd throw out the window, and their favourite winter soups.

Also in the programme, Jay chats to Andrew Ramsay from butchers Ramsay's of Carluke to find out how they make their renowned black pudding

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Joining Jay are food writers Tim Anderson, Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. In Lewisham's Prendergast School, the panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from cooking with coffee to the many uses of banana leaves. The panellists also ponder their desert island dish of choice, and their tips and tricks for cooking for one.

Jay chats to Sri Lankan chef and founder of Little Sambol supper club, Gabriella Suresh, about the ins and outs of Sri Lankan lamprais. He also invites Vietnamese food writer, Uyen Luu, to talk about the surprising link between Vietnamese coffee and cats.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. This week from Lewisham, south east London.

Jay Rayner and his team of culinary experts are in Lewisham for this week's episode.

He's joined by Melek Erdal, Tim Anderson, Melissa Thompson and Zoe Laughlin.

Joining Jay are food writers Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.

The panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from tips on perfecting julienne vegetables, to fool proof rice cooking advice. The panellists also discuss which food items they'd turn up with on Christmas Day, and the all important question - how to incorporate Sheffield's beloved Henderson's relish into a Christmas feast.

Also, Dr Annie Gray gives a run down on the history of staff canteens and cooking for the masses.

Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his team of culinary experts are in Sheffield for this week's episode.

He's joined by Melek Erdal, Rob Owen Brown, Melissa Thompson and Dr Annie Gray.

Joining Jay are food writers Nisha Katona, Sophie Wright, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.

The panel discusses a variety of culinary dilemmas, from when to use white or black pepper to what to do with creamed artichokes. The panellists also discuss their favourite food misnomers, and the all important question - what makes a pie a pie?

Jay chats to Bakery Manager Eric Scrivens of Galloways Bakers about why Wigan residents are self proclaimed “Pie Eaters ?. He also invites the managing director of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls, John Winnard MBE, to discuss the popularity of mint sweets around the world.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

He's joined by Sumayya Usmani, Jordan Bourke, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Dr Annie Gray.

Producer: Dom Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay and his team of food experts are answering questions from Luton for this week's episode.

Joining Jay are broadcaster and chef Lerato Umah-Shaylor, food writers Jordan Bourke and Sumayya Usmani, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panellists attempt to resolve a variety of culinary conundrums, including their best advice for cooking risotto, how to use mace in cooking, and their dream fusion food.

Also, Jay chats to Guinness World Record holder for the largest onion bhaji, Oli Khan, and proud producer of the Bedfordshire clanger, Jamie Gunns from Gunns Bakery.

Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman

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He's joined by Andi Oliver, Sophie Wright, Zoe Laughlin and Tim Anderson.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Captain ‘Jay' Hook and his rabble of food experts are in the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury for a pantomime edition of The Kitchen Cabinet.

Joining Jay in the wings are food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, chefs Tim Hayward and Sophie Wright, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.

Head to toe in panto paraphernalia, the panellists discuss a variety of Christmas-themed cuisines, including meat-free Christmas dinners, pre-made canapés, and the star of every festive feast - the cheese and pineapple hedgehog.

In keeping with the pantomime season, the panel addresses the iconic custard pie and the best type of cream to  '˜splat ? with.

Also, Jay chats to Ayumi Kuwata, founder of Canterbury's sampuru store, Smile Labo, about the intricacies of Japan's fake food tradition.

He's joined by food writer Lerato Umah Shaylor, chefs Jeremy Pang, Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Zoe Laughlin to tackle all things banquets and nibbles - from non-alcoholic drinks perfect for Dry January to show stopping banquet meals to amaze party guests.

The panellists also discuss the weird food items tucked away at the back of their pantries, and answer the all important question - what's the optimum shape for a glass of champagne?

And Jay chats to the Director of West Horsley Place Trust, Ilona Harris, to find out about West Horsley's rich banqueting history - previously enjoyed by Henry VIII.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Hannah Newton

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

The panellists answer a variety of culinary questions, including their most loved toastie recipes, and their top tips for cooking with quinoa. They also debate the best sausage to eat with HP sauce, and how to spice up a wiener schnitzel.

And Jay chats to Bramley apple expert Roger Merriweather about the apple's historical links to Nottingham.

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Jay Rayner and the panel discuss toasties and cooking with quinoa.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Nottingham with panellists Melissa Thompson, Tim Hayward, Sumayya Usmani, and Dr Zoe Laughlin, to discuss toastie recipes and cooking with quinoa.

Joining Jay on the panel are materials expert, Dr Zoe Laughlin, chef Angela Gray and food writers Sophie Wright and Jordan Bourke.

The panel discuss the best way to use up leftover cheese, how to encourage your loved ones to like green vegetables, and tempering versus frying spices. Situated in the biscuit town of Reading, Jay chats to Brendan Carr from Reading Museum, who shares the history of biscuits in Reading, and the intriguing history of the biscuit tin. Meanwhile, Zoe Laughlin answers the question on everyone's mind: which biscuit is best for dunking?

In recognition of Reading's large Italian community, the panel later discuss their favourite pasta sauce recipes, and hear from local Sardinian pasta maker, Toni Sale who shares his top methods for creating traditional pasta from scratch.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Reading for this episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the panel are Dr Zoe Laughlin, Angela Gray, Sophie Wright and Jordan Bourke.

The panel discusses the best way to use up a glut of avocados, how to use nettles in cooking, and the best type of crisps to pair with wine.

Meanwhile, drinks journalist Alice Lascelles takes us through the best types of English wine, while Tim Anderson offers up his tips and tricks for cooking with Japanese fruit, yuzu. The panel also addresses the question on everyone's mind - if you could bathe in one fruit, what would it be?

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Lewes to discuss ideas for avocados, how to use nettles in cooking and the best crisps to pair with wine.

In Newcastle's Live Theatre, the panel discusses everything from basic tips for cracking an egg, to the more complex of questions - is there anything that can't be improved by nduja? Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the changing sounds of the kitchen over the years, as the panel discuss the worst noises to hear while cooking.

Alongside the panel debate, local culinary hero Adam Riley of Riley's Fish Shack talks the panel through the history, preparation and recipes for kippers.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel of foodies are in Newcastle. Joining Jay are chef Rob Owen-Brown, food writers Paula McIntyre and Rachel McCormack, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The panel discuss a range of culinary conundrums, from the best ways to use up 40 savoy cabbages, to making a homemade baguette taste ‘French'. They also discuss the different types of chorizo and its uses, and the real question on everyone's mind - does anyone enjoy pickled eggs?

Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the history and uses of vinegar, and guest speaker Saffa, from Bury St Edmunds food stall Saffa's Delight, talks us through the method of making traditional South African biltong.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his crew of culinary whizzes are in Bury St Edmunds.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Bury St Edmunds. Joining Jay are Tim Hayward, Ixta Belfrage, Andi Oliver and food historian Dr Annie Gray discuss chorizo, biltong, savoy cabbage and pickled eggs.

Joining Jay are chefs Andi Oliver and Jeremy Pang, food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The panel discuss a range of culinary questions, from the most interesting recipes involving kale, to their favourite uses for polenta. They also debate the difference between and pie and a tart, and let us in on their favourite cooking hacks.

Meanwhile, Jay chats to Jonathan Grodzinski from Grodzinski Bakery about the sweets and treats enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim.

Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his panel are in Edgware for this week's episode of The Kitchen Cabinet.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Edgware to discuss recipes with kale and uses for polenta. Andi Oliver, Jeremy Pang, Tim Anderson and Dr Annie Gray are this week's panellists.

Joining Jay are restaurateur Nisha Katona, chefs Sophie Wright and Rob Owen Brown, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The panel offer their best tips and tricks to solve a range of kitchen questions, whether it's recipes involving canned soup, or their top picnic snacks. They also discuss their favourite recipes involving haggis, and debate the most controversial of questions - starter or sweet?

Situated on the Cheshire Plain, Jay chats to Anne Faulkner of Chester cheesemonger The Cheese Shop about the history, types and uses of Cheshire cheese.

Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are offering their tips and tricks from Chester.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Chester for the first episode of a new series of The Kitchen Cabinet. He's joined by Nisha Katona, Sophie Wright, Rob Owen Brown and Dr Annie Gray.

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Joining Jay are drinks expert Alice Lascelles, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chefs and food writers Jeremy Pang and Tim Hayward.

Jay discusses a variety of kitchen do's and don'ts, whether it be their favourite vegetarian feasts, or the best way to cook green veg. The panel also offer their advice on a range of kitchen conundrums, from the most appealing food fragrance for selling a house, to the contentions question - should we serve seafood with cheese?

Situated in the world's first garden city, Jay stops for a chat with Gardeners' Question Time panellist and horticultural guru Christine Walkden about the best fruit and veg to grow at home.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his panel are in Letchworth.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Letchworth this week. He's joined by Alice Lascelles, Dr Annie Gray, Jeremy Pang and Tim Hayward.

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The panel discuss the best vegetarian fillings for sushi, and their favourite form of breakfast tomato. They also address the truly difficult question - how many layers should the perfect burger have?

Alongside the panel chitchat, recipes and debates, Jay talks to local chef and forager Nathan Davies about the taste, texture and uses of birch syrup.

Later in the show, we hear from Latifa Najjar, head of the Syrian Dinner Project charity, about the comforting Syrian dish, maqluba.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his rabble of food experts are in Aberystwyth advising on vegetarian sushi, breakfast tomatoes and hamburgers.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Whether it be inventive fillings for jacket potatoes or their most loved school dinners, the panel put their minds to a range of kitchen-based queries. They discuss the ins and outs of fish stock, the do's and don'ts of baking powder, and their most loved ultra-processed foods.

Alongside the fiery debate, Jay chats to Doncaster Fish Market's youngest fishmonger, Charlotte Jackson, about the history of the market and her top tips for deboning and gutting.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Doncaster. Joining Jay Sumayya Usmani, Tim Hayward, Rachel McCormack and Dr Annie Gray.

Joining Jay at Woolwich Works are cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Tim Anderson, Lerato Umah-Shaylor, and first timer Will Hughes, aka What Willy Cook.

The panel discusses festivals dedicated to mayonnaise, pumpkin recipes to disguise the taste of pumpkin, and whether chicken tikka masala pasta is considered a culinary crime. Later, they share ways to sneak seeds into dishes, and the best recipes for fried chicken.

Also, Adejoké Bakare of the restaurant Chishuru (and the first black woman to be awarded a Michelin star in the UK) shares her love of West African food and talks about its regionality, dishes and key spices.

Producer: Dom Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Woolwich to answer your culinary questions

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Woolwich with Melissa Thompson, Tim Anderson, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Will Hughes, aka What Willy Cook.

The panel discusses the best recipes for preserved lemons, the benefits of using a pestle and mortar, and the ultimate question - to brine or not to brine? They also reveal the best non-spicy seasonings to use when cooking meat, and the most haunting culinary atrocities they've witnessed in the kitchen.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Producer: Bethany Hocken

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Culinary Q and A hosted by Jay Rayner featuring the most exciting chefs, cooks and writers

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and panel with a postbag edition of The Kitchen Cabinet. The questions include the best recipes for preserved lemons and the benefits of using a pestle and mortar.

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The panellists share their best ideas for using a pressure cooker and the fool proof way to make homemade piri-piri seasoning, and offer their own twist on the beloved margarita cocktail. They also discuss some alternative uses for date syrup, and why we're constantly instructed in recipes to tear, not chop, basil.

Alongside the panel's advice, Jay chats to local Portuguese chef Diogo Durães, from O Cantinho De Portugal, Stockwell who teaches us about the breadth and regionality of Portuguese cuisine. We also hear about the key ingredients in Portuguese cooking, and his best recipe for the garlicky bread-based soup, Açorda.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

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Jay Rayner and a panel of food experts answer questions from a hungry audience in Lambeth.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions in London's ‘Little Portugal'. The panel share their top tips for the kitchen and explore the Portuguese classic, piri-piri seasoning.

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The panellists put their minds to an array of cookery concerns, including things to do with blackberries, the best way to give flavour to calamari, and the crucial debate - does oven temperature really matter?

Inspired by Aldershot's monument to the Duke of Wellington, the panel also discusses the multi-step method behind the perfect beef wellington and how to avoid a soggy bottom.

Jay stops to chat to TV presenter and member of the British Army Reserve, Jimmy de Ville who reveals the most inventive modes of cooking while on army duty, what an army lunch may consist of, and the key elements of military ration packs.

Jay Rayner's panel of food experts are in Aldershot to offer their top tips and recipes.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs and writers are in the army town of Aldershot to discuss their favourite recipes, their top techniques and the process of military meal prepping.

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The panellists advise on what to do with a glut of mint, marvel at Melissa's dehydration techniques, and parley over what truly belongs in a full English breakfast. We also hear about the award-winning delicacy, Staffordshire cheese.

Meanwhile, Jay chats to Ibrahim Jabarkhel from a local Afghan restaurant, Karwan, about the key flavours, ingredients and dishes of traditional Afghan cookery.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions from a hungry audience in Stoke-on-Trent.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and the panel answer a range of culinary conundrums in Stoke-on-Trent. Alongside their top tips, tricks and recipes, they explore Afghan cuisine and local cheese.

On the panel this week are food historian Dr Annie Gray, chef Rob Owen Brown and writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward. They are aided in their pursuit of roast dinner excellence by executive chef Nick Robertson from one of the city's oldest pubs.

Assistant producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Senior producer: Dom Tyerman

Executive producer: Carly Maile

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Jay Rayner and the panel answer culinary questions from an audience of keen cooks in Leeds

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner's expert panel are in Leeds answering culinary questions from a hungry audience. The panel talk top tips, tea loaf, and the art of a perfectly timed roast dinner.

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Jay Rayner and his rabble of cooks and writers are in Norwich to share their best recipes, food combos and hot takes. Joining Jay to share their best kitchen advice are food blogger, Will Hughes AKA WhatWillyCook, food writers Melissa Thompson and Melek Erdal, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The experts explain how to avoid chewy steak, the best foods to embellish with crisps and perhaps the most pressing of questions: what to cook for a grumpy husband. While Will reminisces about crisp-coated prawns, Jay chats to the chef at XO Kitchen, about his recipes involving snacks, cereals and crisps.

After convincing an audience member that mussels are, in fact, edible, Jay takes a moment to chat to local fishmonger, Gary Howard about the process of harvesting Brancaster mussels.

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Senior Producer: Carly Maile

Jay Rayner and his panel of experts are in Norwich to answer questions from a hungry crowd

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and the panel of chefs, cooks and food writers are in Norwich to share their tips, tricks and recipes with an audience of enthusiastic home cooks.

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks in Harpenden. Joining Jay for the first time is cook, writer and former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, alongside chefs Jocky Petrie and Tim Anderson, and food historian, Dr Annie Gray.

The panellists offer their star recipes to win a baking competition, discuss how they'd use up a glut of cooking apples, and decide whether cinnamon should be banned.

And if you're thinking of throwing away your banana peels, orange skins, or eye-filled potatoes, think again, and find out how to make use of all of these items instead.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and a panel of food experts answer questions from an audience in Harpenden.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and the panel discuss recipes to win a baking competition, uses for a glut of cooking apples, and uses for banana peel, orange skins and eye-filled potatoes.

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Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and food writers dig deep into the Kitchen Cabinet inbox in a postbag edition of the programme. Providing their true thoughts on full English breakfasts and bechamel sauce hacks are food experts Tim Anderson, Jeremy Pang, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Sophie Wright.

Jay and the panel discuss hash browns and the tastiest one-pot dishes, and respond to a perhaps controversial question - what's the point of mozzarella? They later take a stance on the best flavour of jam, and deliberate over the proper shape to cut a sandwich.

And if you too feel strongly about the way your veg is chopped, Jeremy Pang offers validating intel about the importance of chopping methods in Chinese cookery.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions in a postbag recording of The Kitchen Cabinet.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and a panel of chefs, cooks and food writers dig deep into the Kitchen Cabinet inbox in a postbag edition of the programme. They discuss jam, one-pot meals and chopping.

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To mark World Children's Day, Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are at St Paul's Primary School, Whitechapel, answering questions from a room full of inquisitive kids.

Joining Jay for his TKC debut is Young Masterchef judge Big Has, along with materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin, and chefs Sophie Wright and Tim Anderson.

Jay and the panel answer the most intriguing of questions from their audience of young foodies, including the grossest foods they've ever eaten, how to make vegetables taste nice, and the most pressing question of all - which foods make you fart?

Meanwhile, Zoe Laughlin stops the show to make the Gruffalo's favourite food of all, owl ice cream, using a very special ingredient.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Senior Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and the panel celebrate World Children's Day with an audience of young cooks.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner celebrates World Children's Day with an audience of budding young cooks. He's joined by a panel of expert cooks, including Young Masterchef judge Big Has.

Opening our autumn season of Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet is a special episode celebrating World Children's Day with an audience of budding young cooks and food enthusiasts.

Jay Rayner is joined by a rowdy pack of expert cooks, including guest panellist and Young Masterchef judge, Big Has, and materials expert, Dr Zoe Laughlin, who will explore the fizziest, crunchiest and wobbliest of foods and answer questions from our young audience.

Expect mischief, mayhem, and all the usual food inspiration!

Celebrating World Children's Day with an audience of budding young cooks.

Celebrating World Children's Day with an audience of budding young cooks. Jay Rayner is joined by a pack of expert cooks, including Young Masterchef judge, Big Has.

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Wolverhampton discussing Desi pubs, mouli, and marinades.

Joining Jay to answer questions from the audience are chef Rob Owen Brown and food writers Sumayya Usmani, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Melissa Thompson.                      

Filmmaker Zaki Solosho joins the team to talk about his new film Desi: A Pub Story which explores the origins, traditions and cultural significance of Desi pubs in the UK.

Jay and the panel also discuss what to do with celeriac leaves, the difference between tikka and tandoori, and how long we should be marinating meat. We also hear the panel's favourite winter warmers, including an indulgent Maltese hot chocolate, Imbuljuta tal-Qastan.

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and a panel of food experts answer questions from Wolverhampton.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Raynor and the panel are answering questions in Wolverhampton. Lerato Umah-Shaylor, Rob Owen Brown, Sumayya Usmani and Melissa Thompson discuss Desi pubs and more.

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Hitchin answering questions from an audience of eager home cooks. Joining Jay to discuss risotto rice and rose water are food historian Dr Annie Gray, food writer Melek Erdal2, and chefs Sophie Wright and Tim Anderson.

Melek shares a Persian recipe for crispy saffron rice, while Annie takes us through the history of risotto, and the panel debates the perfect methods of making it. Situated in Hitchin, a town known for its lavender fields, the panellists also discuss how flowers can be used in cooking, including the 17th century dessert, the Pudding of Many Colours

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and a panel of food experts are in Hitchin offering their top tips and recipes.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay and the panel are in Hitchin exploring floral flavours and risotto recipes. Melek Erdal, Sophie Wright, Tim Anderson and Dr Annie Gray offer their culinary counsel.

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Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and food writers dig through the Kitchen Cabinet inbox to answer your culinary conundrums.

In this postbag edition of the programme, food experts Shelina Permalloo, Melek Erdal, James ‘Jocky' Petrie and Dr Annie Gray tackle the use of pea shoots as garnish and share their perfect chutney recipes.

They get into the nitty gritty of deveining prawns and take stances on the perfect cheesecake recipe, and the best way to cook broccoli.

And if you've ever considered purchasing a blow torch for Christmas, Jocky provides a prime example of how not to use it.

Senior Producer: Daniel Cocker

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are answering questions in this postbag edition.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay is joined by Shelina Permaloo, James 'Jockey' Petrie, Melek Erdal and Dr Annie Gray as they answer your culinary conundrums in a postbag edition.

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Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner and his panel of experts are answering questions from an audience in Rosewell, Midlothian. Joining Jay to share their soufflé tips, parsnip recipes and more are chefs cooks and food writers Sarah Rankin, Sumayya Usmani, Rachel McCormack and Jocky Petrie.

The panel go in pursuit of the perfect porridge and are offered an insight into the world porridge championships from its host, panellist Sarah Rankin. How can you pimp your daily porridge?

Also, the panel share the best ways to cook venison, the perks of owning a spurtle and bay leaves - what's the point?

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and his panel find out how to pimp your porridge.

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Rosewell, Midlothian, in pursuit of the perfect porridge and hearing about the world porridge championships. How can you pimp your daily porridge?

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Jay Rayner and a panel of chefs and food writers are in Walthamstow answering questions on Christmas side dishes and festive vegetarian centre pieces. Joining Jay are materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin, and chefs, cooks and food writers Will Hughes, Melissa Thompson, and Andi Oliver.

The panellists discuss how to pimp up a Boxing Day sandwich and the best ways to use up a cupboard-full of chutneys and jams. They also debate their top side dishes for a Christmas dinner, and answer the most intriguing of questions - what's the biggest mess they've ever made in the kitchen?

Alongside the Q and A, Jay chats to Annabelle Clarke from Walthamstow's Coven of Wiches sandwich shop about the key to constructing a top-notch sarnie.

Producer: Bethany Hocken

Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson

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Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from a hungry audience in Walthamstow.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner is in Walthamstow answering questions on Christmas side dishes and leftover sandwiches. Joining Jay are Zoe Laughlin, Will Hughes, Melissa Thompson and Andi Oliver.

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